Why Stay for an MBA? Choosing the JD/MBA Directly after Undergraduate School

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Grace Conrad, JD/MBA '27

Written by: Grace Conrad, JD/MBA ’27 As a first-year JD/MBA student, I have been asked numerous times over the last year, “Why did you stay at UB for grad school?” In June 2023, I graduated with a BS in Business Continue reading Why Stay for an MBA? Choosing the JD/MBA Directly after Undergraduate School

Toronto to Buffalo: The UB MS in Business Analytics Program is Worth the Trip

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Written by: Imran Nafis Rashid, MSBA ’24 Embarking on a journey to earn a Master’s of Science in Business Analytics at the University at Buffalo was more than a mere academic pursuit, it was a deliberate step towards enriching my Continue reading Toronto to Buffalo: The UB MS in Business Analytics Program is Worth the Trip

Enriching Experience: Why I’m Pursuing an MBA after Two Master’s Degrees

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Written by: Neetu Sharma, MBA ’24 Embarking on the pursuit of an MBA at the University at Buffalo stands as a testament to the strategic orchestration of my educational trajectory, interwoven with the pursuit of multidisciplinary knowledge. My academic journey Continue reading Enriching Experience: Why I’m Pursuing an MBA after Two Master’s Degrees

From Social Sciences to Information Technology: My Story

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Robert Beach, MBA '24

Written by: Bob Beach, MBA ’24 My transition from the social sciences to an analytics curriculum has been the right balance of challenge and reward here at UB School of Management.  Though I’m often told that it’s an “unconventional career Continue reading From Social Sciences to Information Technology: My Story

Buffalo: A Place I Now Call Home 

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Alexia Hecico and three other track members on the UB's women track team

Written by: Alexia Hecico, MS in Business Analytics ’24 I remember my first day at UB. I was 19 and had just traveled for over 30 hours. You would expect me to say I was tired, overwhelmed and scared, but Continue reading Buffalo: A Place I Now Call Home 

Why I Chose the 3/2 MBA Program at UB

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Joseph Doona, MBA '25

Written by: Joseph Doona, MBA ’25 Background at UB  When I started at the University at Buffalo, I had no idea what I wanted to do in my professional career. In my first few semesters I was able to speak Continue reading Why I Chose the 3/2 MBA Program at UB

Why I Chose the UB MS in MIS for Opportunities in Cybersecurity

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Written by: Abinash Jena, MS in MIS ’24 From the seabed to space, whatever machines or technologies we incorporate have all had their humble origins. Regardless of when they were developed, it was their original thinking spirit that nudged them Continue reading Why I Chose the UB MS in MIS for Opportunities in Cybersecurity

MBA Stereotypes: True or False?

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Written by: Kaitlyn He, MBA ’24 Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs have long been associated with a myriad of stereotypes, some grounded in truth, others not so much. In this blog, I will debunk some common MBA stereotypes based Continue reading MBA Stereotypes: True or False?

My Top Four Finance Soft Skills

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Claudia Cabera with fellow students

Written by: Claudia Cabrera, MS in Finance ’24 Over the past few years, we have seen how technological advances are driving unparalleled change. While talking with peers from different schools within UB, I realized that there is a misconception that Continue reading My Top Four Finance Soft Skills

Networking at UB as a First-Year MBA Student

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Written by: Peter Bouris, MBA ’24 Networking is a crucial part of every MBA program. In fact, for many, it is one of the biggest reasons to pursue an MBA. However, it is daunting for almost all first-year students, especially Continue reading Networking at UB as a First-Year MBA Student