Month: September 2018

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CFA Scholarship for 2019: Now Accepting Applications til October 10th

The Finance Curriculum Committee of the Department of Accounting and Finance is now calling for applications for the CFA Scholarship for 2019.
The deadline to apply is October 10th.

Please see the CFA Scholarship document to apply: CFA Scholarship: Call for applications 2019

Overview:
The College of Management is participating in the CFA University Affiliation Program. We are listed on the CFA Institute website and entitled to award CFA Program Awareness Scholarships to ten students this fiscal year. The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is a globally respected, graduate-level investment credential established in 1962 and awarded by CFA Institute, which is widely recognized and respected in the financial industry. To earn the CFA charter, candidates must pass three sequential, six-hour examinations.1 The scholarship waives the one-time CFA Program enrollment fee (if applicable) and reduces the exam registration fee (includes access to the curriculum eBook) to US $350.

The Curriculum Committee of Department of Accounting and Finance now call for applications for this scholarship for 2019 June Exams. To be eligible for candidacy, you must: i) be currently enrolled and have studied in UMASS Boston for at least one semester, ii) be in good standing with the College of Management and the University of Massachusetts Boston, iii) have outstanding academic and service achievements. The curriculum committee starts accepting applications now. The application deadline is October 10, 2018 (11:59 pm EST). The curriculum committee will choose four scholarship recipients from the applicants based on their course records, academic achievements, and project and service participation. Priority will be given to the candidates who take the exams of level 2 or 3.

See attached document above to apply by October 10th.

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How to apply for graduation instructions

Will you complete your degree requirements this fall? Are you registered for your final semester? You are so close to the finish line,  apply now for December 2018 graduation

To Apply for Graduation:

  1. You must apply through WISER. Once logged in, select My Academics > Graduation > Apply for Graduation.
  2. Click on the program you plan to graduate* in and it will bring you to another screen.
  3. From the drop down menu select the term of your graduation. PLEASE NOTE: FALL=DECEMBER; SPRING=MAY and SUMMER=AUGUST. Click continue.
  4. On the next screen, select submit and, if you are eligible, to apply you will receive a message that you have successfully applied for graduation. If you are not eligible to apply, it will let you know and you will have to rectify the problem.
  5. Please print a copy of the confirmation for your records. (Print from a computer that will print the date on form).
  6. Then complete the appropriate degree application** form found below;

*Please note if you are completing a degree and a certificate, you will need to submit both the degree specific application and the graduate certificate application

**If completing an additional degree, do not submit the degree specific application, only submit the additional degree application and list the additional courses you complete (ie: completed MBA first and MSF as additional, do not submit the MSF application)

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Economic Mobility Lab Fellow, Boston Mayor’s Office

Message: Mayor Walsh and the City of Boston are seeking candidates for the Economic Mobility Lab Fellow. If you are interested in a career in city government, then consider applying for this one-year paid fellowship. The deadline to apply: Friday, October 5, 2018 by 4:00 pm with a mutually agreeable start date of in fall 2018. The Fellow will receive a $50,000 stipend. Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to jason.ewas@boston.gov with Research Fellow in the subject line.

Here is more information about the Fellowship: Economic Mobility Lab Fellow, Boston Mayor’s Office

Under Mayor Walsh’s leadership, the City of Boston is transforming local government using data driven policy and innovative approaches to policy and program development. In this environment, the Mayor wants to use research to ensure that City policies and programs are creating ladders of economic opportunity for all Boston residents. This work, and the work of the Fellow, will be focused in the new Economic Mobility Lab, which is based in the Mayor’s Office of Policy and works across City departments and agencies to advance economic mobility for Bostonians by analyzing existing programs and policies, highlighting and expanding what works, and creating innovative, scalable solutions to promote economic security for everyone.

The Chief of Policy is seeking a talented individual to join the team to help manage projects the Lab is leading (including work on child care and emergency savings accounts) and continue the Lab’s research. The Fellow will also apply these skills to other projects in the Mayor’s Office. Strong candidates must have a desire to do impactful work, including tracking changes in public policy and advancing the Mayor’s economic mobility agenda. The Fellow will play a critical role in advancing the mission of the Lab.

The Fellow’s primary responsibility will be to manage one or two initiatives and assist with several projects at the Economic Mobility Lab. The Fellow will report directly to the Chief of Policy, supporting the Lab’s Director and working alongside the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics and several other departments, including the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, the Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development, and the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA). Additionally, the candidate will be tasked with supporting other Mayor’s Office initiatives and projects as assigned.

More specific responsibilities include:

  • Leading one or two initiatives
  • Helping in the management of several projects
  • Preparing data visualizations tracking policy initiatives
  • Assisting in the implementation of new policies and pilot projects
  • Developing additional reports as necessary
  • Performing related work as required

Qualifications:

Recently graduated from (in 2017 or 2018) or currently enrolled in a graduate program at the University of Massachusetts Boston.

