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by Ravat Bhutani, Class of 2011
I had studied ‘delay’ and ‘variance’ when pursuing a six sigma engineering certification. The basic premise is that all types of systems have variance in their output. And if you do not study this variance and understand the nominal center point and ranges, you may react too quickly on micro-trends.
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by Ravat Bhutani, Class of 2011
A stellar cross functional team is not a simple task to create or maintain. Communication must be free flowing and trust between members is crucial. In order to lay the foundation at the infancy, of an effective cross functional team, the problem can have ambiguity but individual roles and responsibilities [...]
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by Ravat Bhutani, Class of 2011
Why are you looking at the MSC program? The answer for me was simple. I wanted to gain a broad set of tools to address corporate communication issues. How to communicate internally and lead teams. How to communicate externally and build brands. How to act as the the interface between [...]
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by Abby Gunia, Class of 2011
Life doesn’t always go as planned. I know many of us can attest to that. Whether it be personal or professional, things happen that can change your perspective. Many of us came to the MSC program last year hoping to land new jobs, get promotions, or just to broaden our [...]
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by Abby Gunia, Class of 2011
Funny how things happen. I was recently put in charge of the committee meeting for my job. On the email list for committee members? None other than Mike Roloff, one of my favorite professors from the MSC. For those of you considering applying (or even those just starting classes with [...]
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by Taylor Finchum, Class of 2011
Or as some of you may know it “The 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon.”
It is amazing to me how even large cities become these microcosms of operation based on who you know. I recently embarked on an internship in the PR industry and let me tell you something, I have [...]
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by Ravat Bhutani, Class of 2011
Last weekend we remembered a somber day in American history – 9/11. That day is a part of world history for so many wrong reasons. Yet inspirational men and women have been able to deeply penetrate the sorrow with stories of good, heroism, nobility, and redemption. Firemen how risked their lives to save [...]
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by Taylor Finchum, Class of 2011
It happened. Not exactly how I wanted it too but that’s life. I am employed…sort of. For those of you diligently following my blogs you’ll recall that I vowed to not accept just any opportunity. Turns out that in this job market that statement is grossly naive. Anyway, after much [...]
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by Taylor Finchum, Class of 2011
As the newest cohort of the MSC program begins their journey this quarter I must say that I am a little jealous. I miss my morning coffee before class with fellow MSCers. I miss walking across campus on a cool crisp fall morning. I miss having lively discussions at lunchtime [...]
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by Ravat Bhutani, Class of 2011
What to expect in course load when taking Ethics and Communications:
By far this course has the most reading than any other MSC core course or elective. Several books, including a play, plus other philosophical papers are required. I took this course in the last quarter of my degree. As my quarters [...]