
Grady Tarzian
M.S. in Commerce 2025
What appealed to you about the M.S. in Commerce Program?
I was drawn to the opportunity of supplementing my undergraduate degree in economics with a curriculum that emphasizes practical business applications and participating in exciting group assignments.
What are you looking forward to or have you enjoyed most so far in the M.S. in Commerce Program?
I have enjoyed both the close-knit nature of my section and the friendliness of other students in the program. I’m looking forward to collaborating with more students in the program on future assignments and projects and getting to know them better.
What are your academic interests?
I enjoy learning about investor behavior as well as decision-making in corporate environments. I also enjoyed the undergraduate Psychology classes I took.
What clubs and organizations were you involved with during undergrad?
I was an active member of the Sigma Phi fraternity in addition to the travel club tennis team.
What are your hobbies?
I enjoy playing tennis and golf in addition to caddying. I watch Premier League soccer every weekend and have been an Arsenal fan for many years.
Name three places on your bucket list to travel to and why.
1. Amsterdam: My brother studied abroad there and loved the city because of its architecture and museums.
2. Australia: It’s always been my dream to go to the Australian Open tennis tournament.
3. Santorini, Greece: It looks like a beautiful city, and I’ve always wanted to visit.
- Track Finance
- Undergraduate Degree Econmics
- Undergraduate Institution University of Virginia
- Hometown Weston, CT