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Created by the SDSU L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management , in collaboration with Meeting Professionals International (MPI) , the Master's in Meeting and Event Management program is the first graduate-level program in North America that's designed to elevate meeting professionals to business event strategists.

Applications Accepted Oct. 1, 2020-June 1, 2021 Cohort begins Aug. 2, 2021

Application Window Fall Start:  Oct. 1 - July 1

Click  here  to view upcoming application and document submission due dates.

About the program

The Master’s in Meeting and Event Management program is a graduate-level program designed to help you advance your career and your profession as a whole.

The coursework is designed and taught by passionate, experienced instructors dedicated to helping you succeed throughout the program and beyond. Many members of our faculty are high-level executives and leaders in the meetings and events industry. Our program is a community of driven leaders, and you’ll have the opportunity to connect and network with your classmates, instructors, and alumni throughout the program. You’ll even get to spend two weeks at San Diego State University’s beautiful campus.

Through one-on-one mentorship opportunities, frequent networking opportunities, and a personalized Leadership Development Plan, you’ll have the tools you need to become a stronger leader and an agent of change in your profession.

At a Glance

• Leadership program with personalized hands-on coursework
• Program includes 2 weeks in San Diego
• Real-world content
• Cohort based - students go through the program together
• No thesis required, students complete a capstone project
• Gain a mentor and expand your network

Master's in Hospitality and Tourism Management

* Everyone is unique, your admissions advisor will work with you to determine the right path that suits your needs.

Interested in applying? SDSU no longer requires GRE/GMAT testing for admission to any graduate program.

Program is Perfect For

The Master’s in Meeting and Event Management program is designed for experienced professionals with around 5-15 years of experience in some type of meetings and events-related industry, such as:

• Certified Meeting Managers (CMMs)
• Certified Meeting Professionals (CMPs)
• Corporate Meeting Planning
• Third Party Planning
• Group Sales
• Convention Services
• Destination Management
• Audio Visual and Production

Our program is ideal for dedicated, driven professionals who envision themselves taking on a high-level leadership role in their profession, like a director, general manager, or CEO.

As many of our students are working professionals, all coursework is designed with flexibility in mind. Because the vast majority of the coursework is completely online, you can easily integrate your program into your busy schedule without putting your professional life on hold.

What You Can Learn

Our online meetings and events management program will help you become a leader in your industry. Our courses will help you take those next steps in your career by focusing on a variety of topics, including strategic leadership, stakeholder management, finances, business analytics, change management, and marketing. Students will learn about these topics from dedicated, experienced faculty members, many of whom also teach courses on SDSU’s main campus. Our courses are supplemented by frequent networking opportunities and on-site learning experiences with high-level meetings and events executives.

Why Should You Choose Us?

Connections

All of our students are paired with an experienced mentor at the beginning of the program. This mentor is a high-level leader with extensive experience in the meetings and events industry. Throughout the program, your mentor will help you with your coursework and your professional life by offering advice and guiding you towards success. You’ll gain a meaningful, professional connection with someone who has years of experience to share, and this connection is built to last well beyond your graduation.

Flexibility

We designed our program with today’s professionals in mind. Other than two weeks spent on San Diego State University’s beautiful campus, the entirety of this 21-month program is completely online. This means that you can take your courses and complete your assignments without putting your professional life on hold. Best of all, the coursework is practical, which means that many of the lessons that you learn can be applied to your job the very next day.

Versatility

This leadership degree is applicable to more than 100 hospitality and tourism-related industries and virtually any career path.

Proven Results

Research shows that event managers with a graduate degree make $8,000 more per year than those with a bachelor’s degree (Burning Glass Technologies, 2019). This program incorporates facets that are proven to drive measurable return on investment, including networking with industry leaders, mentorship matching, and a career-changing capstone project.

Be one of the first to earn your master’s degree in meeting and event management. Work on your own schedule, advance your career, and shape the future of meeting and event planning.

Time Involved (in succession)

• 1 week-long on-campus experience featuring team-building projects and leadership exercises to help you connect with your instructors and classmates.
• 21 months of online instruction in 8 courses. The online courses are manageable 10-12 hours per week of reading, assignments, and forum discussions that can be completed on your schedule.
• 1 week of on-campus capstone experience at SDSU, full-time & all-day.

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Prerequisites

In order to apply to the Master’s in Meets and Events Management program at SDSU Global Campus, you must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Ideally, you should also have experience in the hospitality and tourism industry.

If you’re a domestic applicant, SDSU requires that you have a minimum 2.85 undergraduate GPA. International applicants are required to have a minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA. Under special considerations, we may consider applicants with a GPA below 2.85 for admission.

