Listen to MBA Career Advice from These USC Marshall MBA Alumni
How does an MBA fit into your career? What are some steps you should take to ensure that your MBA aligns with your career goals? These are the questions that four MBA alumni seek to answer in the two-part Constructing a Career Podcast from the USC Marshall School of Business.
In the first part of the podcast, listeners hear from Doug Montgomery, the VP of customer insight at Warner Brothers, as well as Regina Leung, the founder of Mayflower Health Consulting. They each take the time to talk about pursuing an MBA no matter the stage of your career, providing tips and lessons learned along the way.
The second part talks about how an MBA can and should impact your job strategy. Advice is provided by Ana Maria Stingi Guemáraes, the audit director of MUFG Union Bank, and Grant Ingersoll, the president of Integrated Oncology Network.
All four are graduates of USC’s IBEAR MBA program, which gives them unique insight into using the USC Marshall MBA in your future career. Below are some of the most pertinent points and insight from both podcasts. Continue reading…
USC Marshall Professor Explains the Return on Investment of Gratitude
Glenn Fox, the Head of Design, Strategy and Outreach for USC Marshall’s Performance Science Institute, believes that being thankful comes with a significant return-on-investment in business. According to a press release, Fox has focused his latest research on correlating gratitude and human performance. Continue reading…
USC Marshall Alumni Honored by Southern California Leadership Network
USC Marshall School of Business graduate Darin Chidsey was recognized at the Southern California Leadership Network Visionaries Awards gala last month. Alumni of the Southern California Leadership Network’s (SCLN) fellowship program were honored at the event.
Chidsey earned his MBA in 2011 and twice graduated from the SCLA fellowship program, having completed the Leadership Southern California fellowship in 2008 and the California Connections fellowship in 2012.
“It is a great honor to be recognized alongside some of the region’s most admirable innovators and role models,” Chidsey said. “SCLN’s fellowship programs have been instrumental in developing a strong class of leadership for Southern California.”
Chidsey is currently the COO of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), which is the nation’s largest metropolitan planning organization. SCAG represents 18 million people in 191 cities and six counties in Southern California. As COO, Chidsey is responsible for driving the agencies strategies and leading the implementation of new initiatives. He previously served as the organization’s director of strategy, policy and public affairs. Chidsey also serves on the SCLN board.
SCLN was founded in 1987 to train and develop a network of leaders in the business, government and community sectors of Southern California. The gala was held to celebrate the Network’s 30th anniversary. Chidsey was among 30 outstanding alumni of SCLN’s fellowship programs who were honored.
“Darin has demonstrated commendable skill and dedication to making a positive impact on the region, state and nation,” said Nancy Olson, executive director of SCLN. “His work exemplifies the SCLN mission of driving change.”
Other honorees included U.S. Representative Pete Aguilar; Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas; Maria Contreras-Sweet, former administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration; Juan Devis, chief creative officer for KCET; and Danielle Brazell, general manager for the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
PcW Brings Diversity Training Course to USC
Earlier this month, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) conducted a diversity training course at the University of Southern California. According to a press release, the program was part of PwC’s recruiting efforts at the Marshall School of Business and Leventhal School of Accounting. Continue reading…
Neely Center Opens at USC Marshall School of Business
According to USC News, the Neely Center for Ethical Leadership and Decision Making has officially opened on the school campus. The Center is a multidisciplinary research center focused on examining ethical leadership and decision-making processes. Jointly housed at the USC Marshall School of Business, the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, and the USC Price School of Public Policy, the Center is led Ali Abbas. Continue reading…
USC Marshall Offers Expansive Array of Dual Degree MBA Programs
Earning an MBA is a great way for grad students to master business, management and leadership skills. But some prospective MBAs enter grad school with a clear idea of which industry they want to enter following graduation. For students who want to focus toward a particular industry or discipline, dual degree programs offer the chance to pair a general MBA education with a specialized degree that’s tailored to their needs. Continue reading…
