<p><span class="p-body">Mehar Gudh is pursuing an <a href="/content/sps-nyu/explore/degrees-and-programs/ms-in-management-and-systems.html" target="_blank">MS in Management and Systems</a> degree from the NYU SPS Division of Programs in Business. While studying at NYU, she has had the unique experience of living on three continents.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">Originally from India, she started her academic journey by pursuing an undergraduate degree in business administration from ESSEC Business School, with her study divided between the school’s campuses in Singapore and France, as well as an exchange semester at the University of Warwick, UK. Along with the multifaceted education she gained while studying core business disciplines in cross-cultural contexts, she also worked in marketing at tech startups.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">These experiences enabled Gudh to gain a real-world perspective of the industry and honed her professional skill sets. At NYU SPS, she has served as the VP of the <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/homepage/student-experience/student-community-and-engagement/student-organizations.html" target="_blank">Management &amp; Systems Student Association (MSSA)</a> and a marketing analyst intern at AIG during the summer.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><span class="p-body">As a child, Gudh visited New York City while on a school excursion and fell in love with the city. “Coming from a small town and seeing all these women with purpose marching towards their ambitions was inspiring,” she recalled. “I promised myself that one day I would be back here to chase my dreams. NYU SPS, with its innovative courses, world-renowned faculty, and immersive learning environment, seemed like the perfect place for me to start.”</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">In addition, NYU’s location and large network presented career opportunities and professional development for Gudh. She firmly believes that exploring the world, immersing oneself in different cultures, and learning from diverse mindsets are the most significant factors that shape one’s personality, thoughts, and perspective.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">“I have had the good fortune to travel to 20 countries so far and I hope to continue to learn experientially by discovering all the beauty the world has to offer,” she shared. “I am also highly invested in mindfulness and partake in activities for the betterment of my mental health and inner peace.”</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><span class="p-body">Even though Gudh’s last degree equipped her for managerial roles, her prior work experiences made her aware of a learning gap in her technical know-how of current information technologies. The MS in Management and Systems at NYU SPS was a perfect fit. “The curriculum has allowed me to blend her managerial abilities with comprehensive knowledge of key technologies and systems areas,” said Gudh.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">According to Gudh, her learning at SPS has exceeded the confines of a classroom. “I immersed myself in a variety of enriching experiences, including numerous activities organized by our diverse student body,” she explained. “I’ve also had the opportunity to network and interact across the SPS family, including with the dean of the program and with <a href="/content/sps-nyu/about/dean-and-leadership/nyu-sps-angie-kamath.html" target="_blank">NYU SPS Dean Angie Kamath</a>.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">The course Database Technologies for Web Applications has been the most challenging and valuable experience Gudh had in the classroom. “Professor David Prager has gone above and beyond to ensure that we are able to grasp all the tricky concepts and understand the nitty-gritty of coding,” she explained.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><span class="p-body">After graduating, Gudh plans to join AIG as an analyst in their accident and health insurance department in New York City. “I had the privilege to pursue a 10-week internship with the company in the past, and was beyond ecstatic when I received a full-time return offer,” she remembered. “I plan on getting an in-depth knowledge of the workings of the insurance industry, applying the technical skill sets I acquired through my degree to my job, and gaining transferable skill sets that will accelerate my professional journey.”</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">An <a href="/content/sps-nyu/explore/degrees-and-programs/ms-in-management-and-systems.html" target="_blank">MS in Management &amp; Systems</a> from NYU SPS can open doors that you may have never imagined were possible. See where you can start the next chapter of your career with a degree from the <a href="/content/sps-nyu/about/academic-divisions-and-departments/division-of-programs-in-business.html" target="_blank">Division of Programs in Business</a>.</span></p>