If you don’t have a bachelor’s degree, but you do have a track record of superior leadership, you may be accepted into the program and receive a special certification upon completion.

All applicants are required to take either the GRE or the GMAT. These exams can be waived if you hold an advanced degree (such as an MBA, MS, MA, Ph.D., JD, etc.) from an institution that is a member of the Council of Graduate Schools.

While most master’s programs cost between $60,000-$120,000, our program tuition is just $30,510 ( Includes Fees ), plus the cost of books and travel expenses for the on-campus weeks. Financial aid is also readily available, and with the vast majority of the program taught in an online format, you don’t have to worry about putting your professional life on hold.

How to Apply

If you’d like to apply for the program, please complete the following steps in any order:

• Submit the formal application through  Cal State Apply  between Oct. 1-July 1 for fall admission. A $70 nonrefundable application fee is required of all applicants at the time of application.
• Order official transcripts for all post-secondary education after completing the Cal State Apply application.
• Complete a  free   Supplemental Application
• International applicants may be required to take English language testing. Visit the  SDSU Graduate Admissions  page for testing and document requirements.

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We also offer a  Master’s in Hospitality and Tourism Management . For more information on either program, please contact SDSU Global Campus at [email protected] or (619) 594-1111 .

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• No Doctoral Degrees Offered
• Master of Science (M.S.)
• Online Master of Science (M.S.)
• create meeting and event plans based on research and analysis, trends, goals and objectives, larger organizational plans and financial resources; work within economic and social realities; and work within unique conditions in highly complex and unpredictable environments.
• analyze event and meeting risks and develop comprehensive risk management and event management response plans to cover unpredictable and complex situations.
• design and build a range of revenue streams and manage financial processes and pricing.
• create and monitor human resource plans to achieve event and organizational goals, build teams, and develop training and development plans for staff, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
• design program components and delivery formats and determine functional requirements.
• manage meeting and event site(s) by completing site inspections and selecting the best option(s); create site layouts/floor plans; develop the logistics plan; monitor the set-up, take-down and running of the event; and establish onsite communication protocol.
• integrate multidisciplinary social science theories to explain current event management challenges and opportunities.
• engage in critical thinking, accept new models/paradigms, examine similarities and analogies, and recognize new priorities in the event management domain.
• understand the ethical, legal, societal, and economic concerns of event management.
• visualize, interpret, and communicate event management concepts to a variety of stakeholders.
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• Teaching Assistantships
• Scholarships
• Application Acceptance Rate: 90%
• Med. Time-to-degree (years): 1.5
• No Doctoral
• Median time to earn the master’s: 1.8 years (Methods)
• Career Placement

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Mailing address:, admission requirements:.

• 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• Academic Records/Transcripts
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
• Proof of English Proficiency.
• Statement of purpose
• Three letters of recommendation
• Copy of transcripts
• Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
• Program Requires GRE: No
• Program Requires GMAT: No
• Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No
• Financial Statement: Application

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Founded in 1985, the Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management  Program (HETM) at UNT is one of the largest and best-known Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management  programs in the U.S. In addition, the University of North Texas is ranked among the nation’s 115 top-tier research universities, according to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Our vision is “To be a global leader in advancing education, creating knowledge, and shaping the Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management  professionals of the future.” The HETM program seeks to provide our future industry leaders a solid academic foundation combined with extensive training in hospitality business skills, use of technology, and networking with industry professionals. As a testament to our mission-driven commitment to academic excellence, we have earned numerous accolades for our HETM programs and initiatives.

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What we offer We give you a solid academic education combined with extensive training in hospitality business skills, using the most up-to-date technology. Our curriculum provides:

• A strong emphasis on managerial leadership.
• A combination of theory-based and practical outlooks on core management competencies.
• Unique, hands-on hospitality and management teaching laboratories.
• Leadership and management skills, honed through research, case studies and group projects.
• Excellent internships and job placement prospects in the region and beyond.
• Opportunities to develop understanding of economic, political, socio-cultural, technological, and sustainability dimensions of global hospitality industry through study abroad and exchange programs.

The UNT Hospitality Management program is accredited by ACPHA - Accreditation Commission for Programs on Hospitality Administration

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• 95% job placement at graduation
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• 51.23% of students employed in the hospitality industry or a related field within 90 days after graduation
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Rigorous, discipline-based research is the hallmark of the MIT Sloan PhD Program. The program is committed to educating scholars who will lead in their fields of research—those with outstanding intellectual skills who will carry forward productive research on the complex organizational, financial, and technological issues that characterize an increasingly competitive and challenging business world.

