Quick info:

• Pronouns: Her/She
• Class of 2024
• Previous education: 
  • University of Toronto, Honours Bachelor of Science (with High Distinction), Applied Statistics Specialist & Economics Major, 2019-2023

Why did you decide to join the Master of Management Analytics program?

I decided to join the MMA program for several reasons:

• MMA's sterling reputation as a world-class program renowned for its commitment to academic excellence & career outreach greatly appealed to me.
• MMA's practicum would afford me the invaluable opportunity to engage in the practical application of my skills by addressing real-world industry challenges, thereby honing my abilities and contributing meaningfully to the resolution of complex business problems.
• I've been at UofT for 4 years and this campus is my comfort zone. Among all the UofT master programs, I would say MMA's career support is top tier.

Top Reason(s) for choosing Rotman:

I chose Rotman due to the following 3 reasons:

• The schools's international reputation, enabling me to potentially engage in professional work beyond the boundaries of Canada.
• Rotman has extensive alumni network globally & commitment to career support, opening up more doors in terms of career possibilities.
• Rotman has a vibrant community which boasts a set of diverse backgrounds, creating an inclusive environment that resonates with a sense of familiarity for individuals from various cultural backgrounds.

What are you looking forward to the most in the program?

• Receiving professional career advice & services, e.g. job search techniques, strategies for coffee chats, how to prepare for technical interviews.
• Enhancing my technical model building techniques based on my previous statistical knowledge & quantitive skills.

What do you expect to gain in your next 11 months at Rotman?

• A holistic view of my career path in the next 3-5 years.
• Strong technical skills to fit in a role like data scientist or risk modelling.
• Life-long friends from beyond this year's cohort.

LinkedIn: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yyx-maggie/

The Master of Management Analytics is designed to give students the advanced data management, analytics, and communication skills needed to become an analytics professional.