Stories from graduate students at Fisher College of Business

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How to Get Involved as a SMF Student

Discover some of the organizations an opportunities on campus that are most beneficial for the professional development and graduate experience for SMF students.
SMF cohort at Buffalo Wild Wings.

What Students Have Thought About the First Few Weeks

Learn about what the most exciting, challenging, and rewarding parts of the SMF program are at the beginning of the first semester.
George Pinteris and Sergio Ribeiro da Silva

Quantitative or Qualitative Skills: What to Expect in the SMF Program

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.
Sergio with his older daughter

Taking the Leap

As I stood in the empty apartment, memories flooded my mind, evoking a bittersweet mix of emotions about leaving behind the life my family and I had built. After nearly two years of preparation, I faced the daunting leap into the unknown, driven by a deeper purpose: to inspire my daughters to pursue their dreams fearlessly. With my family’s unwavering support, I closed the door behind me, ready to embrace the uncertainties ahead and discover what the future holds.