The University at Buffalo School of Management's career advisors in the Career Resource Center often share why it’s important to begin your journey with the end in mind. The final episode of the Manage-A-Bull Podcast’s Fall 2020 season closes out with that advice flipped—by ending the semester with the beginning of the application process front and center! This episode provides some application tips and tricks for listeners. Podcast host, Anders Rosen, chats with first-year MBA student, Brittany Czodli, and Assistant Director of Recruitment, Aaron Shaw, about prospective student FAQs, what to expect in the MBA application process, and where the MBA degree can take you. As 2021 approaches, there’s no better time to begin planning for your future.

What makes someone a leader, and can anyone become one? These are just a pair of the questions asked on the latest episode of the Manage-A-Bull podcast. Host Anders T. Rosen is joined on the episode by three on-campus leaders who bring unique perspectives on what it’s like to lead as students, as women, and in the midst of a difficult and dangerous pandemic. Together, Nil Patel (Graduate Management Association president), Elizabeth Lepertine (MBA Ambassador and Office Manager in International Student Services), and Assistant Dean Erin O’Brien chat with Anders about the many facets of leadership—from integrity and vulnerability to the power of servant leadership.

This episode is an open, honest and challenging conversation about race, gender, sexuality and background that faces us today as well as the UB School of Management. How can institutions like UB be a positive, constructive force for advancing society and ensuring that the leaders of tomorrow engage the wider community with compassion inclusivity and respect?

Welcome to the first episode of the Fall 2020 Manage-a-Bull podcast! The podcast welcomes a new host for the semester, second-year MBA student, Anders T. Rosen. On this episode, Anders emcees a panel to discuss a little topic we’ve all been quickly acquainted with: Virtual Learning. Anders is joined by guest panelists Anu Patel, Janelle Fore, and Professor Tim Maynes.

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Welcome back to season two of the The Manage-A-Bull MBA Podcast! In this episode we speak with Megen Rose Rependa. Megen is a first year MBA student from Toronto, Ontario. In our conversation we talk about Megen’s first year in the MBA, why she chose to come to UB, and news about about her recent success in finding an internship for the summer.

Webpage: http://mgt.buffalo.edu/degree-programs/master-of-business-mba.html

Megen Rose Rependa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-rependa/

Jake Walsh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-walsh-mgmt/

Orion LaMontagne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orionl/

In this episode we speak with Anders Rosen. Anders is a first year MBA student and recipient of the Connection to Excellence scholarship. Anders chose to pursue his MBA after several years as a media analyst and digital communications manager. In our conversation Anders explains his reason for pursuing the MBA, why he chose UB, and how his experience has been so far.

Webpage: http://mgt.buffalo.edu/degree-programs/master-of-business-mba.html

Anders Rosen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anderstrosen/

Jake Walsh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-walsh-mgmt/

Orion LaMontagne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orionl/

In this episode we speak with James Pufpaff and Andrey Polukhin. James and Andrey are dual degree students earning both their Doctorate of Pharmacy and Masters of Business Administration simultaneously over a 5 year period. In our conversation James and Andrey give us the details on what it is like to be a dual degree student and how pairing the MBA with their Pharmacy Doctorate is enabling them to advance their careers..

Webpage: http://mgt.buffalo.edu/degree-programs/master-of-business-mba.html

James Pufpaff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespufpaff/

Andrey Polukhin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreypolukhin/

Jake Walsh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-walsh-mgmt/

Orion LaMontagne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orionl/

In this episode we speak with Tucker Sheely. Tucker is part of the 3/2 engineering track in the UB MBA. This joint degree program enables students to complete an engineering bachelors and a Masters of Business Administration simultaneously over a 5 year period. In our conversation Tucker gives us the details on what it is like to be a dual degree student and how pairing the MBA with an engineering background has set him up for success.

Webpage: http://mgt.buffalo.edu/degree-programs/master-of-business-mba.html

Tucker Sheely: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tucker-sheely/

Jake Walsh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-walsh-mgmt/

Orion LaMontagne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orionl/

In this episode we speak with Carrie Gardner, Director of Internships and Experiential learning. In our conversation Carrie explains to us all the work that goes on behind the scenes at the UB School of Management Career Resource Center to help students prepare for and find meaningful internships. If you are a new MBA looking for your summer internship or a second year MBA seeking best practices as you apply for post graduate work, this episode is a must listen for you.

Webpage: http://mgt.buffalo.edu/degree-programs/master-of-business-mba.html

Carrie Gardner:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-gardner-78465817/

Jake Walsh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-walsh-mgmt/

Orion LaMontagne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orionl/

In this episode we talk with Kate Jarvis, full time MBA student and recipient of the Connection to Excellence scholarship. This scholarship is awarded the highly qualified full time graduate students who are returning to school after extensive work experience. In our conversation, Kate explains what it's like to be a student again, after nine years as a professional in the workforce. If you are a seasoned professional considering the switch into an MBA program, this episode is a must listen for you.

Webpage: http://mgt.buffalo.edu/degree-programs/master-of-business-mba.html

Kate Jarvis:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-jarvis/

Jake Walsh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-walsh-mgmt/

Orion LaMontagne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orionl/