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Zicklin GEM U.S. Report Issued
The happiness levels of American women entrepreneurs are surging as they assume the role of successful business owner, according to the 2013 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) U.S. Report issued by Babson College and Baruch College. Established female business owners ranked their well-being more than twice as high as non-entrepreneurs and non-business owners.
The GEM U.S. Report is authored by Babson professors Donna J. Kelley, PhD, Abdul Ali, PhD, Candida Brush, PH.D, Andrew C. Corbett, PhD, and Mahdi Majbouri, PhD, with Thomas Lyons, PhD, and Edward G. Rogoff PhD, contributing from Baruch College.
Flex MBA
The Ramapo Flex MBA Structure
The Ramapo Flex MBA program at the Anisfield School of Business offers leadership-oriented learning experiences designed to accommodate undergraduate business majors and non-business majors. Each offering hosts evening classes on campus in Mahwah, New Jersey, and/or online. Classes meet weekly during the evenings, typically on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Class modality varies but a majority of the courses are hybrid, i.e., the content is delivered in-class and online. Foundational courses are taught online.
Business Majors: Save time and money completing the MBA as a “4+1” program, taking just 10 courses (30 credits); 12 credits of foundational business courses are waived.
Non-Business Majors: Complete 12 credits of foundational business courses, then just 30 credits more to complete the degree.
Working Professionals: Work full-time while you complete your degree; classes are offered at night and/or online for better work-life balance.
4+1 students complete 30 credits in as little as 12 months; working professional with an undergraduate business degree can complete the program in as little as 20 months, while a working professional with a nonbusiness degree can complete the program in approximately 28 months.
Curriculum
Five Core Courses (15 credits)
Accounting for Managerial Decision-Making
Financial Management I
Managing Global Business
Marketing Management & Strategy
Operations Management
Two Leadership Courses (6 credits)
Becoming a 21st Century Leader
Leading Business in Contemporary Times
Select three Electives (9 credits)
Business Analytics
Consulting Project
Innovation and Technology in Marketing Strategy
International Immersion
Market Research
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
Non-Business Majors Complete Six Business Foundational Courses (12 credits)
Accounting
Economics
Finance
Information Technology
Marketing
Statistics
Class Profile
The Ramapo Accelerated MBA is targeted to early career professionals with at least two years of relevant work experience.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
The per-credit tuition cost for The Anisfield Flex MBA is $1,063 for students beginning in September. The total cost for 4+1 students is approximately $32,000 and 45,000 for non-business majors, both figures include tuition and fees. Students selecting the Global Immersion elective are billed separately. Tuition is due at the start of each semester but payment plans are available for students receiving employer tuition reimbursement at the end of the semester. There is no additional cost for out-of-state students.
A limited number of scholarships are available to MBA students based on their professional and academic merit and/or financial need. Applicants who apply before the deadline as determined by the Graduate Admissions Office will be considered.
Admissions
The Admissions Committee evaluates each applicant holistically and evaluates all aspects of an applicant’s skills including employment experience, internships, levels of responsibility, and maturity.
The following is required for admissions to the Anisfield Flex MBA:
- Non-refundable $60 application fee.
- Resume
- Personal Statement – An essay describing why you are interested in enrolling as a Graduate student at Ramapo College, how it fits into personal intellectual development, and what you expect to accomplish by enrolling. The essay should also include a statement describing why you wish to pursue an MBA at Ramapo College, including your short and long term aspirations.
- Two letters of reference – from two individuals who can appraise your academic performance, pertinent work experience, and/or ability to pursue a graduate degree.
- Official transcripts
- Interview
GMAT/GRE scores are required on a case-by-case basis and are unnecessary for applicants with a minimum 3.0 GPA and two years of work experience as well as applicants who already have a graduate degree. In addition, the school suggests applicants have at least two years of professional work experience before applying, but it is not strictly necessary for certain applicants. An interview may be required on a case-by-case basis.
Applications are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis.
Marshall Offers MS in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The USC Marshall School of Business is offering a new Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation through its Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies. The degree will expand opportunities for students interested in careers in entrepreneurship, corporate venturing and innovation or technology commercialization.
