JSOM’s Honors Program
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Holistic Academics
Enjoy smaller class sizes and amazing professors with your cohort
Opportunities Outside of the Classroom
Take advantage of professional development, community engagement, and social events
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Students are engaged in the classroom, in the lounge, across campus, and around the world
Davidson Management Honors Program Details
DMHP Student Experience
Honors Courses
DMHP provides many development opportunities. Challenging academics will ensure that you have the technical skills you need to thrive in your career. We create unique cohorts of students with different majors and experiences. The cohorts are generally small — ranging from 60 to 70 students, allowing for discussion-based classes, more personal interaction and formation of lasting relationships.
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The travel/study abroad component of DMHP focuses on developing independence and cultural awareness. DMHP offers heavily subsidized opportunities to travel. The trips provide an opportunity for historical, cultural and business learning while developing closer bonds with classmates and DMHP staff.
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The different components of the DMHP ensure that students obtain a well rounded education with plenty of enrichment opportunities that focus on the community. The academic environment offered through DMHP is designed to enhance critical thinking skills, improve intellectual maturity, sophistication and curiosity, and strengthen professional communication.
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Varika Pinnam, BS in Marketing ‘21
UK, Ireland, Nordics: Windows & Surface Category Manager, Microsoft
Internships:
- Vivid Marketing, Summer 2018
- Anschultz PR, Fall 2018
- Perot Museum, Spring 2018
- Microsoft, Summer 2020
Study Abroad:
- Hong Kong, Summer 2019
UTD Involvement:
- Association for Computer Machinery
- 180 Degrees Consulting
- Colloquium for the Advancement of Free-Enterprise Education
- Blackstone Launchpad
How did DMHP enhance your UT Dallas experience?
Within DMHP, I’ve found a constant and community in an ever-changing college environment. Being a part of such an amazing, supportive cohort is very special to me and has defined my JSOM experience because it is what I had wanted before even entering college. The experiences I’ve had, whether it be volunteering or a trip, and the friends I’ve made have left a lasting impact on me -all because of being a part of this program.
Christy Chinn, BS in Finance ‘22
Finance Major
Internships:
- Vistra Energy, Summer 2020
- Bain & Co., Summer 2021
UTD Involvement:
- Orientation Leader
- Greek Life
- Dean’s Council
- NOVA Ambassador
- Cultural Scholar
How has DMHP enhanced your UT Dallas experience?
Joining DMHP was the best decision I could have made; this program has provided me the opportunities to better myself and my community in a variety of ways. DMHP has also introduced me to a diverse group of students with whom I have forged countless friendships. Whether it be professionally or personally, the aim of the program is to make its students better. My honors classes are always my favorite, while they are also my most challenging. Outside of academics, I am provided with opportunities to network with and learn from some of the best in the business, and I will be forever grateful for all the encouragement and growth that this program has brought to me.
Neha Kaisani, BS in Supply Chain Management and Marketing ‘21
Technical Account Manager, Qualtrics
Internships:
- Toyota, Summer 2021
UTD Involvement:
- Orientation Leader
- Freshmen Mentor
- Dean’s Council
- Business Professionals of America
How did DMHP enhance your UT Dallas experience?
DMHP has enhanced my UT Dallas experience by allowing me to engage with our school while still receiving a more rigorous, challenging, and rewarding education. The program has granted me a group of students that constantly push me to be my best and also allows me to give back to a community that has done so much for me.
Sarah Kelliher, BS in Accounting ’22
Graduate Student (MS Accounting), UT Dallas
Internships:
- PwC, Summer 2021
UTD Involvement:
- Dean’s Council
- Orientation Leader
How did DMHP enhance your UT Dallas experience?
DMHP has given me the opportunity to challenge myself both in the classroom and my community. I joined for the academics but fell in love with it through the community involved and the volunteer options it has given me. Having an organization that has my back motivates me to make both myself and this university better.
Valerie Wijeweera, BS in Information Technology and Systems ‘21
Operations Leadership Development Program Participant, Travelers Insurance
Internships:
- City of Garland, Summer 2019
- Travelers Insurance, Summer 2020
UTD Involvement:
- ITS Leadership Council
- Eternity Sisters Christian Sisterhood
How did DMHP enhance your UT Dallas experience?
DMHP has provided me with a network of friends to pull ideas from, encourage each other throughout our classes, and support each other as a community within our cohort. I have found some of my best friends through DMHP, and after attending Ursuline Academy of Dallas, I have found that a solid community can provide impetus to building each other up and pushing forward to become the best version of ourselves. Overall, DMHP has provided the perfect opportunity for members to network with professionals, volunteer in the surrounding community, and socialize with others inside and outside each cohort; moreover, DMHP offers a perfect blend of academic rigor, professional development, network building, service, and community.
Brandon Reed, BS in Finance and Information Technology and Systems ‘22
Professional – Business Management, AT&T
Internships:
- Peregrine Investments, Spring, Summer, and Fall 2019
- AT&T, Summer 2020 and Summer 2021
Study Abroad:
- DMHP Peru International Trip, May 2019
UTD Involvement:
- 180 Degrees Consulting
- FOCUS
How has DMHP enhanced your UT Dallas experience?
