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News ReleaseNoNoYesYes173208240000015259698000001525975200000Two UNO College of Business Administration School of Accounting students recently attended the IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) Student Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California, November 7-November 9, sponsored by the IMA MEF (Memorial Education Fund)./news/2024/11/ima-students.jpg

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Two UNO College of Business Administration School of Accounting students recently attended the IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) Student Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California, November 7-November 9, sponsored by the IMA MEF (Memorial Education Fund).

Emily Yowell and Emily Martin met with industry professionals and had access to presentations and discussions from leading experts on the current trends and developments in accounting and finance.

The students say the experience was very helpful for them in deciding the next steps for their careers.

“Learning about a career in the IRS CI (criminal investigation). I have always been interested in working in forensic accounting, but I didn’t know if I wanted to work for the FBI, CIA, or IRS, but the IRS grabbed my attention (at the conference),” said Yowell. “I also enjoyed listening to the 20 Thoughts for 20 Years presentation by Eric Lenard, CMA, CFM. It was inspiring to hear about the struggles he has had in his career, how he has overcome these challenges, and how he is actively pursuing a healthier lifestyle in a stressful career.”

School of Accounting faculty say it is important to be able to send students to events like these and give them a head start on their career paths.

“As an IMA Endorsed School, the UNO School of Accounting students greatly benefited from the IMA MEF Grant to attend a very inspiring and informative Student Leadership Conference. In addition, seven UNO School of Accounting students have received the IMA CMA Scholarships in the last year. IMA’s investment in creating awareness about the accounting profession and accounting education in a holistic manner is impactful in inspiring the next generation of accountants,” said Dr. Roopa Venkatesh, Director of the CBA School of Accounting and Union Pacific Professor of Accounting.

For more information about the conference, you can go to www.imastudentconference.org

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Two UNO School of Accounting Students Learn the Latest Industry Trends at the IMA Student Leadership Conference in California, November 7 – November 9

IMA, Conference, Student LeadershipMelissa Lindell Kozak - Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing, UNO CBATwo UNO College of Business Administration School of Accounting students recently attended the IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) Student Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California, November 7-November 9, sponsored by the IMA MEF (Memorial Education Fund).

Nov 20, 2024 12:00 AM

News ReleaseNoNoYesYes173190960000015259698000001525975200000UNO CBA is home to a 2023-2024 Gold Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP), an organization for students concentrating in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems. Gamma Kappa—UNO’s chapter of BAP—works hard each year to promote academic excellence, collaboration with local firms, and making a difference in the community./news/2024/11/img/open-door-bap.jpg

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UNO CBA is home to a 2023-2024 Gold Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP), an organization for students concentrating in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems. Gamma Kappa—UNO’s chapter of BAP—works hard each year to promote academic excellence, collaboration with local firms, and making a difference in the community.

“Under the exceptional leadership of Xiaoyan Cheng, the chapter has earned international recognition as a Gold chapter, an accomplishment that speaks volumes about the dedication and excellence of your department,” said Dr. Patricia M. Poli, CPA, 2024-2024 President of Beta Psi.

Each year, the group hosts events like Meet the Firms, an initiation ceremony, an alumni event, impact meetings, and social events. A major commitment of BAP members is participation in mandatory service projects. Their community volunteer events this semester include the Open Door Mission, Siena Francis House, Accounting Review Sessions, and a Panel Discussion at the UNO Accounting Adventures^TM Mini-Camp, where members and candidates had the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community.

“Dr. Cheng is an inspiring mentor to our students. Her exceptional leadership has created a motivating environment for the growth and leadership of our dedicated BAP officers and students, resulting in their impactful contributions to our community,” said Dr. Roopa Venkatesh, Director of the UNO CBA School of Accounting and Union Pacific Professor of Accounting.

“Thanks to the dedicated leadership of the BAP officers—President Russ Butler, Vice President Emily Martin, VP of Membership Charles Castle, VP of Community Engagement Emily Yowell, VP of Records Cassidy Espinoza, Treasurer Laynie Kuhn, and VP of Social Media Vivian Nguyen—who have worked tirelessly to plan, organize, and execute a wide range of successful initiatives, we have been able to make a lasting impact on both our campus and the community,” said Dr. Xiaoyan Cheng, Gamma Kappa Chapter Leader and Accounting Professor.

