How to Find the Right Living Space as a Graduate Student

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Written by: Henry Okaro, MS in Finance ’24 When planning on which school or institution to attend for graduate school, a key factor to consider is the living spaces or accommodations available. Often, we tend to ask ourselves these questions:  Continue reading How to Find the Right Living Space as a Graduate Student

How a Summer Start Set Me Up for Success in the MS in MIS Program

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Written by: Shashank Shivananda, MS in MIS ’24  As I embarked on my journey towards a Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MS in MIS) at the University at Buffalo, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of excitement Continue reading How a Summer Start Set Me Up for Success in the MS in MIS Program

Fun Things to Do at the University at Buffalo

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Written by: Steffy Suresh Thampy, MS in MIS ’23 At UB, there are many events hosted by different associations and clubs for its students. Here are some of the fun events I have participated in that helped me expand my Continue reading Fun Things to Do at the University at Buffalo

5 Lessons from My MBA Experience that I Will Apply to My JD Experience

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Written by: Sarah Jiva, JD/MBA ’24 My first year in the UB MBA program was incredibly rewarding. The challenges that I encountered allowed me to learn a lot about myself, as I reflected on what I overcame, as well as Continue reading 5 Lessons from My MBA Experience that I Will Apply to My JD Experience

Teamwork = Success: How Teamwork Elevates the UB MBA Experience

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Written by: Sangwoon Jeong, MBA ’24 In retrospect, I didn’t fully realize that the first year of the UB MBA program was structured around team-based activities. Cohorts operate in the first semester with one clear goal: winning the Corporate Champions Continue reading Teamwork = Success: How Teamwork Elevates the UB MBA Experience

How to Give Back to the Community as a UB Student

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Written by: Nandini Mehta, MS in MIS ‘23  As a large public university, the University at Buffalo is home to a vibrant and diverse community of students, each with their own unique interests, passions, and background. Many students are also Continue reading How to Give Back to the Community as a UB Student

How to Enjoy the UB MBA Journey

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Written by: Sarah Jiva, JD/MBA ’24 Like many other grad students, before I began the UB MBA program, I thought to myself, “I completed my undergraduate degree in business administration, so the MBA program will be super similar and easy Continue reading How to Enjoy the UB MBA Journey

Why I Chose UB’s Master of Science in Management Information Systems Program 

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Written by: Vikram Adithya Ganesh, MS in MIS ‘23  Once I decided to pursue a MS MIS program over an MBA degree, I began to investigate universities that offer MS in MIS. I shortlisted universities based on three criteria: a Continue reading Why I Chose UB’s Master of Science in Management Information Systems Program 

Digital Trends and How UB Prepares Students for an Ever-Evolving Digital World

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Written by: Alisa Franasiak, MBA ’24 Businesses collect thousands of pieces of data every day, and key metrics of important interactions like transactions, ad campaigns and purchases are all tracked and measured. However, this creates a complicated sea of data Continue reading Digital Trends and How UB Prepares Students for an Ever-Evolving Digital World

7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started the MSA Program

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Written by: Sydney Merritt, MSA ’23 Considering the MS in Accounting program at UB? This is a big decision, and I can speak from experience that there are certain things I wish I’d known ahead of time. Enrolling in the Continue reading 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started the MSA Program