Master Success stories
Graduate Success Stories
You’ve earned your master’s degree – great! But now what?
Completing your master’s program and earning a higher education degree is a great accomplishment. However, it is not uncommon to feel a bit lost after your studies and unsure of which career path to take.
Gain inspiration from the success stories of master’s degree graduates. Discover potential career paths that you can follow, and uncover the key learnings that graduates have taken with them on their professional journeys. Read our inspiring student and graduate success stories below.
Finding Your Path
Completing your master’s degree is just the beginning. Read our success stories to find inspiration and insights for the next steps in your career journey. Gain advice and insights into various programs and schools, and explore various industries and career paths that are available after completing your master’s degree.
Build your personal brand and boost your career at EDHEC Business School
Marco Vecchiato is a graduate student at EDHEC Business School in France, where he is completing his Master in Management (MiM). We spoke to him about his experience in the program, the incredible value of its alumni network, and how EDHEC boosted his career development.
January 07, 2021
Master this key 21st-century skill at the McIntire School of Commerce
Collaboration has become a key skill to thrive not only in the workplace, but in society at large. Dean Brooks is a graduate student at the McIntire School of Commerce, where he’s completing his Master’s in Accounting, a STEM-designated program that uses accounting and analytics to solve complex business problems and become a leader in the field. Dean tells MASTERGRADSCHOOLS about his experience in the program and why communication and collaboration are the most important skills needed to succeed in grad school.
December 18, 2020
From Aeronautical Engineering to a Sales Position
We chatted with Aydan Kool, a current Master in Management (MIM) student at Nyenrode Business University to learn more about the ‘Nyenrode experience’. The MIM at Nyenrode ranked 68th in the global Top 100 Masters in Management (FT Rankings).
October 28, 2020
Take a leap and move abroad to pursue the Master’s in Management at ESMT Berlin
Elyor Mukhamedov hails from Uzbekistan, he decided to leave his home country to pursue the Master’s in Management program at ESMT Berlin. ESMT is currently ranked in the FT Business School ranking as the #1 business school in Germany and #9 in Europe. Elyor shared with us his inside knowledge of what the MIM course at ESMT Berlin entails, his top tips on moving to Berlin and his advice for prospective students.
October 16, 2020
Finding a sense of belonging at ESMT Berlin
Andrea Manzi has found a sense of belonging at the ESMT Berlin MIM Program. He had studied business administration in Italy after which he took some time out to start a sustainable clothing brand. Not wishing to interrupt his studies for too long, he started looking for Master’s degrees and was quickly convinced that ESMT Berlin is the right place for him. He shared with us how feeling at home is really important and valuable and how the program is like being in a big family.
September 25, 2020
ESMT Berlin offers a home to those who never felt at home
Michela Andreolli always knew she would end up moving abroad. Born in Italy, she attended an international high school in Milan which opened her mind to what the world has to offer. During her final year of engineering studies, she did an internship with Amazon where the international environment made her desire to explore new territories even stronger. It was therefore a natural choice to look for Master programs abroad. She found her niche at ESMT in Berlin – a city she calls the “home for all of those people who never feel at home.”
September 10, 2020