The Gold chapter recognition is accompanied by a $500 award sponsored by KPMG LLP and the KPMG Foundation.

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UNO CBA’s Beta Alpha Psi Recognized as Gold Chapter for 2023-2024

Beta Alpha Psi, gold chapter, awardMelissa Lindell Kozak - Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing, UNO CBAUNO CBA is home to a 2023-2024 Gold Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP), an organization for students concentrating in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems. Gamma Kappa—UNO’s chapter of BAP—works hard each year to promote academic excellence, collaboration with local firms, and making a difference in the community.

Nov 18, 2024 12:00 AM

News ReleaseNoNoYesYes173165040000015259698000001525975200000Congratulations to the 19 students from UNO’s College of Business School of Accounting who were awarded scholarships by the Nebraska Society of CPA’s (NESCPA)! These scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $3,000, recognize their hard work and dedication. /news/2024/11/img/cap-students.jpg

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Congratulations to the 19 students from UNO’s College of Business School of Accounting who were awarded scholarships by the Nebraska Society of CPA’s (NESCPA)! These scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $3,000, recognize their hard work and dedication.

Two College of Business Administration School of Accounting alumni also received special awards from NESCPA. Leonard Sommer was honored with the 2024 Public Service Award and chose to direct his award funds to support student Anh Pham.

Sommer said his reasons for donating the funds were simple, “I will be forever grateful for the impact earning an accounting degree from UNO has made on my career. Helping aspiring accounting students achieve a degree in accounting is my way of thanking UNO and also fostering the development of future leaders in the field.”

Shari A. Munro received the 2024 Distinguished Service to the Profession Award, and she directed her award dollars to Braden Myers. “I was very honored to receive the Nebraska Society of CPA’s Distinguished Service to the Profession Award as I have committed my whole career to this amazing profession. I have always been proud to say I am a CPA and supporting our honorable profession came easily. I chose to give my award to a student at UNO because that is where my CPA journey began, and I believe UNO’s Accounting Program and College of Business are second to none in our state,” Munro said.

Dennis Blackman, another College of Business alumnus, generously funded several Pipeline Scholarships for students. Congratulations to Allan Juan-Diego, Alayna (Laynie) Kuhn, Vivian Nguyen, Cassidy Niemoth, and Lisa Nishimura for receiving these.

“I hope the scholarships my wife and I support help students achieve their goals.  The education they receive at UNO will make a difference in their lives,” Blackman said.

“We are so grateful for the ongoing support our UNO School of Accounting receives from our alumni and the Nebraska community. Their generosity and willingness to give back continues to make a lasting impact on the lives of our students,” said Dr. Roopa Venkatesh, CMA, Director of the School of Accounting and Union Pacific Professor of Accounting.

Other students were awarded additional scholarships as well: Andrew Wells received the Deloitte Scholarship, Alexis (Ali) Sovereign was awarded the David A. Emry Scholarship, and Binita Karanjit and La Ksay were honored with the Tricia K. Riggins Scholarship. Sengsanla Wuyawng was awarded the 150-hour scholarship.

Finally, Glenda Bricko, Keely Diercks, Keanu Landolt, Hassibullah (Hassib) Latifi, Eric Manuel, Emily Martin, and Kevin Wulf received General Accounting Scholarships.

A big round of applause to all these deserving students! It’s inspiring to see so much support and recognition for their efforts.

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19 CBA Accounting Students Receive NESCPA Scholarships for 2024-2025 

NESCPA, scholarships, studentsMelissa Lindell Kozak - Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing, UNO CBA19 students from UNO’s College of Business School of Accounting were awarded scholarships by the Nebraska Society of CPA’s (NESCPA). These scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $3,000, recognize their hard work and dedication.

