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New Master’s Degree in Social Responsibility & Impact in Business Seeks Students Interested in Making a Difference in the World

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Claire Hall

UConn Today – The School of Business’ Marketing Department has created a 30-credit Master of Science in Social Responsibility & Impact in Business, addressing an escalating demand for professionals in the field and significant student interest in pursuing careers that impact economic, environmental, and social sustainability.

The new degree program was approved by the University’s Board of Trustees on Wednesday, April 17, and launches this fall. The degree will prepare graduates to drive innovative and impactful business decisions for positive social change.

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U.S. News & World Report Again Ranks UConn MBA Among the Best

Posted on April 9, 2024April 22, 2024 by Claire Hall

UConn Today – U.S. News & World Report has again ranked the UConn School of Business’ part-time MBA program, known as the FLEX MBA, as among the top graduate business programs in the nation.

The 2024-25 Best Graduate School Rankings were released today and the UConn program now ranks at No. 33 in the nation. That’s up from No. 37 last year and reflects a steady increase from the No. 70 ranking in 2018-19.

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‘Digital Frontiers Initiative’ To Help Connecticut Businesses Optimize AI, Emerging Tech, and Enhance Competitiveness

Posted on April 5, 2024April 18, 2024 by Scott Slater III

UConn Today – The School of Business has combined a team of experts in technology, data analytics, and business implementation to lead a Digital Frontiers Initiative that will serve Connecticut businesses.

The Initiative, which is led by three UConn business professors with deep roots in business innovation and analysis, is available for industry partnerships, research, and workforce development. The leadership’s expertise includes artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics, and emerging technology.

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Real Estate Center Loses Two Esteemed, Beloved Faculty Members

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Claire Hall

UConn Today – The Center for Real Estate and Urban Economic Studies is grieving the recent loss of two beloved, retired faculty members, both remembered as outstanding scholars, thoughtful leaders, and champions of their students.

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UConn Business Researchers Discover How Charities Can Boost Likelihood of Donations Via Smartphone Users

Posted on March 27, 2024April 1, 2024 by Scott Slater III

UConn Today – Whether you’re passionate about rescuing puppies, feeding hungry people, or helping victims of a natural disaster, you’re considerably less likely to respond to a charity’s appeal for help if you receive it on your smartphone.

Three UConn Business-affiliated researchers verified that there is a substantial “mobile giving gap’’ between smartphone users and users of traditional computers; but they also discovered an easy and cost-effective solution.

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Sustainability Summit: Doing the Right Thing for the Environment is Much More Complex Than It Seems

Posted on March 5, 2024March 27, 2024 by Claire Hall

UConn Today – When a team of technicians travels by boat from New London, Conn. to South Fork Wind, the Orsted-company’s expansive offshore wind farm, their vessel travels at a very slow speed to prevent disruption to whales and other marine life.

And while that is the best thing to do for the environment, the slow-moving boat gets rocked hard by the waves, making many members of the crew seasick before they get to the job site.

In addition, because of the speed limits, it takes up to 3.5 hours to get to the destination, a longer time than the technicians spend doing their work. It is just one of many stories shared at the annual Global Business Leadership in Sustainability Summit in Storrs on Friday, illustrating the challenges of implementing new technology and the complexity of creating a greener Earth.

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Accounting Professor Frank Murphy Wins Award for Outstanding Research

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Claire Hall

UConn Today – Accounting professor and UConn alumnus Frank Murphy ‘07 has won the American Taxation Association’s Outstanding Tax Manuscript Award for his significant contribution to the tax literature.

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UConn ‘BUILD Hartford’ Students Brainstorm Ideas to Make Capital City More Vibrant

Posted on December 12, 2023January 18, 2024 by Claire Hall

UConn Today – More than a dozen UConn students put Hartford under the microscope this semester, assessing the city’s strengths, scrutinizing its shortcomings, and strategizing ways to increase its vibrancy.

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Dean Elliott’s ‘Alumni Town Hall’ to Address the Changing Role of Business Education

Posted on December 4, 2023December 18, 2023 by Claire Hall

UConn Today – If you graduated from the School of Business a decade or more ago, you probably wouldn’t recognize some of the curriculum today.

“Our students are exploring newer areas of study, including entrepreneurship, data analytics, and financial technology, as they prepare to enter a rapidly changing workforce,’’ said Dean John A. Elliott. “This is a remarkable and exciting time at the School of Business and I’m eager to talk about what has changed and why.’’

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OPIM Professor Chen Liang Standing Out in a ‘Sea of Talent’

Posted on October 30, 2023December 1, 2023 by Claire Hall

UConn Today – OPIM professor Chen Liang, a prolific researcher who is always willing to mentor students, has received a prestigious award, recognizing her as a promising young scholar who is likely to make outstanding contributions to the field.

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New Master’s Degree in Social Responsibility & Impact in Business Seeks Students Interested in Making a Difference in the World

U.S. News & World Report Again Ranks UConn MBA Among the Best

‘Digital Frontiers Initiative’ To Help Connecticut Businesses Optimize AI, Emerging Tech, and Enhance Competitiveness

Real Estate Center Loses Two Esteemed, Beloved Faculty Members

UConn Business Researchers Discover How Charities Can Boost Likelihood of Donations Via Smartphone Users

Sustainability Summit: Doing the Right Thing for the Environment is Much More Complex Than It Seems

Accounting Professor Frank Murphy Wins Award for Outstanding Research

UConn ‘BUILD Hartford’ Students Brainstorm Ideas to Make Capital City More Vibrant

Dean Elliott’s ‘Alumni Town Hall’ to Address the Changing Role of Business Education

OPIM Professor Chen Liang Standing Out in a ‘Sea of Talent’