The first graduates of the International Graduate School (IGS) at Anderson University are receiving their degrees during Winter Commencement December 13.
There are currently 27 initial graduates of the MS STEM programs between the Summer and Fall semesters (7 Summer and 20 Fall). The students are primarily from India but also include students from Spain and France. Most of the new graduates are traveling to Anderson to take part in commencement ceremonies.
The International Graduate School at Anderson University represents an important step in fulfilling needs identified in the global workforce by offering hybrid programs consisting of online instruction and three-day intensives which take place at the University Center of Greenville. IGS faculty consists of Anderson University professors, complemented by a talented cadre of adjunct professors who possess extensive professional experience in their respective fields.
AU IGS began offering classes in January 2023 and currently offers master’s degree programs in Information Technology Management, Business Analytics, Professional Business Analytics, Cybersecurity Management and Computer Science.
“The reason I chose Anderson University is because of its strong background and history as well,” said Rahul Roy Battu, who completed his MS in Business Analytics and comes from Hyderabad, Telangana, India. “I have a background of business management in India, so Anderson is also supporting and getting new connections so that will help me to grow my career in the States. Professors here at Anderson… you can reach out to them at any time and they will guide you on your assignments. They’ll guide you on your career progress or academic progress. They’ll also help you with your interests and they’ll guide you on the right path to choose which way to go in.”
Hridya Padma Sai Vakkalanka, a MS Cybersecurity Management graduate from Hyderabad, Telangana, completed her bachelor’s degree in commerce back in India. Passionate about computers, she discovered Anderson’s Cybersecurity Management program. She feels having such a degree is a definite plus to include on her résume.
“There are so many courses in the curriculum that have fascinated me,” Vakkalanka said. “They have excellent faculty—they’re not only experienced but they’re supportive. They give you full attention.”
For Jittin Nautiyal, who came to the U.S. from India 12 years ago, the Cybersecurity Management program at Anderson fit well within his professional goals and offered more than he initially expected.
“What I like about this university is that they have their values intact,” said Nautiyal, who currently lives in New Jersey. “You’re acquiring skills and they are instilling some things in you to keep you grounded and make you a better person.”
“Anderson is a great choice for me. Everybody is supportive, warm and welcoming. I can easily connect with other students and professors,” said Sowmiya Bhagavathsing of Chennai, India.
“The main thing I like about professors at Anderson is they treat everyone equal. To anyone wanting to do a master’s in the USA, I always recommend Anderson,” said Subham Kothari, who currently lives in Kansas.
Details about the Anderson University International Graduate School can be found online here.