Nov 15, 2024 12:00 AM

News ReleaseNoNoYesYes173156400000015259698000001525975200000Accounting Professionals can now broaden their skill set and gain specialized internal audit, fraud and risk management knowledge and expertise with the UNO College of Business Administration’s (CBA) School of Accounting’s Internal Audit Fraud and Control (IAFC) Certificate. The IAFC courses provide a foundation for the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) examination and certification. /news/2024/11/img/iafc-certificate.jpg

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Accounting Professionals can now broaden their skill set and gain specialized internal audit, fraud and risk management knowledge and expertise with the UNO College of Business Administration’s (CBA) School of Accounting’s Internal Audit Fraud and Control (IAFC) Certificate. The IAFC courses provide a foundation for the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) examination and certification.

“We hope that earning this certificate will encourage and prepare students to pursue the CIA credential. This certificate and potential professional certification will help students sharpen their skills and earn a standard of credibility and recognition of competence in the field,” said Dr. Jennifer Riley, accounting professor. She and her colleagues, Dr. Yuzhou Chen and Dr. Linh Le, both assistant professors of accounting, collaborated to develop the certificate.

The skills and knowledge gained through this certificate open wider career opportunities for new accounting professionals who have developed skills in traditional accounting areas of financial reporting, management accounting, and taxation.

Recent studies have found that the set of skills provided by this certificate program are in high demand in the labor market and could be beneficial for a broad target audience with different levels of experience and education. Internal control knowledge, which is a fundamental objective of this certificate, is found to be the top in-demand specialized skill, appearing in over 60% of all job postings in the sample,” Dr. Chen said.

“There are no other similar certificate programs offered by other major universities in the state of Nebraska,” said Dr. Le. “Internal audit and the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification enhances an individual’s value to their organization and the profession.”

“Dr. Riley, Dr. Chen, and Dr. Le have been visionary in developing this certificate to provide opportunities for and prepare our students to stay at the forefront of the profession.” said Dr. Roopa Venkatesh, Director of the CBA School of Accounting and Union Pacific Professor of Accounting. “It is an honor to have them as part of our School of Accounting contributing to our tradition of excellence. I am grateful for the steadfast support our faculty in the School of Accounting have received from the Nebraska community resulting in excellent collaborations amongst faculty leading to student learning and student success.”

To sign up, prospective students can go to:

Internal Audit, Fraud and Control Certificate < University of Nebraska Omaha

Dr. Jennifer Riley is a Professor of Accounting, holds an active CPA license and CIA certification. She is an elected member of the Board of Governors of the local chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors. She has been teaching in the areas of fraud, risk, and internal controls for 20 years and developed the Principles of Internal Audit course offered beginning Fall 2024.

Dr. Yuzhou Chen is an Assistant Professor of Accounting. He teaches Principles of Auditing and Principles of Accounting I and conducts research on topics related to auditing and financial accounting. His research has been published in top journals such as Auditing: A Journal of Practice and Theory, and Accounting, Organizations and Society.

Dr. Linh Le is an Assistant Professor of Accounting. Dr. Le teaches Accounting Information Systems (AIS) and Analytics for Accounting and conducts research on topics related to corporate governance, information systems, and financial reporting quality. Dr. Le's research focuses on the intersection of corporate governance and accounting information systems, with a particular interest in examining the impact of information systems and top management characteristics on firm outcomes. Her research has been published in top journals such as Contemporary Accounting Research.

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CBA School of Accounting Now Offering Internal Audit Fraud and Control (IAFC) Certificate

IAFC, certificate, accounting, audit, controlMelissa Lindell Kozak - Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing, UNO CBAAccounting Professionals can now broaden their skill set and gain specialized internal audit, fraud and risk management knowledge and expertise with the UNO College of Business Administration’s (CBA) School of Accounting’s Internal Audit Fraud and Control (IAFC) Certificate.

Nov 14, 2024 12:00 AM

New & Noteworthy

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Every year, students from the FNBK3650 Commercial Bank Management class and the Maverick Banking Association (MBA), a student club from the College of Business Administration, pack their bags for a trip to Kansas City. Led by Dr. Wei Rowe, a Finance, Banking, and Real Estate professor, also the NBA-endowed banking professor, and the club’s faculty advisor, the group visits the Federal Reserve Bank for an inside look at one of the country's most influential financial institutions.

Dr. Rowe, who has organized this trip for the past decade, says, “There’s nothing quite like seeing the Federal Reserve in action. It brings classroom lessons to life.” She’s already planning the next trip for spring 2025, so any student interested can email her at wrowe@unomaha.edu to get on the waitlist.

