Golam Morshed Khan, a recent graduate, received his master’s degree in management science in supply chain management in May 2025. Before attending Wichita State, he earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Independent University in his home city, Dhaka, Bangladesh. While completing his master’s, he worked at Wichita State’s Student Outreach and Support as a front desk student assistant, where he developed soft and technical skills. 

As part of Wichita State’s CARE Team, Student Outreach and Support’s mission is to support Shockers by providing resources and care. As their student assistant, Khan was the first connection between Shockers in need and the CARE Team — practicing his soft skills in every interaction. Having a mix of responsibilities, he remained keen in handling students’ private information and supporting students with discretion. 

“This experience has helped me build strong interpersonal skills,” Khan said. “It’s taught me the importance of patience, empathy and professionalism in handling a wide variety of questions, concerns and situations. These customer service skills are highly transferable and will benefit me in any future career.” 

Alongside his soft skill development, he gained technical skills related to his supply chain management concentration. He practiced inventory management by supporting staff at tabling events, prepared inventory and handled data organization and visualization using Microsoft Office products. These tasks built his foundation in organization and inventory control. 

This career development was made possible by Wichita State’s Applied Learning Fund, which enables students to get hands-on career experience with pay and ensures that students receive professional development and exposure to career pathways. 

“I am sincerely grateful for the Applied Learning Fund — they not only supported my education financially but also provided me with the opportunity to grow professionally and personally,” Khan said. 

As an international student, this experience also gave Khan a stronger connection to Shocker Nation and the Wichita community. 

“This job has brought me mental peace and a sense of belonging on campus. I’ve learned how to be more involved in the community and have built meaningful connections with students from all backgrounds,” Khan said. 

Reflecting on his long-term plans, Khan decided to expand his education with another degree — a master’s degree in economics and quantitative analysis at Wichita State. 

“This curriculum supports building a strong foundation in managerial and analytical skills,” Khan said. “The opportunity to work on a thesis also allows me to gain valuable research experience. Additionally, as a STEM-designated program, it provides practical benefits that complement my career development.” 

Along with continuing his education, Khan’s staying in his roles as student organization director for the Student Government Association and treasurer for the Bangladesh Student Association — extending his connection and network. 

His time with Student Outreach and Support gave him strong interpersonal skills, a connection to the community and a starting point in his career. Moving on from his student assistant position in August 2025, Khan started a new role at Wichita State’s Graduate School as a graduate staff assistant. Expected to graduate in spring 2027, in this role he’ll continue to grow professionally and connect with the Wichita State community.

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Wichita State's applied learning program gives students hands-on, paid experience with industry partners, helping them build careers before graduation.

For more information, contact the Shocker Career Accelerator at (316) 978-3688, SCA@wichita.edu, or visit wichita.edu/Career. You can also stop by in person at the Marcus Welcome Center, Suite 139, on the Wichita State campus.