MBA
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 by
David Henkes is a Senior Principal within Technomic’s Advisory
Group and is responsible for directing strategic consulting and
research assignments for clients active in the food, beverage,
equipment and related industries. As a senior member of the firm,
his specific responsibilities include client engagement, project
oversight and general industry relations. He also oversees the
firm’s Beverage Practice. Dave is a well-known commentator on the
food and beverage industry and has appeared on...
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Tuesday, May 12, 2020 by
In a recent interview, comedian and writer Mel Brooks said it best
"We can get through this stuff…” Although, we are going through
challenging and unprecedented times with COVID19, certain aspects
of our lives continue to go on. This includes working (from home
for many of us), cooking and eating (a lot in my case), and
adapting to new environments and technologies. This may also mean
developing new skills either formally or informally. With an
uncertain economy and job market, you may be...
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Tuesday, April 21, 2020 by
During these challenging and unique times, the need for advanced
education in business is more important than ever. Having an
advanced degree can provide you with higher income over your
lifetime and make you more marketable in a competitive job
environment. While these are very uncertain times, developing a
plan about your future career and education is a positive step in
the right direction. UIC Business offers Guaranteed and Preferred
Admissions Pathways for our master’s degrees in...
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Tuesday, April 2, 2019 by
UIC Business alumnus details his success in the food and liquor
industry Happenstance is how entrepreneur Pankaj “PK” Garg MBA ’90
describes his entry into the food and beverage industry. “It was an
epiphany that came to me 35,000 feet in the air,” says Garg,
founder of SōmruS, a premium spirits company founded in 2012. “I
had just enjoyed an Eastern-inspired meal while traveling from
India to the U.S. It was followed by a delectable Indian dessert
called ras malai. I still needed my nightcap,...
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Thursday, October 25, 2018 by
Carley Mostar, MBA ’19, cares about her community and it shows.
This summer, Carley was selected as a finalist in the Ford College
Community Challenge (Ford C3) for two proposed neighborhood
improvement initiatives. The challenge invites students
worldwide to partner with organizations to design projects that
address critical needs of their community. Carley first heard about
Ford C3 through her involvement in the UIC Business chapter of Net
Impact, a nonprofit membership organization for...
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Tuesday, October 16, 2018 by
The “Doing Business in Europe” program offered to UIC Business
graduate students is a fantastic opportunity to learn about
international business while immersed in a different cultural
environment. This four-week course, taught at the ESC Normandy
School of Business, offers students the opportunity to visit local
businesses and study major aspects of European business culture.
Students that take part in this program can earn up to six credit
hours toward their MBA. The UIC Business MBA program...
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Monday, August 27, 2018 by
Ranked third on the Forbes: Best American Employers list, Google is
one of the most recognized companies on the planet. While most know
the company as a high-powered Internet search engine, many are
unaware of its philanthropic arm, Google.org. Many people could
only dream of working with the tech powerhouse that is Google, but
graduate student Sarah Siderius, who is working toward completing
her MBA in the spring of 2019, had the unique experience of working
as a contractor for Google.org....
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Thursday, April 26, 2018 by
Kera Beskin is a graduate student and researcher here at UIC. She
grew up in rural Minnesota and is graduating this May with her dual
master’s of public health and master’s of business administration
at UIC. The president of the Public Health Student Association and
currently working as a research assistant at the UIC School of
Public Health, she has also served as a Business Ambassador and
will deliver this year’s graduate speech at the UIC Business
commencement. We caught up with Beskin as her...
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Tuesday, March 6, 2018 by
We would like to introduce you to a new member of the UIC Business
Student Services staff, Mayra Sanchez. Mayra joined the Student
Services team as an Academic Adviser this January, and she will be
working specifically with UIC Business Scholars. Prior to this
role, Mayra worked as part of the college's Events Team for the
past three years. We have put together some fun facts about Mayra,
so please read on. And make sure to say hello when you see her
around! Favorite Chicago Activities/ Places:...
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Friday, March 2, 2018 by
Be sure to follow UIC Business on social media to stay up to date
on upcoming events campus activities, business news, and fun things
going on around Chicago: Instagram: @UICBusiness Twitter:
@UICBusiness Facebook Page: UIC Business While we’re already
halfway through the Spring 2018 semester and just starting to see
some spring temperatures on campus, let’s take a look back at some
UIC Business highlights with a midterm social media recap. UIC
Business Swims with the Sharks For UIC Business,...