This year, twenty students joined the trip. They toured the Money Museum and observed cash operations, witnessing the scale and intensity of the Federal Reserve’s daily activities. “It was amazing to learn how the Fed operates on the inside. They even showed us the vaults (and cash operation), and gave us a rundown on the history of the U.S. monetary system,” said Mirsada Demirovic, a senior and president of the MBA.

Senior Alex Ellefson shared his excitement, saying, “It was cool to see just how massive the money supply is in Kansas City. (The KC Fed handles $15 billion dollars.) You read about these things, but seeing it firsthand is something else.”

Many students found the experience eye-opening. “I know we have these Federal Reserve banks across the country, but I never realized how large they are or how critical their operations are until I saw it for myself,” said Jaden Beaugard, a senior in the program.

Jacob Atchinson, another senior, added, “My family has been in the banking industry for a while, so I grew up hearing about this stuff, but to see the Fed’s security measures and watch the whole process unfold was really interesting. It’s so much bigger and more complex than I imagined.”

Along with their tour of the Federal Reserve, the group spent time at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. This museum, located in downtown Kansas City, is the only museum in the U.S. dedicated solely to World War I. “The WWI Museum was incredibly touching,” shared Nick Merlo, a senior. “Seeing artifacts and learning about the experiences of people who lived through that time made history feel very real.”

Beaugard echoed this sentiment. “The museum gave me a much deeper understanding of WWI. We cover these topics in class, but to actually stand there and see the artifacts—that was something I’ll remember for a long time.”

Atchinson agreed, adding, “Seeing those exhibits really brings to life everything we’ve only read about in textbooks. It was a moving experience.”

The day ended on a delicious note with a barbecue dinner at Jack Stack Restaurant in Kansas City’s popular Country Club Plaza. “You can’t go to KC without trying the barbecue,” laughed Ellefson.

Overall, the students loved the chance to get out of the classroom and connect with the banking world in real-time. “It’s so different from reading about it. Being there with classmates made it an even more memorable experience,” said Atchinson.

This hands-on learning trip is one that students look forward to each year, and it’s clear that for these future bankers, the impact will stick with them far beyond their college days.

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From Books to Bank Vaults

Kansas City, Federal Reserve, BankingMelissa Lindell Kozak - Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing, UNO CBAEvery year, students from the FNBK3650 Commercial Bank Management class and the Maverick Banking Association (MBA), a student club from the College of Business Administration, pack their bags for a trip to Kansas City.

Nov 5, 2024 12:00 AM

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For the past three years, University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Business Librarian Isabel Soto-Luna, UNO Creative Production Lab Supervisor Charles Fisher, and CBA Marketing and Entrepreneurship Professor Zhihao (Max) Yu, Ph.D., have led UNO art students through free workshops designed to help them market and monetize their work.

This year, the group was invited to host the workshop at the Benson Theatre where they helped artists from the Omaha community start a business plan, with the assistance of the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) housed at UNO.

Ten local artists came to the event to learn how to market their products and create a business plan. Soto-Luna and Fisher spoke about the different things the UNO Criss Library can help artists do, while Yu explained the different ways they could market their products. The group has even presented these workshops at art industry conferences.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the community and to make business and marketing tools accessible to artists,” Yu said.

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Taking the “Business of Art” to the Community

UNO faculty and staff offer workshops to help Omaha artists and UNO art students learn how to market and monetize their work.

magazineMelissa Lindell Kozak - Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing, UNO CBAUNO faculty and staff offer workshops to help Omaha artists and UNO art students learn how to market and monetize their work.

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Dean Michelle Trawick said it best:

"The stories you read in this year's CBA Magazine remind us of a guiding principle as we continue to this journey to be "the business school of choice for hard-working learners of all backgrounds." That principle is excellence. We strive for excellence in all we, and as you read, you will notice many stories of excellence."

Read the magazine here: https://issuu.com/cba_uno/docs/mag_cba_fall_24-singlepage

Enjoy this year's magazine and please let us know if there are stories that we should be featuring! Email editior Melissa Lindell Kozak at melissalindell@unomaha.edu

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Check Out The New Edition of UNO Business, CBA's Magazine!

