Recently, I realized that there are many misconceptions of education benefits for military members, and I was alarmed. I, personally, just used the last of my own GI Bill last Fall semester. The most common education benefit today is the Post-9/11 GI Bill. This benefit, which was back dated before the 9/11 attacks, will
Countless decisions are made in all types of organizations every day. Being an inquisitive person, I have always wondered how these decisions come to be made. Many of us hear about the latest organizational initiative from public statements by a company’s CEO or the President of a non-profit institution. However, what is less commonly known
U. S. News and World Report recently released rankings for the Best Graduate Business School, and the full-time MBA program at Chapman was named No. 83 nationwide and No. 8 in California, which makes this the highest achievement for this program to date. The last time the full-time MBA program was mentioned by U.S.
December 17, 2014, our country lost a great man, my grandfather Joseph Francis Dubel. I may be a little biased because he was my grandfather, but I truly believe he was a great American. When I attended his celebration of life with my family, I tried to speak about him. How can anyone in words
Did you know that Chapman University has a sister school in Prague, Czech Republic called Anglo-American University? This is where many students, domestic and international, can acquire a Prague MBA or an International MBA from the Argyros School of Business and Economics from Chapman University. This partnership also allows MBA students from California to take classes at Anglo-American
“Music is the electrical soil in which the spirit lives, thinks and invents.” – Ludwig van Beethoven As the semester comes to an end, final exams conclude the culmination of several intensive, academic weeks. Holiday and summer breaks are so close that it might make it harder to concentrate and focus
Throughout my journey as an MBA student at the Argyros School of Business and Economics, my classes have inspired me to be a lifelong learner by continuously seeking professional development opportunities both inside and outside of Chapman University. Over the Thanksgiving break, I visited Honolulu, Hawai’i where I was invited to attend a Hogan Entrepreneurs Program
Ever try to speak with corporate leaders and try to explain what the difference between an enlisted rank 7 and an MBA? A veteran has been doing it for 20 years. Veterans like myself joined MBA programs for the access to become a well-rounded leader. Should there be a distinction between an enlisted or officer
The Chapman Panthers team came out in full force Sunday morning, September 28th, for the Susan Komen 5k. What a great job the team did representing Chapman University. All of which could not have been done if it weren’t for the efforts of Scott Johnson (MBAAA President), Paula Mattison (Team Captain), and the dedicated team of
Why or how are people selected for positions within a company? Some believe it is the cliche, “Not what you know but who you know.” Others believe it is the qualifications that you bring to the table. All of that may be true but I had the privilege to experience a unique environment with the
With the start of the semester in full swing, Argyros MBAs share their experiences on how they balance school, work and a social life while studying at the George L. Argyros School of Business. As students ourselves, Loren and I enjoy a break from work and school like our other classmates. We asked MBA students
MBA candidate Chris Hauber ‘14 and David Dunn ’10 are entrepreneurs who value their Chapman University connections. Even though they are from different graduating classes, their Chapman affiliation brought them together to establish a creative production company: Light Productions . “My father always told me to surround myself with the most successful people I know,”