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Matthew Tauras

What influenced your decision to join this program?What influenced your decision to join this program? I thought that adding a Business and Analytics degree to my biology background would make me a

What influenced your decision to join this program?What influenced your decision to join this program?

I thought that adding a Business and Analytics degree to my biology background would make me a very unique candidate for jobs in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. Besides those industries, this degree will allow me to expand my possibilities in the workforce.

What do you think are the key factors in gaining the most from your time in the program?

The key factors in gaining the most from the program are improving my time management and leadership skills. Working part-time during the program motivates me to work in the most efficient and successful manner possible. In addition, Isenberg encourages participation and engagement in class. This participation empowers me to provide my own input and improve critical thinking skills.

How do you plan to use your degree after graduation?

After graduation, I plan to use this degree as a "stepping stone" to succeed in the corporate world.

How did you hear about Isenberg's graduate programs?

Friend and an advertisement

What advice would you give to a prospective student considering a graduate degree at Isenberg?

I would go for it. It is an amazing opportunity to study business at Isenberg. This school has great teachers that want you to succeed. Especially the one-year MSB&A, it provides a great value for a top-tier masters program.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Psychology, Umass Amherst, 2019