The 2024-25 edition of UNO Business, CBA's Annual Report is out today. Check out stories about the incredible things our students, faculty, and staff are doing.

magazineMelissa Lindell Kozak - Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing, UNO CBAThe 2024-25 edition of UNO Business, CBA's Annual Report is out today. Check out stories about the incredible things our students, faculty, and staff are doing.

Oct 4, 2024 12:00 AM

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SupplyChainGuide.org recently released their annual rankings and UNO’s College of Business Administration’s Logistics & Supply Chain concentration was ranked number 5 for the nation’s best online Bachelor’s in Logistics programs in 2024.

The rankings are determined by a scoring system designed around program affordability, quality, outcomes, and reputation. This includes meticulous research into program costs, outside awards, admissions selectivity, graduation rates, student debt and earnings, and more. Our methodology prioritizes well-rounded excellence over school size or prominence, and the final rankings represent the nation's best online Bachelor's in Logistics degrees in 2024.

The company says the program has a “remarkably comprehensive curriculum that explores logistics, procurement, effective resource management, and sustainability. Choose UNO’s program and you’ll cultivate a wide skill set and deep knowledge base that may be particularly appealing to small or mid-sized companies.

“Since the beginning of our program, our mission has been to produce employable graduates. Input from our Industry Advisory Board has been instrumental in guiding the development of our curriculum,” said Steve Schulz, Lucas Diamond Professor of Management.

CBA has developed a range of academic pathways for logistics students. For instance, anyone interested in broadening their training can select one of the 14 other BSBA concentrations and easily add Logistics and Supply Chain Management as a secondary concentration. We also offer an Accelerated MBA program, which allows you to apply 9 credit hours to both your undergraduate and graduate degrees.

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CBA’s Logistics & Supply Chain Concentration Earns Top 5 Ranking

rankings, logistics, supply chainMelissa Lindell Kozak - Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing, UNO CBASupplyChainGuide.org recently released their annual rankings and UNO’s College of Business Administration’s Logistics & Supply Chain concentration was ranked number 5 for the nation’s best online Bachelor’s in Logistics programs in 2024.

Feb 14, 2024 12:00 AM

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Chances are, you’ve already read or seen Madison Wajda’s work, but you may not know it.

The sophomore, who is working towards her BSBA with a concentration in marketing, has been one of the voices behind the Instagram account, “Omaha Places” since 2022. The account is run by the agency 402 Social and highlights small businesses and events in Omaha for people to check out. Omaha Places also consists of a TikTok account, a blog, and a newsletter.

“Originally, Cahner (Olson, Founder of Omaha Places and 402 Social) was making different posts to just get more information out for tourists and people from Omaha that want a way to find things to do in Omaha, and it grew really fast because there is not really any other account like us in the market around here,” Wajda said.

Wajda started with the company as an intern during her freshman year of college at UNO.

“It was just supposed to be a semester-long internship, but then I just kept working there. We worked really well together and the company and the account were growing really fast and so Cahner said, ‘just stay on,’ so I ended up becoming a part-time employee,” Wajda said.

Throughout her two years with the company, Wajda has been getting hands-on learning experiences across the marketing field.

“I started out writing captions for posts for the Instagram account about small businesses in Aksarben, and then when I moved from my internship to working part-time, I began doing copywriting work, so I became the face behind all the captions on our Instagram and Facebook accounts on Omaha Places. Now I work as an account manager where I do the actual posting of the posts and I make sure that everything goes out on time. I also run our blog and occasionally help with filming content,” she said.

For Wajda, there is a lot to love about what she is doing right now. As a sophomore in college, she already has real-world job experience that she is getting paid for, and the position is very flexible.

“It doesn’t really feel like a job, especially when I’m in school. It is also mostly remote. I only go into the office when I want to, we can all just work from our phones if we want to. As long as we get our stuff done, it doesn’t matter. I have always been into social media, so it doesn’t feel real—getting to do it for a job, especially how young I am,” she said. “I found out that I truly enjoy writing. I always thought that I didn’t like to write because I never enjoyed writing essays, but I do all the writing for Omaha Places and that’s awesome to me. And I have fun doing it,” Wajda said.

