Sayed Mohib Hassan came to Wichita State University thanks to the W. Frank Barton School of Business and its business analytics program. While at WSU, Sayed made sure to make the most of his time by engaging in extracurriculars, participating in clubs and working for the Graduate School and recommends his peers do the same.

Sayed is one of more than 2,100 students eligible for spring 2025 graduation. Learn more about his time at Wichita State and what's next for the grad.

Master of Science in business analytics

Wichita State just felt right. The Barton School of Business has a great reputation, and the business analytics program is exactly what I was looking for. The campus is beautiful, the community is welcoming and there’s a perfect balance between academics and student life. I love that I can focus on my studies with all the resources available, while still being involved in events, clubs and everything happening on campus.

Define your purpose early. Know what you're working toward, and then dive into activities that help you build on that. There are so many amazing clubs, societies and student groups here — getting involved will help you grow personally and professionally (and you’ll make some great memories too!).

Also, don’t stick only with people from your own background — branch out, meet students from everywhere! Some of the best parts of my experience came from stepping out of my comfort zone and expanding my network.

And most importantly: enjoy campus life. It’s what makes the U.S. college experience so special — you’ll miss it when it’s gone!

One of my biggest challenges was wanting to make the most of every opportunity — both inside and outside the classroom — while managing my time effectively. I wasn’t sure at first if I could balance everything. During my second semester, I was working at the Graduate School, serving as a member of the Barton School Dean’s Graduate Student Advisory Board, participating in the Consulting Club, attending campus events, going to the gym daily and even taking extra courses.

It definitely felt overwhelming at times, but with discipline, planning and a clear sense of purpose, I made it work. Looking back, I’m proud not only of maintaining academic excellence but also of building strong professional skills, leadership experience and lifelong connections that shaped my time at Wichita State.

Yes! I had the incredible chance to work at the Graduate School, and it truly became one of the highlights of my time at WSU. I got to work behind the scenes — helping new applicants with the admissions process, assisting current students with filing their Plan of Study, AFDs and Exception Requests, and answering all kinds of questions about assistantships.

But honestly, what made it even more special was the amazing people I worked with. The staff and my colleagues were some of the friendliest and most supportive people I’ve ever met. One memory that will always stay with me is when we competed together at the Staff Olympics — and even brought home silver medals! It really made me feel like I was part of something bigger, a true WSU family.

Wichita State University is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling more than 23,000 students between its main campus and the WSU Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech), including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and WSU 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), Wichita State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students. The National Science Foundation ranked WSU No. 1 in the nation for aerospace engineering R&D, No. 2 for industry-funded engineering R&D and No. 8 overall for engineering R&D.

The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the Wichita State University main campus, is one of the nation’s 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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