The MSEI is an accelerated and highly experiential program preparing students with the knowledge and skills to create new business ventures in a climate defined by rapid change, increasing competition, shortened product lifecycles and higher market volatility.
Students can complete the program over three terms, beginning coursework in a short session prior to the fall semester and graduating the following May.
Lerner Alumni Honored With Awards
The University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics honored distinguished alumni Vance A. Funk III, Ping Xu and Arlene Hogan at the 2014 Alumni Awards of Excellence ceremony and reception held on Friday, June 6, in the Lerner Hall Atrium.
During the ceremony, winners discussed the varied challenges and successes of their careers, and how their experiences at UD helped them to realize their goals.
Smith Named Member of Forte Foundation
The Robert H. Smith School of Business was one of only six institutions named as 2014 sponsor of the Forté Foundation, a consortium of major corporations, business schools and non-profit organizations that champions women for leadership roles in business. This is the first year Forté has invited U.S. business schools to apply as sponsors since 2011, with Smith bringing the total number of member the U.S., Canada and Europe to 48. Continue reading…
Rutgers Offers SCM Meet and Greet
The Department of Supply Chain Management and Marketing Services and Career Services at Rutgers Business School Newark and New Brunswick will be cosponsoring the Fall 2014 Rutgers Supply Chain Management Meet and Greet on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at the Livingston Campus: Recreation Center.
The event is for students and alumni who are looking for internships or jobs with the companies attending. Companies can use the meet and greet to find students and alumni who can help fill open positions or internships in the supply chain management field.
Wharton Now Offers PDFs of Global Forums
The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business is now offering PDF documents for download of the topics discussed at the Wharton Business Forums. Wharton’s Global Forums are focused on responding to the changes in global markets by showcasing the topics and sharing the opportunities that keep alumni informed.
Global Forums are Lifelong Learning events hosted in international centers of economic and political importance. Through the forums, Wharton provides its alumni, friends and the global business community with an opportunity to learn from and interact with the best minds in the industry.
SanFran State Alumnus Appointed Assist. Dean of Business Admin at San Diego State
San Francisco State University College of Business Alumnus Tita Gray has been appointed as the assistant dean of the College of Business Administration at San Diego State University.
Gray is a former executive in Diversity and Inclusion with the Pacific Gas & Electric Company in San Francisco. She has served as an adjunct professor at San Diego State University in the College of Business Administration, since 2012, where she teaches Organizational Behavior and Leadership.
Babson Hosts Program for Former NFL Players
The Trust, a program designed to aid former NFL players, powered by the NFL Players Association, has partnered with Babson College to create a “Basic Training – It’s My Business” program to assist former NFL players with deciding if owning, partnering or investing in a business is a sound career move.
The Trust is a set of resources, programs and services designed to provide former players with the support, skills and tools to help ensure success after football. The Trust emerged from the commitment of the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) and its members to ensure that players are provided access to benefits and services that assist in their success beyond the game of football.
Anderson Welcomes Gerald Loeb Award Winners
Judy D. Olian, dean of UCLA Anderson School of Management and chairman of the G. and R. Loeb Foundation, welcomed Loeb Awards honorees and their guests on June 26, 2014. Mandy Drury, co-anchor of CNBC’s “Street Signs,” served as master of ceremonies.
The Gerald Loeb Awards are among the highest honors in journalism, recognizing the work of journalists whose contributions illuminate the world of business, finance and the economy for readers and viewers worldwide.
Regina M. Pisa Elected Chair of Simmons Board of Trustees
Regina M. Pisa has been elected the new chair of Simmons College Board of Trustees. Pisa is chairman of Goodwin Procter LLP, a leading Global 100 law firm. As Simmons’ chair, Pisa will lead the Board of Trustees as it positions the College to meet the challenges for higher education in the 21st century and sets the strategic framework to continue the College’s trajectory towards national prominence.
Pisa succeeds Lauren Brisky, former vice chancellor for administration at Vanderbilt University, who served in the position for six years.
