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Online MSA Program Among Nation’s Top 10—Again

UConn's Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program is again among the best in the nation, according to a study released today by U.S. News and World Report.

Joseph Ercolano (above) will lead a team of business advisors dedicated to small business growth in Connecticut as the new Director of CTSBDC (Photo Courtesy of CTSBDC)

Joe Ercolano Named State Director of CTSBDC

A long-time resident of Connecticut, Ercolano was selected following a national search that attracted a strong field of candidates, said John A. Elliott, dean of the School of Business, which is a partner with the Center.

John Malfettone '77 (BUS) gives an address on the occasion of his induction into the School of Business Hall of Fame in March 2017. (Nathan Oldham/UConn Photo)

New Foundation Board Chair has High Goals for UConn

'Giving back should begin at graduation,' says John Malfettone '77 (BUS), the new chair of the Foundation Board of Directors.

Junior Daniel Ruskin, one of the winners of the first "Get Seeded" competition, organized by the Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. (Nathan Oldham / UConn School of Business)

First ‘Get Seeded’ Event Awards $3k to New Ventures

The competition was created by the School of Business' Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CCEI) and was open to students across disciplines. In the two weeks since announcing the competition, CCEI received 15 applications and selected eight teams to pitch.

CIBER is expanding its professional development program in exporting and compliance (istockphoto.com)

CIBER Extends Exporting Compliance Program to PMBAs

The Center for International Business Education &Research (CIBER) is creating a new, professional development program in exporting for students in the part-time MBA program in Hartford.

UConn students, from left, Junchao Liao, Xiofan Hou, Xiao Wang and Tuershunjiang Ahemaitijiang hold their check after being recognized as the top U.S. team at the McGill International Portfolio Challenge in Montreal earlier this month. They are surrounded by event organizers. (Photo Courtesy of Jose Aponte)

Financial Risk Students Place Third in Global Challenge

A team of four graduate students in the MS in Financial Risk Management program took third place in an international competition in Montreal earlier this month, and were the highest-placing U.S. team in the competition.

Students from eight universities, two of them international, participated in an ice-breaker at the Makerspace experimental lab at the Werth Tower, as a prelude to the Annual UConn CIBER Case Challenge. (Nathan Oldham/UConn School of Business)

CIBER Case Challenge Draws from U.S., Italy and South Africa

The UConn Center for International Business and Education Research (CIBER) held its 15th annual case competition this month, hosting global-minded business students during a four-day event.

Alumnus Mike Koppel and his family have given a second, generous gift to the School of Business to support international business-immersion travel for students in the BCLC. Pictured above, UConn students stopped for a photo in front of Dublin Castle, after leaving Ireland’s Squarespace marketing company during the May 2018 trip. (Courtesy of BCLC)

Mike Koppel ’78 Supports International Immersion Program

Alumnus Michael Koppel ’78, the former executive vice president and chief financial officer of retail giant Nordstrom Inc., and his family, have given a generous gift in support of students participating in an international, business-immersion program. Their financial support will help offset the cost of participation for students from the School’s Business Connections Learning Community […]

Adjunct professor Ryan O’Connor consults students enrolled in an Internet of Things course that uses emerging technology to improve plant life at UConn’s Spring Valley Farm. Students, from left, are Nicole Hamilton '19 (BUS), Tara Watrous '19 (CLAS), and Radhika Kanaskar '18 (BUS). (Claire Hall/UConn Photo)

Students Use High-Tech Analytics to Optimize Plant Growth

A course on the Internet of Things is introducing students to the use of data analytics and emerging technology in managing specialized facilities at UConn's Spring Valley Farm.

Christian Escotto-Rosado '19 (BUS), at the Stamford Campus. (Nathan Oldham/UConn Photo)

Stamford First-Generation Student Maximizes Opportunities

Stamford business major Christian Escotto-Rosado '19 (BUS) is soaking up every experience he can, including an internship at IBM and the chance to take part in the Student Managed Fund.