MBA News Worldwide

Have a Question? Ask Us..

Columbia Business School Names Kelley Blanco Assistant Dean for Executive MBA Programs Glenn Hubbard, Dean and Russell L. Carson Professor of Finance and Economics at Columbia Business School, has announced the appointment of Kelley Blanco as Assistant Dean for Executive MBA Programs at the School, effective March 12, 2007. Ms. Blanco moves into her new role from the Schools department of External Relations and Development, where she served most recently as Director of Development. She will report to Ethan Hanabury, Associate Dean of Executive MBA Programs at Columbia Business School. ADVERTISEMENT Kelley has been a tremendous asset to Columbia Business School during her

UB names lawyer and top banking executive as dean and leader of its School of Business Merrill Jay Forgotson, a lawyer and noted banking executive in Connecticut, is the new dean of the University of Bridgeports School of Business. The appointment was announced by UBs President, Neil Albert Salonen, who said the new dean will connect with the business community, affirming UBs position as one of the leading business schools in the state. Forgotson succeeds Dr. Glenn Basset, a professor and former dean and General Electric executive, who guided the school through the process of re-accreditation by the Association of College Business Schools

An alternative ranking of master of business administration programs has listed Lamar University’s MBA program as one of the best in the world. Lamar ranked 85th on the Aspen Institute’s Beyond Grey Pinstripes Global 100 list. This alternative ranking of business schools spotlights innovative MBA programs that integrate social and environmental stewardship into their curriculum and research. The faculty of the College of Business and particularly Dr. Brad Mayer, associate dean and director of the MBA program, have been hard at work enhancing and broadening our curriculum to better incorporate ethics as well as social and environmental concerns in our courses, offerings

The part-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) program of the College of Business of the University of Nevada, Reno is ranked No. 17 in the United States by Business Week Magazine. The College of Business MBA program, started in 1965, accommodates the needs of professionals by offering courses during the evening hours. The program allows students to complete the degree at a pace that fits their personal schedule, without the interruption of their professional career. The ranking of our MBA program is a strong reflection of the quality of our students and faculty of the college, said Kambiz Raffiee, associate dean

Rosa Oppenheim Appointed Acting Dean of Rutgers Business School Provost Steven J. Diner has announced the appointment of Rosa Oppenheim, PhD, as acting dean of Rutgers Business School – Newark and New Brunswick (RBS), effective June 14, 2006. Howard Tuckman, who served as RBS dean for a number of years, is moving to the Graduate School of Business Administration at Fordham University. Rosa Oppenheim has provided outstanding leadership as associate dean of RBS for many years, and as acting dean in 1998, noted Provost Diner. President McCormick and I are deeply grateful for her willingness to assume the leadership of RBS

For the second straight time, the Executive MBA program at the Ross School of Business ranks No. 4 in the world, according to the 2007 BusinessWeek survey. The biennial rankings are based on surveys of EMBA graduates and program directors. The Ross School ranked second in the graduate poll of nearly 2,700 students, receiving A+ grades for teaching quality and curriculum and an A for career services support. EMBA program directors, who were asked to list their top 10 programs, ranked the Ross School fifth overall. The Ross EMBA is an excellent program for managers aspiring to the top levels of organizations,

Ale College Dean Peter Salovey has announced the appointments of the Dean of Student Affairs, Assistant Dean and Director of the Native American Cultural Center, and Deans of Branford, Calhoun and Morse residential colleges. The deans of the residential colleges were appointed in consultation with the masters of those colleges. W. Marichal Gentry has been named Dean of Student Affairs and Associate Dean of Yale College. Coming to us after eight years of positions of increasing responsibility at Middlebury College, Marichal brings to Yale an exemplary record of commitment to the highest standards in student affairs administration, Salovey said More :

Columbia Business School announced the appointment of Barbara Gyde as Executive Director for Sales & Marketing for Executive Education at the School. Ms. Gydes responsibilities include determining client strategy and approach as well as marketing and communications, both print and online. She will report to Troy Eggers, Associate Dean of Columbia Business School Executive Education. Barbara brings a wealth of industry knowledge, said Troy Eggers, Associate Dean for Executive Education at the School. She has served in several leadership capacities, in which she developed and implemented numerous successful marketing programs. I look forward

Columbia Business School announced the appointment of Francine Lynch as Director of the Institute for Not-for-Profit Management (INM), an arm of the Schools Executive Education division. Ms. Lynchs responsibilities include audience development, funder relationships, and setting the strategic direction for current and future INM programs. She will report to Barbara Gyde, Executive Director, Marketing and Business Development at Columbia Business School Executive Education. Francine possesses a deep understanding of the management needs of the not-for-profit sector, said Troy Eggers, Associate Dean for Executive Education at Columbia Business School. She has demonstrated strong leadership abilities in her management

The first-of-its-kind, Building a Global Enterprise in India will be taught by HBS senior faculty in Hyderabad and is specially designed for senior executives from India The program is based on 10 years of extensive, on-the-ground HBS research in India. It uses cases tailored to the specific needs of companies operating in India and incorporates examples from companies in the region that have addressed similar challenges facing Indian companies today. This program was designed to address emerging challenges in the Indian business landscape as companies seek to manage and sustain growth in India, said Professor David Yoffie, Senior Associate Dean and Chair

MBA Tag Clouds