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
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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
Lou Radja: How Leaders are Made
On February 8th, the Franz Center for Leadership and Entrepreneurship welcomed Lou Radja as the first guest speaker for this year’s Bauccio Lecture Series. Named after alumnus Fedele Bauccio, CEO and cofounder of Bon Appetit Management Company, this series allows students, faculty and staff the opportunity to gain valuable insight from some of the most…Continue Reading Lou Radja: How Leaders are Made
Greetings from Galway!
Dia dhuit! (Pronounced: Dee-a Hoitz; Means: Hello) Alright, alright, I’ll admit it. Gaelic isn’t the prettiest of languages. If you recognize the greeting above, then you were probably born in the Gaeltacht which simply means a part of Ireland that uses Gaelic as their primary spoken language. I had the pleasure this last weekend to…Continue Reading Greetings from Galway!
Amanda Stowe shares her internship experience at Areotek
Amanda Stowe was fortunate to hold two internships that covered 3 summers. The most recent internship was with Aerotek Staffing Agency. This leading staffing agency matches qualified candidates with top companies worldwide. The internship with Aerotek was a typical ten-week internship during the summer between her sophomore and junior years, summer of 2015. Here’s what…Continue Reading Amanda Stowe shares her internship experience at Areotek
UP NorthWest Accountants take 2nd Place
Fifty-seven teams entered the 2015 AICPA Accounting competition and our team from the University of Portland finished second, held recently in Durham, North Carolina. The UP students’ finish earned a $3,000 award for the University, and the team received a $10,000 award to be split among team members. The team called NorthWest Accountants consisted of…Continue Reading UP NorthWest Accountants take 2nd Place