{"id":1318,"date":"2018-11-08T19:02:45","date_gmt":"2018-11-08T19:02:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/?page_id=1318"},"modified":"2020-05-11T14:00:34","modified_gmt":"2020-05-11T14:00:34","slug":"success-stories","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/success-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"Success Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"color:#18453b;font-size:25px\" class=\"has-text-color\"><strong>Students just like you have shared their successes and experiences with Michigan State University\u2019s online programs. Learn in their own words why they selected MSU and what the knowledge and insights they gained mean to their lives and careers.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Having great experiences at MSU as an undergraduate I was well aware of the reputation and quality of education that I received. The fact that this new program utilizes the on-line format really made the difference for me. I really was set on this program both for the ease of use and the reputation in the field that this degree will carry.<br><br>I\u2019ve spoken to many potential students and cannot say enough positives about this program. The flexibility is fantastic as you basically can work this program into a hectic work\/life schedule. The professors have been fantastic to deal with as well. The online format\/program is easy to use and Bisk representatives are there to help you with the entire process.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#18453b\" class=\"has-text-color has-text-align-left has-small-font-size\"><strong>&#8211; Arthur Makarewicz<br><\/strong><em>Student, MS in Management, Strategy &amp; Leadership<\/em><br><br><strong>Click to find out more about the type of courses Arthur is taking to receive his&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/programs\/masters-degree\/ms-management-strategy-leadership\/\">Master of Science in Management, Strategy and Leadership<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:65px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The main reason I decided to take this program was because I wanted to continue to develop my skills, update my credentials, and mostly, to transition to a corporate job.<br><br>Two weeks ago, I started a new position and I strongly believe making the choice to enroll led me to open a career opportunity in the corporate industry. I will be in charge of all the promotion within the U.S. and Canada.<br><br>I am really enjoying my new job, but mostly, my certificate. I really like the way the classes have been structured, the materials are very complete and I can truly say I have received much more knowledge than what I expected.<br><br>Making the decision to study for this certificate has changed my life and opened career opportunities.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:18% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"715\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/03\/mariana-vona.jpg?w=715\" alt=\"mariana-vona\" class=\"wp-image-2655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/03\/mariana-vona.jpg 715w, https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/03\/mariana-vona.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/03\/mariana-vona.jpg?resize=361,204 361w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p style=\"color:#18453b\" class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\"><strong>-Mariana Vona<br><\/strong><em>Strategic Leadership and Management<\/em><br><br><strong>Click here to read\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/resources\/student-spotlight\/mariana-vona-business-leadership-and-management\/\">Mariana&#8217;s full story<\/a>,\u00a0or you can click to find out more about the type of courses\u00a0Mariana took to receive her <a href=\"https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/programs\/strategic-leadership-management\/\">Strategic Leadership and Management Certificate<\/a>. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:65px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;This has been a great course to help me improve our company in the area of talent management. Understanding what is involved in the talent development should allow me the opportunity to put some programs in place that create value for the employee and more importantly value to the bottom line. I have thoroughly enjoyed the learning and look forward to more.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#18453b\" class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\"><strong>&#8211; Darielle Lukaart<br><\/strong><em>Workforce Management and Development<\/em><br><br><strong>Click to find out more about the&nbsp;<a href=\"\/programs\/course\/workforce-management-and-development\/\">Workforce Management and Development<\/a>&nbsp;course Darielle took to work towards her&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/programs\/certificates\/strategic-leadership-management\/hr-management-professional-certificate\/\">Professional Certificate in Human Resource Management<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:65px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The online education experience has been excellent and an awesome experience. It has helped me immensely to apply supply chain concepts at work, while recommending industry-standard solutions to warehouse implementation problems.<br><br>This unique program is a must for working professionals who are in supply chain fields or about to make a choice whether to go into the supply chain industry.<br><br>I would recommend this program to everyone who wants to grow in the supply chain industry and who is looking to learn supply chain concepts from world-renowned professors of Michigan State University.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#18453b\" class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\"><strong>-Eswaran Shankar<br><\/strong><em>Supply Chain Management and Operations<\/em><br><br><strong>Click to find out more about the type of courses Eswaran is taking to receive his&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/programs\/certificates\/supply-chain-management\/operations-master-certificate\/\">Master Certificate in Supply Chain Management and Operations<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:65px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The courses that are offered through Bisk are all accredited and the preparation they give is well worthwhile, as you can apply it to the real, professional world.<br><br>The professors are great, well prepared and the classes are well structured, focused on the educational purposes, easy to follow, and easy to and easy to listen to from any location and with any tool, including smartphone and tablets.<br><br>Thank you to Bisk. I shall definitively carry on following your suggestions that are leading me towards a great international career.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:16% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"715\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/03\/pamela-tassinari.jpg?w=715\" alt=\"pamela-tassinari\" class=\"wp-image-2654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/03\/pamela-tassinari.jpg 715w, https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/03\/pamela-tassinari.