Applicants must possess a passion to work in local government, have at least one year of full time, or equivalent part time, professional project management experience. Candidates with some technology experience are preferred. Applicants must have strong written and oral communication skills and have a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Experience writing reports and press releases is highly desired. Candidates must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and be able to manage multiple projects on a tight deadline. Moreover, taking data and numbers and turning them into a story that we can tell the public will require creativity and thoughtfulness.

Note: This one-year appointment has a Boston residency requirement.

Deadline to apply: Friday, October 5, 2018 by 4:00 pm

Start Date: TBD (negotiable)

Stipend: $50,000

 

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Where are they now? Pruthvi Bhat, MSF Class of 2016 & MSIT Class of 2017

 

I graduated with Master of Science in Finance (2016) and Information Technology (2017) from UMass Boston. Studying at UMass Boston provided me tremendous exposure to the financial industry and hands-on experience with tools such as Bloomberg and Factset. I decided to strengthen my research skills and alongside Professor Mine Ertugrul completed the Master Thesis Option (MTO) which later on turned out to be my work product. Per Professor Chuck’s recommendation, my skill-set and knowledge gained while working on the MTO helped me stand out and be offered the internship opportunity at APG Asset Management, New York, during the summer of 2016. APG, impressed with my passion for work and skills, offered me the role of Investment Risk Manager. APG manages € 469 billion (November 2017) in pension assets for its clients in various sectors. My coverage area is Global Private Equity, Real Estate and Infrastructure. I enjoy my job at APG as my role is oriented towards Fintech. My job involves financial risk analysis of the new deals, risk monitoring of the deals that APG has already invested and developing new software tools for the Investment Risk Management Team for risk monitoring purposes. Hence, I am able to utilize my knowledge and programming skills gained during engineering and finance.  Finance industry is moving towards automation. There is a great opportunity for people with knowledge in finance along-with programming skills. I am glad to be a part of this huge organization that lays great importance for innovation in the field of finance. My experience at UMass Boston played a very large role in my professional success and I am proud to be an alum from such a great institution.

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Where are they now? Manish Kumar, MBA Class of 2015

I am a great fan of the magnificent UMB campus! Its proximity to both Boston and New York city came handy in networking faster. As an international student, I felt that the small class sizes and interactive model of teaching were extremely helpful. It provided me an opportunity to share my ideas and learn from a diverse group of global students with different industry experiences than mine.

Most UMB Professors are industry veterans and are very helpful and encouraging. UMB offers an exceptional infrastructure to ‘industry-train’ the students. Bloomberg Lab is one of the places where I experienced the real-life action. There are many short courses run by UMB side by side ranging from data analytics to programming, which helped me to learn new skills (from a different field, were not a part of my main curriculum) at no extra cost.

 

I would highly recommend upcoming students to get involved with the UMB community as quickly as possible for various academic and extracurricular activities. Travel often and make long lasting relationships both personally and professionally. Network early – unlike before, early networking in the first or second semester is becoming more important. It gives extra time to figure out what’s right for you and opportunity to nurture a relationship with your connection and eventually helps in securing an internship or a job when it’s time.

 

An MBA degree has been extremely helpful in my personal learning development. “Unlearn to learn” is the new mantra of today’s rapidly changing business ecosystem. My MBA at UMB was a combination of Finance, marketing and strategy, essential building blocks of a successful career in Finance. I am currently working with a healthcare / life science mergers and acquisitions focused boutique investment banking firm in New York. I love expanding my culinary horizon by experimenting with cooking new cuisines. I also like reading business and financial books and mentoring anyone who needs help.

 

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Career Services Company Visits

Career Services hosts companies throughout the semester, some upcoming companies that will be visiting the University;

  • Meditech Recruiter in Residence
  • SurveyMonkey
  • Brown Brothers Harriman Coffee Chat
  • Boston City Hall Insider: A look at fellowships, careers and how it works
  • Wayfair Information Session
  • United States Coast Guard Information Session
  • Fast Enterprises Recruiter in Residence

For details on location, day, and time – log into Beacon Careers

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Career Services Workshops

Take advantage of the workshops offered by the University Career Services Department. Over the next few weeks the following workshops are being offered

  • Effective Networking Strategies
  • Resume Quick Check Quick Check
    • Guest Employer Sherwin Williams
    • Guest Employer Next Wave in Business
  • On-Campus Interview Prep
  • How to Prepare for the Business Accounting & Finance Career Expo
  • Ace that Interview
  • Job Search Strategies
  • Internship Search Strategies

For details on location, day, and time – log into Beacon Careers

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Research Project with Professor Veleva

Prof. Veleva is looking for a graduate assistant to work on a research project interviewing environmental entrepreneurs focused on waste reuse and repurposing. The work will involve identifying and interviewing 8 environmental entrepreneurs, drafting interview protocol, summarizing interview notes, writing case studies and helping organize a public event with participating companies. The graduate assistant is expected to work 4.5 hours/week during the academic year and they will also receive a partial tuition waiver. Preference will be given to candidates with some background and/or passion for environmental sustainability (or entrepreneurship) and those who are pursuing the environmental management specialization or the Clean Energy and Sustainability Certificate. Candidates should have good writing and communication skills, time to do the work, and ability to work independently. For more information and to apply please contact Prof. Veleva at Vesela.Veleva@umb.edu with your resume, a brief statement of interest and what would you bring to the project. Applications will be accepted until September 25, 2018.

