In March 2018, Yongky Kristando was in India for his BUS-X577 class, asking insightful questions during a meeting with the global CIO of UK-based RB. At the time, Yongky didn’t realize how his MS in Information Systems and that meeting would impact his life. His questions and enthusiasm made an impression on the CIO. So,… Read more »
MSIS
Alumni Q&A: Mihir Borkar, MSIS’18
Mihir Borkar pursued an MSIS because he wanted to complement the technical knowledge he gained in his undergraduate degree in computer engineering with a broader perspective of the business side of IT. “The MSIS program at Kelley had the perfect set of coursework for me to advance my education,” said Mihir, who graduated in 2018… Read more »
Alumni Q&A: Bryan Sacks, MSIS’11
( Bryan Sacks, MSIS’11, knew pretty quickly that he’d made the right decision to pursue an MS in Information Systems at Indiana University. He landed a fantastic internship the first semester—a stark contrast to the bleak employment scene when he finished his undergraduate degree from another university during an economic downturn. Interested in applying?… Read more »
Alumni Q&A: Jacob Bailey, MSIS’18
As an alumnus of the Indiana University football team, Jacob Bailey, MSIS’18, knows the power of teamwork. That power—and his MS in Information Systems (MSIS) degree from the Kelley School of Business—has taken him from the gridiron to Grant Thornton. Jacob was set to graduate with a four-year degree from Kelley, but his football… Read more »
Alumni Q&A: Archana Subramanian, MSIS’09
As Vice President of Operations at Salesforce, the world’s largest Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software company, Archana Subramanian navigates the realm where technology and business meet. Earning her MS in Information Systems from the Kelley School of Business provided the stepping stone she needed to launch her career. “My MSIS degree completely changed my life,”… Read more »
Alumni Q&A: Ashley Hillman, MSIS’15
Kelley School of Business alumna Ashley Hillman, MSIS’15 is an eager advocate for the MS in Information Systems Program, convincing friends and strangers alike of its value. “It opens doors you didn’t even realize you wanted to walk through,” says Hillman. For Hillman, the unexpected twists and turns that rerouted her career opened up a… Read more »
Alumni Q&A: Lawrence Nah, MSIS’10
“I cannot overstate how the MS in Information Systems degree program has changed my life,” says Kelley School of Business alumnus, Lawrence Nah, as he laughs. “I am not saying this because I’m on the record or because I’m trying to brand the MSIS in any way. It really has written a brand new chapter… Read more »
Alumni Q&A: Kerel Bradford, MSIS’15
As a member of the 2012 national champion IU Men’s Soccer team, Kerel Bradford competed in a fast-paced environment. He maintained discipline. He communicated effectively with his teammates. This team experience, Bradford says, was not unlike the MS in Information Systems program at the Kelley School of Business. “I was accountable to my MSIS team…. Read more »
Learning and Applying
A few years ago, one of my teachers explained this topic of experiential learning to me. The concept stated that through applying your knowledge and conceptual learning to real-life problems you understand and grasp the initial learning much better. This method of learning really resonated with me as I have always enjoyed experimenting, trying new… Read more »
Fall 2015 Semester Reflection
Given that this semester is already nearing the halfway point and my 5th year in Bloomington, Indiana is coming to a close, I saw it fitting to jot down some memories and helpful hints for those of you just starting either in undergrad or graduate school. I am currently in the MSIS graduate program at… Read more »