First-generation college student McKena Miyashiro, a native of Honolulu, Hawaii, came to the University of Portland, in Oregon, to study economics. She was drawn to the field for two reasons: she believed the quantitative and qualitative skills she would learn would make for a successful career, and studying economics would help her become better informed…Continue Reading McKena Miyashiro featured in Pearsoned blog
Category: Featured Class
Dr. Sam Holloway heads to the Ohio Craft Brewer’s Conference
Dr. Sam Holloway will be presenting at the Ohio Craft Brewer’s Association Conference (OCBA) with two students, Brian Grafton and Kelly Terwisscha, from our Crafting A Strategy online certificate program. They will be in Cincinnati on February 7th to present “Brewery Growth – Optimizing Design & Funding with your Unique Growth Strategy.” Brian Grafton, R.A. NCARB,…Continue Reading Dr. Sam Holloway heads to the Ohio Craft Brewer’s Conference
Pamplin Business Students get an Etiquette Lesson!
On November 7th, Mindy Lockard came to the University of Portland and gave our Pamplin Professional Preparation Program (P4) students a lesson in the art of business etiquette. Students learned about the American and Continental styles of etiquette as well as the rules surrounding them. An enjoyable lesson and dinner was had by all. Mindy…Continue Reading Pamplin Business Students get an Etiquette Lesson!
Featured Class: Product Development
Within the Pamplin School of Business lies an array of electives that cover a variety of topics that are relevant in today’s business world. One of the newest classes to be added to this already impressive list is Product Development (BUS 491) taught by Dr. Ian Parkman. Geared towards Marketing and Entrepreneurship majors, this seminar style class…Continue Reading Featured Class: Product Development
Guest Speakers Bring Real Life Experience into the Classroom
To most people the subject of international finance is business on a global level. The students of Bus 441 International Finance, taught by Chris Dunnaville, this semester were fortunate to meet with and learn from three executives who know the intricate financial considerations of globalization and what it means for their companies. The first executive…Continue Reading Guest Speakers Bring Real Life Experience into the Classroom
An Investing Class That Uses Real Money
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