Miscellaneous Announcements
(MGT 360: Spring, 2016)
Wayne Smith, Ph.D.
wayne.smith@csun.edu
Department of Management
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CSUN DNCOBAE “Industry Night”
• “Industry Night” (like a Career-fair, but better)
– ACCT/IS students can go too, but they also go to “Meet the Firms”
– Thu. Feb 25th, 2016 in University Student Union (Northridge Center)
• Dress to impress event
• Connect with the DNCOBAE Career office early for workshops, resume
book, business cards, internships, etc.
• More info?
– Craig Oka (DNCOBAE Professional Development Center Program Director)
– Office: JH2234, Phone: 818-677-4697, Email: craig.oka@csun.edu
– http://www.csun.edu/cobaessc/career-education-professional-development
CSUN DNCOBAE MBA
Open House
• MBA “Open House”
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Sat. Feb 20th, 2016 at 9:45pm in Juniper Hall
Some munchies
Some good information (regardless of intent or destination)
MBA, MST, MSA
Advance registration requested
• More info?
– http://www.csun.edu/busgrad
CSUN “Bullring”
• “Bullring” Competition for budding entrepreneurs/new ventures
• $25,000 first prize, $15K second, $5K third
– And in-kind legal startup support
• all finalists receive a cash award
• Key dates:
– Kickoff/Info: Thu. Feb 4, 2016 4:30-6:30 JH4117
– Preliminary round and final “Shark tank” round are in April, 2016
• RSVP on www.csunbullring.com
• More info?
– Ryan Holbrook (Entrepreneurship Program Director)
– Office: JH4209, Phone: 818-677-4510, Email: ryan.holbrook@csun.edu
DNCOBAE “Portfolio Class”
• DNCOBAE students manage three investment funds for the University
• DNCOBAE students make recommendations on how to invest money
– The source of the money is the vending machines, Arbor Grill, etc.
• $1MM Blue-chip/conservative (mostly mutual funds and real estate)
• $1MM Sustainability/Eco-friendly initiatives
• $1MM Development/growth (mostly ETF and related vehicles)
• Open to all DNCOBAE students
– Diversity leads to strength—investments is no different
• Need a 3.5 GPA and a passing grade in FIN 303 (aim for an A or B, please)
• Application Details:
– FIN 437BH
– http://www.csun.edu/finance/honors
– You can also inquire in the Finance office—JH3125