She has also balanced having a marketing and sales internship while continuing to work part-time for Omaha Places. “It was completely different from what I do at Omaha Places, but it was such a great experience for me. I do want to stay with smaller companies because I feel like I am making a difference. For example, we started 2023 with just 35k followers on Instagram, and we just hit over 80k followers, so we are growing very quickly,” Wajda said.

Working a part-time job while attending college full-time can be hard for some students, but not for Madison.

“UNO is a great university for aspiring marketers. The College of Business Administration is full of so many different opportunities like the amazing career fairs, the different student clubs and activities, and my colleague told me there is a digital marketing class that she took that inspired her, so I know I am in the right place for me,” she said.

If you are looking for something to do in Omaha, or are curious about a local business or event, make sure you check out Omaha Places on Instagram, Facebook, or online at www.omahaplaces.com

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Unveiling Omaha’s Hidden Gems

How a CBA Sophomore May Influence Your Weekend Plans. Chances are, you’ve already read or seen Madison Wajda’s work, but you may not know it.

marketing, Omaha PlacesMelissa Lindell Kozak - Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing, UNO CBAChances are, you’ve already read or seen Madison Wajda’s work, but you may not know it. The sophomore, who is working towards her BSBA with a concentration in marketing, has been one of the voices behind the Instagram account, “Omaha Places” since 2022. The account is run by the agency 402 Social and highlights small businesses and events in Omaha for people to check out. Omaha Places also consists of a TikTok account, a blog, and a newsletter.

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The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s part-time MBA is included among the top programs in the nation, according to the new 2024 “Best Graduate Schools Rankings” from U.S. News and World Report.

The new rankings list UNO’s part-time MBA as No. 87 in the country, placing it above similar programs at Creighton University, The University of Denver, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

“The MBA program has grown significantly over the last five years, and it’s fantastic to receive this acknowledgement. It’s a true testament to the quality of our degree and the value we provide for students across the world,” noted Kristi Lynch, Senior Director of Graduate, Executive, and Professional Business Programs at UNO.

“Our part-time MBA program attracts talented students and high-quality faculty. It is our mission to offer accessible, affordable, and excellent business education to a wide audience. I’m proud of our team and their efforts and I am pleased to see the program getting the recognition it deserves,” said Dr. Michelle W. Trawick, John Becker Dean of the College of Business Administration.

UNO’s College of Business Administration offers four graduate degrees, dual degree options, graduate certificates, and executive education programs. 

The College of Business Administration, including its MBA and Executive MBA, is AACSB-accredited in business and accounting, a standard earned by fewer than 200 universities worldwide.

For more information, visit mba.unomaha.edu 

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The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s part-time MBA is included among the top programs in the nation, according to the new 2024 “Best Graduate Schools Rankings” from U.S. News and World Report.

US News and World Report, Part Time MBA, RankingsMelissa Lindell Kozak - Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing, UNO CBAThe University of Nebraska at Omaha’s part-time MBA is included among the top programs in the nation, according to the new 2024 “Best Graduate Schools Rankings” from U.S. News and World Report.

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801535Rediger visited, worked in, and took in the sights of the Patagonia region during his EMBA experience in Chile./

The UNO College of Business Administration (CBA) stands apart from other business schools. It offers an executive-level, hands-on, and experiential approach to professionals that can be a struggle to find from other programs.

The UNO Executive MBA (EMBA) program is one such example of the uniquely valuable offerings that CBA provides. Students join a cohort-based program and participate in an international business consulting project, considered a major highlight of the experience.

The EMBA’s 17-month, alternating-weekend program is a perfect choice for working professionals with responsibilities who still want to enhance their business knowledge and confidence. It’s an investment in oneself that can positively impact a graduate’s entire personal and professional future.

A Program That Gets Results

UNO EMBA alumnus Justin Rediger recently blogged about the program’s distinctive ability to develop professionals through methods that other MBA programs simply don’t offer:

“Prior to choosing the EMBA program at the University of Nebraska – Omaha, I considered a few other online programs and traditional MBA tracks. What ultimately made me choose the EMBA program was the real-world international experience that I would receive through the Capstone project. This was a chance to solve real problems for real companies through the application of the academic concepts taught in the classroom. The experience I had in Chile fulfilled this expectation entirely.

