Accounting: A Changing World and Recruiting Advice
Recruiting Season Has Begun With recruiting season once again firing up in the accounting world, we asked as many Seattle area firms as we could to answer two questions–one that might shed some light on the rapidly changing field of accounting and the other to offer insights into what firms are looking for when hiring. Seven firms answered the call (BDO, Grant Thornton, KPMG,... Read More
2019 Young Women’s Leadership Summit builds connections and confidence
This opportunity and program has done CRAZY things for my confidence… I cannot thank you guys enough for allowing me to stay at a school I love, learning about my interests and meeting some of the best girls in the world. In July 2019, Foster Undergraduate Programs welcomed 40 rising high school juniors and seniors... Read More
Seattle Growth Podcast 6.9: Communities for young professionals
With an economy that is booming across many industries, Seattle offers an abundance of professional opportunities. And so many good jobs have precipitated a flood of transplants, especially of the young and well-educated variety. How do all these newcomers find a sense of community in a city that is growing and changing so rapidly—and one... Read More
Easter Break? Three Weeks of Travel!
Guest Post by: Sheridan Juarez, a Foster School student who participated in a Foster Exchange at The Manchester Business School in England. UW is a quarter system school so I had never experienced the ups and downs of a semester system like with the University of Manchester. For one, the semester at UoM is roughly equivalent to a quarter system... Read More
Cross-Cultural Relationships Make the Difference: Q&A with Kenta Keleher, CISB Japanese Track, BABA 2016
Briefly describe your career history. I joined SAP Japan in June 2016. For the first 9 months, I went to the SAP Sales Academy in the Bay area to gain business acumen, selling skills, and software knowledge. I am currently working as an Account Executive at SAP Japan. I have been in the role for... Read More
5 Supply Chain Management Influencers You Need to Follow
Supply chain management is an innovative, competitive, and ever-changing field that requires precision, mastery, and focus. And who better to learn from than the biggest names in supply chain? Supply chain management influencers are treasure chests of knowledge- ready for the taking. They offer tips on performance, opinions on the latest trends, and unique perspectives... Read More
Seattle Growth Podcast 6.8: Empowering youth and underserved communities
“Community” is essential to people of all ages. As season six of the Seattle Growth Podcast continues to explore how Seattleites are building or finding a sense of community in a city that is growing and changing so rapidly, episode 6.8 introduces two people who are committed to building communities of young people in underserved... Read More
Creating Sustainable Business Practices from the Inside Out
Global Leadership Summit 2019 On April 24, 2019, nearly 200 students and community members attended the second annual Global Leadership Summit, an event aimed at exploring ways to enact responsible and sustainable change in one’s career. Guests attended sessions focused on the increasingly important intersection of global business and sustainability. Concurrent sessions included Business Addressing Environmental... Read More
Foster ranked #5 in the world for financial accounting research
According to the annual index of accounting research compiled by Brigham Young University, the UW Foster School of Business ranks #5 in the world in research contributions to the field of financial accounting over the past six years. The comprehensive database ranks accounting departments by topical area based on the number of articles their faculty... Read More
Master of Supply Chain Management Program Continues to Flourish
The Master of Supply Chain Management program welcomed 40 new students this summer. Students join the program from all parts of the world including here in the Pacific Northwest, and spanning countries like Germany, China, Greece, and India, exemplifying the widespread enthusiasm for MSCM. Students are feeling energetic about the start of their master’s program... Read More