Samantha Watkins '16 is a Solutions Analyst at Impact Financial Systems, Inc. (IFS), a leading provider of business led automation solutions for the financial services and brokerage industry.
Samantha attended Columbia College of Missouri, where she received her B.A. in Sociology, and Appalachian State University, where she received her MBA in Interdisciplinary Studies.
While completing her graduated studies, Samantha pursued a profession in private wealth management at Ameriprise Financial, which laid the foundation for her career in software development. Her passion for computer information systems developed while studying in the MBA program, where Samantha was immersed in a variety of business analytics courses. Samantha attributes her success as a solutions analyst to the world-class program material and enrichment activities provided by the MBA program.
Samantha currently resides in Mooresville, NC where she is an active member of her community and continues professional development as a member of AITP-Charlotte.
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About Appalachian's MBA Program
Appalachian State University's MBA Program provides educational experiences to prepare our students for life-long learning and professional leadership responsibilities in a dynamic global environment. The program provides individualized attention through extensive student-faculty collaboration and offers frequent networking and team building opportunities. Flexible programming allows each student to receive the best educational experience possible through full-time or part-time tracks in two locations with the opportunity to complete the degree in as little as a year. Students can earn concentrations in: Sustainable Business, International Business, Economics, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Human Resources, and Interdisciplinary Business. In addition to giving students the technical skills and knowledge to be successful in the business world, the Walker College also provides students the soft skills necessary to be complete professionals. Through executive skills courses, students develop resumes, improve interview skills, and expand networking skills, and a career advisor offers support with job search and interviews. For more information, visit mba.appstate.edu.