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Monday, December 4, 2017 by
From left: Joe Moag, Susan Kantor, Asma Hasan. By Asma Hasan and
Susan Kantor The business skills taught in UIC Business graduate
programs are in high demand for non-profit organizations and
explain the significant number of MBAs employed in the sector.
Recognizing how important business skills are to non-profits,
Associate Professor Maija Renko presented UIC Business students
with an independent study opportunity focused on non-profit market
research. This project we took on was conducted...
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Thursday, November 30, 2017 by
UIC Business offers a collection of preferred and guaranteed
graduate admissions programs that put qualified students on the
fast track to admission. Whether you are an aspiring Master of
Science in Business Analytics, Master of Science in Accounting,
Master of Science in Marketing, or Master of Science in Management
Information Systems, you may be eligible for one of these highly
respected programs. An advanced degree continues to be one of the
most highly coveted resume builders in an...
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Wednesday, October 18, 2017 by
The study abroad application deadline for Spring 2018 is October
27! We talked with the Study Abroad Office about the opportunities
available to UIC Business students and the information you should
know as you decide to apply. Academics The
highly motivated students at UIC Business are often understandably
nervous to miss a semester of classes on campus. It’s important to
know that studying abroad does not extend your graduation date. In
fact, UIC students who study abroad have, on average,...
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Tuesday, October 3, 2017 by
In 2012, Michael Mikhail joined UIC as Dean of the College of
Business. In five years, he’s launched programs such as iLEAD — the
Institute for Leadership Excellence and Development -- the renowned
Business Scholars program, increased enrollment, and improved
student outcomes. We sat down with Dean Mikhail to hear his
thoughts on the past five years and learn what he looks forward to
accomplishing in the future. Q: You just underwent UIC’s five-year
assessment process with rave reviews. What has...
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Friday, September 29, 2017 by
Be sure to follow UIC Business on social media to stay up to date
on upcoming events campus activities, business news, and fun things
going on around Chicago: Instagram: @UICBusiness Twitter: @CBAatUIC
Facebook Page: UIC Business We started the Fall 2017 semester
with a busy and productive month. Let’s take a look back at some
highlights with our September social media recap. It’s hard to say
goodbye to a carefree summer schedule when classes start.
This year’s Student Org Networking Night...
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Tuesday, September 26, 2017 by
Are you a UIC Business graduate student interested in start-ups,
market research, venture capital, or the medical device industry?
If so, the UIC Medical Accelerator for Devices Laboratory is hiring
for their interdisciplinary team that develops novel, real world
medical devices. MAD Lab pairs business students with industrial
designers and engineers to validate healthcare ideas and problems
that UIC doctors, nurses, or students identify. For more
details on how business students contribute to...
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Wednesday, September 6, 2017 by
Ryan Patterson, Samantha Payne, Allan Rodriguez, Kathrynn
Sharp, and Robert Grilli [Not pictured: Jaime Manriquez] In
Consumer Behavior (Marketing 461), Professor Lan
Nguyen Chaplin has high expectations of her students. To
communicate these expectations and the level of professionalism
required to succeed, Professor Chaplin invited alumni of the course
to speak in the opening session of her Fall 2017 classes. “It
is a tough class that places a high demand on professionalism in
addition to...
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Tuesday, September 5, 2017 by
The Business Career Fair takes place on September 18 from 11:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Student Center East Illinois Rooms. When
preparing to make the most of your time with employers, ask
yourself these three key questions. 1.) How will I prioritize the
employers that I want to talk to? Look at the list of employers
that will be at the fair the week before. There will not be time to
speak to everyone, so rather than wandering around the room looking
for a short line or a company name that you...
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Thursday, July 6, 2017 by
Calling all UIC Liautaud students! Are you looking to strengthen
your resume and give back to the community at the same time? Are
you interested in helping a local Chicago organizations streamline
its finances, create a new marketing strategy, or even improve its
network security? What is inKind? InKind Consulting is a
student-led, pro-bono consulting program created by the MBA
Association and Net Impact student organizations from the UIC
Liautaud Graduate Business School. The InKind program...
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Saturday, April 15, 2017 by
Since 1973, the CSSLA ceremony has recognized outstanding student
leaders and student volunteers who, while maintaining high academic
achievement, demonstrate a commitment to the UIC community through
participation in student organizations and campus activities and
throughout the greater Chicagoland area through active service and
community engagement. One of this year’s award recipients was
Michael J. Mlekowski, an MBA candidate at UIC Liautaud. Below,
Michael tells us about his work for the...
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