Business Programs with Chirag

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Let’s meet Chirag, a second year graduate student from Mumbai, India studying business analytics and big data. From hackathons to student government, he’s proof that UMass Boston offers a rich environment for personal and professional growth. Take it away, Chirag.

– Thanks, Alex, namaste, everyone, how’s it going? When I began the search for my ideal university, I had three major parameters in mind, cost, curriculum, and location. UMass Boston offered the perfect blend of all three, and once I received my acceptance, coming here was the easiest decision I made. Coming from a finance background, I wanted my next degree to be a gateway into the tech domain. UMass Boston’s business analytics master’s degree blends business concepts with data analytics skills and tools seamlessly. The flexibility of the program also allowed me to choose electives from different business courses such as operations management or asset management, which are not typically a part of my curriculum. UMass Boston has been especially great with its extracurricular offerings. This year I was a part of a computer science club’s annual hackathon. The goal was to build a web platform that would help students get integrated into Boston. My team designed an AI bot that could act as a personal assistant and also be a one stop solution to all their equations. Not only did we win, but the judges are taking a personal interest in our project and are helping us to scale it for a more real time implementation. I also serve as the vice president for the graduate student government. Being a voice for students and a resource for others has been truly rewarding. As VP, I act as liaison between the students and administration voicing their concerns and implementing solutions, and I also collaborate with other departments to enhance engagement. UMass Boston has prepared me for my future in more ways than I could have hoped. Equipping me with relevant knowledge and fostering my creativity. I feel ready to step into the shoes of a business analyst and I’m grateful that I’ve had the opportunity to share my passion with my professors and gain a lifelong community. That’s all from me, back to you, Alex.

– Chirag, thank you for sharing your journey. It sounds like UMass Boston’s business analytics master’s program provided the perfect blend of skills for you to transition from finance to tech, it’s so impressive that you’re involved in all these extracurriculars at the same time. Thank you for sharing your inspiring story with us.