Moving to Vancouver from India for my master’s degree was a monumental step in my life. It marked my first international experience and, more importantly, the first time I was moving away from my home country.
In the world of academia, the journey of a financial master’s student is a unique blend of challenges and growth. Navigating through complex theories and quantitative analyses, these students embark[…]
“Oh, but you’re earning well!” “Everyone wants an IT job.” “You’re taking yours for granted.” “Why not just switch?” “Why are you taking such a risk?”
These were just a handful of reactions I received from people around me when I decided to go for the MBA.
Graduate Experience · Student Engagement
One of the many enjoyable aspects of an MBA is the opportunity to work in teams across different courses, case competitions, events, and other extra-curricular activities with your capable and resourceful team members.
Graduate Experience · Student Engagement
In December 2021, I had an epiphany that compelled me to pivot my career onto a new path. With a decade of experience in the information technology sector, I knew[…]
Deciding to transition from my full-time job to a full-time MBA program was both thrilling and challenging, particularly in the dynamic corporate world. I had established myself as a Finance[…]
As someone who has been working full time over the past seven years, I found it difficult to imagine myself out of work and just dedicating my time to studying. But I always wanted to have an international experience that could help me improve my professional skills and to promote my growth both personally and professionally.
Yajing (ChiChi) Wang is a passionate and accomplished social entrepreneur who is the founder and CEO of Sageus Collective. She was awarded the 2022 Business in Vancouver (BIV) Forty Under[…]
Have you ever run a marathon? If not, it’s perfectly understandable. Marathons are not just a race but a feat of physical endurance, mental resilience, and unyielding determination. A staggering[…]
When I got my bachelor’s degree in finance in 2016, I didn’t have a clear career path for myself. Everything I learned from class seemed so remote and all I[…]
Admissions Tips · Graduate Experience
The submission of a GMAT score is a mandatory requirement for all accredited MBA programs worldwide, including the MBA program at SFU Beedie School of Business. The higher the score,[…]
Admissions Tips · Graduate Experience
Pursuing a graduate degree in finance can be a challenging and rewarding experience, but it requires a significant amount of preparation. To succeed in the Master of Science in Finance[…]
Admissions Tips · Graduate Experience
Students attend business schools for various reasons. For me, besides studying, the whole experience is important. So far, in my MSc. Finance journey at Beedie, I have honed my skills[…]
I had my first international experience when I moved from Hong Kong to California around 10 years ago for my undergraduate degree. Upon graduation, I moved to Peru, Chile and[…]
One of the highlights of my MBA experience so far was the opportunity to represent SFU Beedie school of business, participated in the take-home case competition, and won first place[…]