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PhD studies at MIT Sloan are intense and individual in nature, demanding a great deal of time, initiative, and discipline from every candidate. But the rewards of such rigor are tremendous:  MIT Sloan PhD graduates go on to teach and conduct research at the world's most prestigious universities.

PhD Program curriculum at MIT Sloan is organized under the following three academic areas: Behavior & Policy Sciences; Economics, Finance & Accounting; and Management Science. Our nine research groups correspond with one of the academic areas, as noted below.

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Those interested in a PhD in Operations Research should visit the Operations Research Center .  

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The goal of the MIT Sloan PhD Program's admissions process is to select a small number of people who are most likely to successfully complete our rigorous and demanding program and then thrive in academic research careers. The admission selection process is highly competitive; we aim for a class size of nineteen students, admitted from a pool of hundreds of applicants.

What We Seek

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• Excellent academic records
• Previous work in disciplines related to the intended area of concentration
• Strong commitment to a career in research

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Admissions for 2024 is closed. The next opportunity to apply will be for 2025 admission. The 2025 application will open in September 2024. 

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Students in good academic standing in our program receive a funding package that includes tuition, medical insurance, and a fellowship stipend and/or TA/RA salary. We also provide a new laptop computer and a conference travel/research budget.

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Research centers across MIT Sloan and MIT provide a rich setting for collaboration and exploration. In addition to exposure to the faculty, PhD students also learn from one another in a creative, supportive research community.

Throughout MIT Sloan's history, our professors have devised theories and fields of study that have had a profound impact on management theory and practice.

From Douglas McGregor's Theory X/Theory Y distinction to Nobel-recognized breakthroughs in finance by Franco Modigliani and in option pricing by Robert Merton and Myron Scholes, MIT Sloan's faculty have been unmatched innovators.

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“MIT Sloan PhD training is a transformative experience. The heart of the process is the student’s transition from being a consumer of knowledge to being a producer of knowledge. This involves learning to ask precise, tractable questions and addressing them with creativity and rigor. Hard work is required, but the reward is the incomparable exhilaration one feels from having solved a puzzle that had bedeviled the sharpest minds in the world!” -Ezra Zuckerman Sivan Alvin J. Siteman (1948) Professor of Entrepreneurship

Sample Dissertation Abstracts - These sample Dissertation Abstracts provide examples of the work that our students have chosen to study while in the MIT Sloan PhD Program.

We believe that our doctoral program is the heart of MIT Sloan's research community and that it develops some of the best management researchers in the world. At our annual Doctoral Research Forum, we celebrate the great research that our doctoral students do, and the research community that supports that development process.

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The Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality offers the Master of Science in Event Management (MSEM), one of the first degrees of its kind in the country. Its cutting-edge curriculum, focused on the skills event managers need in this fast-growing, globally expanding industry, prepares students for event planning and management careers across private, public, and nonprofit organizations. This comprehensive program of study affords students the benefits and resources of earning an event management degree at NYU , while establishing themselves in New York City—home to venues such as Madison Square Garden and the Jacob Javits Center, and host to iconic events such as the U.S. Open and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The Master of Science in Event Management is a 36-credit program that includes a core curriculum, which provides the critical business skills required of event professionals, in the areas of finance and accounting, marketing, event production, risk management, and data analytics. The program also includes an internship requirement, affording students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in the event sector prior to graduation. (This component can be waived if the student has a minimum of two years of relevant, full-time work experience or the equivalent in part-time work.)

The program offers elective classes in three tracks—business development, sport event management, and event operations. Students can select courses from across these tracks, allowing them to tailor the program to their own interests and professional goals. A capstone class provides students with the option to choose between a consulting practicum and an individual thesis.

Taught by faculty members who are leading industry professionals, the program is structured to meet the needs of working professionals and full-time students. Typically, students complete the degree within one-and-a-half years of full-time study or in two to three years of part-time study. Learning occurs in the classroom and in the field. Networking opportunities, lecture series, research projects, and internships provide students with valuable pathways to achieve their professional objectives—whether they are just launching their event career or have been working in the industry for years.

Those individuals with relevant work experience may be eligible to waive a core course with departmental approval. Waivers allow students to take alternative courses in their field of interest; they do not reduce the number of credits required to earn the degree.

All applicants to the School of Professional Studies (SPS) are required to submit the  general application requirements , which include:

• Application Fee
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• Statement of Purpose
• Degree Requirements
• Recommendations
• Kira Talent Assessment
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• Pearson Versant English Placement Test
• International Transcript Evaluation
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See  degree specific application requirements for instructions specific to this program.

