2014 High School Workshop in Experimental Economics
June 15-21, 2014 The Economic Science Institute hosted a one week-long International Foundation for Research in Experimental Economics (IFREE) and Thomas W. Smith Foundation sponsored workshop on experimental economics for high school students from all over the nation. Taught by a visiting instructor, Kyle Hampton, Ph.D., assistant professor of economics and director of the Center for Economic Education at the University
A Day in the Life of a Flex MBA
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.
Mentor Office Visit with Jeff Larson
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
Argyros MBAs in Scandinavia For International Business Travel Course
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
From the Flight deck to the sands of Afghanistan: A Chapman MBA student’s journey from military life to student life. Part II
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
From the Flight deck to the sands of Afghanistan: A Chapman MBA student's journey from military life to student life. Part I
“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
MBA at Sea
On a beautiful Friday afternoon, MBA students at the Argyros School set sail for one of the program’s main annual traditions – MBA at Sea! 60 students gathered on a two-deck cruise in Newport Beach with plans to spend four hours sailing, taking in stunning views, enjoying delicious appetizers and listening to great music. After
From Fantasy Football to Bike Auctions: A Graduate Student's Research at ESI
What initially drew me to the Masters of Science in Economic Systems Design (MSESD) at the Economic Science Institute (ESI) at Chapman University was my interest in the economic sub-disciplines of game theory, experimental economics, and behavioral economics. My undergraduate advisor, Garrett Milam from the University of Puget Sound, introduced me to these sub-disciplines and
Argyros School Students Host a Star-Studded Party for Global Health Charity
Former NFL football player Terrell Owens, Stevie Mackey of The Voice, Singer Miguelito and other celebrities will raise their glasses to a good cause at Orange Hill Restaurant on May 13 as they support Health 2 Humanity, an organization that I’ve launched with three other Chapman University students. We have built two manufacturing facilities and
Argyros MBAs Take Bold Steps Abroad With Travel Courses Around The World
According to the Institute of International Education’s 2010 Open Doors Report for the 2008-2009 academic year, less than 31,000 U.S. graduate students participated in a course abroad for academic credit. While most professional graduate students are unable to escape for a semester or year-long program abroad, short-term opportunities are a great way to learn a
Students from the Argyros School of Business spend Spring Break in Vietnam
The Schmid Center for International Business hosted the 2015 Spring Break international travel class to Vietnam. Students had an opportunity to strengthen their business resume with an international focus, visiting local Vietnamese and foreign invested companies in Hanoi and Saigon. They listened to firsthand accounts from senior executives in government, garment manufacturing, business consulting, entrepreneurship,
From The Streets of Los Angeles To The Classroom - A Police Officer's View On An MBA
People often ask me: what does a master’s degree in business have to do with being a Police Officer? I already had a strong desire to learn more about the foundations of business. But before I applied to the Argyros School of Business and Economics at Chapman University, I needed to understand how this degree