MSBA/Analytics Certificate

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Explore Careers in Your Industry

Use the Vault Guides below as well as our “Insights Into Your Industry” database search tool to explore career paths and to find top skills and hiring trends in your industry.

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Use this database and search tool to get up-to-date data on companies, job titles, and top skills for your industry.

To get started, watch our tours of this tool for undergrads or grad students to help you in your search.

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Type in a keyword to select a relevant occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)


Guides to Jobs in Your Industry

Take a look at these many guides by Vault to learn about industry trends, career paths, and more.

Vault Guide to Project Management Jobs, Second Edition

Vault Guide to Project Management Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Consulting Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Consulting Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Information Technology Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Information Technology Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Information Technology Consulting Jobs, Second Edition

Vault Guide to Information Technology Consulting Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Computer Software Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Computer Software Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Career Guide to Consulting, Third Edition

Vault Career Guide to Consulting, Third Edition

Consulting is a massive, international industry with global revenues of around $506 billion. It spans human resources, business advisory services, …

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Gain Industry Skills and Experience

Check out the opportunities below for real-world experience through a company-sponsored micro-internship or take a LinkedIn course to learn valuable new skills.

Real-World Work Experience

Check out these 5-6 hour virtual work programs with Fortune 500 companies. These programs are free and can become part of your resume or even lead to a job interview!

Data Visualisation: Empowering Business with Effective Insights
Tata


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Data Science & Advanced Analytics
BCG


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Strategy Consulting
Accenture North America


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Skilling Up with LinkedIn Learning

Look through this selection of courses from LinkedIn and learn new skills as well as brush up on in-demand business skills.

Data Analytics for Business Professionals

Data Analytics for Business Professionals

John Johnson
What can data analytics do for your business? Take a lesson from companies like Xerox and UPS. Data analytics can…
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Working with Recruiters to Get a Job

Working with Recruiters to Get a Job

Jenny Foss
While most job seekers know that recruiters—or headhunters—exist, many don’t understand what recruiters do or how they can help make…
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Creating and Giving Business Presentations

Creating and Giving Business Presentations

Tatiana Kolovou
What makes a compelling presentation? A presentation that is built on strong research, tailored to your audience’s interests, and designed…
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UX Foundations: Research

UX Foundations: Research

Amanda Stockwell
User experience is all about making sure the design of a product or service fits the needs of users. UX…
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Developing Cross-Cultural Intelligence

Developing Cross-Cultural Intelligence

Tatiana Kolovou
Being able to work across cultures is an increasingly necessary skill for all employees. Communications expert Tatiana Kolovou helps you…
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PowerPoint: Designing Better Slides

PowerPoint: Designing Better Slides

Heather Ackmann
Designed for non-designers, this course introduces average business professionals to key design components and requirements for purposeful PowerPoint slide design.…
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Inclusive Leadership

Inclusive Leadership

Dr. Shirley Davis
Join global workforce management expert Dr. Shirley Davis as she shares how to create and lead an organization that leverages…
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Lean Six Sigma: Analyze, Improve, and Control Tools

Lean Six Sigma: Analyze, Improve, and Control Tools

Richard Chua
The Green Belts or Black Belts that lead Lean Six Sigma projects are well-trained and ready to guide your project…
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Succeeding in Web Development: Full Stack and Front End

Succeeding in Web Development: Full Stack and Front End

Ray Villalobos
View Ray’s LinkedIn Newsletter Do you want to become a web developer? Nowadays, web development isn’t one job. There is…
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Python for Data Science Essential Training Part 1

Python for Data Science Essential Training Part 1

Lillian Pierson, P.E.
Python for Data Science Essential Training is one of the most popular data science courses at LinkedIn Learning. It has…
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User Experience (UX) for Non-Designers

User Experience (UX) for Non-Designers

Tom Green
User experience (UX) design is more than just pushing pixels and adding interactivity. It’s a people-centric practice that involves many…
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Design Thinking: Implementing the Process

Design Thinking: Implementing the Process

Chris Nodder
You, or someone in your management chain, thinks that design thinking is the answer to all your problems. Now it’s…
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Agile Project Leadership

Agile Project Leadership

Kelley O'Connell
Agile environments present some unique challenges and opportunities for leadership. In this course, instructor Kelley O’Connell covers leadership definitions, agile…
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Access Resources & News

Find Isenberg-approved resources below for your professional development and get the latest career news, tips, and advice.

Professional Development Resources

Take a look at these resources to help you learn about what’s needed to succeed in your industry.

Isenberg Professional Photo Booth

Isenberg Professional Photo Booth

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Book a 15-minute appointment to access the Isenberg Professional Photo Booth! Located in the Chase Career Center, Room N207.

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MSBA CPD Plan Spring 2023

MSBA CPD Plan Spring 2023

Career and Professional Development Plan for MSBA students starting Spring 2023.

 

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Interstride

Interstride

Interstride partners with trusted service providers to support international students and those looking to work globally. Whether students are looking …

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Specialized Masters Workshops Spring 2023

Specialized Masters Workshops Spring 2023

Planned workshops for MSBA, MF, MSA students Spring 2023.

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Top Strategies for International Students Seeking Internships & Jobs in the US

Top Strategies for International Students Seeking Internships & Jobs in the US

International students are encouraged to review this resource for valuable tips and strategies for seeking internships and jobs in the …

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Occupational Outlook Handbook (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Occupational Outlook Handbook (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

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Career News & Advice

Read up on hiring trends, job search tactics, and tips from experts.

Top 5 Analytical Skills to Set You Apart in Your Data Analytics Job

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11 Career Paths You Can Pursue With a Master’s in Business Analytics & Big Data

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Join Clubs & Professional Orgs

Get involved by joining one of the organizations below, including Isenberg student clubs and professional organization connected to your industry and interests.

Isenberg Student Clubs

Find a club that is related to your industry, can help with your professional development, or simply connects you with other Isenberg students.

Business Analytics Club

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Professional Organizations

Learn about and maybe even join a professional organization in your industry. Professional organizations sponsor conferences, publish articles and magazines, and sometimes
offer networking events relevant to your industry and special interests.

MassBenchmarks

UMass INFORMS

UMass Donahue Institute

Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)

Project Management Institute

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Location

Email
careersuccess@isenberg.umass.edu
Address

Office of Career Success
Chase Career Center, Suite N207
Isenberg School of Management
UMass Amherst
121 Presidents Drive
Amherst, MA 01003

About Us

Office of Career Success

Assistant Dean, Holly Lawrence

Executive Director and Executive Coach, Nic Wegman

Director of Undergraduate Career Services, Melissa Salva

Director of Graduate Career Services, Trista Hevey

Director of Internships, Kim Figueroa

Associate Director Graduate Career Development, Rachel Snyder

Assistant Director Career Development, Dave Wells

Assistant Director Career Development, Dan LaBonte

Assistant Director Career Development, Alaina Kendrick

Assistant Director Employer Relations, Noelle Menard

Business Communication Professor, Brian Hentz

Chase Career Center Hours

Monday 8:30am-5pm
Tuesday 8:30am-5pm
Wednesday 8:30am-5pm
Thursday 8:30am-5pm
Friday 8:30am-5pm