Career Readiness

Segment #19 from University of Montana

Transcript

Okay, now it’s time to meet College of Business student, Matthew. Matthew is majoring in Management Information Systems and with the student support and hands-on learning, he’s getting at UM. He sure to find success in this high demand, high paying field. As a Missoula native, Matthew took a different path to earning his degree, let’s hear his story, Matthew.

 

– Thanks Alex, I’ll go ahead, take it from here. Growing up in Missoula, the University of Montana and this great community have always held a special place in my heart. It was adventurous to be found around every corner and the academic quality just lined up with my educational needs. My story is a little different. I’m a little older than some of the students gonna meet here today. I started my studies straight out of high school like most of you, but for me, that probably wasn’t the best idea. So what did I do? I took a break, and that was one of the best things I could have done for myself. Got some good life experience in this community, had some fun, and it was time to go back, the University of Montana was willing to take me back. At the University of Montana, it’s the care and intention for students that really stands out to me. All the professors have an open door policy to make sure the student is learning the way they need to be learning. And we have a world-class health center that is there to support your physical and mental health needs. I will graduate with my Management Information Systems degree. The UM has one of the top MIS programs in the nation. They constantly get top equipment from big four tech firms like KPMG, local firms, such as ATG, and even companies such as Fast Enterprise work closely with the students, but save your applause ’cause my journey with the University of Montana, doesn’t end here, I’ll be attending graduate school for business analytics. I’m excited for the opportunities presented to me from the University of Montana and Missoula community. And I’m sure you’ll find something to love about this great community as well. Once my schooling is finished I’ll hope to stay in this great community and be able to solve real business problems and people problems with data and changing technologies alike. Thanks for the time, Alex.

 

– Thanks, Matthew. It sounds like you on the path to success with the degree you’re earning in the College of Business, it’s always inspiring to hear from students who returned to school and really hit their stride. Good luck with graduate school and your career and management information systems, take care of Matthew.

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