DMHP has been the highlight of my time at UTD. Not only has it been essential in preparing me academically and professionally, it has surrounded me with an amazing group of people and friends.
Megha Goyal, BS in Global Business and Finance ‘21
Finance Rotation Program Associate, Capital One
Internships:
- Thomson Reuters, Summers 2018 & 2019
- Capital One, Summer 2020
Study Abroad:
- Hong Kong, China, Fall 2019
UTD Involvement:
- Art UTD
- Financial Leadership Association
- Women in Technology and Business
How did DMHP enhance your UT Dallas experience?
DMHP has been an integral part of my experience at UT Dallas. It has provided me with so much from challenging academics with great professors,a strong professional networking platform, to some of my best friends and peers that I know I could rely on for anything. DMHP has really helped push me in so many different ways and has given me so many valuable experiences that I wouldn’t be able to find elsewhere.
Priya Mekala, BS in Biology and Healthcare Management ’21, MBA in Healthcare Management ‘22
MD Student, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Internships
- Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Investigations, Spring 2020
Study Abroad
- Sydney, Australia, Summer 2019
UTD Involvement:
- Healthcare Management Association
- Toastmasters
- Molding Doctors
- Collegium V Honors Program
How did DMHP enhance your UT Dallas experience?
DMHP has provided me with more opportunities than I imagined from connecting with business professionals to building great friendships. I have been able to grow both personally and professionally through this program, and my college experience would not be complete without it.
Francisca Li, BS in Information Technology and Systems ’22
Consulting Analyst, Accenture
Internships
- Liberty Mutual, Summer 2020 and Summer 2021
- Accenture, 2022
UTD Involvement:
- Women in Technology & Business
- UTD Archery Club
How did DMHP enhance your UT Dallas experience?
DMHP has enhanced my UTD experience by giving me a place where I belong. Not only are the academics amazing, but the program offers so many opportunities outside of the classroom through professional networking and volunteering events. DMHP is where I have found some of my closest friends here in Dallas, and I am extremely grateful to have the opportunity to be in this program.
Jessica Saywell, BS in Marketing and Business Administration ‘20
Operations Leadership Development Program Participant, Travelers Insurance
Internships
- AmWINS, Summer 2018
- Travelers, Summer 2019
UTD Involvement:
- The LOTUS Project
- Delta Sigma Pi
- Peer Advisor
- Gamma Iota Sigma
How has DMHP enhanced your UT Dallas experience?
DMHP enhanced my college experience from my first day on campus, to every day after. I have formed my closest friendships, had the most fun learning, and experienced the greatest things through DMHP. I truly enjoyed every second I had with DMHP and I am very grateful for everything the program has done for me.
Joseph Molinar, BS in Biology and Healthcare Management ’21
MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student, Southern Methodist University
Healthcare Management Major
Internships:
- Creative Risk Funding, Inc., Summer 2020
UTD Involvement:
- Delta Sigma Pi
- Cultural Scholars
- HOSA
How did DMHP enhance your UT Dallas experience?
Joining DMHP was the best decision I could have made, and I am grateful to have been able to join. DMHP has provided me the opportunities to better myself and my community through the events it hosts. DMHP has also introduced me to a diverse group of students with whom I have forged countless friendships.
Sharvari Gupta, BS in Accounting and Finance ‘21
Graduate Student (MS Accounting), UT Dallas
Internships
- JPMorgan Chase, Summer 2020
- EY, Spring 2021
- JPMorgan Chase & Co., Summer 2021
Study Abroad:
- DMHP Croatia, May 2018
- Bangalore, India, Summer 2018
- DMHP Peru International Trip, May 2019
- London, United Kingdom, Summer 2019
UTD Involvement:
- PPA
- Undergraduate Accounting Club
- DECA
- UT Dallas Hansini
- 180 DC
How did DMHP enhance your UT Dallas experience?
DMHP has given me the opportunity to gain skills, perspectives, and knowledge that aren’t taught in a classroom setting. From mock interviews to company site visits, DMHP has better prepared me for my business career. Additionally, through DMHP, I have gotten the chance to travel around the world and broaden my global perspective. Lastly, DMHP has allowed me to meet so many amazing people who I now call friends.
Taha Ahmed, BS in Business Administration and Finance ‘21
Financial Analyst, AT&T
Internships:
- MobileUX Technologies, Summer 2018
- AmeriCloud Solutions, Summer 2019
UTD Involvement:
- Muslim Student Association
- Toastmasters
- Business Professionals of America
How did DMHP enhance your UT Dallas experience?
DMHP has elevated my college experience to a level I would never have expected it to. Everything in it has a purpose, from educational/social/volunteering events, to the coursework and staff, to the outside experiences. I am so grateful to be part of the environment that DMHP creates to create better professionals for the future.
