As the summer progressed, I found myself frequently relying on the knowledge and skills I developed in my first year at SOM, leveraging lessons from the core curriculum and the financial modeling skills I developed through the Renewable Energy Project Finance course.
Working in the public sector in Pakistan, I saw the way that finance often dictates outcomes, especially in the context of a developing country. I decided to transition to the private finance sector, and I saw an MBA as the perfect path. I chose Yale SOM because its holistic mission of educating leaders for business and society resonates with my experiences. It acknowledges that good leadership should encompass broad areas such as public welfare and social well-being.