London Business School MBA Candidate Receives Schmidt MacArthur Fellowship
A London Business School (LBS) MBA student was recently awarded the prestigious Schmidt MacArthur Fellowship.
Terence Steinberg will earn his MBA in 2017, and he will take part in the year-long international program that combines studies in business, engineering and design. Continue reading…
Haas School Professor on the Perception of Physical Strength in Leadership
Cameron Anderson, professor of management at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, recently co-authored a research paper addressing the perception of physical strength in those with leadership roles.
The research will be published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
Indiegogo Co-Founder to Speak at Berkeley Haas Dean’s Speaker Series
The Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley (Berkeley Haas) will host another installment of its popular Dean’s Speaker Series on March, 3, 2016.
Danae Ringelman, Indiegogo co-founder will deliver the talk. She graduated from Berkeley Haas with an MBA in 2008 after working on Wall Street for JP Morgan in their entertainment investments division. Indiegogo is a global crowdfunding site.
Popularity of Sustainable Business MBA Grows
Many MBA programs now offer concentrations and curriculum that focus on sustainable business. Corporations are now required to be more environmentally conscious than ever before. A sustainable business MBA can help professionals gain the knowledge that is needed to operate and create successful environmentally conscious businesses. According to thebestschools.org, “The MBA in Sustainability degree equips business professionals to help companies and organizations achieve profitability while maintaining environmental responsibility.”
These MBA programs, often called “Green MBAs,” teach students the skills necessary for earning profits through methods that reduce harm to the environment and society. Not only do these programs help students learn how to run environmentally sustainable businesses, but many also teach corporate social responsibility.
The Sustainable Business Institute explains that corporate sustainability is important because, “private and public business choices enormously impact the quality of life in our communities.” The Institute also explains that, “Effectively managing our business footprint addresses current market dynamics while ensuring a better quality of life for future generations. The bottom line is sustainable business practices make good business sense. Corporate sustainability offers a compelling return on investment by driving innovation, managing risk, and improving stakeholder relations.”
Haas Welcomes Belden Inc. CEO as Commencement Speaker
John Stroup, CEO of networking and connectivity giant Belden Inc., will speak at the Haas School of Business commencement ceremony for MBA students. Stroup is a Haas alumnus and has served as president and CEO of Belden since 2005. Belden Inc. is a $2.5 billion Fortune 1000 company that designs and manufactures cables, connectors, servers and routers.
The Haas School set a policy a few years ago to invite the school’s most distinguished alumni to speak at the commencement ceremonies to honor Berkeley-Haas alumni who have demonstrated innovative leadership and can speak to the benefits of Haas culture in their careers. The Full-Time and Evening and Weekend MBA commencement ceremony will be held May 22 at the Greek Theatre.
