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Boise State EMBA Graduates Rank Program Among the Highest in the World

Boise State University’s Executive MBA program has earned high marks in an independent exit survey of its graduates by the international Executive MBA Council. About 96 percent of the graduates gave the overall program the highest possible rating. The average for participating schools worldwide was 83 percent. 

Moreover, Boise State’s program achieved these high standards during its first session. The Executive MBA Council, an organization comprised of Executive MBA programs worldwide, hired an outside firm to conduct the exit survey with Boise State’s 2008 Executive MBA graduates, the first to graduate from the 3-year-old program.

Graduates noted in the survey that after completing the program they are more creative, more strategic in their problem solving and decision-making, higher contributors to their company’s success and overall more effective leaders.

“We worked on solving real business issues,” said Greg Hanmer, an IT director with Hewlett-Packard, adding that he and fellow EMBA participants examined HP’s forecasting and supply chain processes and outlined opportunities for material savings. “The program gave us the academic tools we needed in today’s business environment and access to business professionals throughout the valley.”

More than 65 percent of Boise State’s Executive MBA graduates thus far have received promotions or otherwise advanced their careers as a result of their participation in the program.

“Our EMBA participants and their organizations have seen very rapid returns on their investment,” said Kirk Smith, associate dean of Boise State’s College of Business and Economics and director for the Executive MBA program. “Most have recovered their investment, and more, before they’ve even completed the 21-month program.”

Boise State’s Executive MBA program began in September 2006 and is Idaho’s first program. It is unique in that it was created in partnership with a consortium of local businesses in an effort to meet the current and future needs of the business community. The program is designed specifically for middle- to senior-level professionals who wish to obtain a master’s in business administration on a schedule that minimizes disruption of work and personal pursuits.

The program is now enrolling for fall 2009. Classes will begin in September and students will earn an MBA degree in 21 months of part-time class attendance. An informational open house is scheduled from 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 29 in The Loft on the fifth floor of the Stueckle Sky Center on the west side of Bronco Stadium. Those planning to attend should e-mail emba@boisestate.edu or call (208) 426-4034 to reserve a space. Additional details about the program can be found online at http://emba.boisestate.edu.

The Executive MBA Council is a non-profit association of universities and colleges that offer Executive MBA programs. It currently includes more than 200 colleges and universities that administer 300-plus programs in more than 25 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.emba.org.

BOISE STATE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS TO HONOR TOP GRADUATES AT MAY 8 CEREMONY

Boise State University’s College of Business and Economics will honor its outstanding graduates at a dinner on Friday, May 8. Outstanding graduates are selected by faculty members in each area of study within the college.

This year’s honorees are:

Boise – Denise Buske, Human Resource Management; Amanda Clausen, Accountancy Taxation; Jon Daley, Masters of Business Administration; Maria Shimel, Management; Daniel Simenc, Management; Erin Taylor, Information Technology; Steve Wargo, Accountancy; Mark Woychick, Masters of Business Administration

Bonners Ferry – Johanna Farrell, International Business

Meridian – Melissa Warwick, Finance

Idaho Falls – Jake Davis, Entrepreneurship; and Jason Davis, Supply Chain Management

Payette – Jennifer Stemple, Marketing

Twin Falls – Jeff Woods, Masters of Science in Accountancy

For more information about Boise State’s College of Business and Economics and its programs, call (208) 426-4950 or visit http://cobe.boisestate.edu.

Contact: Sherry Squires, University Communications, (208) 426-1563, ssquires@boisestate.edu

This Week At COBE: Entrepreneur Clay Young to Speak and Boise State Elevator Pitch

Two big events are taking place this week: A successful Boise State graduate talks about starting businesses and the Boise State Elevator Pitch, both Friday April 17.

“The Entrepreneur’s Challenge”: Clay Young, Boise State BA and MBA graduate

On Friday April 17th from 12 noon to 1:00 PM, Clay Young, co-founder and CEO of Inovus Solar, will talk about the challenges of starting and managing a high-tech company. Mr. Young has worked with Hewlett-Packard, Extended Systems, and co-founded ProClarity, which was acquired by Mircosoft.

