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Third Annual Operations & Technology Symposium – Big Data

The Pamplin School of Business is pleased to present its third annual Operations & Technology Symposium as part of the Pamplin Education Series on Thursday, October 24, 4-7 p.m., in Bauccio Commons. This year’s theme is “The Importance of Big Data in Today’s Business World.” The symposium will feature Abhijit Pandit, chief technology officer for OHSU, and various breakout sessions to choose from. Students attend for free, but registration is required. To register please use this link.

For more information contact Lilia Grundy, business, at grundy@up.edu or x8724.

Pamplin School Panel, “The Business of Real Estate,” April 19

The Pamplin School of Business Education Series will present “The Business of Real Estate” on Thursday, April 19, 4:30-7 p.m., at Pilot Wealth Management (601 SW 2nd Avenue, Suite 1930). The Pamplin School has gathered inspiring and thoughtful leaders in the real estate field to come share their insights. Join us for networking with movers and shakers in the industry followed by an interactive panel discussion, featuring Mindy Mathers, senior home mortgage consultant, Wells Fargo; Mike Holzgang, executive vice president, Colliers International; Scott Kirkland, branch manager/mortgage advisor, Root Mortgage; and Patrick Kessi, president/founder, PHK Development, Inc.

General admission is $15, and students are admitted free with promo code “student.” For more information use this link or call Lillia Grundy at x8724.

 

Pamplin School MBA Named to “Princeton Review’s Best” List

The Pamplin School of Business’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program has been named to the Princeton Review’s list of Best Business Schools 2018. One of 267 on-campus MBA programs included nationally, the Pamplin School was selected based on academic excellence and additional institutional data. The Pamplin School of Business was also one of four Oregon university business schools named to the Princeton Review’s list of Best Business Schools (West) 2018. Full rankings are available online.

Operations & Technology Management Symposium, Oct. 19

The Pamplin School of Business will present the Operations and Technology Operations Symposium on Thursday, October 19, 4 to 7 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. The event is part of the Bauccio Lecture Series. Attendees can network with thought leaders and be inspired by top corporations using the latest strategies in information technology, operations, and data management.

The keynote, “Innovation, Trends, and Strategy,” will be delivered by Mike Malin, Nike vice president of IT product and merchandising solutions. Session speakers are Vikas Sharma and Keith Burton, both of Intel Corporation.

Cost is $50 per person, which includes networking reception, certificate, and digital badge. To register go to sites.up.edu/otm.

Video Platform Kaltura Showcases Innovative Uses at UP

Kaltura Inc. is a leader in video hosting solutions for higher education. To find out more about the ways University of Portland has been leveraging its platform, Kaltura sent a film crew to campus this past fall.  This resulted in three case studies highlighting the innovative work at UP.  The “Ticket to the Flipped Classroom” has been viewed over 2,000 times.

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For more information about Kaltura or how video can help support classes and academic programs at UP, contact Sam Williams, academic technology services, at willisam@up.edu or 503.943.7850.

Pamplin School Ranked Top Part-time MBA Program in Oregon 

The Pamplin School of Business Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program has been ranked 84th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, which released its 2017 U.S. News & World Report Best Grad School rankings last week. The Pamplin School is ranked highest out of Oregon institutions that offer part-time MBA programs. The full rankings can be seen on U.S. News & World Report’s website.

Part-time MBA programs have become popular with people who want to pursue advanced business degrees, but who have full-time jobs or family obligations which prevent them from enrolling as full-time students. Part-time MBA programs offer evening and and weekend classes and the flexibility for individuals to complete the classes at their own pace. The University of Portland’s MBA curriculum focuses on contemporary leadership by challenging graduate students to think cross-functionally about a variety of large and small business issues. Six areas of concentration are offered in the program, including entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, strategy, sustainability, and operations & technology management. The full curriculum can be seen on the program’s website.

There are four universities in Oregon with part-time MBA programs that are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and were included in the U.S. News & World Report rankings. These include the University of Portland, which was ranked highest in the state at #84, followed by Oregon State University (#103), Portland State University (#130), and Willamette University (#204). The University of Oregon, also accredited by AACSB, was not included in these rankings. Other Oregon schools with part-time MBA programs are not accredited by AACSB and therefore not included in these rankings.

For more information contact the Pamplin School at x7224 or mccarthy@up.edu. 

UP student Michael Williamson awarded runner up in University Start-Up World Cup

williamsonMichael Williamson, a senior Finance major, was awarded runner up in his category for his venture Sentri Performance at the finals of the University Start-Up World Cup, held Friday, October 7 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Sentri makes a line of lightweight high performance outdoor wear styled as a ‘hoodie’ specially designed by Williamson, and incorporating technical fabric and features.

The 4-day event featured 50 teams from more than 30 countries. Williamson was one of two students representing the USA at the University Start Up World Cup, with the other student being from Stanford University.

Williamson was also the winner of UP’s 2016 $100K Venture Competition last April.

For more information, please contact Peter Rachor, Franz Center, at x7782 or rachor@up.edu. 

Operations & Tech Management Symposium, Oct. 20

otm-adThe Pamplin School of Business will present the inaugural Operations & Tech Management Symposium on Thursday, October 20, from 4 to 7 p.m., in the Shiley Hall Atrium. The symposium will feature keynote speaker Fred Pond, former CIO of Columbia Sportswear, and other industry leaders. There will also be a Q&A panel and networking reception. Please register at sites.up.edu/OTM.

For more information contact Lilia Grundy, Pamplin School of Business, at grundy@up.edu or x8724.

New Certification Program: Marketing For Impact

franzhallThe Pamplin School of Business has announced a new certification program, Marketing for Impact, which begins September 10, 2016. Classes will take place on Saturdays from September 10 to October 29, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., with lunchtime. Students will learn critical communications skills in an eight week marketing certification course tailored for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, social innovators, and any cause-driven professionals who need to market big ideas on small budgets. Course modules will include foundations of strategic communications and brand identity, putting identity into action, crafting and telling a story for impact, and measuring and growing your communications. Prior experience in marketing and communications is not required.

Learn the fundamentals of building strategy and brand while accelerating tactical skills in key areas of implementation including developing an online presence, mastering digital media, managing public relations, preparing for crisis communications and planning a communications budget. Course participants will learn from a curated network of professional experts, academics, and local changemakers. Integrated networking and practicum components ensure a head start to building an impactful marketing community and presence upon course completion. Register by July 31, 2016 to receive the early bird rate.

For more information contact Melissa McCarthy, program director, at 7225 or mccarthy@up.edu.

Pamplin School of Business Graduate Program Info Sessions

franzhallAll UP community members are invited to learn about the Pamplin School of Business graduate programs, including the MBA with six concentrations, MBA in Non-Profit Management, MS in Finance, and MS in Operations & Technology Management. Find out about flexible programs that match the lifestyle of working professionals with evening courses, go at your own pace options, and more. All programs are accredited by AACSB, the top global accreditation authority, and faculty members are dedicated to students’ success through academic support, advising, small class size, connections in the business community, and critical expertise in the field.

Spring term sessions are just in time for summer start applications due on April 15 and fall start applications due July 15:

  • Wednesday, March 2: Franz Hall Murphy Conference room, 6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, March 9: Westside Campus, 6 p.m. (15220 NW Laidlaw Rd, Portland OR 97229, Suite 230)
  • Saturday, April 16: Westside Campus, 10:30 a.m.
  • Wednesday, April 20: Franz Hall Murphy Conference room, 6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, May 18: Franz Hall Murphy Conference room, 6 p.m.

RSVP to Melissa McCarthy, program director, at mccarthy@up.edu or 7225.