“The Dean’s Fund has transformed the way our faculty use technology in the classrooms, propelled us toward our goal to have students be top employment candidates at prestigious companies, and increased visibility of the Pamplin School of Business.Thank you to all the donors who contribute $25, $500 or $20,000 to make all these achievements possible. Here are three examples of the great programs and opportunities that are supported by our generous donors.” – Dean Anderson
1. Pamplin Professional Preparation Program (P4)
The P4 sets our students apart. The class of 2013 saw 85% employment in top companies such as Nike, PwC, and Widmer Brothers Brewing, and all 169 rising seniors secured internships. The program continues to strengthen relationships with businesses and engage more alumni through undergraduate mentorships and interviews.
2. Trading Room and Finance Center
Established in 2010, the Trading Room and Finance Center is the largest of any university in the West. With its nine trading Bloomberg terminals, the Trading Room introduces students to real-time analysis and historical research of businesses and financial securities. Students have the ability to take the Bloomberg Essentials Online Training Program and gain certification; providing our students with an enhanced skill set before graduation.
3. Student Clubs
Continued support from the Dean’s Fund allows student clubs to gain real world experience.
The UP Investment Association is having a successful year managing its investment portfolio; the Favro Fund has appreciated 17%, year-to-date, through the end of the summer.
In the spring, a team of Operations and Technology Management students competed in the APICS West Coast Case Competition. For the second year in a row, the team won first place.
A leader in networking on campus, the UP Accounting Association continues to bring Portland accounting professionals to campus with its annual Speed Networking event. The most recent event was the biggest yet with 25 professionals and 40 students in attendance.
Coming Soon:
New West Side Location
The PSOBA satellite location will offer a schedule that will allow students to complete a MBA, MSF or MSOTM in its entirety in a classroom located in on the west side. For more information contact Melissa McCarthy.
Graduate Professional Leadership Program
Based on our successful undergraduate P4 model, graduate students will have access to a wider mentorship pool, leadership certification opportunities and increased networking opportunities.