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/03\/pamela-tassinari.jpg?resize=361,204 361w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p style=\"color:#18453b\" class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\"><strong>-Pamela Tassinari<br><\/strong><em>Strategic Leadership and Management<\/em><br><br><strong>Click here to read\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/resources\/student-spotlight\/pamela-tassinari-business-leadership-and-management\/\">Pamela&#8217;s full story<\/a>, or you can click to find out more about the type of courses\u00a0Pamela took to receive her <a href=\"https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/programs\/strategic-leadership-management\/\">Strategic Leadership and Management Certificate<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:65px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I started my procurement career outsourcing technology, as well as audiovisual equipment and support needs for business meetings and events within the continental United States. 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I\u2019ve learned so much about the strategic and applicable methodology to engage both a supply network and internal stakeholders.<br><br>I am going to use this knowledge to advance my career with companies that have this focus and continue to work with a broader strategic supply network set of goals and assessments, while engaging in tactics to build relationships and fill network gaps from the group up. This class has confirmed my professional interest in supply management and procurement. I\u2019m excited to complete the program and apply the knowledge in my company and community.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#18453b\" class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\"><strong>-Adam C. 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I was able to understand the risks and benefits of strategic alliances and could see how these played out in my company.<br><br>I also developed a better understanding of corporate responsibility and ethics in the workplace. I now have a new view of the importance of this, not only in my company but in how my company interacts with other businesses.<br><br>The case studies were well thought out and relevant to each module and modern day business. I find myself incorporating ideas and concepts on an almost daily basis at work and realize how much I have learned and better understand my company.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#18453b\" class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\"><strong>-Robert Bonk<br><\/strong><em>Strategic Leadership Management<\/em><br><br><strong>Click to find out more about the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/programs\/course\/strategic-management\/\">courses<\/a> Robert took to work towards his <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/programs\/strategic-leadership-management\/\">Strategic Leadership and Management Certificate<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:65px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I just completed my Strategic Leadership course and it has greatly impacted my learning experience. Although I am nowhere near finished with my education, MSU and their excellent programs have allowed me to advance myself both educationally and socially. I have learned a lot in this course and I am continuing to learn more each day. I look forward to completing my business certificate with MSU and eventually creating my own business consulting firm.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#18453b\" class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\"><strong>-William Conch<br><\/strong><em>Strategic Leadership &amp; Management<\/em><br><br><strong>Click to find out more about the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/programs\/course\/strategic-leadership\/\">courses<\/a> William took to work towards his\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/programs\/certificates\/strategic-leadership-management\/strategic-organizational-management-master-certificate\/\"><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/programs\/strategic-leadership-management\/\">Strategic Leadership and Management Certificate<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"container spread\">\n<div class=\"span8 primary \">\n<div class=\"default-content\">\n<div class=\"quote\">\n<h5>\u00a0<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md card-col p-0 my-4 mx-auto\"><div class=\"card rounded border h-md-100 bg-white my-0 mx-sm-0 mx-md-3 text-center \"><div class=\"card-header bg-white border-0 p-0 position-relative\"><div class=\"card-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"715\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/715x402_15-MSU-001003_heather_plume.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Heather Serrano, graduate of MSU&#039;s MS in Management, Strategy and Leadership program, smiling with her arms crossed and a graphic spartan helmet above her head.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/715x402_15-MSU-001003_heather_plume.jpg 715w, https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/715x402_15-MSU-001003_heather_plume.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/715x402_15-MSU-001003_heather_plume.jpg?resize=361,204 361w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"card-img-overlay p-0 tester\"><h3 class=\"card-title h-100\"><a href=\"\/resources\/category\/student-spotlight\/\" class=\"h-100 d-flex poi-link mask-hover-blue text-white no-underline\"><span class=\"d-block my-auto mx-auto px-4\">Student Spotlights<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md card-col p-0 my-4 mx-auto\"><div class=\"card rounded border h-md-100 bg-white my-0 mx-sm-0 mx-md-3 text-center \"><div class=\"card-header bg-white border-0 p-0 position-relative\"><div class=\"card-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/splash-screen-0000000.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Don Conlon MSU Faculty Management, Strategy &amp; Leadership\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/splash-screen-0000000.png 3840w, https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/splash-screen-0000000.png?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/splash-screen-0000000.png?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/splash-screen-0000000.png?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/splash-screen-0000000.png?resize=1536,864 1536w, https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/splash-screen-0000000.png?resize=2048,1152 2048w, https:\/\/bisk-preprod.go-vip.co\/msu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/07\/splash-screen-0000000.png?resize=361,204 361w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"card-img-overlay p-0 tester\"><h3 class=\"card-title h-100\"><a href=\"\/resources\/category\/faculty-spotlight\/\" class=\"h-100 d-flex poi-link mask-hover-blue text-white no-underline\"><span class=\"d-block my-auto mx-auto px-4\">Faculty Spotlights<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Students just like you have shared their successes and experiences with Michigan State University\u2019s online programs. 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