MSFS in the 1990s

MSFS praised as the “New MBA” in the New World Order

An article on The Hoya in 1992 declares “The MBA degree is out. The MSFS degree is in,” praising the employability and sought-after credentials of MSFS graduates among international firms. As “the international world [becomes] a part of everyone’s life,” companies become shifted towards global corporate strategies and thus increasingly searched for candidates who are “culturally aware” and can navigate change, said Maria Carland, assistant director of the SFS graduate division who also serves as a career counselor for MSFS students.

MSFS students said the flexibility and broadness of the graduate program gave them an edge over MBA students. “The key thing here is that you have a lot of options.” said Robyn Webby (MSFS ’94). “The workshops and the consortium classes give you a broad background.”