OpenLink Awards Zarb Students Grant for Technology Education Program
Hofstra University has been awarded a grant from OpenLink, the global leader in Transaction Lifecycle Management software for the commodity, energy and financial services industries, to support a technology education program taught by Frank G. Zarb School of Business students using tiny, low-cost portable computers to help elementary and middle school students learn basic programming skills.
The Next Generation Computer Programming Academy began more than a year ago at The Progressive School of Long Island, and has evolved into a vibrant partnership that builds the resumes of Hofstra information technology students while building the computer skills of the youngsters they teach.
Merrick School Revamps MBA Program
The Merrick School of Business at University of Baltimore/Towson University is launching a redesigned MBA this fall semester. The newly conceived UB/Towson MBA curriculum—created with significant input from business leaders at prominent area companies—will begin August 27.
The overhauled program strives to be more flexible and customizable then ever. This enables students to create a path to a degree tailor-made to their professional interests and career aspirations. Continue reading…
The Forté Women’s MBA Conference Returns to Anderson
The Forté Women’s MBA Conference returned to the UCLA Anderson campus on Friday June 20, 2014. The conference is put on by the Forté Foundation, a nonprofit consortium of leading companies and top business schools working together to launch women into careers through access to business education, opportunities and a network of their peers.
San Fran State Students Inducted to Beta Gamma Sigma
San Francisco State University’s College of Business honored 54 top students at the annual Beta Gamma Sigma, Mu Chapter, induction ceremony held May 23, 2014.
During the ceremony, 13 MBA students and two Executive MBA students were sworn in to the Beta Gamma Sigma, Mu chapter, and presented with the Beta Gamma Sigma honor cord and membership certificate by Dean Linda Oubré, Associate Dean Kathleen O’Donnell and other department faculty members.
Kellstadt Adds Evening Cohort MBA
The Evening Cohort MBA offered through the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business is the newest addition to DePaul’s roster of MBA options. This accelerated cohort experience offers those who are already working a structured class schedule and the opportunity to learn as a unit.
The Evening Cohort MBA is strategically planned around networking and building relationships. Candidates will take the same classes at the same time and graduating together. Other assignments include a group consulting project for a nonprofit and an international study trip together to explore international business to meet with global executives. Continue reading…
Sellinger Dean Elected to AACSB Board
Karyl B. Leggio, dean of the Sellinger School of Business, was elected to the board of directors for the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Founded in 1916, AACSB is the longest serving global accrediting body for business schools that offer degrees in business and accounting. Continue reading…
CaseWare Analytics Donates Technology and Services to Rutgers
CaseWare Analytics announced today that it has donated $250,000 of technology and services to The Rutgers Accounting Research Center. The contribution will support the efforts of the Rutgers Continuous Auditing and Reporting Lab (CAR) to advance audit practices through the use of technology.
“Today, we lead the field in research in the areas of Continuous Auditing and Enhanced Business Reporting, and are constantly seeking solutions to take advantage of the Real-Time Economy,” said Miklos Vasarhelyi, Director of Rutgers Accounting Research Center, Rutgers University. “The donation of CaseWare Analytics’ technology has been vital to our project’s development. In a world with rapidly growing data, our students will be prepared to view this environment as an opportunity to add tremendous value and insights.”
As a leading supplier of software for data analytic and continuous auditing, CaseWare Analytics is proud to support the work of Rutgers University students.
“CaseWare is continually pursuing new solutions to address business issues, and continuous auditing is at the forefront of our efforts,” said Andrew Simpson, Chief Operating Officer, CaseWare Analytics. “Rutgers University produces some of the brightest professionals entering the workforce, and we are pleased to assist them in giving future auditors exposure to next generation technologies they will be using in their careers.”
The benefits of automated analysis and alert systems enable businesses to establish an accountability system that is second to none, effectively enhancing the governance structure within any organization. The Rutgers Accounting Web has been a leader of accounting and auditing research for the past two decades. U.S. News and World Report has ranked Rutgers as a top producer of Fortune 500 CEOs and job placements for MBA students.
