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,”
The summer is coming to an end and so is my first experience in the business world. With a bachelors degree in communications, I have limited experience with business. My first semester at Chapman, I enrolled in accounting and economics, both being firsts for me. I was nervous on my first day in each of
Does technology play a big role in your life? Start now and incorporate technology into your academics while pursuing your MBA at the George L. Argyros School of Business & Economics. Even though technology is constantly changing, below is a list of some of the classic web and mobile applications to launch your career as a successful
We had the pleasure of catching up with Jacqueline Becerra, MBA Candidate, Class of 2014. Where are you interning this summer? NIKE, Inc. WHQ in Beaverton, OR. What does a typical day there look like for you? What are your main responsibilities? Almost every morning I walk down to this amazing local coffee shop in downtown
Since 2007, Chapman University been my home away from home. My name is Loren Diaz (’11) and I live in the city of Orange, work full-time with the Center for Global Education and go to school part-time at the George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics. Why Chapman? It’s no surprise I chose Chapman University’s Flex MBA program.
One of the most beneficial programs I’ve taken part in as an MBA student at Chapman University is the Mentor Program. Argyros Career Services offers the program to all MBA students by matching them with a professional in their field of interest for guidance and direction. I say “matched” because mentors and mentees select one
The Chapman University “Business in Scandinavia” course has come to an end, and what a trip it has been. Traveling across much of Sweden and Finland for two weeks, we have gained unique insights into the rapidly growing high-tech business environment of Scandinavia while learning about local culture, making professional contacts, and developing and deepening
Continued from Part I of Jonathan’s story “I don’t think you realize how hard it is to find a job outside the Navy, you will never succeed.” As my time in the Navy was winding down and I sat down with the Command Master Chief those words always resonated with me. Was this a tactic
“Pull up your pants you clown, who do you think you are wearing your pants at your ankles.” Those were the first words spoken to me as I exited the bus and lined up for basic training at Great Lakes, Illinois. As a young man who spent his high school surfing and skating, I found