Student Spotlight: Peiyuan “Augustus” Zhang
April 22, 2022
Meet Peiyuan “Augustus” Zhang '21
Natick, Massachusetts
Manager of Computing Support, New England Conservatory
MS in Technology Management
In his spare time, Peiyuan enjoys making music and learning and reading books. He also likes learning from the news and articles about economy, finance, and management, as well as playing video games.
Get to know Augustus!
Why did you choose Brandeis GPS?
Brandeis is known for having good business management programs. Also Brandeis GPS has a really good reputation on providing industry-recognized part-time online degree programs.
What inspired you to choose your field of study?
I wanted to pursue this field of study to better understand high-level thinking at my job. This helps me to perform better at my job. Learning management knowledge will help me to better understand technology from a higher perspective and provide a clear view of my career path.
What are your hopes and aspirations for the rest of your time at Brandeis?
I would like to use my remaining time to get connected with instructors and my classmates. I would like to expand my professional network.
What are your plans for after graduation?
I am planning on seeking more opportunities for me within my organization. Also I will start exploring other opportunities in higher-education and other industries.
What advice would you give to incoming students?
Be patient when reading classmates’ posts. Be thoughtful and humble when replying to people’s ideas. Be proactive when learning from instructors and others.
What has been your favorite class to-date?
RMGT 110, RMGT 160, and RMGT 103.