Payal Sampat, BS in Finance ‘20
J.D. Candidate, University of Virginia School of Law
Internships
- Gemalto, Summer 2017
- Dallas District Court, Spring 2018
- Dell Technologies, Summer 2018 & 2019
- Congressional Coalition for Adoption Institute, Spring 2019
- Archer Fellow, Spring 2019
UTD Involvement:
- John Marshall Pre-Law Society
- Moot Court
- Mock Trial
- Collegium V Honors Program
How has DMHP enhanced your UT Dallas experience?
DMHP has allowed me to meet people that have goals and career interests which differ from mine but are pursued with the same passion that I put in. This diversity in ideas expands my understanding of what jobs are out there, how one would get there, and what I can do with my future. Without DMHP, I would not have built up the professional network I have in the business world or pursued the same caliber of opportunities within it. Being surrounded by people that are excited to learn and grow pushes me to be just as excited.
Shumpei Yasuda, BS in Supply Chain Management and Marketing ’22
Project Planning & Management Analyst, Toyota
Internships:
- Toyota, Spring and Summer 2021 (Co-Op)
UTD Involvement:
- 180 Degrees Consulting
- Comet Marketing
- Business Professionals of America
- Chinese Student Association
How did DMHP enhance your UT Dallas experience?
DMHP has helped me tremendously in navigating through my freshman year. Both the professors and my peers motivated me to have a positive mindset throughout the school year, prompting me to take opportunities that I otherwise would not have taken. I appreciate DMHP for its excellent staff and all the great friends I’ve made in this program.
Jay Trivedi, BS in Finance and Healthcare Management ‘20
Client Services Associate, Fisher Investments
Internships
- Fidelity, Summer 2018
- VMG Health, Spring 2019
- Medtronic, Summer 2019
UTD Involvement:
- University Emergency Medical Response
- Healthcare Management Association
How has DMHP enhanced your UT Dallas experience?
DMHP has given me so many amazing opportunities in addition to some of my closest friends. The classes from DMHP have been the ones that have brought the most memories, teaching me how to differentiate yourself at an exceptional level. This experience for me has become special and I wouldn’t trade anything for it.
Cayla Kwee, BS in Accounting ’22
Graduate Student (MS Accounting), UT Dallas
Internships
- Howard, LLP, Summer 2020
- Texas Instruments, Summer 2021 & 2022
- KPMG, 2022
UTD Involvement:
- Peer Advisor
- Collective Movement Dance
- Chinese Student Association
- EPIC Movement
How did DMHP enhance your UT Dallas experience?
Being a part of DMHP has opened up so many new opportunities and experiences for me. I have met many of my close friends through this program, and the professors and staff here really care about your personal and academic success. I have grown so much as a student, as a professional, and as an individual, and I am so thankful for all that DMHP has done for me.
Bella Ngo, BS in Information Technology and Systems ’22
Associate Product Manager, Visa
Internships
- IBM, Summer 2020 and Summer 2021
- Archer Fellowship Program, 2022
Study Abroad:
- Sydney, Australia, May 2019
- Finland, Fall 2021
UTD Involvement:
- Office of Student Volunteerism
- Dean’s Council
- Collective Movement
- Comet Marketing
How did DMHP enhance your UT Dallas experience?
DMHP gave me a strong start in the Jindal school freshman year! I met many kind and hard-working friends in my cohort and learned a lot about the importance of business and law from my honors class. And there’s still so much more to gain from being in the honors program (i.e. New York/D.C. trip, international trips, interviewing big industries). I look forward to my next year as a DMHPer!
Nikhil Gotgi, BS in Finance and Economics ‘22
Finance and Economics Major
Internships
- Transitus Capital, Fall 2019
- Telos Capital Advisors, Summer 2020
- Bain & Co., Summer 2021
Study Abroad:
- DMHP Peru International Trip, May 2019
- London, England, Summer 2019
UTD Involvement:
- UTD Financial Leadership Association
- 180 Degrees Consulting
How has DMHP enhanced your UT Dallas experience?
DMHP has given me all the opportunities and experiences I could ever want and then some. I’ve met some of the best friends as well as the best professors so far, and the challenge I get from every aspect in DMHP is something I look forward to every day.
Pratiksha Tonpe, BS in Marketing ‘20, MS in Marketing ’21
Analytics Strategist, Carmichael Lynch
Internships
- Simple Media Agency, Summer 2019
- Fuse Association, Summer 2019
- Dell Technologies, Summer 2018 & 2019
- Zamdanga Video Productions, Summer 2019
Study Abroad
- AIESEC Exchange: Mexico City, Mexico, Summer 2018
UTD Involvement:
- Peer Advisor
- 200 Perfect
- Dean’s Council
- Comet Marketing
How has DMHP enhanced your UT Dallas experience?
Honors students like me are so passionate about learning and challenging themselves and DMHP offers us the perfect outlet for our curiosity. I have loved my DMHP experience because of the wonderful people I have met and experiences I’ve shared with them. There’s just some sort of excitement with the honors classes and it’s because you aren’t sitting in a room full of strangers; you’re sitting with the person you sat next to on the subway when you went on the DC/New York trip or the person you knocked out when playing dodgeball at Group Dynamix. You don’t just get that kind of classroom environment just anywhere.
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