“During the MSBA program, I completed a capstone project where I led the development of a financial prediction model. That experience sharpened my ability to deliver actionable insights from data and prepared me for my current role, where I support data-driven decision-making for Fortune 500 clients. I also regularly worked with the Accelerate Leadership Center and Masters Career Center. A standout moment was a one-on-one mock interview session where I refined my pitch and gained confidence articulating my transition into business analytics. This directly helped me secure my full-time role.”

Shashank Kallahalli Suresh, MSBA 2024
Business Analytics Associate II, Management Science Associates

“I would not have my job, nor the vast network of classmates, faculty, and alumni who would vouch for me without pursuing my MSBA. I received the offer for my current role from a recruiter recognizing my name in a resume book that had been sent out by the Tepper School Masters Career Center after having made an impression on her at a Carnegie Mellon career fair. Additionally, from a personal perspective, I am exponentially more confident in myself and my abilities after having achieved a master’s degree at a world-renowned institution, in a subject matter that was predominantly new to me.”

“I wanted a role that offered intellectual challenge, meaningful impact, and cross-functional collaboration. That’s exactly what I found, and I credit the MSBA program for helping me uncover and prepare for this path. It’s a role that not only leverages my technical skills—like SQL, Tableau, and Python—but also demands strategic thinking and stakeholder communication.

The Masters Career Center (MCC) was a game-changer for me. From resume reviews and mock interviews to salary negotiation and offer evaluation, the MCC supported me at every stage of my job search.”

Varun Shah, MSBA 2024
Senior Business Analyst, Capital One