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Online Master's Ambassadors offer valuable insights for navigating class, studying, and excelling in an online learning environment, while balancing professional and personal commitments.
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Alumni Ambassador: Michelle Kelley
Location: State College, PA
Employment: Entrepreneur, Small Business Founder and Operator; Penn State Events Team
Undergraduate degree: Kinesiology, Penn State University
Hobbies: Exercise and fitness activities, girls’ lacrosse assistant coach, gardening, beer connoisseur (I have several Cicerone beer certifications).
Programs: Master’s in Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship, concentrations in Business Management Foundations and Strategic Leadership, graduate certificates in Diversity and Inclusion as Strategy, Business Management Foundations, Strategic Leadership, Business Architecture
Status in programs: Graduated Summer 2025
Favorite graduate course: BA 865: Strategic Leadership
Why I chose Penn State: Penn State was my first choice for my master’s program because of the strong network and alumni program, which provides a big networking advantage, especially in entrepreneurship. As a working professional, I also needed the convenience of working on my master’s degree online since moving for my education was not an option. The Penn State Smeal College of Business and World Campus are nationally recognized, so I knew I would receive a top education.
What makes this program valuable to you: Each class has real world applications intertwined with your job experience, giving relevance to your occupation and industry. Additionally, each course has a final project that summarizes what you’ve learned to promote a deeper understanding of the material and encourage critical thinking for practical use.
What advice would you offer to new or prospective students? Now is a great time to get started! You can never have too much education. If you are thinking about applying, but are not sure if a master’s or certificate program is for you, make the jump and go for it! The semesters go by fast and you will be finished before you know it.