Before we landed in Chile, we spent hours researching the culture, government, industry, regulations, etc. for our client. After reading hundreds of articles, reports and papers on a country’s education system, which was the focus of our client’s business, you feel well-versed on the industry climate. But then we started talking to real people in Chile.

Within the first 48 hours of landing, our team had completely changed our position on our recommendation to our client for the entry strategy into Chile. This made the trip both exciting and stressful, as we scrambled to adjust course and talk to the right people. By the end of the 10-day trip, we managed to schedule and meet key influencers for the new entry strategy to be effective. One of those meetings required a last-minute flight to a city 6 hours away the day before we left. It was unplanned and unbudgeted, but we were able to make the call, book the flight and acquired some critical information as well as made a key contact for our client.

This kind of experience could not have been obtained through an online classroom or a week-long tour of local companies. That is what other MBA programs offer. Through the EMBA program at UNO, we weren’t tourists in Chile, we were consultants. And we got results.”

Discover The Difference For Yourself

Every EMBA student has the opportunity to participate in experiences similar to Rediger’s. You’ll be set up from day one to succeed, and UNO CBA provides a concierge approach that allows you to balance your education, job duties, and personal life without hassle.

There’s sure to be many more EMBA success stories like Rediger’s in the program’s coming years. Perhaps you’ll be one of them?

If you’d like to discover the UNO EMBA difference for yourself, visit the UNO EMBA website. You’ll find coursework, tuition, information on the student experience, and more.

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UNO EMBA Alumnus Justin Rediger reflects on his time in the program and how the capstone’s real-world experiences differentiate it from all the rest.

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Mar 20, 2019 12:00 AM

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UNO CBA Assistant Professor of Marketing Dr. Yanhui Zhao recently published an executive summary of his new study, titled Is Rebranding Worthwhile?, on the CBA website. Dr. Zhao’s full study is forthcoming in the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science and emerges from his interest in marketing strategy, particularly brand management.

As Weight Watchers announced a rebranding of their company name and image in September 2018, global news outlets engaged in heated discussions about the merits of these changes. BBC News is one of the recent sites tackling the Weight Watchers story and asserts that the company’s new name of WW puts them on a “crash diet”¹in their recent article “What’s gone wrong at Weight Watchers?”

In the article, BBC News cites Dr. Zhao’s research and references his quotes on risky rebranding practices, the implementation of new brand strategy, and shareholder reactions.

BBC news reached nearly 17 million viewers in third quarter 2018², now offering well-deserved visibility for Dr. Zhao’s research and for UNO CBA!

UNO CBA is always proud of our talented professors like Dr. Zhao who consistently offer important contributions to local and global business discussions each year. Show your support for CBA faculty research by checking out the articles linked within this story.

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BARB. Quarterly reach of BBC News in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1st quarter 2012 to 3rd quarter 2018 (in 1,000 viewers). https://www.statista.com/statistics/290866/bbc-news-viewers-reached-quarterly-uk/ (accessed 3/22/19, 2:01 PM).

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The UNO CBA Assistant Professor of Marketing recently wrote about the Weight Watchers rebranding, with his insightful comments picked up by BBC News.

rebranding, professor, marketing, weight watchersRachael Smith - CBA Marketing DepartmentThe UNO CBA Assistant Professor of Marketing recently wrote about the Weight Watchers rebranding, with his insightful comments picked up by BBC News.

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The UNO CBA Capstone Cup is a semester-long competition compulsory for every student enrolled in the undergraduate capstone strategy course, Corporate & Business Strategy. More than 300 students each year take part in the challenge, where they are asked to evaluate a complex business situation, develop a creative solution, and build a presentation that communicates their analyses to a panel of judges. As of April 2019, more than 1,000 students have tackled the contest.

The competition challenges students to think critically surrounding strategic issues they will encounter in their careers. It demands direct application of their entire undergraduate business curriculum, allowing students to explore real-world uses of what they’ve learned.

