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Date: January 5, 2024
In this episode of the UB School of Management's Manage-A-Bull Podcast, host Akshay Prabhakar Koltewar interviews Fouad Laajine, an MBA student and Fulbright Scholar. Fouad shares his journey that led him to pursue an MBA at UB and explains the Fulbright Scholarship program. He discusses the challenges he faced during the application process and offers advice to prospective students considering applying for the scholarship. Fouad also reflects on the impact of the Fulbright Scholarship and the MBA program on his personal and professional life, and shares his plans for the future.
Audience: prospective and current students, MBA
Date: December 15, 2023
In this episode we are joined by professor Marla Kameny, who is faculty director of LeaderCORE and the Master of Science and Management classes starting in fall of 2024. Kameny teaches three elective courses: MGB 615 - Leadership, Executive Presence and Emotional Intelligence, and MGB 630 and 631 - Foundations of LeaderCORE 1 and 2. She will also teach MGI 601 - Workforce Engagement in the spring. Learn about her path to teaching in the School of Management, the 15 years she spent in Louisiana, and her favorite place to get chicken wings!
Audience: prospective and current students, MBA
Date: December 1, 2023
In this episode we are joined by Kaitlin Lafferty, a first-year MBA student and a U.S. Army veteran. In the Army, she was a Black Hawk helicopter pilot and left as a captain. After a brief stint in the industry, she came back to pursue a graduate degree to gain skills for long-term success. Today we talk to her about her Army experience, transition to civilian life, experiences at UB and what's next.
Audience: prospective and current students, MBA, veterans
Date: November 16, 2023
In this episode, we sit down with Professor Veljko Fotak, who teaches the first-year MBA course, Financial Analysis for Managers. Professor Fotak shares his latest research and what you can expect in his class.
Audience: prospective and current students, MBA, finance
Date: November 3, 2023
In this episode, we sit down with Professor Bob Neubert, as he shares his personal entrepreneurial journey and the pivotal moments that shaped his path to higher education. As the mastermind behind the first-year MBA class, Entrepreneurship Foundations and Corporate Innovation, Professor Neubert sheds light on the intricacies of these subjects, offering a sneak peek into the innovative curriculum, its significance in today's business landscape, and the practical wisdom it imparts to aspiring business leaders.
Audience: prospective and current students, entrepreneurship
Date: October 20, 2023
In this Part 2 episode, we delve deeper into the journey of international students at the University at Buffalo, charting their path from students to thriving alumni in the United States.
This episode is a goldmine of information for international students aspiring to build a prosperous career in the United States. Our distinguished panel of experts, including Katie Rusek from the Career Resource Center, Jenna Lenz from the Office of International Student Services and recent School of Management alum, Dipin Vidyadharan, discuss a wide range of crucial topics, including the nuances of the application and visa process, offering invaluable insights into the dos and don'ts of securing a foothold in the land of opportunities. They emphasize the pivotal role of networking and how forging meaningful connections can make all the difference in your career trajectory.
The transition from Optional Practical Training (OPT) to H-1B visa status can be daunting, but fear not, as our experts demystify this crucial phase. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the H-1B visa application process, timelines, and tips for a smooth transition.
Audience: prospective and current international students
