MSBA Class of 2018 Job Placement: Erin Cavalier

If you are a current senior or recent college graduate wondering if the MSBA Program is right for you or how it can help enhance your undergraduate degree, keep reading!

Erin Cavalier, MSBA '18, has accepted a job as a a Marketing and Events Assistant at Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP. Below, Erin shares her experiences in the program, and how it helped her to find her career:


Q: Why did you choose the MSBA Program?

I was not satisfied with the jobs I found and realized I needed to go back to school. The nine month program allowed me to gain sophisticated business skills and apply them in a way that complemented my politics degree.

Q: What company will you be working for, and what will your title be?

I will be working for Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP as a Marketing and Events Assistant.

Q: How did you get interested in this type of work?

I studied Politics in undergrad and I wanted to find a way to bridge the world of business and politics. I have always been interested in law. Additionally, I am a people-person so marketing was a natural choice.

Q: How did the Catholic U MSBA program help prepare you for this career path?

The MSBA program is set up to teach skills in the fall and apply those skills in the spring. The program equipped me a wide variety of skills to apply to the work place. Not only do I have a strong understanding of marketing, but accounting, finance, operations management, and quantitative analysis as well.

Q: What from the program stands out specifically that you think helped prepare you for a career in this field?

The professors are extraordinary. Their experience in their respective fields is unparalleled and helped me to better understand how the business world works.

Q: Can you recall a favorite memory from the program?

I have so many good memories from the program, but my favorite was our business trip to New York City where we visited all types of companies and learned about different business careers.

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MSBA Class of 2018 Job Placement: Wilfred Thomas

If you are a current senior or recent college graduate wondering if the MSBA program is right for you or how it can help enhance your undergraduate degree, keep reading!

Wilfred Thomas, MSBA '18, has accepted a job as a Sales Development Representative at MemoryBlue. Below, Wilfred shares his experiences in the program, and how it helped him to find his career:

Q: Why did you choose the MSBA Program?

I wanted a wide range of business courses with Professors from diverse career backgrounds in order to figure out a new career path.

Q: What company will you be working for, and what will your title be?

I will be working at MemoryBlue as a Sales Development Rep. (SDR)

Q: How did you get interested in this type of work?

I've always been involved in initiatives to help fund raise and grow programs for the non-profit I worked for. After speaking with Prof. Mark Weber, it clicked that tech-sales would be a good fit for me.

Q: How did the Catholic U MSBA program help prepare you for this career path?

Having a professor play the role of a mentor throughout my job search helped open many doors and created additional learning opportunities outside of the classroom.

Q: What from the program stands out specifically that you think helped prepare you for a career in this field?

The program was very helpful with networking opportunities to expose me to different aspects and career paths in business.

Q: Can you recall a favorite memory from the program?

One of my favorite memories of the program was meeting John Campion, the CEO of APR Energy. During dinner, he had students do a sales pitch about the wine we were drinking. 

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MSBA Class of 2018 Job Placement: Dennis Treanor

If you are a current senior or recent college graduate wondering if the MSBA program is right for you or how it can help enhance your undergraduate degree, keep reading!

Dennis Treanor, MSBA '18, has accepted a job as an Operations Analyst for the Strategic Investment Group. Below, Dennis shares his experiences in the program, and how it helped him to find his career:

Q: Why did you choose the MSBA Program?

I chose the MSBA Program because I wanted to complement my undergraduate background of education. I was at a crossroad in my professional life because I knew I did not want to go back to school for teaching. Once I heard about the program, I was sold. I knew that combining business and education would help me portray myself as a versatile professional.

Q: What company will you be working for, and what will your title be?

I will be working for the Strategic Investment Group as an Operations Analyst.

Q: How did you get interested in this type of work?

In operations, you learn about the inter-workings of a company. I think being able to make an impact within different departments of a company really excites me.

Q: How did the Catholic U MSBA program help prepare you for this career path?

It started with the people. Every staff member of the MSBA program is there to help you succeed. Whether it was a quick question or a 30-minute conversation, everyone is always willing to lend a hand. It gave me the confidence that I would be successful in whatever I did.

Q: What from the program stands out specifically that you think helped prepare you for a career in this field?

Operations Management was my favorite class during the program. I really liked the problem-solving and critical thinking aspects of the class. After the class, I knew I could really purse a career in operations.

Q: Can you recall a favorite memory from the program?

I think visiting the headquarters of Morgan Stanley in New York City was a cool experience. After meeting with alumni who work at Morgan Stanley, it made me realize that I can go anywhere after graduating from this program.

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