KLTV – Accounting Degree Review, a leading resource for accounting programs and other accounting information, released its 2016 ranking of the top 50 graduate accounting programs.
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Dreaming of a Day When Hartford Joins the Ranks of ‘College Towns’
Hartford Courant- Can Hartford become a real college town? The Hartford Consortium for Higher Education sure hopes so. The anticipation of two new downtown campuses in the next two years has educational leaders dreaming of a Hartford where college students are more visible, and where city students can aspire for higher education without having to travel to a leafy suburban campus for a peek at college culture.
IBM Expands Data Discovery and Q&A Power of Watson Analytics
PR Newswire- Today IBM (NYSE: IBM) introduced new data discovery and question-and-answer capabilities for Watson Analytics that will make it even easier for users to extract insights from their data. IBM also announced widespread adoption, with half a million professionals registering for this groundbreaking data exploration and visualization service since its introduction less than a year ago.
…[The] University of Connecticut [School of Business] is integrating Watson Analytics into several MBA courses taught by Professor Girish Punj, including “Digital Marketing” and “Big Data and Strategy Marketing” classes, to teach future marketing professionals how to analyze data without the help of a data scientist.
Big Data Misconceptions, Myths and Magic
Westfair Communications- To clarify the misconceptions and share the truth behind what makes big data collection and analysis valuable for businesses, the University of Connecticut’s School of Business is offering an executive education program called “Demystifying Big Data” Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the UConn campus in Stamford.
CT’s MBA Programs Get a Re-Make
Hartford Business Journal – Scheduling flexibility. Online availability. Subject concentrations. International trips. Dual degrees. Accelerated studies. Coaching and networking. They’re among the buzzwords and offerings Connecticut universities pitch as they strive to stand out in the competitive MBA marketplace.
In-demand Skills: Risk Management, Business Analytics
Hartford Business Journal – While an MBA is considered the higher-education degree of choice for many Connecticut companies, there are other in-demand skill sets. Financial risk management, business analytics, accounting, cyber security, and science, technology, engineering and math are among the areas of expertise sought by Connecticut employers, who are also looking for people with “soft” skills like the ability to communicate and think critically, according to university educators.
How an NFL Team’s Record Can Affect Its Sponsor’s Stocks
CNBC – Research shows that a sports team’s performance on the field can have a direct effect on the stock returns of sponsoring firms.
A pair of researchers at the University of Connecticut wrote a paper to be published next year in a journal called Critical Finance Review that points to up to a 127 basis point abnormal return for sponsors of winning NFL teams.
UConn Names MBA Director
Hartford Business Journal – The University of Connecticut recently promoted Meg Warren to director of the full-time MBA Program in the Graduate School of Business.
Connecticut State Broadband Office Partners with UConn School of Business
Consumer Counsel Elin Swanson Katz Announces Formation of Connecticut State Broadband Office and Promotes Internet Survey as First Official Action
State of Connecticut Consumer Counsel Office – As the first official act of the State Broadband Office, Katz announced that the Office has partnered with the UConn School of Business to create two internet surveys – one for businesses, one for residents, which ask respondents about their internet speed, cost, usage, and satisfaction level with their options. The surveys are available through the following internet links:
Video Interview: UConn EBV’s Michael Zacchea
WHPX-TV – Michael Zacchea ’12 MBA, discusses UConn’s Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities in an interview with Shawn Murphy on ‘For The Record.’ Airing July 14.