Phil Patrick sees a bright future for current students in the tax field, especially those who are willing to work hard. “My advice would be to go ‘all in,’ especially with a grad school degree,” he says. “Don’t put school on the back burner. It is an important experience and should really be taken advantage of.
"The two factors that drew me to the PSU School of Business and the MCGSCM program were the global focus and location in Portland," says Kellen Betts. "My professional experience had been in companies with a more regional/local focus, and I wanted to broaden my exposure to international business."
Anna Eckert decided to pursue her degree in MSGSCM primarily because she became increasingly curious about apparel production on a global scale. Working for a domestic company, she gained a wealth of knowledge in regards to domestic supply chains, but wanted to view the global picture.
"One great thing you get from the program is a broad overview of the different aspects of development, says Heredia. "I work in a group where each individual has a more specialized area. Having this broad overview allowed me to jump in and be able to provide assistance to each individual."
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