We are excited to announce that our graduate MBA Non-profit Management alum was recently named on the 40 Under 40 listing by the Vancouver Business Journal. Jenny Thompson is the Executive Director for the Vancouver Police Activities League (PAL). The Police Activities League of Vancouver is a non-profit organization that collaborates with law enforcement agencies…Continue Reading Alum Jenny Thompson named on 40 Under 40 List – Vancouver Business Journal.
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Prof. Jon Down explains how his life is different from the one he envisioned.
Be willing to get out of your comfort zone even though it is not an easy thing to do. Doing so will allow you to experience new things, gain knowledge, and more confidence in yourself. You probably do not know what career path you want to follow, so getting yourself out there, meeting new people,…Continue Reading Prof. Jon Down explains how his life is different from the one he envisioned.
Despite taking one class at a time, the Masters of Operations & Technology Management program helped me stand out!
I am truly honored to have been selected for the OTM Faculty Annual Scholarship award. I have felt a strong connection to this program ever since OTM was formally announced as a major for undergraduates (back in late 2007, I believe). Until that point I was undecided on my major. Nothing in the business school…Continue Reading Despite taking one class at a time, the Masters of Operations & Technology Management program helped me stand out!
Pilot Pride lives on at KPMG!
Our students are thriving during the summer by working at different companies for their internships. This summer Austin Kreft is part of the KPMG office in Portland for his internship. He dropped us a line and sent us this photo! Thank you for sharing this with us. KPMG did an office remodel of the Portland…Continue Reading Pilot Pride lives on at KPMG!
Leader Certificate Program Awards
We want to congratulate all our students who completed the Leader Certificate Program. The University’s Leader Certificate Program is focused on preparing the next generation of leaders with the knowledge, tools, and mindset that model, motivate, and engage others to make right and just choices for the common good. There are three courses that make up…Continue Reading Leader Certificate Program Awards
Prof. Ian Parkman weighs in on Nike’s pricing strategy changes
“The Business Journal this week first reported the sportswear giant has given retailers permission to advertise 25 percent off Nike products year round. The sportswear giant previously limited how many weeks retailers could offer 25 percent discounts. The shift in minimum advertised price has already started to result in a steady stream of discounts advertised…Continue Reading Prof. Ian Parkman weighs in on Nike’s pricing strategy changes