Manage-A-Bull

Welcome back to the Manage-A-Bull Podcast, the official podcast of the UB School of Management MBA and MS programs! In this eagerly awaited Part 2 episode, we delve deeper into the journey of international students at the University at Buffalo, charting their path from students to thriving alumni in the United States.

Join us as our insightful guests share their experiences and expertise on the intricate process of transitioning from a UB student to a successful working professional. This episode is a goldmine of information for international students aspiring to build a prosperous career in the United States.

Embarking on a journey to study in the United States is a dream for many, but navigating the complex process of obtaining a student visa can be daunting. In this podcast episode, we unravel the steps involved in legally studying at the University at Buffalo.

In this episode, we speak with Eric Raine, a PharmD/MBA dual degree student from Western, New York in today's episode. In our conversation, we talked about his passion for personal finance education, his unique experience as a dual degree student and his experience competing in the prestigious Panasci Tech Entrepreneurship competition. 

In today’s episode, we speak with Claudia Cabrera, a student in UB’s MS in Finance program from Peru, South America. In our conversation, we talk about her passion for quantitative finance, living in Buffalo as an international student, and how the UB MS in Finance program has helped her develop not only the technical skills but also the soft skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive market.  

In today’s episode, we speak with Leah Ruiz a student in UB’s full-time MBA program from Buffalo, New York. In our conversation, we talk about her passion for entrepreneurship, marketing, make-up artistry, and how the UB full-time MBA program is an ideal fit for people interested in pursuing careers in digital marketing. 

In today’s episode, we speak with Sayani Talukdar, a student in UB’s MS in Finance program from India. In our conversation, we talk about life as an international student, and how the UB School of Management has helped her develop as a professional.

In today's episode, we speak with Ajaylah Humphrey, a dual degree MBA and master's in social work student from Buffalo, New York. In our conversation, we talk about her first-year experience in the MBA program, how she balances two focus areas as a dual degree student, her passion for education, and her opinions on how we can all become better inclusive leaders.

In today's episode, we speak with Nazia Tasleem, a student in UB's full-time MBA program from Madhya Pradesh, India. In our conversation, we talk about her passion for consulting, past work experience, and how the UB full-time MBA program is an ideal fit for experienced professionals looking to further their education.

In today's episode, we speak with Peter Bouris, a student in the full-time MBA program from Buffalo, New York. In our conversation, we talk about his experience at UB and his favorite things to do about the beautiful city of Buffalo.

In today's episode, we speak with Gabriella Akopyan, a student in UB's MS in Business Analytics program from Armenia. In our conversation, we talk about her love for tennis, growing up in four different countries, and how the UB MS BA program has helped her develop her analytical and leadership skills.

In today's episode, we speak with Sydney Merritt, an MS in accounting student from Rochester, New York. In our conversation, we talk about her experience in the MS accounting program, her extracurricular experience, and her views on how students can aim to achieve more than just a degree during their time at UB.

In today’s episode, we speak with Aditya Singh, a student in UB’s MS in Business Analytics program from Mumbai, India. In our conversation, we talk about his passion for content creation, data analytics, and how the UB MS BA program has fueled his love for the field of data science.   

In this episode, we speak with Tyler Penberthy, a recent alumnus of UB School of Management’s Full-Time MBA program from East Amherst, New York. In our conversation, we talk about his experience at UB and how the MBA program helped him chart his career progression.

In this episode, we speak with Shannon Alexander, a student in UB’s full-time MBA program from Buffalo, New York. In our conversation, we talk about her 1st year experience in the MBA program, her summer marketing internship with Fisher Price and tips and tricks on managing stress as an MBA student.

In this episode, we speak with Marvel Ibrahim, a student in UB’s full-time MBA program. In our conversation, we talk about her entrepreneurial venture, BOSQ Pumps and how the UB MBA program has helped her develop her business acumen and leadership skills.

In this episode, we speak with Catherine Baker, a student in UB’s full-time MBA program. In our conversation, we talk about her first two semesters in the MBA program, her summer internship experience with M&T bank and discuss some tips and tricks for balancing family and schoolwork.

In this episode, we speak with Archana Mohan, a student in UB's M.S. finance program from Kerala, India. In our conversation, we talk about her passion for learning new languages and how the UB MS in Finance Program has fueled her love for modern financial technologies.

In this episode, we speak with Caroline Soh, a student in UB's full time MBA program from Buffalo, New York. In our conversation, we talk about her love for baking and how the UB MBA program has helped her develop her entrepreneurial and leadership skills.

In this episode, we speak with Anna Zuefle, a recent graduate of the UB full time MBA program from Buffalo, New York. In our conversation, we talk about her unique life experiences and how they informed and influenced her time in the UB MBA program.

