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Manan Kshatriya

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Major: MBA - Concentration in Finance and International Business

Hometown: Ahmedabad, India

"The Charlton College of Business provides a high-quality, high-value MBA program, introducing students to the fundamental, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills expected of any modern manager."
 
How does your major fit into your life's plans?

From an early age, I've always been fascinated by how the same set of numbers can represent numerous things and have different interpretations. Following this passion, I pursued mathematics and statistics followed by finance and accounting as an undergraduate, and then finally, studying financial management in my graduate MBA.

In the process, I've developed core strengths of analyzing, interpreting, and producing financial figures that form the backbone of any financial decision and undertaking. With this stronghold on crunching numbers and data analysis, I'm confident I'll make a great fit in any position in a finance or accounting department at a reputable organization in Boston.

How will your major prepare you for life outside of the University?
The program has provided me with excellent management skills. I've studied critical factors of today's global business process including international supply chain, capital markets, money markets, foreign exchange markets, and international banking. My specialization in finance will help me understand investment analysis and derivatives--hedging and risk management and a comprehensive set of measures for capital budgeting.
What has been your greatest challenge here?
Leaving my home and country and trying to manage a tremendous amount of finances for my education has been a challenge, but the University provides its students with campus employment opportunities, which makes the balance between working and studying easier.
Why did you choose UMass Dartmouth?
UMass Dartmouth has been an ideal place for me to complete my MBA because it covered all my requirements and offered courses in Finance, Accounting, and International Business--all of special interest to me.

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