Today we caught up with Alec and Alex from the Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program, currently attending from Bahrain. Using a blended learning format, students can attend MSF Live sessions in the Hariri Building or from anywhere in the world.
Learn More about the program here: http://msbonline.georgetown.edu/
Alec Emmert
What are some of the benefits of the MSF program for you? How do you MSF?
I work as a management consultant for my company's international branch, so I am constantly on the road. I recently took on a client in Saudi Arabia, so that has required a high degree of flexibility in my schedule. The MSF program is perfect for me because it gives me the opportunity to complete a degree that ties directly into my field with no disruption or negative impact to my work schedule. I have attended class in person and online in three different states and two foreign countries. This flexibility, coupled with Georgetown's international reputation, make MSF an incredible opportunity for me to further my education.
What's the most interesting thing you've learned in the MSF program so far?
Honestly, I had no idea the extent to which corporations and individuals could leverage losses and depreciation to retain profits in a given year.
Where are you from?
Washington, D.C.
What do you do for a living?
Management consulting
What do you plan to do with your degree?
Continue to advance within my company and potentially combine it with my international work experience to further a career in the international arena
If you could start a business, what would it be?
I would love to start a socially conscious non-profit that breaks down social barriers and helps marginalized groups within a community. ____________________________________________
Alex Akar
What are some of the benefits of the MSF Program for you? How do you MSF?
MSF gives me the flexibility to excel in my career and pursue higher education without putting either on hold. The program provides real-life examples of complex financial problems that arise in everyday business operations and gives training and guidance on how to best approach and resolve those problems. I primarily participate in MSF online, as I work in multiple overseas locations, however, I have had the opportunity to attend a live session in Washington, D.C. During the course of the program, I've attended MSF remotely from Dubai, Bahrain, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, and the United States.
What's the most interesting thing you've learned in the MSF Program so far?
The most important thing that has been reconfirmed through the MSF program is that as a financial manager, you can develop strategies on how the firm rewards investors, re-leverages itself, raises capital, compensates employees, structures timing of cash-flows, and displays earnings, but the main focus needs to be on long-term value creation. If you do that, the rest will fall into place.
Where are you from?
Florida
What do you do for a living?
Financial manager at a multinational dredging company
What do you plan to do with your degree?
No final plans yet, just trying to make it to graduation
If you could start a business, what would it be?
An investment firm. Seeking lucrative investment opportunities, whether in the markets, real estate, or start-up communities requires you to constantly challenge yourself and progressively develop new strategies and solutions.