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FROM UConn News: UConn’s MBA Program Ranks Among the Best in 2019-20 |
UConn’s MBA program has been named to Bloomberg Businessweek’s ranking of the best U.S. business schools of 2019-20. The MBA program ranked #29 among public universities, based on survey responses from MBA students, alumni, and corporate recruiters about their goals and experiences, as well as compensation and job-placement data from each school. UConn MBA students... Continue Reading |
FROM UConn News: Predictive Modeling Class Projects Become Twin Wins for UConn |
If a pet-adoption agency wants to quickly find a home for a puppy, is it better to post a picture of the pup with its littermates—or a series of photos of the dog alone? And if soccer club owners are trying to identify which FIFA players are underpaid based on their talent, could they accurately... Continue Reading |
FROM UConn News: Janette Edwards ’11 MBA: Making Patients Better Faster |
As vice president of operations at Hartford HealthCare, UConn alumna Janette Edwards ’11 MBA, oversees three acute-care hospitals, in Meriden, New Britain, and Southington. Hundreds of thousands of patients received medical care at the three medical centers in fiscal year 2019. On a recent walk through the Meriden hospital, Edwards found time to speak with... Continue Reading |
FROM UConn News: UConn MBA Program Ranked Among Public Top 20 |
The Financial Times released its highly regarded 2020 MBA rankings today and the UConn MBA program was among the Top 20 public universities for its academic rigor. The UConn MBA ranked No. 16, up from No. 20 last year, in the category of public MBA programs in the U.S. It also ranked No. 5 in... Continue Reading |
FROM UConn News: With MBA invitational, UConn aims to keep talent in the Northeast |
Hartford Business Journal – On a recent weekday afternoon in February, graduate students from UConn’s business school met with nearly a dozen major employers at the college’s downtown Hartford campus, but there was something unusual about this career fair. Read article |
FROM UConn News: UConn Students Take Third-Place Trophy in International Negotiation Challenge |
The COVID-19 pandemic prevented a team of business and law students from traveling to Barcelona, but not from finishing in the Top Three in a prestigious, international negotiation competition. The winning team included law students Robert Eagan, Katherine McKeon and Sydney Geer. Eagan is simultaneously pursuing an MBA. Management professor Nora Madjar and Law professor... Continue Reading |
FROM UConn News: Geno Auriemma Supports New Program to Further Boost UConn Grad Students at the Recruiting Table |
UConn Today – Geno Auriemma, head coach of the UConn Huskies women’s basketball team, is again partnering with the UConn School of Business – this time by supporting a new lecture-and-workshop series to help 2,000 graduate business students enhance their leadership skills. The series, which began Oct. 13, focuses on value-centered leadership, learning to reset... Continue Reading |
FROM UConn News: UConn Students Repeat Winning Tradition During National Analytics Challenge |
For the second consecutive year, a team of UConn graduate students earned the first-place award in a national analytics competition. Their award-winning presentation addressed how a telecom company can analyze and utilize data to help retain existing customers. The winning team included MSBAPM students Kamal Kannan Krishnan, Ayush Kumar and Namita Singh and MBA student... Continue Reading |
FROM UConn News: Professor Emerita Susan Spiggle Gives Large Gift to PhD Program |
For novice writers, it is often difficult to accept constructive criticism and develop a willingness to edit and repeatedly revise their work. Overcoming that reluctance is essential for Ph.D. students who plan to become professors, because their careers hinge on their ability to clearly define their research and present it in a concise and appealing... Continue Reading |
FROM UConn News: Negotiation Challenge Participant: ‘I Learned How to Stand My Ground’ |
Although MBA student Nishant Jain and his team won first-place in the 6th Annual Business Law Negotiation competition last week, there really was no way to lose, he said. “The ability to negotiate is a necessary skillset for any professional, and to be able to develop and refine this skill was a fantastic opportunity,” said... Continue Reading |
FROM UConn News: MBA Venture Fellow Program Gives Students Real-World Experience with Startups |
UConn Today -Last fall, students from the University of Connecticut’s Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program had the opportunity to work with UConn-based startups gaining unique experiences while helping these companies tackle business challenges. Read article |
FROM UConn News: Startup ‘BeRemote’ Masterminds Stronger Employee Bonds |
BeRemote’s mission is to transform remote, professional work teams by enhancing engagement using an AI-based social-interaction platform that helps employees build and strengthen bonds within their organization. “Be a team that loves being a team,” is part of the company’s philosophy. CEO Vivek Nigam, who earned his MBA from UConn in 2003, has 30 years... Continue Reading |
FROM UConn News: HBJ Honors 4 UConn Business Alums For Their Professional, Community Contributions |
Four UConn School of Business alumnae will be honored at the 2021 Women in Business Awards Ceremony. The April 22 event is sponsored by the Hartford Business Journal. The award recipients include: Shari G. Cantor ’81 has been the mayor of West Hartford since 2016 and oversees a $300 million budget. Cantor earned her bachelor... Continue Reading |
FROM UConn News: MBA/LAW Team Members Already Using Their Newly Honed Negotiation Skills |
Although they didn’t earn top-standing in this year’s international negotiation challenge, UConn’s team of MBA and Law students were champions nevertheless. “This experience has already impacted my work,” said MBA-candidate Jasdeep Singh. “I am currently Head of Operations and Marketing for 3BC LLC and we are in the midst of a negotiation that has been... Continue Reading |
FROM UConn News: Executive MBA Program Offers New, Convenient ‘HomeLink’ Option for Fall ’21 |
UConn’s popular Executive MBA program is launching a ‘HomeLink’ option this fall that will enable students to participate in some live classes from their homes and require in-person attendance one weekend every other month. “Our Executive MBA program is exactly what many rising leaders are seeking, not only because of the rigor of the program... Continue Reading |
FROM UConn News: MBA Program Helped Physician Make Bolder Leadership Choices During Pandemic |
During the height of the pandemic, when hospitals were overflowing with COVID-19 patients, Dr. Mohammed “Ameer” Shams ’18 MBA made a bold decision. Because hospitals were above capacity and inpatient beds were unavailable, he thought: Why not send the younger COVID patients, who had a good prognosis, home with supplemental oxygen and very close medical... Continue Reading |
FROM UConn News: Mia Hawlk Promoted to MBA Executive Director |
Mia Hawlk has been named to the newly created position of Executive Director of MBA programs at UConn, where she will supervise four distinct graduate programs serving 1,100 students. Hawlk most recently served as director of the Part-time MBA program and helped create the new Online MBA program, which begins in August and has drawn... Continue Reading |
FROM UConn News: MBA, Law Students Vie To Represent UConn at International Negotiations Challenge in Greece This Spring |
Only a few days remain to register for the popular Negotiations Case Competition and management professor Nora Madjar expects this year’s event, like years past, will draw some of the brightest MBA and law students at UConn. “This competition attracts some of our brightest and allows them to shine while developing their skills furthers,” said... Continue Reading |
FROM UConn News: UConn Redesigns MBA Programs to Offer More Flexible Course Options |
UConn Today – The UConn School of Business announced plans on Thursday, Jan. 20 to redesign its Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs, a decision reflecting growing student interest in more flexible educational options. Read article |