No Shortage of Talent: Meet the Michigan Ross Master of Supply Chain Management Class of 2023

Hailing from 10 different countries, the Michigan Ross MSCM Class of 2023 is a diverse and talented cohort, and women make up 55% of the class. The new MSCM students attended 30 undergraduate institutions where they pursued 41 different majors and earned an average GPA of 3.63.

As the MSCM students join the Michigan Ross community, learn about three members of the Class of 2023 below.

Faith Lee

Hometown: Singapore 

Undergraduate school/major: National University of Singapore, Bachelor of Business Administration

Post-graduation career interest: I’ve enjoyed holding different roles in the recycling industry, where I’ve worked in operations management, business development, and education.

 Why did you decide to enroll in the Michigan Ross Master of Supply Chain Management Program? 

I believe we can do better in addressing global waste challenges. My intention is to explore solutions that can affect positive change in the industry from a more comprehensive (value chain) perspective.

What made the Ross MSCM Program stand out to you versus other programs?

As a Fulbright scholar, I care a lot about the role leaders have in serving society. Helmed by the business school, the Ross MSCM Program stood out because of its management-track focused take on this technical STEM major.

What are you most looking forward to in the program and at Ross? 

Connecting with people from different walks of life in a large country.

How do you believe pursuing this degree at Ross will help you in your career?

I expect the skills learned from the hands-on curriculum to help me implement projects more effectively in the future.

Anything else you'd like to add about your experience so far?

I’m glad that the pace of the packed 10-month program has been invigorating (it promises a fulfilling journey ahead).

Elizabeth VanDerWoude

Hometown: DeWitt, Michigan

Undergraduate school/major: University of Michigan, chemistry major 

Post-graduation career interest: Pharmaceutical supply chain

Why did you decide to enroll in the Michigan Ross Master of Supply Chain Management Program?

After attending the University of Michigan for my undergraduate degree, I fell in love with Ann Arbor and the campus. Supply chain was a route I knew I was interested in, so this top-ranked program was perfect for me. 

 What made the Ross MSCM Program stand out to you versus other programs?

The Ross MSCM Program offers great resources and connections that you can’t find elsewhere. The faculty have been extremely impressive as I’ve entered the program, too. 

What are you most looking forward to in the program and at Ross? 

I am most looking forward to being immersed in all the topics the program covers and finishing it with the consulting studio, where we get to work with companies to solve real problems. 

How do you believe pursuing this degree at Ross will help you in your career?

A degree from Ross speaks for itself and will set me up for success in any path I want to pursue. 

Anything else you'd like to add about your experience so far?

Forever, Go Blue! I encourage all other undergraduates from U-M to take a hard look at this amazing program. 

Aniket Singh

Hometown: Ranchi, Jharkhand, India 

Undergraduate school/major: Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur, mechanical engineering

Post-graduation career interest: Program management/operations management

Why did you decide to enroll in the Michigan Ross Master of Supply Chain Management Program? 

Two main reasons for enrolling in the Michigan Ross MSCM program were the program’s ranking, as the Ross MSCM Program is the No. 2-ranked supply chain program in the world. The other is the brand value of Ross students/alumni. I was told by an alum that the Ross brand name stands out as a differentiator during recruitment/networking, and the brand stays with you forever.

 What made the Ross MSCM Program stand out to you versus other programs?

Action-based learning and, one month into the program, I can confidently say that the Ross curriculum replicates a team environment similar to what one would face at work. This enhances people's experience to the next level. The curriculum is really well-designed, like a piece of art, as it covers diverse topics while stressing on the practical use of those topics. We also participate in various simulations/competitions that challenge teams with real-world scenarios.

What are you most looking forward to in the program and at Ross? 

I am looking forward to Professor Roman Kapuscinski’s class on manufacturing and operations. I was told that once around Halloween, Professor Roman came to the class in Dracula attire. I hope I get to see something equally interesting this year. I am also looking forward to an action-based learning project with AT Kearney in the fall semester, and the Supply Chain Consulting Studio in the winter semester, where I will get a chance to apply the concepts learned during the program in a real, corporate environment.

How do you believe pursuing this degree at Ross will help you in your career? 

Ross alumni are present in almost any company one aspires to work for. They are also very helpful, so Ross students are always at an advantage of making connections with relative ease and finding what alums call "boosters," who would guide students to make an impact.

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