The Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business has long been synonymous with innovation, analytics, and leadership, and the Master of Science in Management (MSM) Class of 2025 upholds this legacy with a dynamic mix of talent and global perspectives. Representing a diverse array of backgrounds, industries, and aspirations, these students bring their unique stories to the heart of Tepper’s collaborative and rigorous environment.
From Claudia (Shiyu) Zhang’s entrepreneurial journey across gaming, education, and new media in China to Karan Patel’s goal of transitioning from technical roles into leadership within his family business, the Tepper MSM Class of 2025 exemplifies ambition. Claudia, drawn to CMU’s renowned strength in computer science and startup culture, sees the program as her gateway to thriving in tech finance. Karan, who once dreamed of attending CMU as an undergraduate, finds himself in his “destiny school,” embracing the close-knit and diverse community that fosters collaboration and innovation.
The global influence continues with Rémy Spelle from Paris, whose technical expertise in engineering and passion for MedTech drive his ambition to complement hard skills with business acumen. Meanwhile, Rongdong Chen from Shenzhen, China, aims to build a consulting career with Tepper’s rigorous, quant-focused curriculum serving as the foundation for his aspirations.
With a shared dedication to leveraging Tepper’s resources and their collective talents, these students are set to lead with creativity, passion, and purpose. Read on for their stories and more in this edition of our Real Humans series.
