Mackenzie Birrittella

I applied to the MSEM Program to expand my knowledge of the engineering field, increase my career opportunities, and to obtain the tools necessary to excel in leadership positions. 

I enjoyed my classes in project management, decision making, leadership, and risk management. I feel confident using tools like MS Project, and MS Excel features such as Monte Carlo simulations and financial formulas. I look forward to applying these new skills and tools in my career and know I will be able to ensure a project is completed effectively and efficiently. 

Completing group projects and case studies in leadership, ethics, and risk management made me aware of common project and leadership pitfalls and how to avoid them, how to lead a diverse and agile workforce, and how to evaluate and mitigate risks. 

The knowledge and skills I gained from the MSEM Program have allowed me build on my technical engineering background and help me become a more well-rounded engineering professional capable of leading and managing a project team.