Program Requirements

The program requires the completion of 36 credits, comprised of the following:

Students with at least 2 years of relevant full-time work experience, or the equivalent in part-time work, may qualify for a waiver. Waiving the internship requirements allows students to take an additional 1.5 credits in electives.

Students may select classes across three different tracks. Students may also take up to 6 credits in the MS in Tourism Management, MS in Hospitality Industry Studies, or related programs in consultation with their adviser.

Students are required to complete one of the capstone courses. For the Individual Thesis option, departmental approval is needed after submitting a proposal.

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Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

• Analyze the industry; and be able to articulate a nuanced evaluation of its buyers, suppliers, intermediaries, legislative environment and processes.
• Apply the principles of strategic planning, management and decision-making to common industry processes and challenges.
• Effectively collect and analyze data, which they will be able to use for critical, evidence based decision making when faced with industry challenges.
• Evaluate industry principles and trends from a global perspective; by applying concepts to examples and scenarios in different geographical regions, and recognizing global best practice.
• Apply the business skills expected of contemporary, global event professionals; including finance, sales and marketing, HRM, risk management and business development skills.
• Articulate their thoughts effectively in a written format, by writing clearly structured and professionally prepared reports, memos, and essays.
• Present their ideas effectively, by preparing presentations with a professional design and clear structure, and by delivering presentations confidently.
• Analyze specific and specialized areas of the event industry, by applying concepts from their core curriculum to business development, event operations and/or sport events contexts.

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Master's in Event Management (MSEM)

100% online, on-site, and hybrid study options.

The Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality offers the MS in Event Management (MSEM) , one of the first degrees of its kind in the country. Its cutting-edge curriculum, focused on the skills event managers need in this fast-growing, globally expanding industry, prepares students for event planning and management careers across private, public, and nonprofit organizations. This comprehensive program of study affords students the benefits and resources of earning an event management degree at NYU , while establishing themselves in New York City—home to venues such as Madison Square Garden and the Jacob Javits Center, and host to iconic events such as the U.S. Open and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Degree Advantage

• 36-credit program of study
• Curriculum prepares you for event management jobs in the areas of meetings and conventions, sports events, festivals, concert promotions, trade shows, and more
• Three specialty tracks in Business Development , Sport Event Management , and Event Operations .
• Event management internships at leading NYC hotels, event venues, nonprofits, and sports organizations
• Study abroad opportunities and industry site visits
• Full- or part-time study options
• 100% online, on-site, and hybrid degree options available
• New Hospitality Innovation Hub for students, start ups, and industry partners
• Tisch Center Scholarships

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Who Should Earn the MS in Event Management?

Recent graduates who are just starting out on their professional journey, career changers, as well as current event management professionals can all benefit from earning this degree. The MS in Event Management provides the business and organizational skills and builds the planning and event marketing abilities needed to envision, produce, manage, and promote events across industries and around the world.

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Learn from event management experts.

Faculty members are respected experts in event management who share their knowledge, insights, experiences, and connections. From managing conventions to overseeing corporate events and social gatherings, their expertise is invaluable in providing an insider’s view into the latest trends. Event management professors bring real-world experience into the classroom, teaching you how to become an event planner who is able to meet the needs of clients and organizations efficiently, cost-effectively, and creatively.

Gain Invaluable Experience Through Study Abroad

Study abroad opportunities abound for MS in Event Management students through Global Field Intensives (GFIs). These travel experiences provide international business perspective while attuning students to the cultural and socio-economic forces that influence the event, and food and beverage industries. Recent GFIs include trips to: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Prague, and Berlin.

Benefit from Unsurpassed Networking Opportunities

The MS in Event Management provides unsurpassed networking opportunities through the annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference , the Grossinger-Bergman Distinguished Lecturer Series, fireside chats with the likes of famed chefs and restaurateurs including Daniel Boulud (left) and Danny Meyer , and site visits. These once-in-a-lifetime opportunities make earning a Tisch Center degree a game-changing educational experience.

Internships and Job Opportunities

Through the Tisch Center of Hospitality and the NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development at NYU SPS , event management students have the opportunity to complete a wide range of event management internships that provide the hands-on experience needed to accelerate their careers. Many of these internships evolve into permanent jobs. Our graduates go on to careers at sports venues, convention planning bureaus, nonprofit organizations, event management companies, and corporate event departments including:

• American Red Cross • Egg Events • IACC Meetings • NYU Office of Events

• The Rockefeller Foundation • The Wedding Salon • UN Staff Recreation Council

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is event management.

