Category Archives: Events

Global Entrepreneurship Week

[ November 16, 2009 to November 22, 2009. ] For more information on the activities of Global Entrepreneurship Week visit: http://cobe.boisestate.edu/ent/gew/

Business Plan Challenge

[ November 20, 2009; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Teams have 15 minutes for presentation of business plan, up to 20 minutes for Q&A.

Extended Deadline: Written business plans due by Friday November 13, 2009.

1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards for undergraduate and graduate teams

This competition is open to all Boise State University Students.

Location: Student Union Building, Boise State University

For more information visit the Center [...]

Elevator Pitch Competition

[ November 20, 2009; 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] Do you have an idea for a new product or service? An idea for a new business concept?

Do you want a chance to pitch your idea to entrepreneurs, investors and people who can help you make it happen?

Do you want to win money for your idea?

If so, the Boise State Elevator Pitch is for you!

You [...]

MBA Upgrade – Stueckle Sky Center

[ November 4, 2009 to November 6, 2009. ] MBA Upgrade is a three-day, six-session course that will expand participants’ knowledge and present the latest developments in the areas of forecast modeling, financial management, presentation zen, attracting and keeping the best employees, future trend analysis and innovation.

Boise State’s MBA Upgrade program is the only one of its kind in the Northwest.

The program will run [...]

George Davis Speaks on Leadership

[ October 1, 2009; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Alpha Kappa Psi brings internationally renown speaker, George Davis, to talk about Leadership; who leaders are, how leaders are leaders, and why.

When: October 1st (This Thursday) from 7-9pm

Where: Bishop-Barnwell room SUB

Cost: $5 students, $25 community members

For more information on George Davis visit: http://www.davisdean.com/george.html

Questions/to buy ticket: Call or e-mail Erin Downey (208)241-8500 or erindowney@u.boisestate.edu

First 100 people will get [...]

Professor Minch to Speak at Future Tech Idaho 2009

[ October 13, 2009; ] Robert Minch, Senior Professor in COBE’s Information Technology and Supply Chain Management Department, will be presenting October 13 at the Future Tech Idaho 2009. His presentation is titled, The Role Of Classical IT In Education Today and will be held at 10:00 AM.

This all day seminar will be held at Boise State University, Student Union Building – [...]

Spring 2010 Scholarships Application Deadline

[ September 23, 2009; 5:00 pm; ] The College of Business and Economics Advisory Committee is providing two scholarships for single working parents and for veterans of military service. Each scholarship is worth $2,432. Applicants should be:

Either a single (unmarried) parent with a dependent child(ren) or a veteran of any military service (active duty or retired).
A Sophomore, Junior, or Senior full-time student [...]

Lessons From Alumni

[ October 14, 2009 to October 17, 2009. ] Alumni will share their career development stories with students.

For more details, please visit the Special Events Website or contact our office at COBE-RSVP@boisestate.edu

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Brandt Foundation Lecture

[ October 19, 2009; 7:00 pm; ]

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The Boise State University College of Business and Economics, in conjunction with the John and Orah Brandt Foundation, will present former U.S. government chief auditor David M. Walker on Monday, Oct. 19, as the 2009-2010 Brandt Foundation Lecturer. His talk, titled “Day of Reckoning: America’s Fiscal Future,” will [...]

Final Info Session for Executive MBA Program

[ June 22, 2009; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Due to increased interest, the Executive MBA program will hold a final information session on June 22 for prospective students. Classes begin in September and participants earn an MBA degree in two academic years of part-time class attendance.

The Executive MBA program is designed specifically for middle- to senior-level professionals who wish to obtain a master’s [...]