 

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Survey Monkey

The Office of Career Services and Internships is partnering with SurveyMonkey to host an information session (Wednesday, September 26th) and on-campus interviews (Thursday, September 27th) for their Software Engineering internship position in Silicon Valley. This is a paid internship opportunity and all majors are welcomed to apply. However, they are targeting computer science and engineering students at all academic levels. Please help us to get the word out to students.  

Description:

Ever wonder what it would be like to be a software engineer in Silicon Valley? Come learn about how you can make a lasting impact as a Software Engineering Intern at SurveyMonkey. This fireside chat will take place in University Hall (1st Floor – Room 1300) on Wednesday, September 26th, 2018 at 5:30pm. This FREE event is open to students, faculty & administration from the University of Massachusetts Boston . Registration is required and space is limited so register today!  

Put your curiosity to work with SurveyMonkey—they saved you a place!

Program format: Brief information session. Free Food. Awesome Opportunity.

RSVP required. Here’s the Eventbrite link. 

Interested in a summer internship in the heart of Silicon Valley?

Send your resume to Whitney Galindo at whitneyg@surveymonkey.com 

When & Where:

SurveyMonkey Internship Information Session

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

5:30pm – 7:30pm EDT

University Hall, 1st Floor, Room 1300

 

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Business, Accounting and Finance Career Expo

The Business, Accounting and Finance Career Expo is around the corner!! Tuesday, September 25th, 2018 from 3:00pm-6:00pm in the Campus Center Ballroom 3rd floor.  Currently we have over 45 companies registered and more on the way! What better place to start your internship and job search then to attend this career fair! You can go to Beacon Careers Online to sign up  and  see the list of companies attending. Here is the link: https//candidate.gradleaders.com/UMassBoston/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=2368.

Here is a partial list of the companies attending:

Enterprise, Ernst & Young, Federal Reserve Bank, John Hancock, Liberty Mutual, State Street, Vertex, Wellington Management Company, And Many More!! 

Ways to Prepare for the Career Fair:

Career Services & Internships is having Resume Quick Checks in the Atrium on Monday, Sept 17th, Wednesday, Sept 19th and Thursday Sept 20th of next week from 11:00am-1:00pm.  Stop by and have your resume reviewed

 How to Prepare for the Career Fair Workshops: Friday, September 21st from 9:00am-10:00am at University Hall 3rd Floor, Room 3370

Monday, September 24th from 3:30pm-4:30pm at University Hall 3rd Floor, Room 3370

If you cannot attend the above workshops, please watch the video below on how to prepare for a career fair:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cl7BHAz4uw&t=7s.

So get your resume pumped up and ready to be seen!! The time is now.

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, September 25th at the Business, Accounting and Finance Career Expo!

You don’t want to miss this opportunity to meet some great employers!

Business attire is required.

 

 

 

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Graduate Writing Center

The purpose of the Graduate Writing Center (GWC) is to provide one-to-one conferences to students who are willing to make a commitment to work with a professional consultant over several weeks. Students who are in the process of completing graduate coursework at UMass Boston, and who wish to develop their paper writing process, graduate-level research skills, and/or understanding of the general expectations associated with graduate study, should consider signing up for conferences. Generally, a student meets with his/her consultant for weekly one-hour appointments.

Additionally, GWC consultants, when invited by faculty, visit graduate courses that focus on the writing process to provide writing workshops.

 

The GWC is staffed by professional tutors/faculty who are certified by the CRLA International Tutor Certification Program.

The GWC Wiki (graduatewritingcenter.wikispaces.umb.edu) provides access to the GWC resources that students and tutors use during their tutorials and workshops. It also serves as a portal to the other on (and off) campus resources that are most frequently relied on during tutorials.

For information about how to apply, and to learn about the GWC’s policies, please view our FAQs. Please email the GWC with any questions that the FAQs do not address.

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Statistical Workshops

Center for Statistical Computing (CSC) welcomes all graduate students, staffs and faculty members to join our statistical workshops at Healey Library, Lower Level Presentation Room # 1. Our workshops include using statistical software such as SPSS, SAS, Stata, R and WinBUGS and topics in applied statistics.

The basic series of statistical workshop descriptions, schedules and registration procedure are listed here