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Building Community at Zicklin: Catheryn Chen’s Story

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Catheryn Chen, an online MBA student at the Zicklin School of Business, is making history as the first Zicklin Online MBA student to serve as President of the MBA Club. Juggling coursework, career, and leadership responsibilities, she is committed to fostering a more connected and inclusive MBA community for both online and non-online students.  From Online Student to Presidency  Although her classes are held virtually, Catheryn prioritizes building strong relationships with her classmates and staying engaged with the broader MBA community.  “Being an online student doesn’t mean being disconnected,” Catheryn said. “It’s about finding meaningful ways to engage, both digitally and in person whenever possible.”  Catheryn’s decision to pursue a leadership role was inspired by another Zicklin Online MBA student, Heather Stewart, president of the Zicklin Black Graduate Student Society. Witnessing Heather actively involved...
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How Participating in a Student-managed Fund Helped an MS Finance Student’s Job Search

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At Baruch College, graduate students often face a gap. Undergraduates can apply to join Baruch’s Investment Management Fund, a student-managed investment fund on campus, however before recently, graduate students did not have an opportunity to join a student-managed fund. Founded by Zicklin MBA Daniel Jordan, DogBone Capital (https://www.linkedin.com/company/dogbone-capital/) is a paper student-managed fund and was created to bridge that gap. For Zicklin MS Finance alum Pankaj Lamkhade (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ca-pankaj-lamkhade/), the fund became a platform for him to apply what he had learned in finance classes, develop stock pitches, enhance his skills, and accelerate his career. More than just a student-managed fund, DogBone Capital serves as a launchpad for growth, providing graduate students with practical experience, hands-on skills, and mentorship to help them in their journey toward competitive finance careers.  Pankaj is a finance professional with a strong foundation...
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Tips for Baruch Graduate Students

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The tips listed below were created from the experiences MS Finance alums: Candas Kirnaz, Paola Cepeda, and Mahendra Waghamare had during their time at Zicklin. We hope this list helps students with some additional direction and structure on how to maximize their time and activities while at Zicklin.  Candas Kirnaz  (MS Finance ’25), Financial Analyst at Grant, Herrmann, Schwartz & Klinger LLP :   “During my MS in Finance program at Baruch College, everything on this list came from real experiences that helped me find my way as an international student in New York. Connecting with classmates, alumni, and professional communities made the biggest difference. Those relationships gave me support, confidence, and opportunities I  didn’t  even know existed.   Using resources like GCMC, career fairs, and workshops helped me understand the job market and feel more prepared. Attending immigration-focused events made the journey far less stressful. I hope this li...
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