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Continue reading…The New USC Marshall Faculty, Summer Programs, and More – Los Angeles News
We’ve rounded up the latest news coming out of Los Angeles MBA programs this week.
Students Explore Asian Culture Through Unique Summer Program – Loyola Marymount University Newsroom
The Center for Asian Business at Loyola Marymount University’s College of Business Administration celebrates the 10 year anniversary of its “Exploring Asian Culture” program this year. The course, which has served 142 students since its premier ten years ago, is held at LMU in the spring and includes a two-week immersion experience in cities throughout Asia.
This year, students traveled to Shanghai and Beijing in China and Seoul and Busan in South Korea. Throughout the two week trip, students had the opportunity to visit cultural sites, attend lectures, and visit with local companies.
“The program was designed to broaden students’ perspectives through global imagination, enhance cross-cultural understanding, and exemplify positive world views,” comments Dr. Marki Hackett, Assistant Director for the Center for Asian Business.
“Our goal is that the program promotes a deeper understanding and appreciation between Asians and Americans, as well as prepare students to work in the global market.”
Read more about the Center for Asian Business and the “Exploring Asian Culture” course at Marymount here.
New Faculty 2018 – USC Marshall Newsroom
The Marshall School of Business at USC has recently announced the addition of nine new and continuing teacher-scholars.
In the past two years, the university added more than 50 new faculty members to the business school, covering a wide range of departments including entrepreneurship, economics, and accounting. Marshall MBA alum Maria Colman, lecturer in the Department of Business Communication, and Feng Chen, Department of Data Sciences and Operations lecturer, are also among the nine new faculty members joining the school this year.
More than 50 new faculty members have joined the USC Marshall School of Business over the past two years.
“We are excited about these faculty appointments, which build on our long tradition of fostering excellence in both research and teaching,” comments Marshall’s Vice Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs Nandini Rajagopalan.
Click here for more information on the new faculty joining Marshall this year.
A Career That Makes Memorable Experiences for Others: Incoming Director Ellen Kim Discusses Opportunities in Entertainment and Hospitality – Mihaylo Newsroom
Associate Professor of Management, Ellen Kim, has been named as the new Director of the Center for Entertainment and Hospitality Management (E&HM) at the Mihaylo College of Business at California State University, Fullerton. The Center aims to make students and graduates aware of the many opportunities in this growing field, especially in the Southern California area.
With Disneyland, Southern California has a unique position when it comes to careers in entertainment and hospitality. The E&HM Center is the only hospitality program at a university in Orange County, positioning Kim to play a defining role in the way the industry grows in the area.
“Our students major in business, taking courses in accounting, finance, marketing and operations that are very challenging, which makes them well-rounded,” Kim comments in the Mihaylo Newsroom.
“What makes our students stand out is that they have a strong business foundation, which Mihaylo College provides.”
Read more about the Center at Mihaylo here.
Cal State Fullerton Debuts New Accounting Courses, and More – Los Angeles News
We’ve rounded up the biggest news stories coming from business schools in the Los Angeles metro area this week, including the introducing of new Cal State Fullerton accounting courses.
CSUF Mihaylo Accounting Program Debuts New Courses – Mihaylo Newsroom
The Mihaylo College of Business at the California State University, Fullerton recently announced new courses in the school’s accounting program. The accounting department, which aims to provide students with a well-rounded introduction to the field, hopes the new courses will offer the skills necessary for students to succeed in the industry, whether within major companies or smaller firms.
The new courses will include: Accounting Data Analytics, Seminar in Contemporary Accounting Problems, and Accounting for Income Taxes.
All classes will be available in either fall 2018 or spring 2019 semester. Classes will be taught by professionals in the field, such as Ernst & Young Executive Director of Tax Services Roger Idnani, who teaches the Accounting for Income Taxes.
Click here for more information on the Department of Accounting at Cal State Fullerton Mihaylo.
Report from the Summit: Blockchain, Tariffs and Transformation Were the Buzz at Sixth Annual Global Chain Excellence Summit – USC Marshall Newsroom
Visitors from around the world gathered in at USC’s Marshall School of Business this August for the sixth annual USC Marshall Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit. The two-day conference which gathered more than 500 leaders in the field to share their thoughts and industry insight.
