From: Beth Ehrbar Date: March 11 Subject: March 2024 Graduate Business Newsletter
March Graduate Business Newsletter
"Despite the forecast, live like it's spring." - Lilly Pulitzer
Hello, First_Name-
We hope this message finds you rested and rejuvenated after spring break and ready for the second term of the semester.
You will find several learner engagement opportunities this second half of the spring semester. Mark your calendar (details below) and join us!
Thursday, March 21: Rea Connection Reception Monday, March 25: PD Monday: Salary Negotiation & Interviewing Thursday, March 28: Graduate Student Idea Pitch Competition w/BW LaunchNET April 2024 (Date TBD): Off-campus Career Trek to National Interstate Insurance May 2: MBA Association End of Semester Celebration
Graduate Assistantships are Open
Are you admitted into the One Year MBA Program for May of 2024 or beginning a full-time MBA program? Consider applying for a graduate assistantship, where students receive discounted tuition and can build new skills while earning their MBA. Positions are limited and highly competitive. To learn more and start your application, go to bw.edu/assistantships.
Have a question or learner engagement idea? Don't hesitate to contact me directly. Wishing you all the best!
Beth Ehrbar
Manager of Learner Engagement
Carmel Boyer School of Business
behrbar@bw.edu
440.826.3816
Discover Your Value in the Job Market! Do you truly understand your worth in today's competitive job market? Whether you hold an MBA, MAcc, or Graduate Certificate, your qualifications are invaluable. Join us for an engaging workshop where you'll learn how to leverage your expertise in interviews and salary negotiations. Our BW alumni mentors and seasoned business professionals will guide you through insightful conversations and effective strategies to help you succeed. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unlock your full potential and elevate your career.
As part of the Rea Family Scholarship & Mentorship Program, established to provide professional development opportunities for BW students, you are invited to attend this event designed to help you build social capital and connect with professionals.
Participating Coaches
We have an impressive lineup of coaches from various companies, including:
American Greetings
AmTrust Financial
Bank of America
Bellfaire JCB
Department of Veteran Affairs
Energy Harbor
Microsoft
Parker Hannifin
Revenue Group
Sherwin Williams
Team NEO
Student Registration
Pre-register by Monday, March 18 at this link or via the QR code in the attached flyer.
Graduate Student Idea Contest!
Innovating Well-Being for BW
We invite all graduate students to participate in the first-ever BW LaunchNET graduate student idea pitch competition! Students will work in interdisciplinary teams to develop an idea to support student wellness.
$1,000 TOP TEAM PRIZE and ADDITIONAL PRIZE MONEY UP FOR GRABS!
This seminar will cover the following items below:
• Learn to breakdown and prioritize assignments and projects into “bite-sized” tasks
• Analyze and implement time management and planning tools to recognize available time slots and plan workloads or responsibilities
• Breakdown the time requirements of obligations and responsibilities
• Plan and implement deep learning and structured studying with The Study Cycle
• Apply research about information recall and The Forgetting Curve to save time in the long run
Join us for an interactive workshop focused on how to discover your strengths, maintain a consistent effort toward your goals, and pursue your dream career.
CASA joins forces with guest speakers from the Academic Advising and Career Services to explore the best practices and resources to help you reach your passion!
ADVISING & REGISTRATION: (access MBA Calendars Here): Spring Term B
Classes Begin Monday, March 11
Last Day to Add Spring B Class is 2 business days before 1st class meeting
Last Day to Drop Spring B with no "W" on transcript is March 13
Last Day to Withdraw from Class is April 5
See BW One Stop for details & refund policy.
If you have not already, be sure to register for summer classes. The fall course schedule opens on March 22 and fall registration begins April 8.
Questions about your degree plan? Reach out to your academic advisor or email behrbar@bw.edu.
Summer Registration is Open
Summer Term Dates: Monday, May 20 - Thursday, July 11
Fall 2024 Registration Opens Monday, April 8 University Closed (no classes) Good Friday, March 29 No Day Classes Easter Monday, April 1
Tuition Discount Verification Process for Spring 2024
If your employer is a preferred educational partner with BW and you receive a tuition discount, you must verify your continued full-time employment in order to secure your tuition discount through the BW Employer Partnership for Spring 2024.
