mbadreams wrote:Hi Jana,
I am applying to Tepper R2 and have a few questions. Appreciate your time and effort in answering them.
1. Can you give me a brief insight into the management science approach followed in the Tepper curriculum.
2. How do you find the summer internships?Are there clubs and school departments that organise events to help you find internships or you find it through your own contacts?
3. What is the one best thing you like about Tepper?
Thanks so much.
Urmila
Hi Urmila,
The management science approach is very comprehensive and analytical, which is nice step up from "regular" case study. The core classes give you a strong foundation that you come to rely on heavily as you progress through your electives. In short, everything you learn early on has a place in every class you take later. You definitely feel well-equipped to handle (and model!) any problem-solving challenge.
We secured our summer internships through a variety of processes. Fall career fairs are quite productive (National Black MBA and National Hispanic MBA), as well as the career center's on-campus recruiting efforts. The clubs put a lot of effort into organizing networking events, and increasing student exposure to companies (and the leaders within). Many students engaged in self-directed searches, which the career center is very supportive of (such as assisting with company contacts, etc).
It's very cliche to say, but the one thing I like best about Tepper is the small class size, which really gives the school a community feel. You know all of your classmates and your professors (and your professors know you, as well!). Faculty and staff (including the Deans) are very accessible. You really feel like you are part of something valuable here because of how much influence you can have on that community.
Hope this helps!
