The Graduate Student Ambassador program connects applicants for our on campus programs with current students to learn why they chose Kogod. Click on a profile below to read graduate student testimonials in your program of interest.
Interested in connecting with one of our graduate ambassadors? Email kogodgrad@american.edu. Be sure to include which program you're interested in, which ambassador you'd like to connect with and any questions you have for an ambassador.
Dual MBA/MA - International Affairs
Undergraduate Institution: University of South Carolina
Degree held: B.A. in Political Science and French
What I value about Kogod: The size of the cohort, relationship with professors and dedicated career coaches
Full-time MBA
Undergraduate Institution: Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
Degree held: B.A. Accounting
What I value about Kogod: Diversity and inclusion
Full-time MBA
Undergraduate Institution: Syracuse University
Degree held: B.S. Sport Management
What I value about Kogod: Its emphasis on helping students develop a global business perspective, the focus on team/group projects, and the ability to network with industry leaders in the D.C. area
Full-time MBA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Degree Held: B.S. in Accounting
Kogod Decision Criteria: Spoke with a Student Ambassador
Full-time MBA
Undergraduate Institution: Foreign Trade University, Hanoi, Vietnam
Degree held: B.A. in International Trade
What I value about Kogod: Excellent cohort, close bond with classmates, location in the heart of DC.
Full-time MBA
Undergraduate Institution: American University of Beirut
Campus Involvement: Kogod Case Competition, Business Analytics Case Competition
What I value about Kogod: Diversity, collaborative and friendly environment.
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Full-time MBA
Undergrad Institution: McMaster University in Canada
Employment: TD Canada Trust for two years
What I Value About Kogod: I value the faculty and alumni, reputation, location and international consulting project.
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Full-time MBA
Undergraduate Institution: Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), India
Degree held: Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Technology
What I value about Kogod: I made my decision to join Kogod on the basis of its curriculum and professors. So, I value professors here. They are all ready and eager to guide us for our better future.
Dual Degree MBA/MA in International Peace & Conflict Resolution
Undergraduate Institution: Loyola University Maryland
Degree held: BA in Global Studies
What I value about Kogod: As I was applying to different graduate programs in the Washington DC area, I realized that American University was the only institution that treated me like a person rather than an anonymous applicant or a number. That kind of personal touch made a lasting impression on me, and I haven't looked back since.
Full-time MBA
Undergraduate Institution: George Mason University
Degree held: B.S. in Economics
What I value about Kogod: The small cohort and the AU alumni.
MS in Accounting, Certificate in Forensic Accounting
Undergraduate Institution: High Point University
Campus Involvement: Accounting Club
What I value about Kogod: The many opportunities offered to learn. Speaker events, and job and internship opportunities.
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MS in Accounting
Undergraduate Institution: Fudan University, Shanghai, China
Campus Involvement: Accounting Club
What I value about Kogod: Super friendly, knowledgeable and approachable faculty and staff
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MS in Accounting
Undergraduate Institution: University of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Campus Involvement:Research Assistant with Dr. Shuai Ma and Accounting Club member
What I value about Kogod: All of my professors are really knowledgeable and conscientious
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MS in Finance
Undergraduate Institution: Iowa State University
Previous Employer: PricewaterhouseCoopers
Why did you choose to attend Kogod? Interested in the Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) and the level of care shown by professors.
MS in Taxation
Undergraduate Institution: Universidad de Lima Lima, Peru and Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC.
Current Employer: Kroll
What aspects of your KSB experience do you like best? The continuous exposure to potential employers and the level of qualifications of every professor.
MS in Taxation
Undergraduate and degrees Earned: B.A. in Business Administration from University of Maryland College Park. MBA from Kogod School of Business, American University.
Current Employer: Rockledge Financial Group
What aspects of your KSB experience do you like best? The professors are accomplished professionals in their respective positions and convey the course material with a perspective gained through actual experience.
MS in Taxation
Undergraduate Institution: University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Undergraduate Degree: B.S. in Accounting
Current Employer: Rosenberg and Associates LLC
What aspects of your KSB experience do you like best? The faculty and learning from experienced professionals. Having the exposure to network with different employers and alumni from different sectors of businesses.