USC Marshall dean, James G. Ellis, comments:
“We are fortunate to be able to facilitate a meeting of the institutions, government agencies, entrepreneurs, professionals and students engaged at the highest levels of the global supply chain.”
The conference included a lineup of keynote speakers, presentation of industry awards, and updates from the field. In addition to staying current within the industry, the conference helps to connect business students with those in the field seeking fresh talent. At the close of the summit, attendees were invited to join for a reception and industry career fair, allowing for networking opportunities.
Read more about USC Marshall and the Supply Chain Excellence Summit here.
L.A. County Jobless Rate Steady at 4.5 Percent in July – Los Angeles Business Journal
A new report from the Los Angeles Business Journal reveals that the county’s unemployment rate has remained steady throughout the summer, staying at roughly 4.5 percent throughout July.
Despite seasonal job losses throughout the education sector, the rate of unemployment in L.A. County remains the same. Adjusting for the payroll jobs that dropped in June with the end of the academic year, L.A. County reported a net gain of 7,300 jobs in July. Over the past year, the net gain has been roughly 49,000 jobs, or 1.1 percent. The slow growth seems to indicate the fact that L.A. County has been operating at nearly full-employment for some time.
To read more about job growth in L.A. County and read the Los Angeles Business Journal‘s full report, click here
USC Marshall Honored with Two Telly Awards, and More – Los Angeles News
Check out some of the top news stories coming out of the Los Angeles metro this week, including USC Marshall earning a pair of Telly Awards for its Online MBA program.
The Taos Institute Recognizes Dr. Gary Mangiofico as the 2018 Honorary Associate – Graziadio Business School Newsroom
Dr. Gary Mangiofico, Executive Professor of Organization Theory and Management at the Pepperdine University Graziadio Business School, was recently honored by the Taos Institute as a 2018 Honorary Associate for his contributions to the field. An international network of scholars, the Taos Institute is dedicated to exploring the way social theory and language overlap in the professional space. Honorary Associates like Dr. Mangiofico are selected based on work the institute believes has impacted and advanced their overall mission and ideals.
Dr. Mangiofico / Photo via bschool.pepperdine.edu
A faculty member at Graziadio since 2003, Dr. Mangiofico has been an important figure in the organizational development field. In addition to his educational experience, Mangiofico has more than 20 years of professional experience, having worked as a CEO, COO, consultant, and general management executive for a variety of companies.
You can read more about the Taos Institute and Dr. Mangiofico’s work here.
Using Twitter for Product Launches: Mihaylo Management Professor Jennifer Chandler Examines Video Game Console Launches – Mihaylo Newsroom
New research from the faculty at the Mihaylo College of Business at the California State University, Fullerton, looks at important trends in business and society. Associate Professor of Management and Director of Mihaylo Graduate Programs, Jennifer Chandler, and Assistant Professor of Marketing Yuna Kim, recently looked at how Twitter factors in to the launches of new products, focusing particularly on the launch of new game consoles like PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
By studying the language used on social media, Mihaylo faculty hope to create a standard for how company managers and marketers can use these platforms for an unprecedented connection between consumers and the products they love.
“In today’s society, consumers have a louder voice because of social media,” Chandler comments. “[A]nd when it comes to new products, this voice is crucial because everyone has the social media platform to amplify his or her opinion.”
You can check out more from Chandler’s study here.
Taking Home Two Tellys – USC Marshall News
The Online MBA program at USC’s Marshall School of Business was honored at the 39th Annual Telly Awards this past month, taking home two separate top prizes. Since 1979, the Telly Awards have honored “excellence in video and television across all screens.”
Each year, the awards receive over 12,000 entries from across the country and world. This year, Marshall’s Online MBA program was honored in the education category for their “Approaches to Strategy” series and “Approaches to Strategy: The Cold War” module.
USC’s Online MBA program has been honored multiple times by the Telly Awards already, despite being around for only three years so far. In 2016, the program won two bronze awards for the “Big Ideas in Economics” modules. Sandra Chrystal, Vice Dean for Online Education and Professor of Clinical Business Communication, commented on the program’s success.
“Everyone at Marshall shares the goal of quality online programs,” Chrystal said in a press release from the business school. “We are very proud of this recognition.”
You can read more about the USC’s Online MBA program here.
