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This episode of MasterCast Students Only, features Mays Business School’s Professional Program in Accounting (PPA) students from the Class of ’23: Kendall Kelley, Technology Track; Meredith Senterfitt, Marketing Track; Ian Wyman, Tax Track; and Jonathan Zendejas, Finance Track.
Students discuss what made them choose to continue beyond a bachelor’s degree with PPA and  why they chose their track. They also discuss their internships, plans after graduation and their favorite places to eat in Aggieland!
Professional Program In Accounting (PPA)
The Professional Program is a five-year integrated program that offers students the opportunity to simultaneously earn a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Master of Science (MS) in Accounting, Management Information Systems, Management or Marketing or a Master of Financial Management.
 

Julie Orzabal, Director, Mays Executive MBA Program, is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Sociology. She joined Mays Business School in 1997 to launch the Mays Executive MBA Program. She assumed the role of Director in 2004 and has since seen the Mays Executive MBA Program achieve global ranking and recognition success with a strong and dedicated alumni network.
 
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In this episode of MasterCast, Julie Orzabal, Director of the Mays Executive MBA Program, discusses the program's target audience, admissions process, and curriculum. She also talks about the Aggie Network and how it can help students achieve their career goals.
The Mays Executive MBA Program is designed for working professionals who are looking to advance their careers. Applicants must have a minimum of five years of work experience and a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. The program is offered in a hybrid format, with classes held both online and on campus. The curriculum covers a wide range of business topics, including finance, marketing, accounting, and leadership. The program has a strong alumni network, which can help students with networking and job placement.
Julie Orzabal is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in sociology. She joined Mays Business School in 1997 to launch the Mays Executive MBA program and assumed the role of director in 2004.

Jabot’ Colvin, Assistant Director of Employer Services at Mays Career Management Center,  discusses the role of the Career Management Center, the services it provides, and the benefits it offers to students. The Career Management Center is a resource for all students at Mays Business School who are looking for internships, jobs, or career advice from finding internships to networking opportunities. The center offers a variety of services and resources that can help students achieve their career goals.

Bio: 
Jabot’ Colvin joined Texas A&M University in January 2020 as the Assistant Director of Employer Services for the Mays Business School’s Career Management Center with over 8 years of hands-on experience in public management and nonprofits. Previously, he served as the executive director of The Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley. Jabot’ earned a Master of Public Administration degree from The Bush School of Government and Public Service and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Texas A&M University.

Lisa Burton, Director of the M.S. Marketing Program, once was a student in this program herself. On this episode of MasterCast, she reveals insights on what they look for in a student applying into the program, as well as what they don’t look for. An example of an interview question that they ask applicants of the program is even revealed. This demanding program provides these students with the unique opportunity to interact with owners of companies, founders, and senior executives, while making lasting differences in their companies. She has been a key player in many initiatives at Mays Business School, as well as playing a big role in the development of the Mays Career rental closet. As Burton has been a student of this program herself, she truly knows the good that it can do for an individual and loves seeing these students flourish.

Bio: 
Hailing originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Lisa Burton has called Texas home for more than 35 years. Lisa is the Director of the M.S. Marketing Program at Texas A&M’s Mays Business School. In her former role as Associate Director of Employment Services for the Texas A&M University Career Center, she coached students to grow professionally and network effectively. Prior to working at Texas A&M University, Lisa had a successful career in sales and marketing in the retail, special event and nonprofit areas. Lisa earned her B.F.A. in Radio-TV-Film from Sam Houston State University and her M.S. Marketing degree from Texas A&M University.

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Casey Kyllonen, Director of the Professional Program of Accounting (PPA), went from being a student of this exceptional program to now leading it as the Director. In this week's episode, Casey gives advice to students considering the program and provides some insights on what they look for in an applicant. She also touches on some misconceptions of the program, like that it is not only for those pursuing accounting jobs after graduation. She desires to make a huge impact on student’s lives through this program, and this is clearly seen as her positive and dynamic personality shines through her voice. In addition, she notes on the unwavering support she receives from Mays and what initially drew her to the business school.

Bio: 
Originally from Richardson, TX, Casey Kyllonen received her BBA in Accounting and MS in Marketing in 2008. Casey returned to Mays Business School in May 2010 to be Senior Academic Advisor for the Professional Program.  She advised students from Professional Program in Accounting (PPA) on careers and courses, worked as a liaison between the students and the firms, and helped teach the Professional Development Seminar course. Since September 2022, she has held the position as Director of PPA. Prior to returning to Texas A&M University, Casey received her CPA license and worked at the Dallas office of EY in audit and assurance business services.

Mays Business School’s Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MS-MIS)  students Girija Laxmi Iyer, Saniya Farahath, Sachin Jose Varghese, and Saurabh Dawkhar, appear on this episode of MasterCast: Students Only. These students analyze key differences in the pace and new challenges that they face compared to the classes they had back home in India. They provide insight on the most important qualities to have when going into this Masters program, and how they can push a student further to succeed. They also discuss what surprised them about coming to Texas A&M and different events the department holds for the students. Listen to this week's episode to hear about the ins and outs of a student's life in the MS-MIS program.
 
Mays Business School’s Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MS-MIS) program is a rigorous degree program offering a number of unique features and benefits:
Solid technical and business foundation: Our students leave our program with a solid technical information systems foundation and appropriate business skills.
Problem-solving skills: Graduates can immediately contribute to solving business problems, which makes them highly valued and respected in the workforce and sought after by top companies.