Graduate Programs

MS HRM and Advanced Business Certificate in HRM Approved by UConn’s Board of Trustees

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The University of Connecticut School of Business is pleased to announce that updates to its MS HRM degree program, as well as a new graduate certificate in HRM, have been approved unanimously by UConn’s Board of Trustees. Following a rigorous academic review by the Management Department in January 2014 and subsequent approval by the Faculty of the School of Business, the former MPS HRM program was redesigned to accommodate today’s working professional and align the curriculum with the needs of tomorrow’s HR leaders. Every course in the program was updated and several new courses were added to the Graduate Catalog, including Managing Risk in the Workplace, Talent Management Through the Employee Lifecycle, and Consultative Management for Business Function Professionals. The new program is a 33-credit cohort program with concentrated seven-week sessions in a defined sequence. The benefits of this design include greater integration across the curriculum, collaborative learning across the cohort, and the ability to focus on one course per session while completing the degree in 22 months.

For more information, please contact us at 860-486-4176 or HRM@business.uconn.edu.

Scholarship Opportunities for HRM Students

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SHRM, the SHRM Foundation and the HR Certification Institute are now accepting applications for the Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship for Graduate Study in HR until August 18, 2014.  The fellowship is designed to support master’s degree students who are either members of SHRM or certified HR professionals through the HR Certification Institute. Sponsored jointly by SHRM, the SHRM Foundation and the HR Certification Institute, the fellowship supports those who want to leverage significant past contributions to the HR management field and who plan to continue contributing to the profession by earning a master’s degree in HR.

One winner is selected annually to receive a fellowship of up to $10,000. Additional fellowships may be awarded, depending on funding available, quantity and quality of applicants, and the discretion of SHRM. Each fellowship is renewable for one additional year for a total of two years of graduate study and up to $20,000 total for the fellowship. Doctoral students are not eligible for this award.

How to Apply
Download and complete the application form, compile all required materials, then mail your completed application package to:

Meisinger Fellowship
SHRM Foundation Administrator
1800 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 535-6020

All required materials must be submitted together in one package. Applications will not be returned. Completed applications must be received by Monday, August 18, 2014. All applicants will be notified of results via mail by October 31, 2014.

Special Guest Speaker During ACCT 5505

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The online MS in Accounting Program held its four day in-residence class, Acct 5505, from May 19-22, welcoming 100 new students to UConn. One highlight from the week was a speech from our welcome dinner’s keynote speaker, MSA alum, Ann Kummer. Ms. Kummer is a tax manager at Kirshon & Company, P.C., a firm located in Poughkeepsie, NY, and serving the Hudson Valley. She has nearly two decades of experience in public accounting and expertise in tax compliance matters including tax preparation and representation for high net-worth individuals, trusts and estates, partnerships, and corporations. Continue Reading

Experience a Top Ten Business Law Program!

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Bloomberg Businessweek has named the UConn Business Law program as one of the top ten programs in the U.S.

This ranking is based on survey responses from graduating seniors regarding their learning experiences in Business Law classes. Members of the Business Law faculty have repeatedly earned national recognition from their peers for their teaching methods and classroom mastery.Continue Reading

Top Big Data & Analytics Masters Programs: Preparing Students for a Digital Future

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We’re very excited to share that we have been listed as one of over 25 ‘most prominent big data and analytics degree programs” by BI Software Insight. Big data is a revolution that will transform our lives and our uniquely combined degree focusing in both analytics and project management is positioning our graduates for success. Our graduates are prepared to leverage and manage data as well as develop data-driven solutions. See more at Top Big Data & Analytics Masters Programs.

2014 Outstanding Ph.D. Student Scholar Award

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We are pleased to announce the winner of the 2014 UConn School of Business Outstanding Ph.D. Program-wide Student Scholar Award.

The purpose of the program-wide award is to recognize a Ph.D. Student Scholar in the School of Business, regardless of stage in the doctoral program, for outstanding scholarly performance.

The award is determined by department nomination and vote by the department faculty coordinators and academic director.

From a group of highly-deserving doctoral student nominations from each department, the recipient of the 2014 Program-wide Outstanding Ph.D. Student Scholar Award is:

Management – Margaret Luciano

Luciano will be entering her fifth year in the Management concentration of the doctoral program in Fall 2014 at the dissertation phase.

Please join us in congratulating Margaret for her scholarly excellence.

U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey to Headline Auriemma UConn Leadership Conf.

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Martin DempseyStorrs, Conn.  – The nation’s highest-ranking military officer will deliver the keynote address at this year’s Geno Auriemma UConn Leadership Conference, Oct. 22 to 23 at the Mohegan Sun Convention Center in Uncasville, Connecticut.

U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Martin Dempsey is scheduled to address conference attendees on the first day of the event. Coming on the heels of Geno Auriemma‘s 9th NCAA National Basketball Championship, this conference will focus on Leading for Innovation and Change.Continue Reading

Ph.D. Student Teaching Awards 2014

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Winners of the 2014 Departmental Ph.D. Student Teaching Awards were announced on March 27, 2014 at the seventh annual “Ph.D. Student Night of Appreciation.”

Each of the five Ph.D. program concentrations gave a teaching award to a qualified student in their concentration. The 2014 winners are:

Accounting – Biyu Wu
Finance – Yihong Xiao
Management – Wonseok Choi
Marketing – Selcan Kara
Operations & Information Management (OPIM) – Gang Wang

The winner of the 2014 School of Business Outstanding Ph.D. Student Teaching award is:
Gang Wang.

Congratulations to all of the award recipients!

UConn ups business on the syllabus

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“In a lightning-fast economy, universities must constantly adapt to the shifting job market by adding and subtracting courses, instructors and professional degrees, all while maintaining budget. Over the past several years, The University of Connecticut in Stamford has been responding to the job market by expanding its business school programs and strengthening its ties with the business community…

UConn Business School Executive Director Jud Saviskas said there’s been a definitive growth in the college and the business community plays a big role in providing direct input into that growth. Three new business programs have emerged in just four years

Four years ago, the business school launched a master’s degree program in financial risk management. Last fall, it started an undergraduate financial management program.

The one-year graduate program in financial risk management, which is offered in both the Hartford and Stamford campuses, grew from 23 students total in 2010 to 86 students [in Fall 2012]. The enrollment number is expected to reach 140 this fall.”

The full article  from insurancenewsnet.com, written by Crystal Kang (May 19, 2014) may be found here.

 

A Visit from the FASB, CTCPA, and CT State Board of Accountancy

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The online MS in Accounting Program held its four day in-residence class, Acct 5505, from May 19-22, welcoming 100 new students to UConn. One highlight from the week was a session called “Steering the Profession,” which included a presentation by Jeremie Richer of the FASB about the FASB’s role in the accounting profession. Joining Jeremie in the workshop were Mark Zampino from the CT Society of CPAs, and Sonia Worrell Asare and Stephanie Sheff from the CT State Board of Accountancy. They provided an overview of how their state-based organizations can help accountants in their work. In addition, they discussed the requirements for continuing professional education for Connecticut, pointing out that each state has its own requirements.

A big thank you to Jeremie, Mark, Sonia, and Stephanie for their time and expertise.

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