In this episode, we talk with Tejaswini Kumar, a student in UB's M.S. in Management Information Systems Program from Tamil Nadu, India. In our conversation, we talk about her passion for content creation and how the UB MS in MIS program has helped her channel her creativity to solve complex business problems.

In this episode, we speak with Katie Kriner, a final semester MS Accounting student from Williamsville, New York. In our conversation, we talk about her passion for figure skating and how the lessons learned on the ice have influenced her experience in UB's Bachelor's and Master's Accounting Programs.

In this episode, I'll be speaking to Shubham Goel, an MBA student from Bengaluru, India. In our conversation, we will talk about UB's unique student culture that encourages collaborative competition and Shubham's first few semesters in the MBA program. 

In this episode, we speak with Seth Blum, a first year MBA student from Buffalo, New York. In our conversation, we talk finance, his unique experience as a three plus two MBA student and his new entrepreneurship venture, Networthy. 

Stephen Butlzer, MBA ’18, a former member of the U. S. Marine Corps, discusses his career path. Topics include his decision to pursue an MBA, why he chose the University at Buffalo, and how his military experience impacted aspects of his experience, including financial support, time management and work-life balance. Butzler works as data and analytics lead with rprt, a consultancy focused on technology, analytics and business development in health care.

Learn more Buffalo, UB, the MSF program and current graduate students Archana Mohan, MS ’22, and Vishal Subramaniam, MS ’22, as they discuss:

• Unique facts about themselves as it pertains to being an MSF student at UB
• What they love and dislike about Buffalo
• What they will miss the most about UB

Can UB’s MS in Finance program help you attain your career goals? In Part 2 of our series, current graduate students Archana Mohan, MS ’22, and Vishal Subramaniam, MS ’22, discuss:

• Curriculum
• Preparation for internships
• Interaction with faculty members
• How much time is required outside of class on readings, group projects, homework, etc.
• Activities outside of class including clubs and UB’s social scene
• The School of Management’s Career Resource Center

Is the MS in Finance program right for you? Are you right for it? Find out what life is like in our highly ranked program via candid conversations with current graduate students Archana Mohan, MS ’22, and Vishal Subramaniam, MS ’22. In Part 1, students are asked:

• Why did you choose UB?
• If, at this point, you could go back in time and start the program all over again, what advice would you give yourself as an incoming candidate?
• How would you describe the learning culture and environment? Is it competitive, collaborative, etc.?
• Do most students live on campus, near campus or throughout the city? Does most group work take place on campus or off campus?
• What does an average Thursday or Friday night look like for a student at UB?

Complement your passion with a dual, collaborative or combined MBA and bring an unbeatable combination of acumen, leadership and problem-solving to any role. Earning two advanced degrees will immediately set you apart. Current students Joshua Isreal, MSRED/MBA ’23, and Sumanth Thummala, MArch/MBA ’24, candidly discuss:

• UB’s culture and community
• The curriculum and the challenges of being in a dual degree program
• Networking, alumni support, clubs and activities
• Career Resource Center and other University services and support
• UB and Buffalo’s social scene and much more

Join Rebecca Ott, assistant director of recruitment, as she discusses the potential impact of the Professional MBA program on your career, specifics about the application process and upcoming deadlines.

Get to know current students in the MS in Management Information Systems program and learn more about Buffalo, UB and our advanced degree program as they discuss:

• What they like and dislike about Buffalo
• What they do to relax and recharge
• The best advice they were given
• What they will miss the most about UB when they graduate

Can the UB School of Management’s MS in Management Information Systems program help you attain your career goals? In Part 2 of our series, current graduate students discuss:

• The curriculum, workload and expectations
• Preparation for internships
• Interaction with faculty members
• Activities outside of class including clubs and UB’s social scene
• The Career Resource Center

Are you looking for a one-year, STEM-designated Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MS in MIS) program at an internationally recognized university? Find out what life is really like in our program via candid conversations with current graduate students Shubhanker Dey, MS ’22, Utsav Haldar, MS ’22, Dimple Mehta, MS ’22, Prashant Mishra, MS ’22, Likith Parameswaran, MS ’22, and Devesh Sati Prasad, MS ’22. In Part 1, students are asked:

• Why did you choose UB?
• What kind of person thrives in this program?
• If, at this point, you could go back in time and start the program all over again, what advice would you give yourself as an incoming candidate?
• How would you describe the learning culture and environment? Is it competitive, collaborative, etc.?
• What does a typical Thursday or Friday night look like for a student at UB?

Learn more about the MS in Business Analytics program culture and community from the perspective of our student ambassadors. In this episode we get to know the ambassadors on a more personal level: what they like and dislike about UB and Buffalo (you may be surprised!); their favorite places to travel around the world; and what they will miss most about UB. Warning: There is a lot of conversation about food in this episode!