Kyle was prepared to make a smooth transition into the professional world after graduating from Rider.
A Confident Communicator
The communication skills Kyle learned at Rider directly translated to his work where he is able to effectively communicate with various people and cultures.
A 4+1 Graduate
Kyle participated in Rider's 4+1 MABC program, allowing him to receive his undergraduate and graduate degrees in consecutive years.
Kyle was already a Rider undergraduate student when he took advantage of the university's 4+1 Master of Arts in Business Communication (MABC) program. This program allowed him to earn his Master's degree with only one additional year of study. Kyle found the transition from an undergraduate to graduate student smooth and easy in the program. With a graduate assistant position in the MABC program, Kyle obtained work experience while completing his studies.
My MABC degree positioned me to receive significantly more callbacks on employment opportunities.
Kyle Dowbnia '19 '20
Assistant Account Executive at MRM
Rider's impact on Kyle's career
Rider's MABC program improved Kyle's understanding of various business communication topics. This included how to create and give successful business presentations, how to prepare and execute successful speeches in front of a crowd and best practices for communication between various cultures. One of the best aspects of the MABC program for Kyle was the ability to closely interact with his professors. Not only did this allow for better learning and insight, but it also led to invaluable connections for upcoming job searches.
Continued success
Kyle's Rider education allowed him a much faster transition into his first professional role. Within two weeks of hiring, he was organizing and leading meetings. "The concepts I learned in the MABC program applied immediately to my position as an assistant account executive. I was able to bring new ideas to my team and helped them prepare successful presentations to various clients."
