Blog Posts
Quenching my Thirst with the Capital Markets & Asset Management Immersion
by Robert Michaels, MBA ’14 The first semester at Johnson consists of challenging core classes, such as microeconomics, finance, accounting, and rigorous case competitions. While the ‘core’ was interesting and […]
Controlling My Destiny with the Help of Johnson’s Community
by Mike Newell, MBA ’14 After nearly six years in public accounting, I realized that I wanted my career to take a new path (although, I had no idea what […]
Why Real Practice Matters
by Hanna Teklit, MBA ’13 Business cases are essential for reinforcing problem solving best practices, frameworks, and theories. However, because cases rarely offer opportunities for students to appreciate the complexity […]
Providing Answers to the Questions that Can Keep You Up at Night
by Kay Fok, MBA ’12 After graduating from Johnson last spring, I started working at Ocean Spray in the fall as an Associate Marketing Manager on the foods brand team. […]
Managing the Transition from a Career in Manufacturing to One in Finance
by Emily Forsythe, MBA ’14 Prior to Johnson, I managed several manufacturing projects including working on S-80 submarines and massive bulk mail sorting systems. I was more comfortable working around […]
Learning to Structure and Solve Challenges through Johnson’s Immersion Projects
by Sasha Abraham, MBA ’13 The Strategic Marketing Immersion provided me with a good foundation to succeed in my summer internship. The Immersion’s in-class lectures and case studies taught me […]
The Benefits of Combining Theoretical Knowledge and Practical Experience
by Anvar Jay Varadaraj, MBA ’13 As I reflect on my general MBA experience, my summer internship at Mars will always hold a special place. I thoroughly enjoyed my summer […]
Finding Success in the Strategic Operations Immersion
by Hilori Kaloti, MBA ‘13 As a former participant of the Strategic Operations Immersion, I’d like to share some keys to achieving success. Consider using these insights as you explore […]
Preparing for a Consulting Internship: Three Key Lessons
by Jeff Damian, MBA ‘13 Like most Johnson students, I had a great summer internship. I worked for a prestigious management consulting firm and was based in one of its […]