NIU College of Business E-Business Newsletter
Are You Ready for Your MBA?
We can help.
Vol. 2, Issue 3 March 2013
Upcoming Events
Have you been contemplating getting your MBA
or do you know someone who is considering it?
NIU’s College of Business can help. We offer four
different MBA delivery formats, so you can choose
the one that works best for you. (See the descriptions
below.) With each format, you'll receive: Global
perspective, outstanding faculty instruction,
participative learning, AACSB accreditation and
interactions with executive level professionals.
March 25, 2013
MBA Informational Session –
Hoffman Estates Campus
April 5, 2013
Social Impact Summit
April 17, 2013
Distinguished Donor Cocktail
Reception (members only)
Evening MBA – Designed for maximum flexibility, this program can be self-paced
according to your schedule. Learn more…
Fast-Trak MBA – Designed for students interested in attaining professional and
international business skills on an accelerated timeline, this program can be completed in
just twelve months. Learn more…
Executive MBA – This opportunity allows students to engage and interact with other
April 27, 2013
MBA Preview Day
Naperville
April 30, 2013
MBA Colloquium Executive
Naperville
experienced professionals in a challenging and stimulating learning environment.
Convenient Saturday-only classes make it possible to earn a graduate degree while
balancing both work and life commitments. Learn more…
May 3, 2013
COB Alumni Luncheon –
Harry Carey’s Lombard
One-Year MBA – Earn your MBA in just 12 months with other motivated
June 13, 2013
Management & Marketing
Alumni Event - Kane County
Cougars Game
professionals like yourself without career interruption. This program is the same as our
other AACSB accredited MBA formats delivered on an accelerated timetable. Learn
more… June 13, 2013
Rockford Golf Outing
Rockford Country Club
Learn more about our MBA Programs
For details or to Register
We Offer a GMAT Test Prep Course
Your GMAT score is a critical part of your application credentials. You can improve your score
by preparing with our 24-hour, 4-week course that will give you the knowledge and test-taking
strategies to succeed. The class is offered on Saturdays at Barsema Hall, the home of NIU's
College of Business.
GMAT Prep Information
MBA Open Houses
Our MBA Program holds informal open houses throughout the
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Dean’s Circle members are those
alumni, family and friends that
help NIU close the widening gap
left from the decrease in state
NIU College of Business E-Business Newsletter
fall and spring to give prospective candidates an opportunity to
hear from program directors and faculty, in addition to current
students. Open house presentations are currently being
offered at NIU Hoffman Estates, NIU Naperville, and NIU
DeKalb campuses.
mba@niu.edu
866-NIUMBA1
funding by giving $1,000 - $4,999
annually.
Find out more
View College of Business
Dean’s Circle Members
Open house information
MBA Consulting Project Goes
Back to the Future
Your Feedback is Important
We look forward to hearing from
you. If you have ideas about
improving this newsletter or would
like to share your thoughts,
please contact us. We’d also like
to be updated on your career or
personal moves.
Do you remember the DeLorean? If not, let
us refresh your memory. It is the car, named
after John DeLorean, that was immortalized
as a time machine in the 1985 blockbuster
film, Back to the Future. (See image at right.)
OK you remember. But what does this have
to do with NIU’s MBA program? Well, last
year, the One-year MBA cohort was asked
to partner with the DeLorean Motor
Company and was charged with evaluating
which strategic initiatives DeLorean should
pursue. As you may know, the DeLorean
Motor Company fell on hard times. Despite
its struggles, the brand remains strong. To
this day, the company continues to receive
partnership offers from a variety of industries
and welcomes opportunities to lend the
Send to a friend
DeLorean name to exploit new business opportunities.
Read full story....
To learn more about MBA Capstone projects see our video.
For more information on how you can partner with us to create your own Capstone project,
contact Dr. James Johnson.
MBA Alumni Spotlight
Lisa M. Keller (One-Year MBA)
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