When students sign up for BUS 468 and BUS 567 with Dr. Brian Adams, they are jumping into the world of applied portfolio management with real money! The description for the Applied Portfolio Management class indicates that investment philosophy, asset allocation, asset class management, investment process, and behavioral finance are covered. Students gain experience using…Continue Reading An Investing Class That Uses Real Money
Category: Faculty of PSOB
Dr. Mark Meckler
This year for the very first time in twelve years, the Bauccio Lecture Series, presented by the Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, has included, a faculty member from the University of Portland, Dr. Mark Meckler. The lecture series brings together leading visionaries from across the country, to share their views, experiences and inspiring…Continue Reading Dr. Mark Meckler
The future of MBA programs in Oregon.
There has been some hand-wringing recently over the fate of the MBA. As Fortune magazine reported last summer, former dean of the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management Roger Martin is predicting a major shake-up for the top 50 U.S. business schools akin to the collapse of General Motors and Chrysler. These and other…Continue Reading The future of MBA programs in Oregon.
Our Prof. Ian Parkman weighs in on “The Pink Tax”
Women, who statistically already make less money than men on average, may pay a premium for items marketed to them simply because they aren’t aware of this so-called “pink” tax. “Manufacturers can find some consumers who are not aware of price differences or are willing to pay for something that’s really the same as the…Continue Reading Our Prof. Ian Parkman weighs in on “The Pink Tax”
Our favorite Prof. Mark Meckler talks about inequality and its possible contributions.
“…Meckler talks of an attitude change, he’s not just thinking about corporate titans; he’s including all of us. “We have an efficiency addiction,” Meckler says. “That’s America. Save as much time as possible. Save as much money as possible. Take the shortest shortcut.” That change in attitude, in the view of Meckler and…Continue Reading Our favorite Prof. Mark Meckler talks about inequality and its possible contributions.
Prof. Sam Holloway talks about the Influx of Big Money in the Brewing Industry.
Our very own Prof. Sam Holloway talks to the Portland Tribune and explains how the complex world of craft brewing may or may not be affected by the influx of big money. Take a look! “…Holloway has been speaking around the country about the impact of craft breweries. His message? “If you’re a civic leader…Continue Reading Prof. Sam Holloway talks about the Influx of Big Money in the Brewing Industry.