For high-achieving STEM graduates like Paige Davis, the Kelley MS in Management (MSM) offers advanced business expertise in management, analytics, and strategy—and unlocks a broad scope of master’s in management careers. See yourself in Paige’s story, from defining your unique interests and career goals to passionately pursuing them:
Meet Paige Davis: Business-minded aspirations with a neuroscience background
“As a neuroscience undergraduate student heavily involved in research at the University of Michigan, I became interested in landing a role within a medical device or pharmaceutical company. I wanted to work alongside physicians and researchers on the business side of clinical trials, but I knew landing a job wouldn’t be easy without any experience in marketing or consulting. The real-world experience offered in the Kelley MSM curriculum was a crucial reason I chose the degree. With Eli Lilly in Indianapolis, and amazing pharma and medical device companies in Chicago, there are great opportunities nearby.”
Paige preps for the business side of healthcare
“Coming to the MSM with a science degree and without work experience, I needed to gain marketing and consulting knowledge to help me achieve my career goals. The project-based courses of the MSM are different to what I experienced in my undergraduate degree. I’m learning skills that are practical for the work environment—public speaking, effective communication, and collaboration, for example. In a venture business planning course, my team created our own product—pet-safe flowers. We’re actually considering expanding the business and moving forward with it.”
The supportive community inspiring Paige to achieve more
“The students in the MSM program see each other every day—both inside and outside the classroom. It feels like I’m part of a second family. I take classes with Kelley MBAs as well, which further expands my network. Being around them impacts what I believe I can accomplish. Our professors push us to the MBA level, the highest level—and that’s been amazing.”
Healthcare project management in her sights
“While I’ve admittedly struggled with imposter syndrome, I’ve been amazed by the helpfulness of Kelley Graduate Career Services—to have a career coach help me navigate interviews, recruiting, and networking. I’m also looking forward to my first company site visit, to actually get to know a company—it’s going to prepare a lot of us for the real world.”
Paige’s admission process? Straightforward.
“I chose a fast-track application process which included a pre-interview, an application, and an interview with Professor Richard Ash. It was a seamless and straightforward process. They got back to me relatively quickly—I would say one to two weeks—which gave me comfort and confidence.”
You can explore more of Paige’s tips and insights in her recorded conversation with Poets&Quants’ John Byrne and Kelley’s Director of Management Graduate Programs Danielle Richie. Fill out our information request form to let us know you’re interested in the Kelley MSM.
Leave a Reply