All students and community members are welcome to attend and there is no charge for admission.

For more information contact Kent Neupert, kneupert@boisestate.edu, 426-2397 or visit BoiseStateEntrepreneurs.org

COBE Student Team Takes Third in HR Competition

The Boise State Human Resource Association (HRA) hosted the Pacific West Human Resource Collegiate Competition and Conference that occurred April 3-4 on campus. This regional competition associated with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) featured games that test knowledge of human resource management.

A Boise State team of Jacob Donahoo, Rachel Alverson, and Heleena Burton finished third and another team of Andrea Buss, Alexandra Alvarez, and Jennifer Wolf finished fifth of nine teams. Megan Stradley was an alternate. Decateur Reed, adjunct faculty in the Boise State Management Department, was the coach. James Pendergrass, President of the HRA headed the conference organization effort.

California State Stanislaus won the competition by defeating last year’s champs Fresno State in the finals. University of Nevada Reno won the Collegiality Award. Universities attending include California State Stanislaus, Nevada-Reno, Fresno State, Hawaii, San Jose State, Western Washington, Idaho State, and Boise State.

Team Members and Coaches Pictured (left to right):

Front Row : Rachel Alverson (in orange), Angela Knassis (in black), Megan Stradley, Jennifer Wolf

Back Row: Decateur Reed (coach), Ryan Wilkins, Jake Donahoo, Alexandra Alvarez, Andrea Buss, Heleena Burton, James Wanek (advisor), Gundars Kaupins (advisor), James Pendergrass (HRA President)

Slideshow from HR Games

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Faculty and Staff Update – April 2

Denise English, chair and professor of accountancy, is a member of the American Accounting Association’s (AAA) national committee to select the 2009 recipient of the AAA’s “Innovation in Accounting Education” award. The committee is reviewing 30 nominations this spring and will select the recipient and present the award at the AAA’s national meeting in August in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Rick Vycital, regional director for the Idaho Small Business Development Center, and Kent Neupert, director of the Center for Entrepreneurship in the College of Business and Economics, were featured prominently in a front-page and page 6A story in the April 1 Idaho Statesman about starting a business.

COBE and Small Business Development Center Offer Free Training

Residents of Southwest Idaho who may be interested in starting or acquiring their own business are invited to participate in free training sessions just announced by Boise State University’s College of Business and Economics and the Idaho Small Business Development Center.

The training is particularly relevant for those who have been, or may be, dislocated from their jobs, and who might want to pursue an entrepreneurial venture. The sessions will address the skills needed and the resources available to plan and run a business. In addition to the training programs, the Idaho SBDC staff will provide experienced consulting services for entrepreneurs.

The training sessions and consulting services are free. For more information, call (208) 426-3875. The schedule is as follows:

Overview of Entrepreneurship and Local Resources – offered twice, 9-11 a.m. Monday April 6, Jordan D, Boise State Student Union Building; and from noon-2 p.m. Thursday, April 9, Grand A/C Ballroom, Boise State Student Union Building. This is an introductory class discussing the many free/low-cost resources available to small businesses/entrepreneurs in the area. This is a business startup preparation class, as well as a resource guide for existing businesses. Anyone who is considering starting a new business, needs help with their business, is buying into an existing business, or who simply wants to learn more about running a business, will find this session valuable. Instructor Rod Grzadzieleski, Small Business Administration.

Buying/Selling/Valuing a Business – offered twice, noon-3 p.m. Monday April 6, Jordan D in the Boise State Student Union Building; and 2-5 p.m. Friday, April 10, Grand B/D Ballroom in the Boise State Student Union Building. What is the process of buying/selling a business and how do you determine its fair value? The class will cover how to value the business, how to finance the transaction, how to reach agreement between buyer and seller, and how to prepare yourself for the work ahead if the deal is done. Idaho SBDC consultants will be available to assist class participants in one-on-one, no-cost consulting, by appointment, to further assist. Instructor Rick Vycital, regional director for the Idaho SBDC.

