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Open house focuses on programs that quickly prepare workers for new careers
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Oakland University’s School of Business Administration will host an open house to highlight professional education certificate programs that help workers remain competitive in today’s job market or prepare for new careers in the 21st century workforce.
The open house will take place from 6:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2, in 234 Elliott Hall.
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Student-driven All For One campaign supports local, OU communities
Monday, November 16, 2009
OU students created the All For One community giving campaign to collect food for the needy and money for OU scholarships. The campaign wraps up with a party on Friday, Nov. 20.
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Harley Davidson in England revs up students knowledge
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
A meeting with Harley Davidson executives in England was an eye-opening experience for OU MBA students who traveled to Europe in June as part of the MGT 681 Globalization Impact-Case Study Europe class.
As an assignment before the trip, students researched Harley Davidson and created a marketing plan for its new European motorcycle. During the trip, students had the unique opportunity to compare their ideas to the company’s actual marketing plan.
“We realized our ideas were not on par with theirs, as we failed to consider the difference in culture," says Kacey Dittmer, MBA student
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OU supporter helps makes global experience possible for grad students
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Gaining first-hand knowledge of the global marketplace is the goal of the MGT 681 Globalization Impact-Case Study Europe graduate class. Through the class, students travel to Europe or to China and India to learn how economic, political and social issues impact business decisions.
As tough economic times hit OU students, the trip was cancelled in 2008. When this year's spring trip was in jeopardy, long-time OU SBA supporter George Seifert stepped in -- not only making this trip possible, but creating an endowment to ensure it continues to be an annual event.
Seifert coordinated a $2,000 gift from the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester, where he is vice chair. Combined with additional support from other annual donors and the matching gift from the Elliott-Stinson Challenge, these gifts provided six students with $1,000 scholarships each, making it possible for them to experience life - and business - abroad.
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Short-term education leads to long-term career
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Earning a bachelor’s degree in three-and-a-half years is practically unheard of – unless you’re Dennis Janowski (BA Economics ’72).
“The economy was in a recession in the early 1970s, much like it is today.” says Janowski. “I knew the competition for employment would be greatest in the spring, when most students would be graduating. I thought I could get a jumpstart on the job market by earning my degree in December.”
His strategy paid off. Janowski secured a position with Detroit Bank and Trust Co. — which later became Comerica – and he’s been there ever since. He is currently senior vice president, deputy manager of the foreign exchange and commodity derivatives groups, and manager of North American foreign exchange risk.
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Classmates offer knowledge and expertise through SBA Peer Advising program
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
When sophomore Andrew Makowski needed guidance on picking a major, he turned to an innovative new SBA program that pairs undergraduate students with a peer adviser to provide answers for common advising questions.
Through the SBA Peer Advising Program, peer advisers are able to provide on-the-spot advising to students in areas such as course schedule planning, general information and major standing.
"Students like talking to other students because if offers a different perspective," says Kellie Klinck, SBA adviser. "In addition, if the question is something basic, students don't have to wait for an appointment or walk-in time. The two advising models -- professional advising and peer advising -- work well together and increase student satisfaction and service delivery."
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Seeking the motivation behind information sharing in virtual communities
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
SBA researcher receives grant to study knowledge sharing behavior
Online social, business and other networks continue to increase in popularity – gathering people with common interests into virtual communities (VC) that flourish through the regular exchange of information. Without a vibrant community that engages in exchange of information, these communities will not survive. But what motivates those with the knowledge to share it with others?
That’s the question Balaji Rajagopalan, associate professor, MIS, and faculty director of SBA graduate programs and research for the SBA’s Center for Integrated Business Research and Education, is investigating to address the biggest challenge VCs face: maintaining the supply of knowledge.
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Health care leaders, EMBA members, students and faculty debate health care reform
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
“At a time when our nation is working on legislation to reform health care, OU's School of Business Administration offered a great opportunity to bring various perspectives from the health care industry into the discussion,” says Dr. Bassam Nasr, president, Health Care Network, and 2007 OU SBA Executive MBA (EMBA) graduate. Nasr served as moderator for an interactive panel discussion which debated the challenges and opportunities of reform, and included speakers from major hospitals, health insurance companies, research centers and academia.
The session was part of the school's October 2009 International Business Conference.
A second session focused on health care posed the question, "Can IT save the health care crisis?" This panel, featuring CIOs, business analysts and educators, was moderated by EMBA student Denis Dudzinski, senior account executive, health care, Compuware/Covisint.
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Message from the Dean
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Moving Michigan Forward
Although key indicators show that Michigan businesses can continue to expect tough times ahead, recent news from economic activity indexes and surveys of top Michigan business leaders show some improvement on the horizon.
The School of Business Administration is taking advantage of opportunities presented to partner with local and international organizations to identify new roles for existing industries, provide our students with valuable experiential learning experiences, help businesses move forward with new ideas, and continue to lead through faculty research and business projects.
The stories in this issue of SBA Insight Online -- and new stories regularly posted on our SBA Web site -- offer a sample of how our focus on integrative thinking, experiential learning and global understanding continue to create excellence for our business and academic partners, our students and the community at large.
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OU’s Executive MBA program offers concentrations in high-demand careers
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
To help business leaders stay up to date in rapidly evolving business sectors, Oakland University offers the Executive MBA program in health care management and information systems leadership.
The program, designed for highly motivated professionals, is one of very few in the country and the only one in Michigan to offer different, but complementary concentrations. The program prepares professionals to be successful leaders in a dynamic global business environment. Launched in 2000, the EMBA already has many successful alumni in leadership positions.
Learn more about the program at the information session on Friday, Nov. 20, at 5:30 p.m., at 238 Elliott Hall on OU's campus in Rochester.
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