Omprakash Gajghate

Position title: 2022 Cohort

Email: gajghate@wisc.edu

What is your educational background? I completed my bachelor’s degree in engineering from India.

Why did you choose this program? I chose this program because it is one of the best programs that combines both the economics and finance departments at UW-Madison. The coursework is designed by distinguished faculty, which matches with the current market need.

What has been your favorite thing to do in Madison or what is your favorite part about living in Madison? It is one of most livable cities in the U.S.

What has been your favorite class or what are you most looking forward to taking? I love Investment Theory and Practice as it involves both theoretical knowledge and practical knowledge.

What are your career aspirations? I am looking to pursue my career in the research domain after my education.