Onboarding the MSBA Fall 2020 Cohort

Orientation week is upon us for the fall 2020 MS Business Analytics program. This episode captures the day by day motion and where to find the information before August 12. References made in the podcast can be found at hiregeorgia.com, UGA coronavirus (COVID019) Information and Resources.**We also love finding out what our students have been up to this summer. This week we shared our first student summer cooler, so keep them coming and share what’s in yours!More information about the MSBA program can be found at www.GeorgiaAnalytics.com Follow us on our social media platforms searching for GeorgiaAnalytics.

The University of Georgia has issued more information regarding the COVID-19 protocols this fall. We dive into the details a little more to share with the incoming class about what to expect. Topics include facemask wearing, social distancing in the classroom, the proposed hybrid/flex model, orientation updates, CMC networking events, and more!UGA coronavirus (COVID019) Information and ResourcesUGA BookstoreMore information about the MSBA program can be found at www.GeorgiaAnalytics.com Follow us on our social media platforms searching for GeorgiaAnalytics.

Bryana Benson was among the first cohort of the MS Business Analytics program at the University of Georgia that began in fall 2018. We caught up with her to discuss her experiences in the program and 1 year in her analytics engineer role at Cox Communications. We also discuss the new normal of the work-life balance since the pandemic began in the U.S. back in March and what the daily work schedule looks like in recent times.If you have questions regarding a COVID-19 accommodation, please contact the Disability Resource Center at [email protected] or 706-542-8719. More information can be found at https://drc.uga.edu/content_page/student-accommodation-guidelines. The University of Georgia’s information and resources about COVID-19 can be found at https://www.uga.edu/coronavirus/info.php. Information about the Athens community, Athens Ready, Set, Go Safely Initiative, we mentioned can be found on their site at https://www.visitathensga.com/ready-set-go-safely-athens/Also, to find the Spotify Athens Pop Playlist check it out here https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68aRvx2591RV8cfVZHhLCi?si=UsrLCPTwS0O96oz3f83oygCheck out the MSBA program at Georgia Analytics and the Full-Time MBA.Follow us on Instagram at Georgia Analyticsand Georgia.MBA.

ArchNews, an all-inclusive central email list for distributing official information from the University of Georgia administration to UGA students, faculty, and staff, recently sent an email to all students regarding the fall 2020 protocol pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode covers that email in detail and what fall will look like for the incoming MSBA students and all students returning to campus. Topics include social distancing on campus and within the classroom, the academic calendar, CDC and UGA protocols, and accommodations for students.If you have questions regarding a COVID-19 accommodation, please contact the Disability Resource Center at [email protected] or 706-542-8719. More information can be found athttps://drc.uga.edu/content_page/student-accommodation-guidelines. The University of Georgia’s information and resources about COVID-19 can be found at https://www.uga.edu/coronavirus/info.php. Information about the Athens community, Athens Ready, Set, Go Safely Initiative, we mentioned can be found on their site at https://www.visitathensga.com/ready-set-go-safely-athens/Also, to find the Spotify Athens Pop Playlist check it out here https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68aRvx2591RV8cfVZHhLCi?si=UsrLCPTwS0O96oz3f83oygCheck out the MSBA program at Georgia Analytics and the Full-Time MBA. Follow us on Instagram at Georgia Analyticsand Georgia.MBA.

This episode covers tools incoming students can already utilize before and during the MSBA program. Nate Kelley, MSBA alum ’20, joins the conversation again to explain to students how to use GitHub, the largest community of developers, and why you as a future analyst should have a profile on the site.Emily Nicholos from the CMC lists 3 tools students can already begin to use this summer through UGA Career Services. Emily mentions Big Interview, where you can learn and practice your interview skills; LinkedIn Learning can be used to build or learn new skills; and Glassdoor is used to discover salaries, interview insights, and employer reviews in the company or field you’re interested in going in.Check out the MSBA program at Georgia Analytics and the Full-Time MBA. Follow us on Instagram at Georgia Analyticsand Georgia.MBA.

Registration for the fall 2020 cohort is upon us. This episode highlights the curriculum of the MSBA program specifically the fall semester. Jake, Emily, and Leigh discuss the courses, how and where to register, and the expectations of the fall semester. Find the full description of the courses on the MSBA curriculum page.Check out the MSBA program at Georgia Analytics and the Full-Time MBA. Follow us on Instagram at Georgia Analyticsand Georgia.MBA.

Fall 2020 for the MSBA incoming class looks a little different this year. With the pandemic still on the minds of our administrative leaders, the team discusses the onboarding process over the summer and what orientation will look like this year.Information about the MSBA program can be found at https://GeorgiaAnalytics.com. Please follow us on Social Media as well. Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

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The Full-Time MBA, STEM MBA, and MS Business Analytics students are in the midst of celebrating the completion of their program virtually and this episode celebrates those students. In this special episode, we get to hear from faculty that taught in the programs, students sharing their favorite memories, and staff sending their well wishes.The Terry Graduate Convocation was scheduled for May 7, and since we couldn't celebrate them in person, we are celebrating them through this podcast. More information about the rescheduled Terry Graduate Convocation can be found here.Check out the MSBA program at Georgia Analytics and the Full-Time MBA. Follow us on Instagram at Georgia Analyticsand Georgia.MBA.

Patrick Waite, a faculty member in the MBA program and VP of supply chain operations at COX Communications joins the podcast in this episode highlighting the effects supply chain has had when the COVID-19 pandemic began in other parts of the world and then hitting the U.S.Check out the MSBA program at Georgia Analytics and the Full-Time MBA. Follow us on Instagram at Georgia Analyticsand Georgia.MBA.