Written by: UNC Charlotte’s Belk College of Business Published by: UNC Charlotte’s Belk College of Business MBA News Digest Comment: Two new competing programs announced for Charlotte in a two day period. Extracted Content: The new program — developed by the same faculty who teach in Charlotte’s nationally ranked Professional MBA — will be offered in three high-tech concentrations: business … [Read more...] about CHARLOTTE TO LAUNCH ONLINE, TECH-FOCUSED MBA
Howard University to launch data science center, master’s program thanks to a $5M Mastercard donation
Written by: Sydney Lake Published by: Fortune Education MBA News Digest Comment: Donation creates Center for Applied Data Science and Analytics (CADSA) plus a master’s degree program in applied data science. Great combination. Extracted Content: In late January, Mastercard announced a $5 million donation to Howard University to establish the Center for Applied Data Science and Analytics … [Read more...] about Howard University to launch data science center, master’s program thanks to a $5M Mastercard donation
New Fintech Course Will Prepare WSB Students To Navigate the Digital Asset Marketplace
Written by: Clare Becker Published by: Wisconsin School of Business, School News MBA News Digest Comment: This is one of the few times I've seen a course marketed. More GME programs may want to consider this approach. Extracted Content: Come fall, Wisconsin School of Business undergraduate and graduate students from any discipline will be able to take advantage of a new fintech course, … [Read more...] about New Fintech Course Will Prepare WSB Students To Navigate the Digital Asset Marketplace
University of Connecticut announces new master’s degree program in data science
Written by: MEGHAN MALAS Published by: Fortune Education MBA News Digest Comment: This program takes collaboration and partnering to a whole new level. Extracted Content: The University of Connecticut wants to meet the rising demand for data savvy professionals with a new master’s degree program in data science. The program, set to launch in Fall 2022, is geared toward students who are looking … [Read more...] about University of Connecticut announces new master’s degree program in data science
MBA Programs Need an Update for the Digital Era
Written by: Vijay Govindarajan and Anup Srivastava Published by: Harvard Business Review MBA News Digest Comment: The authors make very important points about the need for curriculum change. One thing needed is a new way of managing curriculum on our campuses. The current process on most campuses is antiquated. Extracted Content: Summary - The MBA has been the quintessential managerial … [Read more...] about MBA Programs Need an Update for the Digital Era
Wharton’s New Crypto Course to Take Crypto for Tuition Fees
Written by: Suzanne Smalley Published by: Inside Higher Ed MBA News Digest Comment: New certificate program practices what they are teaching by allowing students to pay tuition and fees in cryptocurrencies. Extracted Content: The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania last week announced it would become the first Ivy League school and the first American business school to accept … [Read more...] about Wharton’s New Crypto Course to Take Crypto for Tuition Fees