Foster’s Master of Supply Chain Management degree makes debut
Just a few days ago, Foster officially launched a brand new degree program—the Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM). The mission of the one-year, work-compatible program is two-fold: Address the growing demand for innovative supply chain leaders. Equip students with solid business skills, decision-making capabilities, and the knowledge of information technology needed to oversee the... Read More
Oh the Places You’ll Go! Congratulations YEOC Seniors
It was a bittersweet final Senior Celebration Session for the YEOC 2015-2016 school year saying goodbye to our graduating high school seniors. Katie Campbell, Campus Recruiter at EY kicked off the morning with a What’s Next: Future Opportunities with EY panel with YEOC mentors/MITs Carlos Barrios, Keith Acfalle, Alvin Benavides, Bahari Watkins, and Abiel Zewolday... Read More
Former Starbucks president calls on Foster MBA grads to serve
All you need is… love? Well, that’s not all you need to be successful in business. But in his commencement address to the Foster School’s MBA Class of 2016, Howard Behar, the retired president of Starbucks, suggested that this group of freshly minted grads view their careers ahead as a call to service and consider... Read More
What to pack and budget abroad
By: Jo Yee Yap, Foster Undergraduate and GBC Study Abroad Scholarship Recipient who participated in an exchange with the National University of Singapore To avoid the hassle on the first day, I would suggest packing a pillow, bed sheets, and a thin blanket. It was the best decision as I didn’t need to take the... Read More
The TMMBA ROI: The network
When considering an MBA program, it is important to consider your return on investment (ROI) since you will be investing a significant amount of time and money. Read Part 2 of our TMMBA ROI Blog Series; in this post, our alumni panelists explain how they have been able to leverage the network gained through the... Read More
Crustacean-shell plastic might save the planet
Plastic made from crustacean shells sits atop a pan of dirt and growing plants. In front of the prototype display, four University of Washington students stand – and are swarmed by judges. Team AgriC is pitching a project taking chitosan – a derivative of chitin, a sugar obtained from the hard outer skeleton of shellfish... Read More
Recruiting with a startup twist
The UW Startup Job Fair gets underway with tables labeled with 32 company names you’ve probably never heard of: FlyHomes, AnswerDash, Saltbox. But that’s the point – these are early-stage companies poised for the next phase of growth. The Seattle entrepreneurs who’ve come to recruit are dressed casually, a hub of T-shirts and jeans in... Read More
New Health Innovation Challenge launches
Eighteen teams of excited students clustered together in the University of Washington’s Dempsey Hall. The students put up posters and perfectly curated prototype displays as the start time of the inaugural Health Innovation Challenge on March 3, 2016 approached. They were joined by nearly 120 health professionals, CEOs and technology experts, who were on hand... Read More
The next summit: Foster School undergrads explore business growth opportunities for REI
It is a bluebird day in the mountains…..the trail winds its way through towering cedars, mirroring the curve of a small brook. The trail climbs, rewarding hikers with sweeping views of saw-tooth peaks and a full palette of early summer wildflowers. Finally, reaching the summit, the hikers can breathe in a sense of accomplishment and... Read More
What to expect, best attractions in Singapore, must eat local food
By: Jo Yee Yap, Foster Undergraduate and GBC Study Abroad Scholarship Recipient who participated in an exchange with the National University of Singapore This year, I had the opportunity to study abroad at the National University of Singapore and it was by far one of the best experiences of my undergraduate years. In this post... Read More