University of Dallas Students Make Lasting Change Through Capstone Consulting Experience
A group of MBA students at the University of Dallas Satish and Yasmin Gupta College of Business recently made a lasting change for the town of Greenwood, Louisiana, through the university’s Capstone Consulting Experience (CCE).
A team of UD MBA students was put to the task of collecting and and analyzing community input that would ultimately lead to the creation of a new logo for the town. This included extensive market research work to help students “discover what makes Greenwood, Greenwood.” The MBA students conducted online surveys, asked for community input through social media, and attended town hall meetings.
“I enjoyed getting the responses to the surveys and talking with the citizens,” Mary Weisse, MBA ’17, and one of the students on the Greenwood consulting team, said. “The people were interested in moving their town forward—even though there were several points of view on how to do that. On the last day of the semester,w e gave our presentation to the mayor and city officials.
The consulting team of MBA students was the result of the university’s Capstone Consulting Experience, a requirement of all MBA students in their final year. During this project, students will apply their knowledge and skill to an organization as it faces a business challenge.
After the MBA students gathered the research, results were sent to a branding company that designed the new logo around the community input. The logo was revealed at the 38th annual Pioneer Heritage Festival, a community gathering which celebrates the town’s heritage.
“In the Capstone Consulting Experience, we look to help any organization that needs our students’ expertise. In this case, the town of Greenwood didn’t have the resources to hire a marketing research firm, so they turned to us,” commented Scott Wysong, a UD associate professor of marketing who served as faculty adviser for the project. “The mayor and other leaders of Greenwood were very pleased with all of the data collected and the recommendations made by the students.
Gupta College of Business to Partner with Prospanica
A new partnership has been recently announced between the University of Dallas – Satish and Yasmin Gupta College of Business and Prospanica—the Association of Hispanic Professionals. Together, the two institutions hope to better prepare all students at the university to enter a diverse workforce and serve in a range of specialties and fields.
The Global MBA Experience in Dallas
Business certainly has no borders. As new technology makes it easier for people to connect on different sides of the world, having a navigable knowledge of international business practices can be a crucial part of building and growing your career.
While most MBA programs provide a strong foundation of business skills that help graduates as they enter an increasingly international industry, several programs offer students the chance to truly focus their degree in global business. Whether through MBA concentrations, majors, or joint degree programs, the ability for students to truly specialize their degree will allow for the next generation of business professionals to truly break down walls and make connections across the world.
A newly thriving hub of business in the country, the Dallas metro area is a perfect home base for beginning a career that can take you across the globe. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the top Dallas international MBA programs.
McCombs School of Business – University of Texas at Austin
While the McCombs School of Business does not offer a concentration in international business for their MBA degree, the school does offer a joint MBA and Master of Global Policy Studies, allowing students to graduate with two degrees after just three years of study.
The MBA/Master of Global Policy Studies was created as a response to the increased need for professionals with a deep understanding of the global environment, both within the public and private sphere. The dual degree program centers around a practical approach to global business, including direct and hands-on experience in the industry, offering graduates a competitive advantage as they enter the work force.
The dual degree requires students to complete 84 hours of coursework, including both MBA core courses and electives, as well as the MGPS’ core courses and specialization. The first year of the degree focuses on the GPS core courses, the second year on the MBA, and the last year a combination of both degrees.
Naveen Jindal School of Management – University of Texas at Dallas
Students at the Naveen Jindal School of Management may choose to specialize their MBA in International Management. Approaching global business through an interdisciplinary lens, the UT Dallas International Management MBA includes courses on marketing, cross-cultural management, finance, and strategic management. The courses help students to integrate business concepts with international policies/practices, preparing them for success in developing international ventures. The concentration may include courses such as:
- Regional Area Studies: Latin America, Western Europe, Asia, Africa, and more
- Global Business Ethics
- Export Market Planning
- Global Mergers and Acquisitions
Satish and Yasmin Gupta College of Business – University of Dallas
At the University of Dallas’ Satish and Yasmin Gupta College of Business, students may choose to focus their MBA with a concentration in Global Business. The degree program requires students to complete 42 credit hours and fourteen classes including both the required MBA core curriculum and classes in the Global Business concentration.
In addition to the MBA core classes, some of which already focus on global business and strategy, concentration classes may include courses such as:
- Strategic Global Marketing
- Import/Export
- International Financial Markets
- Global Immersion
University of North Texas College of Business
The MBA program at the UNT College of Business has a number of options for specialization, including an International Business Concentration.
The UNT MBA consists of a total 36 semester hours, 18 of which are focused on the broad foundational knowledge of an MBA. The additional 18 credits may then be focused on the concentration in International Business.
New Partnership with Kroger Offers Educational Opportunities at Gupta
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Gupta College of Business Announces New Members for Cybersecurity Advisory Council
The University of Dallas – Satish and Yasmin Gupta College of Business recently announced a new team of cybersecurity advisory council members which will serve as advisors to the college and help design the school’s cybersecurity program.
Dallas MBA Programs That Do Not Require The GMAT/GRE
If test anxiety figuratively siphoned off your oxygen supply like the death grip of a boa constrictor when you took the SATs, who knows what deadly, metaphorical anaconda might show up if you dared to schedule a GRE or GMAT.
