A lot of the things we do in our advisory council meetings have to do with what we’re seeing in the industry and what employers are looking for. We want to make sure students get that experience so that they can provide that value add when they get to a company.

Ursula Turner, Program Manager at Meta, MSITM Advisory Council Member

What the advisory council does

The MSITM advisory council is a hand-picked group of industry professionals who  work with program leadership and faculty to ensure the MSITM program continues to meet the needs for future tech professionals and leaders. It consists of  corporate leaders and program alumni who have work experience in the relevant domains that MSITM students will enter upon graduation. They bridge the gap between the classroom and industry to help students successfully prepare for and pursue new career opportunities.

MSITM advisory council members engage with the program and our students in many ways, including:

• Collaborating with faculty and staff on the design of the MSITM curriculum to ensure that it aligns with what employers are looking for. 
• Networking with students at special events and providing connections with recruiting companies.
• Providing mentorship and expertise to students through industry panels, guest speaking opportunities, and one-on-one opportunities.
• Partnering with student teams for the capstone project, where students gain hands-on experience working with one of our company partners to build technical solutions to solve real business problems.