What’s Supply Chain like at Starbucks?
Foster MSCM students take a 3-credit course, the Supply Chain Leader Series (SCM 599) that connects them with supply chain leaders through seminars. The course is designed to complement our students’ in-class learnings with current events and best practices of the field. A recent seminar was led by Foster alum, Margo Huang, who works at... Read More
Frank Discussions with Catie Griggs
Frank Discussions is back—with a twist. Frank had the opportunity to sit down with Catie Griggs, President of Business Operations for the Seattle Mariners, in front of a live audience of MBA students on January 10, 2023. Listen in as they address early-career lessons, the challenges of diversifying the C-Suite in major league sports, and... Read More
First Days Abroad In Spain
Guest Post By: Samantha Schrantz, a Senior. She studied abroad through ABLA Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain, during Autumn Quarter 2022. Planning the Details My study abroad trip to the University of Navarra in Pamplona actually took years of planning and effort. After my plans to go abroad were canceled several times in a row due... Read More
The Beauty of Cherry Blossoms
Guest Post By: Senior majoring in Marketing and minoring in Japanese, Erika Chaffin. During Spring Quarter and Summer Quarter 2022, Erika studied abroad on a Foster Exchange with Kobe University in Kobe, Japan. When you think of Japan, one of the first things that comes to mind is cherry blossoms! Blooming from late March to... Read More
A South Korea Must: Lotte World!
Guest Post By: Senior studying Human Resources and Information Systems, Erika Yoshino. During Spring Semester 2022, Erika studied abroad on a Foster Exchange with Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea. When researching about South Korea and things to do there, I will always mention Lotte World! Lotte World consists of an outdoor amusement park called... Read More
Get to Know MS in Entrepreneurship Student: Eric Chou
The MS in Entrepreneurship program is made up of a diverse group of students who come from various backgrounds and experiences. We love to highlight students from the current cohort, so read on to hear more about Eric’s journey to the program! Please tell us your name. Eric Chou. Where are you from? I am a first-generation immigrant... Read More
An Independent Study for the Climate
“I have always been interested in large-scale structural problems,” Foster MSBA student Sam Shugart shares. “Particularly how companies, nations and other groups respond to crises.” A Research Trip to Myanmar Sam’s early experiences as an undergraduate studying International Relations proved valuable as he became proficient in grant writing and found an interest in research projects. ... Read More
Fostering MBA Access 2022
After a 3-year COVID hiatus, the Foster School of Business hosted the 8th edition of the FOSTERing MBA Access Diversity event from Nov 17 to Nov 18, 2022. FOSTERing MBA Access is a two-day event designed to introduce members of underrepresented groups to the MBA experience at Foster. This year, 35 candidates from five US... Read More
Hybrid MBA International Study Tour – Reflections of Spain
Join Nicole Banks and Anne Kertson as they share their experience of the Spain International Study Tour with Foster Hybrid MBA.
Exploring Solutions to Attain and Retain Tech Talent
By Brittany Do Fall quarter, the last quarter of the year but the first of the school year, ended with a flurry of snow and students. With 142 students, 28 judges, and 38 volunteers, Paccar Hall was incredibly busy on Friday, December 2nd, when the students wrapped up their Strategic Management capstone class with a... Read More