Program:
Master of Science Program in Marketing
Student Name:
Antora Majumdar
Graduating Class:
Class of 2019
Undergraduate Alma Mater:
About Antora:
I’m from the desert! AKA Phoenix, Arizona. I graduated college in 2015, and before joining the MSM program I worked for a few years in fields ranging from customer service to marketing. In my free time, you can find me watching movies or making some of my own. I love to be creative and experiment with video editing and photography. I hope to eventually blend my love for film and my new education in marketing to work in the entertainment industry.
Proudest Accomplishment:
My proudest accomplishment was being selected to present at my university’s Undergraduate Research Symposium. I presented my research paper on New York Time’s film critic A.O. Scott and the evolving nature of modern film criticism. It was such an honor to present my work to visiting faculty members and people in my own university community. And it was really thrilling to be able to share something I had worked on for so long.
Why did you choose the MSM Program?
I applied to the McCombs MSM program because of how well-rounded it was. And coming from a more creative background, I wanted to take courses that focused on analytics. Looking at the MSM curriculum, I could see that the courses were designed to set someone up with the skills they would need for success as soon as they graduated. I also really appreciated the emphasis on career services opportunities, which was something I could not pass up.
What were the first 3 weeks of the program like?
Orientation was a whirlwind but it was such a great opportunity to meet people, not only from my own program, but the other MS programs as well. It is always daunting to start new somewhere, but all of the faculty, staff, and other students have been so welcoming, which has made the transition much easier. And one of my favorite parts of the orientation experience was hearing from students who had graduated from the program previously.
I can’t believe two weeks of classes went by so quickly! There was quite a bit to learn but I had enjoyed every second of it. All of my professors are incredibly engaging, and you can tell they are passionate about what they do.
What are you looking forward to most this year?
This year, I am looking forward to working on a capstone project. I think being able to apply what I’ve learned in the classroom to a real-world setting will force me to think outside of the box and give me a chance to try something I’ve never done before. I’m also really looking forward to getting to know the rest of my cohort!
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