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STUDENT
Brian Powers
Going up against 4,174 students, Brian Powers, UNT senior majoring in business computer information systems, took home first place in IBM's Master the Mainframe competition. The competition challenged students to come up with innovative solutions to unique challenges faced by skilled computer programmers using the mainframe.
Mainframe computers have been a vital part of our economy since the 1950s, and UNT is one of the few institutions that continues to see the value they bring to the curriculum. Globally, 92 of the top 100 banks, more than 70 percent of the biggest retailers, and 23 out of the 25 largest airlines use the IBM mainframe.
"Because of my experiences at UNT, I felt I had a good chance to win," says Powers. For beating out his competition, Powers will receive an all-expense paid trip to the SHARE conference in California.
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FACULTY
Dr. Akhil Kumar
The UNT College of Business welcomes Dr. Akhil Kumar as Executive in Residence. Kumar received his Ph.D. in accounting from UNT and has spent the last 34 years in highly-respected leadership positions, including CEO and vice president of Caltex, as well as CFO and resident financial adviser of Chevron, to name a few.
Kumar's teaching style consists of introducing meaningful relevance to classroom content. "I encourage my students not to focus on memorizing but to appreciate the relevance of the concepts and how these concepts would be useful in real life."
His accomplished background offers students a wealth of knowledge and experience through a worldly perspective that we're excited to bring to the College of Business.
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Business philanthropist offers students the opportunity of a lifetime
The College of Business is hosting its first annual Westheimer Business Plan Competition, sponsored by business philanthropist and UNT alumnus Jerome “Bruzzy” Westheimer. The competition gives students across campus the chance to create original business ideas – including enterprises, products and services – and to pitch those proposals to a panel of venture capitalists, consultants, entrepreneurs and executives.
“This competition provides a special opportunity for students to think critically and get in front of admired business leaders to gain constructive, personalized feedback for their proposals,” said Marilyn Wiley, dean of the College of Business.
First-, second- and third-place winners will receive $10,000, $5,000 and $1,000, respectively, per team. Remaining finalists will take home $100 per individual. READ MORE... |
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UNT student helps put team in top spot for family business challenge
College of Business senior Dylan Lischau (pictured second from left) helped his team take home first place in Division 2 at the Global Family Enterprise Case Competition this January.
Students from different institutions were partnered together and tasked with applying what they've learned in the classroom to real-world situations. Lischau and his team were given the challenge of innovating a solution for Valley Carriers, a family-owned company experiencing division between the second and third generations. The group outlined ways the family could use its strengths to continue the business' success. READ MORE... |
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UNT students take second place in logistics challenge
Four UNT students took second place and beat more than a dozen collegiate teams in one of the most challenging logistics contests in the U.S. and Canada, Operation Stimulus: A Student Case Competition.
“We fielded a terrific team this year and are extremely proud of their strong finish among 19 of the top logistics programs in North America,” said Terrance Pohlen, associate dean for operations and research in the UNT College of Business. “This strong finish continues to demonstrate that the UNT logistics program ranks among the top of the very best programs.”
Junior Ashleigh Allison, a biomedical engineering major; senior David Looney, an aviation logistics major; senior Sergio Garcia, a logistics and supply chain and marketing double major; and senior Hong Yun Yong, an aviation logistics and music double major were among the UNT team. READ MORE...
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Visualization Analytics Boot Camp offered at the New College at Frisco
Register today for a one-day Visualization Analytics Boot Camp, offered as part of the College of Business' new Executive Education programming.
Become an indispensable employee in just one day by learning how to use your company’s data to create performance dashboards and other visual outputs. Dr. Shailesh Kulkarni will teach you the basics of building analytical models and creating visualizations using modern front-end software to access data stored in your companies’ data warehouses. Learn how to use Tableau, a widely used development tool in business analytics today, and don't miss your chance to get ahead. READ MORE...
- When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 7, 2017
- Where: UNT's New College at Frisco
- Cost: $800 per person
- Contact: Teresa Conover at Teresa.Conover@unt.edu for questions and registration
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Get your bachelor’s degree with a focus in Sports Management
Want a thriving career in the sports industry? The Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Integrated Studies with a focus in Sports Management is your ticket to getting ahead.
Available exclusively at the University of North Texas College at Frisco, UNT’s new off-site instructional facility, the sports management program will help you understand the sports industry from every angle.
Jointly offered by the College of Business and the Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation, the program will give you the opportunity to study with industry professionals and get hands-on experience at well-known sports organizations through internships and class projects. READ MORE... |
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UNT expands M.B.A. offerings with 11-month program
Looking to jump start your career in less than a year? The UNT College of Business has you covered. With face-to-face lessons from expert faculty, industry visits with successful corporate executives, and hands-on exercises in a cohort-style system, the program is designed to prepare you for success. Get trained by some of the top professionals in the field and advance your field today by signing up for UNT's accelerated M.B.A. program. READ MORE... |
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