Spotlight on grad studies
Just as the business landscape continues to evolve, so do the Graduate Programs in the College of Business. Recently, microcredentials have gained popularity in the job market for several reasons, making them a valuable asset for individuals seeking to enhance their skills and employers looking for qualified candidates. Microcredentials require the smallest time comittment in the Grad Studies portfolio, but they pack a big punch with their highly focused content.
Kensley Fleischer, MBA + Data Analytics Microcredential
Marketing Specialist, Shamrock Trading Corporation
"I took this microcredential because I wanted to deepen my analytical skills and learn more about visualizing and interpreting data from a business standpoint. Plus, as digital marketing continues to evolve and become more data-driven, I knew that employers were looking for these types of skills in potential hires, and I wanted to stand out as an applicant. While the badge course was only six weeks long, it challenged me to learn another tool outside of Excel that I could use for more complex data. Now that I am working full-time as a marketing specialist, a big aspect of my job is analyzing data from social media, email marketing, push notifications, and other digital marketing campaigns to help shape future decisions for our brand. I think establishing data analysis skills is vital for any business major to be successful in their future career."
For those looking for a broader exploration into graduate-level studies, two certificates are offered: the Business Administration Graduate Certificate and the Data Analytics Graduate Certificate. Fun fact: once either one of those certificates are completed, you are 15 credit hours into completion of a College of Business graduate degree!
Students looking for an on-campus masters degree from the College of Business can choose from:
Soumya Punati, Master of Science in Data Analytics
Lead Data Scientist, Fraud Protection Team, Charter Communications
“I can proudly say Master of Science in Data Analytics (MSDA) program at K-State has truly transformed my career and taken it to the next level. With the skills I have learnt from this program (with Data Science as minor), I am now not only capable of fulfilling Data Engineer, Analytics responsibilities but also have successfully deployed high performant custom models that are allowing Spectrum Mobile business to decommision fraud, saving ~ $50M annually. This is a testament of the great potential that MSDA program holds when applied efficiently in business. I am forever grateful and honored to have had this wonderful learning opportunity with the K-State College of Business.”
Our online masters degrees are attractive for individuals seeking higher education while balancing various responsibilities and goals:
Aaron Washburn, Professional Master of Business Administration
Lieutenant in the United States Army and Director of Logistics
"Pursuing an MBA while in the military can be complicated—deployments, scheduled training events, and day-to-day operations can create conflict with the scholastic experience. Additionally, lining up military benefits appropriately to ensure no financial commitments are left unmet requires organization, time, and communication. Kansas State University and PMBA leadership are real advocates for veterans, and it was evident throughout my entire academic journey. Both the faculty and the staff provided expert guidance throughout my entire graduate experience and did it with a smile on their faces."