{"id":32330,"date":"2024-01-15T13:22:53","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T12:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/?p=32330"},"modified":"2026-04-04T01:26:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T23:26:29","slug":"diverse-professional-paths-master-in-applied-economics-alumni-share-their-successes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/diverse-professional-paths-master-in-applied-economics-alumni-share-their-successes\/","title":{"rendered":"Diverse professional paths: Master in Applied Economics alumni share their successes"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p>Recently, alumni of our first-ever <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-politics-economics-global-affairs\/programs\/master-in-applied-economics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master in Applied Economics<\/a> cohort participated in a webinar designed to highlight not only the different backgrounds they all had before coming to the program, but also how valuable its content has been in their varied career paths since graduation.<br><br>Speaking to an audience of professionals considering their own postgraduate options, Sichen Zhou, Konrad Gritschneder and Grace Ripley demonstrated that the diversity of IE University\u2019s student base isn\u2019t just confined to nationality. They all chose different specialized tracks during the Master in Applied Economics\u2014and have secured very different roles after the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A wide range of career paths<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Our three alumni are originally from China, the UK and Germany. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-politics-economics-global-affairs\/alumni-stories\/sichen-zhou\/?gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA-vOsBhAAEiwAIWR0Te5VtcMjwabvcihjRX7mL3hCHmfFvfOEpc2UTxJvfb1fRm6MZl7RARoCm20QAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sichen Zhou<\/a> works in strategy and advisory as a sector consultant for IT multinational NTT DATA. After completing her bachelor\u2019s degrees in business administration in Spain, and her Spanish and Economic Studies in Shanghai, Sichen returned to Europe to pursue a master\u2019s degree in international management before joining IE University.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-politics-economics-global-affairs\/alumni-stories\/konrad-gritschneder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Konrad Gritschneder<\/a> has a similarly diverse background. Now working in private equity at ARCHIMED, he started his career with a Bachelor of Science in Economics earned in Germany. Konrad has worked in various sectors since then, from internships in corporate finance and investment banking to leveraging AI in river clean-ups at a German startup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-politics-economics-global-affairs\/alumni-stories\/grace-ripley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grace Ripley<\/a> was already a seasoned IE University alum before she applied for the program: she had just completed the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/university\/studies\/academic-programs\/bachelor-business-administration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor in Business Administration<\/a>. Now the managing director of Asociaci\u00f3n Vellmari, Grace champions sustainable conservation in the marine environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns left-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"we-re-proud-of-our-dynamic-program-alumni-who-have-landed-roles-that-earn-them-an-average-annual-salary-of-37-209\">\u201cTheory is important up to a point. But being able to actually do the things you\u2019re learning is a lot more useful.\u201d Grace Ripley<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grace-ripley-student-story-perfil.jpg\" alt=\"Diverse professional paths: Master in Applied Economics alumni share their successes\" class=\"wp-image-32333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grace-ripley-student-story-perfil.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grace-ripley-student-story-perfil-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grace-ripley-student-story-perfil-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grace-ripley-student-story-perfil-585x379.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the Master in Applied Economics?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>During the online event, our three alumni began by explaining what drew them to IE University\u2019s Master in Applied Economics. Konrad was attracted by the program\u2019s practical approach and business focus, since it applies its fundamental theories to real-life scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns right-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/konrad-gritschneder-student-story-perfil.jpg\" alt=\"Diverse professional paths: Master in Applied Economics alumni share their successes\" class=\"wp-image-32334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/konrad-gritschneder-student-story-perfil.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/konrad-gritschneder-student-story-perfil-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/konrad-gritschneder-student-story-perfil-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/konrad-gritschneder-student-story-perfil-585x379.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"could-the-master-in-management-be-exactly-what-you-re-looking-for-too-let-s-dig-deeper-to-discover-if-this-program-is-right-for-your-career-goals\">\u201cA very particular thing about IE University is that it makes you grasp concepts in a very, very short space of time and apply them very specifically.\u201d Konrad Gritschneder<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Grace wanted to specialize in strategy and consulting, particularly in sustainable development. Sichen, despite already having a job offer, was keen for an on-campus university experience: she secured her previous master\u2019s degree during the COVID-19 quarantine. All three confirmed that the experience exceeded their expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reshaping professional futures<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite holding very different roles, our graduates were unequivocal about the program\u2019s relevance. For Grace, the \u201ceye-opening\u201d diversity of her cohort made her more aware of different perspectives and offered a strong international network. What\u2019s more. specializing in Economic Consultancy and Market Regulation has really fast-tracked her career growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sichen chose the Economics for Public Policy specialization. The \u201cintense 10 months\u201d of the program taught her how to multitask and tackle stressful situations at work\u2014a skill that\u2019s proved vital now that she deals with C-suite-level clients worldwide. Sichen found IE University\u2019s international character and the rigorous nature of the program to be highly beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Konrad credited the technology skills imparted via the program for his rapid professional growth, especially the coding and data science elements of his Economic Analysis for Corporations track. These, he said, will \u201chelp you impress\u201d workplace peers and superiors straight away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns left-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"we-re-proud-of-our-dynamic-program-alumni-who-have-landed-roles-that-earn-them-an-average-annual-salary-of-37-209\">\u201cEnjoy the experience. Meet people and enjoy all the events organized by IE University like Immersion Week. Enjoy the journey.