by Svetlozar Miloshev.
I am an MBA candidate specializing in International Business and Finance. I work as a Department Head in a luxury hotel in downtown Boston. It is a highly demanding position. My day starts as I wake up at 5am, and sometimes ends at 7 or 8pm. I am passionate about management and serving society while providing value for my organization. I continued my education at the College of Management in UMass to gain tacit knowledge and critical skills that will help me to further advance my career. I have found that choosing the right MBA courses, which will help me develop new skills and knowledge, is imperative. Thus, I would like to share my experiences about two strongly recommended courses.
I would like to advise you to consider joining the Graduate Student Managed Fund/Asset Management Practicum (MBA AF 632). I took it in spring ’15 and it has been a vital instrument for helping me reach new momentum in my graduate career. The course provides great networking opportunities, fun seminar-style discussions, and essential finance-related technical skills. The course is a simulation of a real-world working environment and fosters teamwork, communication, and leadership.
The Bloomberg terminals at the Healey Library are a wealth of knowledge. I became Bloomberg certified 3 years ago. Since then, the Bloomberg idea has expanded into few terminals and a dedicated space at the Healey Library. Here is more information for anyone interested: http://www.umb.edu/academics/cm/smf/grad
Second, if you would like to be a leader that solves macro and not micro problems, I would advise you to join the exquisite MBA MGT 677 Globalization & Multinational Corporations. I took the course in spring ’15 and it has been a real eye opener and a journey in the world of globalization and MNEs. The course fosters your problem defining skills, critical thinking, and independent research project related to your industry field. The class lectures and discussion are applicable to multiple industries and the reading materials foster fast learning curve. If you are looking for the course that will set you apart from the competition and will provide you the fundamentals for success this class must be your choice.
Best Regards,
Svetlozar Miloshev