Noah Miller
Rutgers Business School – New Brunswick
“A gritty, disciplined, and steadfast leader relentlessly pursuing success, growth, and mastery.”
Fun fact about yourself: I have six siblings and am the second youngest.
Hometown: Flemington, N.J.
High School: Hunterdon Central Regional High School
Major: Finance (Fixed Income Concentration) and Economics
Minor: Naval Science
Favorite Business Course: Fixed Income
Extracurricular Activities, Community Work and Leadership Roles During College:
Navy ROTC- Battalion Commanding Officer (Fall 2025), Company Commander (Fall 2024), Squad Leader (Fall 2023), Academics Officer (Spring 2026), Treasurer (Fall 2023- Spring 2025)
Rutgers Business School, Road to Wall Street- Cohort 13 Member
Rutgers Business School, Teaching Assistant- Fixed Income, Investment Analysis, Financial Management
Where have you interned during your college career?
SkyView Investment Advisors- Investment Analyst Intern (May 2024- Present)- Shrewsbury, N.J.
United States Navy- Summer Training
Where will you be working after graduation? United States Navy- Naval Aviator
Who is your favorite business professor? Professor Fred Hoffman, my instructor for Financial Management, Investment Analysis, Fixed Income, and Credit Analysis is the business professor who was most influential during my undergraduate business career. Professor Hoffman brings his extensive real-world knowledge from his time working in fixed income to equip students with the tools to logically think about concepts discussed in his courses. His classes, while difficult, create students who will be genuine assets for employers.
What is the biggest lesson you gained from studying business? My initial perspective on studying business, specifically finance, is that it was closer to a hard science with set rules like physics than the soft sciences that value creativity. While that does tend to be true — running a discounted cash flow model or using quantitative methods to develop efficient allocations is a rather mathematical and systematic practice – I have learned that there is plenty of space to differentiate yourself in finance through innovation and ingenuity. Two individuals with the same data set can arrive at remarkably different investment strategies and allocations. Neither is necessarily right or wrong, as long as there is a logical train of reasoning behind those decisions. Outside of finance, the necessary flexibility of managing and leading is another example of the importance of being innovative in the business world.
What advice would you give to a student looking to major in a business-related field? It is very common for students to treat pursuing business curriculum like a conveyor belt. Everyone wants to just grab a degree and partake in the same extracurriculars and internships that everyone else does because they believe they have to complete them. Take the hard courses that aren’t necessarily required for your major, spend time being intellectually curious about something that may not necessarily be a business topic, and partake in extracurriculars that will make you a well-rounded individual. That isn’t to say don’t pay attention to business-related organizations or classes, but rather that you will be a better product if you expand your horizons.
Looking back over your experience, what is the one thing you’d do differently in business school and why? The business school curriculum is pretty diverse and requires a lot of foundational classes for studies outside of your specific major. If I could do it all over again, I would have taken a more positive attitude heading into semester coursework of classes that I originally felt were not as important. In all cases, once I actually got into these courses that were not necessarily about finance, I had greater respect for the benefit that they would have for my professional development. Whether it be Management Information Systems, Business Ethics, or Operations Management, the business school requirements are intentional, and each course has value.
What is one way that your business school has integrated AI into your programming? What is one insight you gained from using AI? AI has been treated at Rutgers Business School as an aid to learning. Proper parameters are in place to ensure each student’s work is authentic, but AI is an encouraged part of the learning process. Some teachers rely heavily on AI as an aid for students, while others encourage students to utilize it as essentially a guide during assignments. AI is a tool that can be leveraged along with common sense and reasoning to improve the quality of output. This has been shown to me in my coursework at Rutgers and in the professional world at my internship.
Which academic, extracurricular or personal achievement are you most proud of? I will be most proud of commissioning as a Naval Officer in a matter of months following my graduation from Rutgers Business School. It is the culmination of a rigorous journey but more importantly the delegation of authority from my superiors to lead sailors in the future. It is especially impactful for me because I feel that throughout the process of earning the title of a Naval Officer, I have made myself an extremely well-rounded individual. This can be shown from the fact that I managed to lead my NROTC unit as the Battalion Commanding Officer and held other key billets while taking on a maximum course load and continuing my internship part-time during my junior and senior years. I am beyond ecstatic and honored that I will get to serve as a leader in the U.S. Navy.
Which classmate do you most admire? I am beyond fortunate to be constantly surrounded by the intelligent and gritty individuals of Rutgers Business School. One peer, Chance Heinold, stands out among the amazing students I am surrounded by on a daily basis. I have had the privilege of sharing the classroom with Chance several times and he is consistently intellectually curious. He asks productive questions and brings focus to every single class. He is the type of student that everyone benefits from having around them in a course.
Who would you most want to thank for your success? First and foremost, I have to give all glory to God. All my success is only possible through Him. I also must thank and attribute much of my success to my girlfriend, Lucy. Throughout my four years at Rutgers, she has kept me grounded through success and disappointment. She is my motivation to pursue greater challenges, and she ensures that I recognize my accomplishments instead of just moving on to my next focus. Her consistent effort in her own pursuits is inspiring, and I am incredibly fortunate to have someone who works so hard by my side.
What are the top two items on your professional bucket list?
- Take command of a fighter squadron
- Own and manage my own hedge fund focused on alternatives, specifically private credit
What made Noah such an invaluable addition to the Class of 2026?
“I have had the privilege of working with Noah both as a student in three of my courses (Nine credit hours total, all A grades) and as my teaching assistant. What distinguishes Noah is not just his academic excellence in finance, but the remarkable maturity and reliability he demonstrates in balancing the rigorous demands of NROTC, a part-time position at SkyView, and his responsibilities as my TA.
As my teaching assistant, I trust Noah with significant responsibilities. This level of trust is not something I extend lightly, but Noah has consistently proven himself worthy of it through his attention to detail, fairness, and professionalism. I have personally spoken with the owner of SkyView, who echoed my assessment of his excellent work performance. Noah’s curiosity drives him to ask thoughtful questions that enhance classroom discussions, while his accountability shines through in how he manages multiple high-stakes commitments without compromising quality in any area. He exemplifies the leadership, integrity, and work ethic that make him truly deserving of this recognition.”
Fred Hoffman
Associate professor of professional practice, Finance & Economics, Rutgers Business School
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