The School of Business at Edgewood College
Smith & Gesteland Executive Speaker Series
Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Creating Shared Value for Lasting Impact
February 19, 2013, 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Please join us for The School of Business at Edgewood College - Smith & Gesteland Executive Speaker Series event, “Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Creating Shared Value for Lasting Impact”, on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., at 1255 Deming Way, Madison, WI. This complimentary event includes continental breakfast. Please RSVP to mba@edgewood.edu
David Bornstein defines social entrepreneurs as “positive, transformative practitioners in the field of social innovation: people with new ideas to address major social problems who are relentless in the pursuit of their visions”. Along with Forward Community Investments president Salli Martyniak, you’ll hear from a panel of passionate social entrepreneurs who, through their business organizations, have developed novel, sustainable solutions to social problems in our community and beyond. Panelists include Bob Curry, Founder and CEO, Dryhootch; Will Green, Founder/Executive Director, Mentoring Positives, Inc.; Tom Klein, Director of Sustainability, Redamte Café; and Edgar Hernandez, Innovation Engineer, American Family Insurance.
Deadline Extended to March 1 - China Study Tour 2013
The 2013 International Study Tour to China, tentatively set for May 24 - June 2, is an incredible experience for graduate and RAAD students, alumni, and guests. For more information, please contact Kathryne Auerback, kauerback@edgewood.edu
Informational Brochure
Application for Adult Accelerated Students (RBUS 492)
Application for Graduate Students (BUS 792)
Healthcare Reform: It's Your Business, Smith & Gestland Executive Speaker Series
The School of Business at Edgewood College hosted a very special Smith & Gesteland Executive Speaker Series event, “Healthcare Reform: It’s Your Business.” Peter Christman - Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, UW Medical Foundation; Lon Sprecher - President and CEO, Dean Health Plan; Dave Rakel - Associate Professor and Director, UW Integrative Medicine Program; and Londa Dewey - President, QTI, discussed the impact and implications of healthcare reform on businesses and organization in Greater Madison.
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MBA with Sustainability Leadership Concentration
The business world has an important role to play in creating flourishing communities. In recognition of this responsibility, the School of Business has added the Sustainability Leadership Graduate Certificate as a concentration in the MBA program. MBA students can earn a Concentration in this emerging field of study. Or, recipients of the Certificate may apply earned credit toward the MBA degree as qualifying electives. With our world class faculty and ACBSP global accreditation, this option puts the School of Business at Edgewood College in the company of the top business schools in the country. Learn more.
“Online Learning Offers Dynamic Learning Opportunities” by Melodi Bunting, Senior Lecturer in the MS Accountancy program.
Melodi’s article was published in the Winter 2012 edition of WICPA’s news for the CPA2b. Click here to read the article and learn more about how Melodi’s online courses are built to transform the way students learn.
The job outlook for accounting graduates is excellent!
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 15.7 percent growth for accountants between 2010 and 2020, which is much faster than the average growth for most other professions. An additional 190,700 accounting and auditing jobs will need to be filled during that time period. The profession's promising outlook has earned it the No. 21 spot on the Best Jobs of 2012 list. Learn more.
Take a look at the average salaries for college graduates in public and private accounting. According to the IMA Annual Salary Survey, 2011 - “Professionals who hold some form of certification—Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or both (CMA and CPA)—can earn nearly $22,000 more in average total compensation annually than noncertified peers.”
Edgewood College Accounting Students Provide Free Tax Assistance
Each year, Edgewood College undergraduate and graduate accounting students participate in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, AARP, and Edgewood College provides free tax preparation assistance to people with low incomes, individuals with disabilities, seniors, and non-English speaking taxpayers. Edgewood College students are proud to provide this community service to more than 500 Dane County families annually.
GMAT Waived for Edgewood College Business Graduates
Taking the GMAT is no longer required for MBA applicants who have completed an undergraduate business degree with a GPA of 3.0 or above from Edgewood College within the past 5 years.
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