Accelerated MA

Welcome to the Accelerated MA Community!

Here you’ll find resources such as articles, job and internship opportunities, events and career inspiration tailored to Accelerated MA students.

My name is Marcia Katz and I am the Career Coach for the Accelerated MA program and the Director of Career Development and Alumni Engagement at Brandeis International Business School. I am looking forward to meeting you and partnering with you in your career discovery. I hope to connect with you soon.

I have been working in the Career Center at the International Business School for 20 years. Prior to that, and after receiving my MBA, I worked as an audit supervisor at Coopers & Lybrand, now PWC, and taught graduate business courses at Simmons University and Lesley University. I also was a consultant with the Boston Management Consortium, working for change at the Boston Public Library and the Boston Police Department. At Brandeis, I originated and developed the Launching Your Global Career Course.

I encourage you to meet with me so I can get to know you and, therefore, better advise you! I understand that you have the experience and knowledge, and have put in the thought, to choose and to make the most of this accelerated degree. I invite you to now take full advantage of the services at the International Business School to enhance your academic knowledge and expand your career opportunities. Be sure to read the weekly CSE Newsletter completely and carefully. There you will be kept abreast of all of the events, job postings and resources available at the International Business School and beyond. Join clubs formed around your interests, where you will become acquainted with your fellow students who are your first line of offense in your job search! Some clubs that may be of interest include:

I also encourage you to visit the Career Communities section of this site to access more information on industries such as Finance, Economics, Consulting, Marketing, Real Estate and more!

Alumni Share Their Favorite Things About Living in the San Francisco Bay Area!

Interested in moving to the West Coast after graduation? Attending our Silicon Valley Virtual Industry Trek and want to get a feel for life in the Bay Area beforehand?

Enjoy these top restaurant suggestions and insider tips on things to do …

By Rachel Wasdyke
Rachel Wasdyke Director, Corporate Engagement & Strategic Communications
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5 Thing I Learned About Standing Out! Professional Presentation Week 2022

Original blog post by CSE Career Captain Kajol Awasthi MSF’23.

The CSE recently held its annual “Professional Presentation Week” and it was a huge success! From Career Captains providing their presentation tips on our Instagram page to the “Small-Talk Challenge” …

By Kajol Awasthi
Kajol Awasthi Former CSE Career Captain
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Interested in a Career in Consulting? Attend BCA’s Q&A with Mr. Shan Hua (MA ‘97) on March 4

As Brandeis International Business School students, one of our greatest resources is the network of people available to us: our peers, professors, advisors, and alumni. If you want an insider’s perspective on all things consulting, this event is for you. …

By Stephanie Borr
Stephanie Borr Former CSE Career Captain, News Crew
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Ignite Your Career! Here’s Some Of My Favorite CSE Guides to Help Hit The Ground Running

CSE Guides for Getting Job Search Ready 

Hello fellow students! Getting Job search ready and preparing for interviews might be daunting, but don’t worry I am here to share my favorite CSE Guides to always refer to and keep yourself …

By Chester Zikhali
Chester Zikhali Former CSE Career Captain
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Employer Spotlight: Pega

Pegasystems (known as Pega) is a technology company headquarted in Cambridge, Mass, that provides software solutions to help enterprises make better decisions and get work done.

With 6,000 employees worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia …

By Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE)
Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE)
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Career Strategies and Engagement Center
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453

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