College of Management Graduate Programs

The IT information session scheduled for today has been canceled, and will be rescheduled soon. We have not set a new date yet, but expect the session to take place in early May and will be sending out a new date as soon as it is available. We apologize for any inconveniences.

In the meantime, please feel free to contact us at gradcm@umb.edu for any questions that you might have about our MS-Information Technology Program or any of our IT specializations.

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Join Boston University Graduate School of Management on Friday, April 5, 2013, for the 18th Annual Boston University Net Impact Case Competition!

This year’s Competition will feature teams from top MBA programs in the Boston area battling it out over a live case provided by Waltham-based Preserve.

Preserve is a leading environmentally-responsible business which produces innovative homegoods made from 100% recycled plastic.  Their slogan, ”Nothing Wasted. Everything Gained.” embodies the passion and entreprenueral spirit for which Net Impact club members are renowned.

Four-person teams will be provided with the live case one week in advance.  On the night of the event, each team will pitch their solution to a panel of industry-leading judges, followed by an extended evening of socializing with other teams, judges speakers, and area professionals.

Register at http://bunetimpactcasecomp.eventbrite.com

For those who are interested and don’t have a team, there is also an individual sign-up sheet.

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NOTE: the date for this event has been moved: It will now be held on April 1st.

Master’s Thesis Information Session
Monday, April 1st  - 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
CM Dean’s Conference Room
*PLEASE RSVP TO gradcm@umb.edu * 

The Master’s Thesis Option (MTO) provides you the opportunity to differentiate and distinguish your graduate degree.  A successful Master’s Thesis Option will consist of applied or theoretical research of the highest caliber, resulting in a significant, coherent body of work, and demonstrate thorough knowledge of both research principles and the subject area. Pursuing and achieving this distinction will enable you to increase the value of your graduate degree, while developing your own research skills and portfolio.

Professor Atreya Chakraborty will be addressing the benefits and strategy for pursuing the MTO to a select group of students on March 25^th, from 5pm-6pm. Be sure to RSVP to be one of them!

To fulfill the requirements for a Master’s Thesis, a student will complete a minimum of six credits consisting of two courses, plus additional research credits if needed.

You can read more about the details of the MTO by visiting the page below, but we encourage you to come out and hear it directly from one of the professors that will be working with you to distinguish your MBA degree.

http://www.umb.edu/academics/cm/masters_programs/mba/mto

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Interactive Workshop: So You Want to Work at a High Tech Startup?

Wednesday, March 27th, 4:30-5:20pm

Venture Development Center

Wheatley Hall, 3rd floor - Presentation Room

RSVP today at: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5868102653#

Guests

Moses Lee, Co-Founder and CEO at Seelio, an online portfolio that lets you showcase your projects and experience

Elias Torres, VP of Engineering at Hubspot, an all-in-one marketing platform startup that has raised $101 million;

Miki Goyal, Director of Engineering at Kyruus, a healthcare IT startup that enables healthcare systems to optimize physician networks.

Startups offer opportunities to work with amazing teams on exciting projects and technologies in roles where you can have impact, make a difference and be part of something special.

We’re fortunate that Boston is full of them.

Are they right for you and, if so, how can you best position yourself for landing a role with a startup?

We’re bringing founders and top software/engineering execs to UMass Boston for an interactive workshop to help you figure that out. It’s intended for UMass Boston students interested in software, product development and technology related fields.

At the workshop we’ll cover the following topics:

• What is it like to work at a start-up?
• What are startups looking for when hiring students or new graduates?
  • How to prepare yourself for these roles while you’re in college
  • How to go beyond just a resume to better communicate your projects and passions to position yourself for these roles
  • What internship opportunities are available now for UMass Boston students

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Beta Gamma Sigma Presents: “Meet the Leaders of Business” webcast

March 25, 2013, 3:15 PM

Campus Center, Ballroom A

*please RSVP to gradcm@umb.edu*

Beta Gamma Sigma is an international honor society specifically for high achieving students in business programs at accredited universities in the United States and abroad.

BGS will be offering an encore presentation webcast from Denise Morrison, CEO of Campbell’s Soup Company. Ms. Morrison will discuss her career track, executive vision, professional interests, and advice for students entering the workforce.

Click below to view the full size flyer:

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