UNC Kenan-Flagler

 

Daniela Hippler

MBA Class of 2008

Daniela Hippler

My MBA concentration: Corporate Finance

My internship

"After graduation I’ll be employed at the same place I did an internship, Morgan Stanley in New York City. As an intern I helped build financial models, prepared Securities and Exchange Commission documents needed for an IPO and prepared due diligence questions related to a buyout. As an employee, I’ll start out in the investment banking division’s generalist program working with different industry groups."

Background

  • Born in Limburg, Germany, came to Chapel Hill from Stuttgart, Germany
  • BA in International Business, University of Cooperative Education, Mannheim, Germany, 2002
  • Financial analyst in the accounting division of IBM in Stuttgart, 2002-2005
  • Promoted to senior financial analyst, created accounting guidelines for IBM’s office in Stuttgart, which is responsible for company operations throughout Europe, 2005-2006

Career goals

"Though I was in the accounting field for a number of years it was not the right fit. I wanted a more customer-oriented job that would allow me to be more communicative while still in the finance area. Investment banking seemed the best choice. I’m really excited about starting my career at a respected company like Morgan Stanley. My hope is to get promoted to vice president there. Ultimately, I’d like to be the CFO of a large firm."

Why I chose UNC

  • Collaborative culture
  • Diverse and highly qualified student body
  • Internationally known programs
  • Received a full tuition (Richard H. Jenrette) fellowship

Student life

"My dream was always to study in the United States, but I admit I worried about fitting in. I’ve become a lot more outgoing and confident since being here. You are given so many opportunities to get involved outside classes, and people are friendly. I decided to return the support I was given by becoming a peer counselor for first-year students."

My experience of the MBA program at UNC

  • "Good time management skills are critical, especially in the first year, as assignments come at you very rapidly. There’s a steep learning curve. And you must get along with people because you have to coordinate with your team."
  • "Faculty members are quality people in every way; they are also very honest. They will tell you to start your job search as soon as you arrive. It’s wise to listen to them."
  • "You are recognized for hard work. I was so pleased to be invited to join Beta Gamma Sigma, the honor society of business students."

The UNC Kenan-Flagler network

"People who come to campus to recruit are mostly alumni, and they’re also the ones who interview you. The time they give says a lot about their belief in the school and its students. This, plus your internship, gives you a built-in network."

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