MHRMExperiential learning
When I signed up for the MHRM case competition, I saw it as an opportunity to step outside the classroom and test what I had been learning in a real-world context. What I did not fully anticipate was how immersive the experience would feel like. Working in teams, we were challenged to understand the problem, develop a strategy, and present a solution within a limited timeframe.
Here are three key lessons I took away from the experience:
1. Time management and presentation matter just as much as ideas36621 min read
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MAcc#FisherMAcc, #MAcc, #GraduateStudentJourneyOver the past 4 years, I competed as a Division I soccer player at Cleveland State University while I pursued my undergraduate degree. I balanced long weeks of training, games, and travel along with a full course load. Every day was structured and filled with tasks I needed to complete in order to succeed on and off the field. 36592 min read
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Full Time MBA#MBALifeAs we all know, February is the month of love, and I was genuinely excited to attend the OUAB Valentine’s Day Ball at The Ohio State University. The theme was Casino Royale, and for one night, the usual winter grad-school uniform of backpacks, heavy jackets, and sweaters was replaced with tuxedos, gowns, and everyone fully leaning into the theme.36581 min read
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MHRMFisher community, #BuildingProfessionalSkillsOne of the reasons I chose the Fisher College of Business for my Master’s in Human Resource Management was its strong alumni network and sense of community. From the very beginning of my journey, I have experienced how intentionally meaningful connections with peers, professors, and alumni are cultivated.36571 min read
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SMFBefore beginning the Specialized Master in Finance (SMF) program at Ohio State, I remember feeling both excited and uncertain. I knew graduate school would move quickly, but I wasn’t sure exactly what I could do to prepare. Looking back, I realized that building confidence in the fundamentals of finance benefit me the most. 36561 min read
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MAcc#MAccProgram, #MAccExperience, #WhyOhioStateMAcc, #AccountingCareerPreparationAfter completing my undergraduate degree at Ohio State, I felt I had a strong grasp of the technical basics. However, entering the MAcc program has shifted my focus from simply knowing "how" to record a transaction to understanding the "why" behind complex accounting actions. As I prepare to begin my full-time role in public accounting audit this fall, this shift in perspective has been the most valuable part of my graduate education. 36551 min read
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Full Time MBA#MBALife, electivesI came into my MBA program with a clear intention: to grow from being technically strong in accounting and finance into someone who can think more broadly about strategy, value creation, and long-term business impact. I wanted transformation not just in what I know, but in how I make decisions. The first semester provided a shared foundation across core disciplines and gradually trained me to see everyday problems through a business lens.36541 min read
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Full Time MBA#MBALife, Fisher College of Business MBAThe MBA program is full of a variety of courses, and each offering unique perspective of business. Some of the courses are elective, meaning one has the option to pick and choose those courses, and while others are core courses designed to build a strong foundation. One of the core courses in the second semester of the Full-Time MBA program is Strategy Formulation and Implementation.36532 min read
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Key Lessons from a Graduate Case Competition Experience
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SMF36601 min read
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From Student-Athlete to Graduate Student: What Skills Have Served Me Best
Casino Royale, But Make It Grad School
More Than Networking: Reflections from Graduate Networking Night
How I Prepared Academically Before Starting the SMF Program
Beyond Debits and Credits: How the MAcc Program is Preparing Me for Public Accounting
Choosing with Purpose in My Second Semester
Previously on FTMBA6293: How Strategy Class Changed the Way I See Business