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This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to be a HR Business Associate Intern at General Mills. Over the course of ten weeks, I was able to support the Corporate Supply Chain and Manufacturing/Engineering teams at our Headquarters in Minneapolis- a summer full of learning and engaging challenges. 

Everything that has a beginning has end... and what a feeling it is to look back on your own path, feeling grateful about the hard choices you made and appreciating both the journey and the accomplishments along the way. “Leaving a legacy requires commitment. And to pursue a dream, we must give it our all.”

Washington D.C. and Beyond! I recently was able to take a trip to Washington D.C. with some of my MAcc colleagues, where I was introduced to many new people and policies for the first time. This experience was a week-long experience that pulled back the curtain on how accounting connects with the world of government, regulation, and public affairs. 

Practical application of knowledge is key in the professional development of SMF students. In the blog I highlight how the program balances theoretical learning with real-world experience. Projects such as the Capstone Project, Project Financing, and real client experiences allow the application of fundamental financial analysis, testing our ability to evaluate companies’ strategies, capital structure, financial results, and stock prices. The only way to know if you are ready is by exposing yourself to these real-world challenges.

Building Your Own Path: Becoming Future-Oriented, Self-Reliant, and Free from Comparison Being in the MAcc program offers so many positive incentives for your future. It’s the launchpad into a career you’ve worked hard to build, filled with opportunities that extend far beyond the walls of Fisher. But here’s the truth no one can teach you in a classroom: it’s only what you put into it. No degree, no internship, no job offer can define your success unless you’re the one driving it forward.

Before starting my Master of Human Resource Management journey at Fisher, I had already built a solid foundation in public speaking and performing. I've been acting since I was ten years old, and in large part due to this hobby and passion, I was comfortable speaking in front of an audience, using vocal inflection and projection, and maintaining "stage presence." Despite this background, I am incredibly grateful that my two case competition experiences I have been a part of during grad school have taken these skills to a new level.

Before the MAcc Program Choosing a graduate program is a big decision. A year ago, I was in the same position as many prospective students—researching different programs, weighing my options, and trying to figure out the best next step for my career. Looking back now, as I approach graduation, I can confidently say that choosing the Fisher MAcc Program at The Ohio State University was one of the best decisions I’ve made.

I’m frequently asked whether Fisher’s Specialized Master in Finance program is a quantitative or qualitative skill-based program. What should you expect? What should you seek? While quantitative expertise in data analysis, financial modeling, and risk management is crucial, qualitative skills like leadership, communication, and emotional intelligence are just as important for navigating complex business decisions. I hope my experience and perspectives can help you improve yours.

When I first accepted my graduate assistantship position at Fisher, I was excited at the opportunity to support the program that I was about to embark on myself.  At the time, I was not sure what exactly my position would entail, and how I would impact the experiences of prospective students, something I had been myself only a year prior.