Where Do Ideas Originate? – offered twice, 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday, April 14, in the Hatch C, Boise State Student Union Building, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, April 16, Hatch C in the Boise State Student Union Building. This class will help potential entrepreneurs determine what kind of business to start and how to create and evaluate good ideas. A really good business is one in which the potential client hears about the product/service, and immediately wants to buy. Anything less than a great idea results in a much harder business to operate profitably. Taking the time to come up with a sound business idea is core to your success, and ease, in selling to the marketplace. Boise State faculty members will brainstorm with participants on how good ideas come about and methods you can take to discover new, exciting business concepts. Instructor Kent Neupert, Boise State College of Business and Economics.

NxLevel Business Planning Class – offered twice as a two-day course, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, April 20-21, or Thursday-Friday, April 23-24, at the TECenter, Nampa. This class will cover how to develop a business plan that will guide your business. A business plan is critical to obtaining bank financing and is a business outline that is developed to organize an idea, the operational considerations, the market research, the marketing processes, the pricing options and the financial strategies. The trainer will be available to consult one-on-one with class participants following the course to assist in developing a business plan. Instructors Rick Vycital, regional director for the Idaho SBDC.

Business Basics for Spanish-Speaking Entreprenuers – 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, in the Lookout Room, Boise State Student Union Building. In Spanish only, this is a business startup preparation class, as well as a resource guide for existing businesses. Anyone who is considering starting a new business, needs help with their business, buying into an existing business, or who simply wants to learn more about running a business, will find this session valuable. Instructor Enrique Camarillo, Idaho SBDC Hispanic consultant.

Click here to view in-depth article from the Idaho Statesmen.com

Contact: Sherry Squires, University Communications, (208) 426-1563, ssquires@boisestate.edu

Economic Outlook Workshop – Feb. 18

BOISE STATE EXECUTIVE MBA PROGRAM, IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO PRESENT ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR BOISE FEB. 18

Boise State University’s Executive MBA Program is collaborating with the Idaho Department of Commerce to provide insights on the current economy, perspectives for the future and strategies for tapping opportunities.

The two entities will present the Economic Outlook for the Boise Business Community workshop on Feb. 18 and will address the economic questions on the minds of business owners and public sector leaders, including:

•  Where are we? What is the current state of the economy and financial markets?
•  How did we get here? How does today’s situation compare with high-tech bubble of the    ’90s and how do we share the blame for the current situation?
•  How do we get out of crisis? What is the role of the financial industry bailouts and emerging fiscal policies?
•  What does the future look like for the U.S. economy? What is the short- and long-term outlook from a local, national and international perspective?
•  What are the international impacts of the financial crisis? What effects and opportunities are found for Idaho’s trade partners in Taiwan, China and Mexico?

Expert presenters include:

•  Don Holley, Ph.D., chairman of the Department of Economics at Boise State
•  Keith Harvey, Ph.D., associate professor of finance at Boise State
•  Eddie Yen, director, Idaho Department of Commerce Idaho-Asia Trade Office
•  Cao Guoli, manager, Idaho Department of Commerce Idaho-Shanghai Trade Office
•  Armando Orellana, director, Idaho Department of Commerce Idaho-Mexico Trade Office

The workshop will run from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 18 in the Simplot Micron Technology Center on the Boise State campus. The cost is $99 per person and includes breakfast. Workshop attendees are invited to continue the discussion during an informal, low-cost luncheon at the new Boise River Café in the Student Union Building immediately following the workshop.

