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Fall graduation ceremony set for December
School of Business listed as one of the best
New assistant dean joins business school
MBA program extends into animal health industry

 

 

Fall graduation ceremony set for December

Friends and family are cordially invited to attend the Fall Graduation Recognition Ceremony on Dec. 7 at the Lied Center of Kansas.

The ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. and should end at 6:30 p.m. Graduating students are encouraged to arrive at 3 p.m. Tickets are not required for the event and seating is general admission.

The ceremony will include remarks by Dean William Fuerst, speakers from the undergraduate and master’s student bodies and presentation of the graduates.

 

 

School of Business listed as one of the best

The KU School of Business is featured in the Princeton Review’s “Best 290 Business Schools.”

The Princeton Review compiled the list based on surveys of 19,000 students enrolled in accredited MBA programs and on school-reported data. Their Web site offers details about the schools’ academic programs, student life and career prospects for graduates.

“As one might expect from a school that focuses a great deal on international business, KU has an international program that allows students to obtain real-world experience in the global marketplace,” Princeton Review states.

“We are pleased to have the School of Business included in the Princeton Review’s list of top business schools,” said Dean William L. Fuerst. “It is particularly gratifying to read the great comments our students made about our program. We offer a strong curriculum that prepares our students for the needs of the business world. We offer our students international study and lots of opportunities for hands-on learning. It is great to see they recognize the value of that in their education.”

The analysis of schools includes comments received from students in the program. According to the Review, “Students at the University of Kansas’ School of Business describe their institution as ‘the best business school in the Midwest.’ Students define the program as positive, up-tempo, friendly, lots of work, and ‘a truly wonderful grad school experience.’ The students characterize the professors as ‘second to none’ and are impressed with their academic and professional backgrounds.”

Students added that KU professors, who are “active in the business world within their fields, exhibit a great blend of teaching skills and real-world experience.” Students wrote that they are held to a high standard and are “expected to be well prepared, well read and well spoken in course discussions.”

KU’s MBA program is offered in full-time, evening-professional and numerous dual degree formats. Also available are a master’s in accounting, a master’s in finance and a doctorate in business.

Click here to read the Princeton Review KU School of Business profile.

 

 

New assistant dean joins business school

Frank Marshall on Oct. 1 joined the School of Business as the assistant dean for developmental support. In this new position, Marshall will work closely with the communications and special events activities, as well as assist in various decision-making and developmental activities.

Before joining the school, Marshall served as the vice president for finance and pperations for Kansas City Public Television. He also spent a number of years at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), rising to the role of chief financial officer and serving as the project manager for the NCAA’s relocation to Indianapolis.

Marshall also has substantial experience in higher education, having spent more than a decade in the financial services department of Missouri State University.

 

MBA program extends into animal health industry

The KU MBA program and Bayer Animal Health, a leader in animal health and pest control, have begun a partnership to offer management education in the area of animal health.

As part of the agreement, Bayer Animal Health will encourage its top employees worldwide to enroll in the evening-professional MBA program at KU. While taking classes at the Edwards Campus in Overland Park, students will receive tuition reimbursement from Bayer Animal Health and Kansas City-area work assignments.

Meeting the specific educational needs of these new students, the KU MBA program is developing content for management courses specific to animal health. Courses such as “Applied Strategic Management of Animal Health Industries,” “Economic Impact of Bioscience and Animal Health Regulations” and “New Venture Creation in Bioscience” will begin over the next few semesters. These courses and the subsequent animal health concentration will be open to all MBA students.

KU is located in the world’s largest concentration of animal health organizations. According to the Kansas City Area Development Council, Kansas City-area companies account for nearly $5 billion dollars in sales of animal health-related products and services, nearly one-third of the global market.

Visit the School of Business Web site for more information.