\u201d Sichen Zhou<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sichen-zhou-perfil.jpg\" alt=\"Diverse professional paths: Master in Applied Economics alumni share their successes\" class=\"wp-image-32335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sichen-zhou-perfil.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sichen-zhou-perfil-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sichen-zhou-perfil-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sichen-zhou-perfil-585x379.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lessons learned, applied in the real world<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For Konrad, the professors\u2019 real-world experience enriched his learning. He found subjects such as AI and coding extremely challenging but \u201cworth it, intellectually and professionally\u201d for the new technical skills he learned and the very specific, highly relevant feedback he received. \u201cThey really know their stuff,\u201d said Grace, agreeing with Konrad\u2019s assessment of our faculty.<br><br>Though Grace remembered how demanding some of the content was, she pointed out that learning how to value a company was \u201csuper practical\u201d and directly relevant to her daily professional life. \u201cI couldn\u2019t have done it without that class,\u201d she said. \u201cI\u2019ve used all the materials and even emailed a professor for help!\u201d Grace\u2019s overarching goal was to build a career in consulting and, having already studied data analysis as part of her Bachelor in Business Administration, said the mix of finance, valuation and strategy in the Master in Applied Economics suits anybody looking for that type of role.<br><br>Similarly, Sichen has directly applied what she learned in the Economics for Public Policy specialization in her work. As she noted, the humanistic and quantitative elements of the program complemented each other perfectly in real-life scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice for Future Students<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, our three alumni were asked for some general advice for anybody considering IE University and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-politics-economics-global-affairs\/programs\/master-in-applied-economics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master in Applied Economics<\/a>. \u201cEnjoy it,\u201d was Grace\u2019s succinct reply. \u201cStudy, yes, but have fun.\u201d Grace met and learned from a lot of interesting people while finding enrichment from events like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/a-glance-into-the-master-in-applied-economics-immersion-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Immersion Week<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sichen and Konrad also strongly recommended the extracurricular opportunities provided by IE University, including relevant events, networking opportunities and\u2014particularly in Konrad\u2019s case\u2014 the many student-run <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/masters\/campus-experience\/\">clubs<\/a>. For Sichen, going to Paris and Luxembourg for her Immersion Week and visiting Saudi Arabia for the World Travel &amp; Tourism Council Global Summit were the highlights of her IE Experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All three also answered questions from the audience, ranging from specifics about extracurricular choices to queries about the work-life balance in the program. Overall, our alumni provided enlightening insights into the Master in Applied Economics and how it imparts relevant and immediately applicable skills for a variety of career paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed the program opens doors in tech, consultancy, marketing, data analysis, private equity and more. With specialist tracks in Economics for Public Policy, Economic Analysis for Corporations, and Economic Consultancy and Market Regulation, it\u2019s really up to you where you want our Master in Applied Economics to take you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns banner h-banner banner-b is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading banner-title\" id=\"boost-your-career-with-our-master-in-management\">Want to make better business decisions and solve real-world challenges?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"banner-content\">Specialize in one of three unique tracks to unlock diverse professional opportunities in a wide range of industries and sectors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button banner-btn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-global-public-affairs\/programs\/master-in-applied-economics\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recently, alumni of our first-ever Master in Applied Economics cohort participated in a webinar designed to highlight not only the different backgrounds they all had before coming to the program, but also how valuable its content..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":49,"featured_media":32338,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":false,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"","_twitter_share_type":"","_linkedin_share_type":"","_pinterest_share_type":"","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"","_medium_share_type":"","_threads_share_type":"","_google_business_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[335,1084],"tags":[916,446,483,952,366],"class_list":["post-32330","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-admissions-programs","category-program-insights","tag-finance-economics-and-trade","tag-master-in-applied-economics","tag-masters","tag-school-of-politics-economics-and-global-affairs","tag-talent-and-careers"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.4 (Yoast SEO v27.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Diverse professional paths: Master in Applied Economics alumni share their successes &#8212; Uncover IE<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Studying economics at higher levels can be challenging and demanding. 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