In a recent panel hosted by the Career Center at Stony Brook University, alumni shared insights on how their MBA degrees have shaped their careers. The event, titled "The MBA Advantage: Leveraging Your Degree in a Competitive Job Market," was aimed at undergraduates considering graduate education.
Danielle Stallone, director of operational services at Donnelley Financial Solutions and co-founder of Stallone Technology Solutions, highlighted the impact of her MBA from Stony Brook. She stated, "My MBA helped differentiate me in a competitive leadership training program and understand the corporate governance space." Stallone has since led teams across operations, technology, and product development.
Gagandeep Singh, senior finance analyst at The Farmer’s Dog, emphasized the increasing expectations for analysts today. "The expectation of an analyst is much higher than it was 10 to 20 years ago," he said. Singh noted that having a master's degree is now more crucial than ever.
Ryann Brown from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York discussed how her MBA contributed to her career in human resources. She said, “Once I got to Stony Brook, the professors grounded me in teaching me about theory but also highlighted the art of putting what I learned into practice.”
Joe Gettler of Brookhaven National Laboratory spoke about his transformative experience with an MBA. He remarked, “My MBA helped me leap forward.”
The panel provided students with firsthand accounts of how Stony Brook's MBA program fosters technical skills and personal growth. It also offers flexible options such as hybrid and online formats and various concentrations including accounting and marketing.