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Tag Archives: Finance
Finance Internship — A Gift that Keeps Giving
Climbing the corporate ladder requires one to gain a lot of experience, not only to get started, but also to obtain promotions. The former is often the greatest struggle for recent graduates at all levels (from high school to graduate … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Alumni, Careers, Financial Services, Student Life
Tagged Alumni, Applicable Knowledge, Banking, Business Skills, Career Resource, Collaborative Learning, Employment, Finance, Hands-on Experience, Industry Insight, Internship, Job Opportunities, Learning, MBA, Networking, On the Job, Personal Insight, Resources, Winter Break, Winternship
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Beneficial Career Prep Courses
The MMS program is known for its distinguished group of professors, but one of the many things that are less noticed are the pre-professional programs offered. Two events in particular are Training the Street and Crack the Case. These career … Continue reading
Class of 2013: Prepare for your MMS Journey
Hello MMS Class of 2013! As you prepare to move to Durham and get started at Fuqua, I thought I’d share a few tips to make your transition into academic life a bit smoother. The summer term (beginning July 18) … Continue reading
10-Month Marathon
I started the MMS program in July of last year, and now, graduation is around the corner. In the 10-month program, I’ve covered quantitative analysis, accounting, business communication, marketing, strategy, finance, decision analysis and operations. It’s been a steep learning … Continue reading
Principles of Paying for MMS
If you’ve chosen to join the MMS Class of 2013, congratulations and welcome to Team Fuqua! An important aspect of your education is figuring out how you’re going to finance it. My posting isn’t a how-to guide on the different … Continue reading
Posted in About MMS, Around Campus, Miscellaneous, Student Life
Tagged Advice, Cost of Living, Employment, Expenses, Finance, Financial Aid, Job Opportunities, Personal Insight, Team Fuqua
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Get Your Foot in the Stock Market
If you’re anything like me, you’ve never really delved into the tangled mess that is the stock market – and you might consider yourself lucky. If you find yourself curious though, like I did, about how all of those scrolling … Continue reading
Posted in Financial Services, Miscellaneous, Student Life
Tagged Applicable Knowledge, Business Skills, Economy, Finance, Learning, Personal Insight
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Gaining Quantitative Skills
I come from a very non-quantitative background. I did international studies for my undergrad major, so there were no classes that required quantitative skills. One of the reasons I wanted to come to the MMS program was to increase my … Continue reading
BB&T CEO Teaches Values-based Leadership
We recently welcomed John A. Allison, former Chairman and CEO of BB&T Corporation, to campus. Hearing a speaker of Mr. Allison’s caliber is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Aspiring to build a career in financial services, I thought Allison’s views on leadership … Continue reading
A Business Leader’s Philosophy
Former Bank President & CEO Shares Thoughts on Success John Allison, former president and Chief Executive Officer of BB&T Bank, came to speak to the MMS class this past Monday. Mr. Allison shared his thoughts and philosophy on business, and … Continue reading
On-Campus Job Boosts Budget
One of the issues on the minds of many students pursuing graduate studies is how to finance their education. Though many schools offer scholarships and loans as a form of support, these are not always the solution for smaller, day-to-day … Continue reading
Posted in Around Campus, Careers, Miscellaneous, Student Life
Tagged Duke, Finance, Hands-on Experience, Job Opportunities, Resources, School/Work/Life Balance
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