The Capstone Cup was born at UNO CBA and is unique to the school. It offers an unprecedented growth and exposure opportunity for students unequaled by other area business colleges. Capstone Cup directors Dr. Erin Pleggenkuhle-Miles and Dr. Erin Bass have grown the event to what it is today, and they’ve seen firsthand its role in differentiating both the college and its business graduates.

Developing Young Professionals

The Capstone Cup serves an essential role in allowing students to transition into young professionals. Students develop confidence and experience with challenging team dynamics by solving real-world problems and presenting their solutions to Omaha-area business leaders.

“Students are paired up with students from another expertise – a different concentration than their own,” says Miles. “This introduces challenges as students are confronted with overcoming biases while undertaking a professional development experience.”

Students also learn how to sell both their ideas and themselves by providing strategic recommendations to local employers. Employers then question and challenge the strategies suggested to them, giving students a glimpse into the demands of the professional workplace. They emerge prepared to defend, adjust, and analyze their ideas for efficacy while establishing their place as competent and knowledgeable contributors.

The Capstone Cup also allows students to tailor the tournament to their areas of expertise and pain points. On the first day of class, students complete a questionnaire involving their expectations for the competition.

“For students who are competitive, it’s an outlet, something more than a class project,” says Miles. “Conversely, some teams of students conduct interviews with the case company or competitors to provide support for their recommendations. They embody the role of the consultant.”

By adopting varied strategies and collaborating with students from diverse backgrounds, Capstone Cup participants can try out different communication styles, business strategies, and leadership roles. They graduate with useful discoveries on where they will fit best in their future career.

Students In Action

Local employers also use the Capstone Cup to witness UNO CBA students in action. It provides a venue in which employers can evaluate students for potential hires while showcasing the skills of CBA graduates. During their final presentations, students clearly demonstrate the value of their education.

Miles and Bass recall success stories in which students have been approached by employers after the Capstone Cup finals. One student was interviewed the same day as their final presentation and was offered a position at the respective company less than 6 months after their graduation.

“The employer later told me that they don’t typically interview or hire newly minted graduates, but she was impressed by this student,” says Miles.

Success stories like this have unfolded from many semesters of the Capstone Cup. Another student shares a story in which, during an interview, he cited the competition as a challenging experience he had to overcome. The employer was so interested in the program that they discussed it for the remainder of their meeting. Not only did the student get the job, but the employer became a Capstone Cup judge.

“The Capstone Cup has become a unifying experience among our CBA graduates,” says Bass. “Area employers have caught on, and we often get phone calls from recruiters or managers saying they’ve heard so much about this event, they want to know more about it and how to get involved.”

Setting Students Apart

The Capstone Cup’s primary benefit is that it sets students apart from the rest. UNO CBA is the only university in the area to offer a senior experience like it, in which every student is given the opportunity to excel. This differentiates the program from larger case competitions in which only select teams are sent to participate.

“We are not creating ‘elite’ teams and sending them off to compete,” says Miles. “The Capstone Cup gives all of our students the opportunity to develop unique experience and furthermore shows off the skills of all of our students to local employers.”

For Miles and Bass, this also sets UNO CBA apart. Creating an inclusive environment that fosters universal success isn’t business school as usual, and they’re proud of it.

“While students graduating from UNO CBA have always been in demand, the Capstone Cup is giving them a bigger edge over the competition and letting students see the opportunities they have beyond their graduation,” says Bass. “We’ve managed to combine classroom learning, knowledge application, and community engagement all into one unique, semester-long event.”

Growing Omaha’s Future Business Leaders

Every round of the Capstone Cup requires judging from a panel, which offers plenty of opportunities for alumni and local businesses to get involved. The event also requires sponsorship for prizes, materials, food, and promotional items.

“We enjoy having alumni – both recent and more seasoned – come back and judge,” says Dr. Miles. “We are also always looking for additional sponsors for the program.”

If you or your business would like to contribute to the Capstone Cup and facilitate the development of Omaha’s future business leaders, please contact program directors Dr. Erin Miles at erinpmiles@unomaha.edu or Dr. Erin Bass at aebass@unomaha.edu. You can also learn more by visiting the UNO CBA Capstone Cup website.

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