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by Ian Roosma, MBA ’14 The Managerial Finance Immersion (MFI) is a structured program that is designed to provide students with the tools and knowledge to succeed in interviews, internships, and full-time opportunities. As an MFI student, you get the privilege of going on a trek to New York City where you visit the headquarters […]

by Sheryl Zhou, MBA ’13 In my first year at Johnson, I was selected to serve as one of seven students who would participate in the management of Johnson’s Cayuga MBA Fund. The Cayuga MBA Fund is Johnson’s flagship $10 million long-short, market-neutral equity hedge fund. The Fund is distinguished from other University-based funds by […]

By Jennifer Le, MBA ’13, Consulting Club President, Teaching Assistant for Management Cases Course One major factor that drew me to Johnson when I was deciding between MBA Programs was the high level of structure the Consulting Program offers. Consulting appeals to a large population of Johnson students, and it necessitates extensive support and an […]

by Lauren Furgione, MBA ’10 I came to Johnson excited to build upon my marketing communications background – the Strategic Marketing Immersion was the perfect choice for me. While I expected to increase my knowledge about marketing strategies and principles, I didn’t realize that the program would impart just as many invaluable leadership lessons. I […]

by Jamie Hunt, MBA ‘13 An internship with Accenture Development Partnerships (ADP), a unique program that aims to help non-governmental organizations (NGO) employ innovative management models to strengthen the function of the organization. In the summer of 2012, I had the opportunity to intern for Accenture, a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. […]

by George Santo, MBA ’14 I came to Johnson looking to transition from a career in corporate finance to one in equity research. I also wanted to learn to structure formal investment recommendations. From the start of the first semester, the key to success in research involved developing several stock pitches for interviews. However, part […]

by Daniela Hristova-Neeley, Ph.D. Prior to business school, I led the research and development effort of a biotechnology company in the cancer diagnostics space. Although I found this work immensely rewarding because of its potential to help people, I was ready to take on greater responsibilities that would allow me to make a larger impact […]

Ajay Banga comes to Johnson on March 4, as part of the Distinguished Global Speaker Series The prospect of a “cashless future” will be the subject of a special event on March 4, 2013, when Ajay Banga, President and CEO of MasterCard, visits Johnson as part of the Distinguished Global Speaker Series. The event takes […]

Xiang Bing, founding dean at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) and professor of China Business and Globalization, spoke to students about “China’s Economic Transformation: The Past, Present and Future” on Feb. 15, 2013 at Johnson’s Sage Hall. The event was co-hosted by the Asia Business Association, Greater China Business Club, and the Emerging […]