Will Kerscher

Master in Management

Student Spotlight: William Kerscher 25MiM

From competing on Emory’s swim and dive team to leading the MiM program as class president, William Kerscher 25MiM has embraced every opportunity to grow as a leader. With a background in psychology and a deep interest in healthcare, he sees business as a powerful tool to drive meaningful change in medicine. Through Goizueta’s Master in Management program, he’s gaining the business acumen to complement his future in healthcare—and he’s just getting started.

Omid Razmpour 26MBA

One-Year MBA

Student Spotlight: Meet Omid Razmpour 26MBA

In our latest student spotlight, we feature Omid Razmpour, a dual PhD/MBA candidate at Goizueta Business School. In this insightful Q&A, Omid shares how his experiences as a nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic shaped his path toward research, advocacy, and business leadership. Join us as he discusses his motivation for bridging the gap between frontline healthcare and administration, the impact of his workforce analytics research, and his mission to improve conditions for nurses through data-driven solutions.

P.J. Beidel 25MBA and family

One-Year MBA

Student Spotlight: Meet P.J. Beidel 25MBA

In our latest student spotlight, we feature P.J. Beidel, an MBA candidate at Goizueta Business School. In this insightful Q&A, P.J. shares his experiences balancing family life, a professional career, and academic pursuits. Join us as he discusses his motivations for pursuing an MBA, the challenges of managing multiple responsibilities, and his aspirations for the future.

Apoorva Shanker 25MF

Master of Finance

A Journey of Growth: Deep Dives, Memories, and Milestones 

After an eye-opening trip to New York, Apoorva Shanker 25MF reflects on an eventful semester filled with hands-on learning, industry exposure, and community building. The focus shifted to Atlanta—home to Fortune 500 companies and a global FinTech hub—where visits to Regions Bank, Truist Capital, and BlackRock provided firsthand insights into mergers and acquisitions, portfolio management, and institutional finance.

From tackling complex financial concepts to bonding over soccer games and Diwali celebrations, this semester was a blend of academic rigor and unforgettable experiences.

Master of Finance

Unravelling the Master of Finance Journey: From Orientation to New York 

Apoorva Shanker shares her incredible journey through Goizueta’s Master of Finance (MF) program, reflecting on milestones like the Bloomberg Trading Challenge and an eye-opening trip to New York City. From academic rigor to building lifelong friendships, she highlights how the MF experience shapes both skilled finance professionals and resilient individuals.