The Weekly Update – Professional and Online MBA: July 7, 2016
Value Creation Practicum – Course Opportunity
Value Creation Practicum – Fall 2016
- Create new value propositions needed to generate sustainable top-line growth
- Understand innovation as a core business process
- Use analytical tools to find, select, evaluate and build ideas into real business opportunities
- Implement innovative opportunities in an organization
This course is taught at the Frontier in RTP. Register via MyPackPortal. For more information, watch this video, or contact Michelle Grainger, CIMS Managing Director, mgrainger@ncsu.edu.
Academic Advising and Registration
Fall Registration Tips
- Exact course dates for the 5 week and 10 week core classes are now available – Please see the following links for a calendar of course dates: Daytime Full-time, Main Campus Evening, RTP Evening, Online
- Directions for searching for paired courses: When searching for the classes you will need to uncheck the following filter on the “class search”
If this box remains checked, then the class search will not return the second class since it has the same meeting pattern (time and day).Late Registration Reminder
If you haven’t signed up for Fall classes make sure you do before the Late Registration Deadline – July 20th. Incoming students have already started registering so seats are going quickly. If you wait until after July 20thyou will be subject to a late registration fee and possibly a prepay hold that will need to be settled with the Cashier’s Office before you can register for classes.
Fall Tuition Bills Due August 1st
Please make sure ( if you haven’t already) to view your bill in MyPack Portal and make arrangements to pay your bill. All bills are due on August 1st. If you are not paid by then your schedule will be cancelled and we can’t guarantee your spot in a class won’t be taken up.
Veteran Affairs: NC State Student Veteran Summit
Attention all veterans: The Student Veteran Summit is here to help student veterans and dependents connect with each other and the campus community while learning about the resources and opportunities that exist at NC State that contribute to your success as a student. Beginning with an address from Army Lt. General Daniel Bolger, a retired three star general and faculty member at NC State, the Student Veteran Summit will also include a student panel and sessions on topics including: academic expectations and potential transition issues, learning assistance resources, health and wellness, paying your way financially, and building your future through engagement and career services. The Summit will be held on Saturday, August 13 from 2:00-6:30 PM in the Talley Student Union. Dinner for all participants will be provided. For more information please visit the Student Veteran Summit website.
2017 Study Abroad Survey
To help plan for study abroad trips in the upcoming year, the MBA office requests feedback from students on some proposed trip options. This feedback is important to our office and will help determine demand for specific trips and impact our ultimate offerings for the 2017 year. Please fill out the survey here.
MBASA Events
Professional MBA Night at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park
PMBA Leadership Board Night at the Durham Bulls: Last call for the PMBA Leadership Board sponsored (that means free tickets!) night at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park this Saturday, July 9. Come join your fellow professional and online MBA students for an evening of socializing as we have reached the midway point of summer. Based on ticket availability, we have been able to open up this event to students and +1s. If you have not received an invitation in your student email, send a message to professionalmba@ncsu.edu and we will make sure to get you one. We will be at the ballpark at 6 to hand out tickets, and first pitch is at 6:35. Those who have already RSVP’d, keep an eye on your email as final details will be coming in the next few days. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
FoodCon 2016
Save the Date: Friday, November 11th at Talley Student Union NC State Net Impact will host FoodCon 2016, a conference focused on the business of sustainable food. Together with UNC Net Impact and Duke’s Fuqua Food Forum, we will bring together a diverse audience of students, community members, and business professionals interested and/or working in the sustainable food industry. Our goal is to increase awareness and understanding of the sustainable food industry as well as support and grow the industry here in North Carolina and throughout the country. The FoodCon team is building their network of speakers, panelists, supporters and volunteers for the event. If you are interested in volunteering, have contacts in the sustainable food industry or simply would like more information, e-mail Shannon O’Shea at shannon_oshea@ncsu.edu or Graham Givens at gegivens@ncsu.edu . For more information visit www.foodcon2016.com.
B Corporation Internship Opportunities
If you are interested in helping businesses improve their social and environmental impact, consider the four following part time internship opportunities. These internships are an extension of the NC State B Corp Clinic which connects students to aspiring B Corps in the local area to help them meet the certification requirements. To learn more about the B Corp Clinic or the Business Sustainability Collaborative as a whole, explore the BSC website.
Drak Haus is looking for someone who is passionate about the B Corp movement and using business as a force for good! In addition, our ideal candidate is creative, motivated, and has a working knowledge about the B Corp certification process. References from members of NC B Corp community a plus. A variety of backgrounds will be considered; design, business, sustainability, CSR, etc. Please email a resume and cover letter to Daria Drake at daria@drakha.us
Vaporware, B Corp Summer Internship
Vaporware is a local design and development consulting agency startup. We’re building the best team of incredible creators. To share our mission of people and community, we’re looking to increase our mission to sustainable environments and community development and increase our B Corp Certification score from the current 60 points to 80+ points. As members of HQ Raleigh, we believe the points are available, just need help translating our small company to the B Corp Assessment message. Contact Dan Moore for more information: dan@vaporwa.re.
Charles & Colvard, B Corp Summer Internship
Charles & Colvard is interested in becoming a B Corp certified company. In order to earn our certification, we are looking for an intern with working knowledge of B Corps, what it takes to become a B Corp certified company, and how to go about developing a road map to get us there. Ideal candidates are grad students focusing in sustainability, with knowledge of the B Corp Community & B Lab and able to provide references from members of the NC B Corp Community. Please submit a resume and cover letter to Sarah Williams at swilliams@charlesandcolvard.com.
Sweeps, a platform to hire college students for moving, odd jobs, and more, is seeking a summer intern to help us become a B Corp. We’re a local company, founded in Raleigh with a mission to “foster a beneficial and sustainable community.” We are actively working towards B Corp certification, and are seeking help from an unpaid intern willing to contribute at least 10 hours per week. Please email morris@sweeps.jobs with questions and as to why you would be a good fit for the position.
Jubelirer Results Group, B Corp Summer Intern Program
Jubelirer Results Group brings the best practices in business development and leadership development to business owners who believe their Best Year Ever is still to come. JRG is a professional services firm with an extensive background in sustainable business and is now seeking B Corp certification. The desired outcome of this summer internship is to complete the certification and then: 1) develop a plan for connecting with the B Corp community and 2) leveraging the certification with clients and prospects. Please email jim@jimjubelirer.com for more information.
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
July 9th: Professional MBA Night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park
July 20th: Late Registration Begins for Fall 2016 Classes
August 1st: Fall Tuition Bill Due
August 13th: NC State Student Veteran Summit
August 17th: First Day of 2016 Fall Semester Classes
September 29th – October 1st: NSHMBA National Conference – Houston, TX
October 11th-15th: National Black MBA Association Conference – New Orleans, LA
November 3rd-5th: Net Impact National Conference – Philadelphia, PA
November 11th: FoodCon 2016 – Talley Student Center, NC State Campus