For additional details and to register, call (208) 426-3861 or visit
http://cpd.boisestate.edu/courses/economic_outlook.html

Economic Outlook Flyer

Contact: Sherry Squires, University Communications, (208) 426-1563, ssquires@boisestate.edu

Bishop Kelly High School Students Wins National Investment Contest

IDAHO “MYSTERY STUDENT” WINS NATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST ON INVESTING AND ECONOMICS

Boise State’s Council on Economic Education set to announce winner

The Idaho Council on Economic Education at Boise State University has announced that a Bishop Kelly High School student has won first place in a national investment essay contest. He or she will only learn about this achievement at an award assembly scheduled for Feb. 6, 2009 at the Bishop Kelly Carley Center at 2:20 pm. Until then, the winner remains a mystery. 7,000 Idaho students competed with 740,000 students nationwide in the “Stock Market Game.” Many also wrote an essay in the national writing competition, “InvestWrite.”

Leon Maynard, President of the Idaho Council, said, “The Stock Market Game and the InvestWrite Essay contest have been an important part of financial literacy education in Idaho for many years. They are educationally challenging and fun at the same time. We welcome all 4th – 12th grade teachers and parents who are interested in getting their students involved.”

The Idaho Council on Economic Education, co-hosted by the College of Business & Economics and the College of Education, provides these and many other programs as part of its mission to increase economic and financial literacy statewide. Dr. Pat Shannon, Dean of COBE, explained, “The Idaho Council is one of our major community outreach programs. Through its activities, Boise State has helped train and provide materials to well over 500 Idaho teachers and we reach more than 12,000 elementary and secondary students every year with essential information on personal financial management and economics.” Dr. Diane Boothe, Dean of the College of Education, added, “This is a great example of how a partnership between two Boise State colleges can make a real difference in the lives of Idaho’s teachers and students. Our sister universities are involved as well through our Centers at Idaho State, University of Idaho and College of
Southern Idaho.”

Idaho State Finance Director, Gavin Gee said, “It has never been more important that our students in Idaho learn about economics and investing. With the challenges our country and world are facing, we must return to basics and teach our children and grandchildren to work, spend wisely, save for the future and manage their resources.” The Idaho Department of Finance and Wells Fargo Bank were co-sponsors of last semester’s competitions. The mystery student at Bishop Kelly, who will soon be named this year’s national champion, will receive a laptop computer and trip to New York City where he or she will visit the New York Stock Exchange and other sites. Marta Watson, a Boise State graduate and the Bishop Kelly economics teacher who has introduced and coached
hundreds of students in these contests for many years, will also win a new laptop and trip to New York City where she will participate in a financial literacy conference this summer.

And wait, there’s more….the entire student body of Bishop Kelly High School will receive a Pizza Party from the Idaho Council on Economic Education and
the SIFMA Foundation for Investor Education, which sponsors the Stock Market Game and InvestWrite nationally.

How to Register Students for the Stock Market Game
Teachers from public, private, home and virtual schools can register their students for the “Stock Market Game” by calling or emailing the Idaho Council on Economic Education. 208-426-2926. SMG@boisestate.edu

Executive MBA Program Plans Informational Open Houses

 

Boise State University’s Executive MBA program will hold two open houses for prospective students and interested companies on March 2 and April 29.

The informational sessions will run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in The Loft on the fifth floor of the Stueckle Sky Center on the west side of Bronco Stadium. Those planning to attend should e-mail emba@boisestate.edu or call (208) 426-4034 to reserve a space.

Classes will begin in September 2009 and students will earn an MBA degree in two academic years of part-time class attendance. The program is designed specifically for middle- to senior-level professionals who wish to obtain a master’s in business administration on a schedule that minimizes disruption of work and personal pursuits.

Boise State’s Executive MBA program began in September 2006 and was Idaho’s first program. It is unique in that it was created in partnership with a consortium of local businesses. In their capstone projects, students work to solve real business issues for local companies and organizations. The Idaho Youth Ranch implemented new plans as a result of the program that greatly increased its bottom line, and more than half of Boise State’s Executive MBA graduates report that they have received promotions or otherwise advanced their careers as a direct result of their participation in the program.

For more information about the program, visit http://emba.boisestate.edu.

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