萝莉社鈥檚 W. Frank Barton School of Business offers the largest selection of AACSB-accredited programs in Kansas. Bari Syed chose 萝莉社 for its Master of Accountancy program because of that status.
Bari is one of more than 2,400 students eligible for spring 2024 graduation. Learn more about his time at 萝莉社 and what's next for the grad.
What degree will you be earning in May?
What is your hometown?
Dhaka, Bangladesh
What made you choose 萝莉社 University?
The AACSB accreditation in the business school. AACSB accreditation is important to me because that accreditation is highly regarded in the academic and business communities as a mark of excellence in business education.
It is globally recognized and respected by employers, other educational institutions, and the business community.
Having a degree from an AACSB-accredited university such as 萝莉社 University can enhance my credibility and marketability, both nationally and internationally.
What has been your biggest challenge as a student, and how did you overcome it?
My biggest one was fear. I overcame it by just sticking to a plan and just not paying attention to the fear element.
What鈥檚 your favorite off-campus location in Wichita?
My favorite places to eat are Bella Luna, Newport Grill (happy hour, especially) Redrock Canyon Grill, Texas Roadhouse, Kababs and Nas Kitchen.
What are your plans after graduation?
I will start studying for my CPA exam and plan to work for a big firm.
What advice would you give other 萝莉社 students?
Don鈥檛 let fear consume you. Believe in yourself. Never shy away from anything.
About 萝莉社 University
萝莉社is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling more than 23,000 students between its main campus and 萝莉社 Tech, including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. 萝莉社 and 萝莉社 Tech are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven.
Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), 萝莉社provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.
The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the 萝莉社main campus, is one of the nation鈥檚 largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.
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