Event management is the process of envisioning, designing, producing and delivering live events or virtual events, ranging from business conventions and trade shows to festivals and weddings. Event management is one of the fast-growing sectors of the hospitality management industry.

Are there jobs in event management?

The event industry offers a wealth of jobs and career opportunities, with job titles that include: event producer, venue manager, sponsorship manager, marketing manager, and wedding planner. Event careers are available in the private, public, and non-for-profit sectors.

Can a master's degree in event management help my career?

A master’s degree in event management will provide you with the knowledge and skills to enter the event management industry or advance your events career. It also will allow you to build your professional network through Tisch Center faculty members and through our connections with prominent event associations.

What are the advantages of earning a master's degree in event management in New York City?

The advantage of earning your master’s degree in event management in New York City, known for its large-scale public events, as well as for thousands of corporate events and private events, is that you will gain hands-on experience in learning how these events are designed and executed. New York City is a central location for cultural events, political rallies, and sports events, providing the opportunity to learn from top professionals in the field and to complete internships at major event venues, event production companies, and in-house event departments.

What types of skills do event managers need?

Event managers need to combine two distinct skill sets. For event design, event managers need to be creative and innovative, so that they can produce successful events that surprise and delight their guests. In addition, they need to be detail-oriented project managers, who can coordinate all of the different event suppliers, while managing event budgets, securing event permits, and negotiating event contracts.

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• Duration of study: March 2024 – July 2025.
• Holidays: July – August 2024.
• Start date: 1 March – 30 March 2024.
• Exams: June 2025.
• Tuition: $8900.
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• Duration of study: September/October 2024 – July 2025.
• Start date: September – October.
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• The level of Russian: All levels.

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Event planning and management is a fast-paced, complex, and rewarding field that comes with many challenges and opportunities. With your online event management degree, you’ll be equipped with a toolbox of theoretical and practical skills to host memories big and small. The online bachelor’s of science in event management program prepares graduates to advance their career with an established employer or venture into business for themselves.

The hospitality industry needs experts who can navigate the intricacies of managing small and large scale world class events – including weddings, fairs, festivals, entertainment and sporting events, meetings and trade shows. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from world-renowned educators who bring years of experience to the classroom. Explore topics in event management, including risk management, marketing, finance and logistics.

After earning a degree in event management, many graduates go on to work in exciting positions with leading employers or build their own event business. You’ll also be prepared to continue on to graduate school if you choose to continue your educational journey.

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Ready to get started, course overview, strategic event design.

Explore the event planning process beginning with a needs assessment and ending with event evaluation.

International Events

Survey the considerations encountered when planning events that are held outside of the United States or that attract a large number of participants from outside the United States.

Experiences in Sporting Events

Engage in a study of sporting event experiences with an emphasis on engagement, industry trends, and technological advances impacting the fan experience.

Skills You'll Learn

• Manage events from inception to implementation
• Learn how to be adaptable given the ever-changing landscape of the industry
• Build a network of trusted professionals through classes and networking events

Career Projections

Annual Job Openings

Job Growth Between 2023 - 2034

Source: Lightcast™ . 2023

Career Opportunities

• Conference Event Consultant
• Convention Service Manager
• Event Planning Advisor
• Event Venue Manager
• Exhibits or Tradeshow Manager
• wedding planner

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Balanced is a great word to describe Josh Lee, a 2014 MBA graduate of the Weatherhead School of Management.  He has both the strong technical skills needed to launch products in today’s digital intensive business world and the leadership skills to inspire the teams needed to make it happen.  This is also the reason he chose to get his MBA from Weatherhead.

“The main reason I chose Weatherhead was the school’s reputation for being very heavy in the academics and being a wholistic offering across all the different practices, as well as never downplaying the soft skills to lead and inspire others,” said Lee.

Lee spearheaded major product design projects for such brands as Rite Aid, Fashionphile and Nordstrom rack.  “I love leading product teams and inventing stuff, because it allows me to be a builder of builders, “explained Lee.

Get to Know More About Lee :

What is your favorite memory at Weatherhead?

“Karaoke nights at the Jolly Scholar, ideating/competing with classmates.”

What is something interesting you're working on personally or professionally?

"I design and build electric guitars in my free time. It requires you to be very multidisciplinary and I can often get lost in it."

What advice would you share with current students?

"Some wisdom given to me before attending WSOM was "GAIN/MAINTAIN PERSPECTIVE." Here's some ways that have helped me when I needed it:

• Go hard - go deep into hobbies and own them. You'll find answers in simple things you love.
• Be compassionate - caring for others can lead to answers about yourself.
• Stay vulnerable - be brutally honest/genuine with yourself."