MBA Insider's Blog

Attend 6th Annual Project Echo Business Plan Competition for High School Students

This Sunday, 28 Feb 2010, UCLA Anderson will welcome over 300 guests for the finals of the Los Angeles area Project Echo Business Plan Competition. Thirty-two students from 14 area high schools have worked with 65 MBA students to develop and run on-camus businesses over the past 3 months. Final presentations about the projects will be held in Korn Hall from 1:30pm-3:00pm. All visitors are welcome.

Alejandro Tinajero Shares Year 2 MBA Experience on Business Week

Second year UCLA Anderson MBA student, Alejandro Tinajero, highlights "The Challenges of Year Two" in a his post yesterday on Business Week's MBA Journal. Not unlike many successful MBAs and other accomplished individuals, Alejandro manages to see the opportunities that occur in an economic downturn.

Join us for the UCLA Entrepreneurship Week

For all of you budding or seasoned entrepreneurs alike, here is a great opportunity to experience the UCLA Anderson entrepreneurial spirit first hand at the UCLA Entrepreneurship Week.

This week of events will bring together student from several of UCLA's leading professional schools, including the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science, the School of Theater, Film and Television, and the David Geffen School of Medicine, and others which shows the university wide commitment to entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneurship Week provides engaging learning experiences for participants by weaving together high profile entrepreneurs from different fields.  This year, there will be a particular focus on four sectors:  high tech, entertainment and media, health-care, and social enterprise.  
For more information and to register

Women in Sustainability Networking Evening

The Women's Business Connection and Net Impact Clubs at UCLA Anderson hosted a Women in Sustainability Networking Event this evening. Special attendees included women who play key roles in organizations like Amnesty International, Cadiz Design Studio, Raytheon, Crystal Stairs, Warner Brothers, Sony Entertainment, and the Los Angeles Chapter of the Young Ambassadors for Opportunity (YAO) network at Opportunity International. Sustainability translates into careers and not just student clubs.

What makes UCLA such a special place?

We thought you might enjoy the following YouTube video about what makes UCLA such a fascinating place to be. One of our own faculty, UCLA Anderson professor William Ouchi, best known for his book Theory Z: How American Management Can Meet the Japanese Challenge Better, appears briefly on the clip (Min 2:11). 

MBA Sports Business Association Hosts Annual Career Tonight

The UCLA Anderson MBA Sports Business Association (SBA) is hosting its annual career night this evening. Keynote speaker is Kelly Perdew, CEO of Rotohog, former US intelligence officer and manager at Deloitte Consulting. Guest panelists include an impressive list of professionals, including Gibby McCaleb, CEO and Co-founder of sports forecasting company Accuscore; Ryan Spillers, Marketing Manager of Anaheim Ducks and Honda Center; Tara Weldon, Senior Marketing Manager of Club Deportivo Chivas USA; Richard Colback, CEO of Epicstates strategy and business intelligence firm; and Sean Woodle, Senior Director of Multicultural Business Development at ESPN, and others. MBAs can, indeed, turn their avocations into a vocations.

UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate Launches New Research Brief Series

The UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate's has just announced its new 2010 Research Brief Series. The Ziman Center's briefs will provide timely and policy-oriented summaries of current research conducted by our community of UCLA scholars and will represent some of the latest developments in real estate thinking. To view the first in the series, view the section of the Ziman Center's website on Real Estate Thought Leadership.

Office Closure for President's Day

UCLA Anderson will be closed on Monday, February 15, 2010 in observance of President's Day. Our offices will open again on Tuesday at 8 AM PST. Have a great weekend.

Catalyst Receives KICK Conference for Advancing Leadership Opportunities for Women

Catalyst received the Betsy Wood Knapp Innovator Award at The Knapp Innovation, Creativity & Knowledge (KICK) Conference, a partnership between The Knapp Foundation and UCLA Anderson School of Management, held January 22, 2010. The award is given to Catalyst as an organization that serves as a contemporary role model for women, and exemplifies innovation, entrepreneurship, and character. Catalyst is the first-ever recipient of the award. Among the accomplishments for which Catalyst was recognized are its dedication to providing extensive gender-related research, building inclusive workplaces, and expanding opportunities for women and business.

FedEx Chm & CEO to Be Honored at John Wooden Global Award Dinner

Please join us for the third annual John Wooden Global Leadership Award Dinner honoring Frederick W. Smith, Chairman, President & CEO, FedEx Corporation. An intriguing discussion on leadership with Mr. Smith will highlight this memorable evening. Join us as we celebrate Coach Wooden’s 100th year! Tuesday, April 6, 2010 6:00 pm - Reception 7:00 - 9:00 pm - Dinner and Award Beverly Hilton Hotel 9876 Wilshire Boulevard Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Proceeds to fund John Wooden Global Leadership Student Fellowships. Tables and individual seats available. Please visit www.anderson.ucla.edu/x30887.xml. Questions? Visit www.anderson.ucla.edu/x30887.xml or call Jill Hisey at 310.206.3646.