Is a political science degree from Iowa good preparation for the competitive world of online marketing? “Absolutely,” says entrepreneur Matt Wise.

Matt earned a BA in political science from Iowa in 1993 and an MBA in International Marketing and Finance from DePaul University. Political science, according to Matt, helped him understand how people make decisions and how to influence those decisions, information he uses every day at his online advertising firm.

In March 2010, Matt became the CEO of ePrize, an online promotions and sweepstakes giant based in Detroit. Prior to joining ePrize, Matt served as President and CEO of Q Interactive, an online marketing services company, overseeing its expansion into the United Kingdom and its purchase of two other companies.