The Business Man Behind Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, President Jeffrey Anderson
Behind every great business school is a great businessman (or woman, obviously). At the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, that man is Jeffrey J. Anderson, the 5th President and CEO in LFGSM’s history. In this role, Anderson utilizes his extensive business and academic experience to manage the School’s operations and lead its developmental outlook.
Professionally, Anderson is a co-founder and partner at The Chatham Group, a consulting advisory firm that he launched in 2003. While leading LFGSM, he also advises senior executives on how best to grow their businesses and advance their careers. Continue reading…
Faculty Spotlight: Lake Forest’s Michael Baskin
Barbara Siegel of Lake Forest Graduate School of Management recently sat down with professor Michael Baskin for a discussion on the school’s MBA program. He currently teaches the Effective Leadership course for LFGSM MBA students. In Baskin’s opinion, the business world is competitive and an MBA program should reflect past practices, present trends and the future needs of an ever evolving workplace. Continue reading…
REGISTER: Allstate MBA Finance Session at Lake Forest
Do you have questions about how to finance your MBA degree at the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management? Malcolm Douglas, VP of Finance at Lake Forest, will be presenting a tuition planning session and learn about your financing options, including:
Allstate Tuition Offer
The Allstate Tuition Offer provides automatic tuition savings to all Allstate employees enrolled in LFGSM courses beginning Spring 1 Term 2015. New and prospective students may contact Sue Sternberg at ssternberg@lfgsm.edu.
Scholarship Opportunities
Lake Forest also provides private donor MBA scholarship assistance to qualified individuals. According to the school’s website, these MBA scholarships are made possible through the generosity of individuals and organizations, and vary in their qualification criteria, including opportunities for applicants in the non-profit sector, entrepreneurial business owners, manufacturing positions, and students demonstrating high academic achievement.
Veteran’s Benefits
Lake Forest is also approved by the Illinois State Approving Agency for educational aid under the G.I. Bill (including the Yellow Ribbon Program) to eligible veterans. Application forms may be obtained through the St. Louis office, or by contacting the Financial Aid Office at 877-771-4MBA (ext. 5264). For information, call the St. Louis Veterans Affairs Customer Service Office, available 24 hours, at 888-442-4551.
The planning session is set for Tuesday, February 24, 2015 from 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM at the Discover Room of the North Plaza in Northbrook, IL. You can register for the event here.
Explore Virtual iMBA Offerings at Lake Forest
It’s time to digitize the way students learn business at Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. The school is offering an innovative avatar learning iMBA where students can access an online curriculum that provides access to the organizational structure of a virtual reality company. Sounds pretty crazy, right? The virtual company includes all facets of sales, production, management, competition and growth opportunities. Continue reading…
