Gies News Articles
October 21, 2024
Gies iMBA alumni continue to fuel careers with lifelong learning
Already successful in their careers, Jon A. Anderson and EunSoo Choe sought out non-degree courses to add more depth to their knowledge of mergers and acquisitions and taxation.
Oct 07
From radio to finance: How one iMSA learner became a forensic accountant
Today, Stephen Rowland works as a valuation, forensics, and litigation (VFL) manager in Massachusetts. Though he still works to uncover monetary misdeeds, he has also expanded his skill set to valuing businesses.
Sep 11
Gies Business reaches 33K learners in Ukraine through free online courses
The program, launched in early 2024, offers a series of fully online business courses to learners in war-torn Ukraine through a partnership with Prometheus World University.
Jun 17
Green presents tax research results to White House Council of Economic Advisers
Gies College of Business professor Danielle Higgins Green visited the White House to present the findings of a recent research paper, which could have wide-ranging effects on the United States tax system.
Jun 04
Why this film industry professional pursued a Gies MBA
Just one semester into the iMBA, Ines Weitgasser has already connected with several of her peers located around the world—a major benefit for someone who once chose her first career to work with uniquely talented people.
May 29
Adapting the curriculum for the future of business
Business schools are facing pressure to adapt to a rapidly changing business environment marked by technological advancements, globalization, and emerging high-growth industries. This requires us to take a critical look at how and what we teach.
May 15
Alum shares ROI story from his Gies online MBA
Gies iMBA alumnus Rory Camangian recently was promoted from lead product marketing manager to principal of business strategy of AT&T Mass Markets’ Generative AI team.
May 13
Pairing Your Passion: From devoted fan to part of the team
Gies College of Business Master of Science in Management alum Jonathan Starks made the leap into the world of sports marketing as an Integrated Marketing Associate for the Chicago Bulls.
May 03
Industry 4.0 thought leader finds passion for continuous learning through Gies MBA
Jeff Winter, a thought leader on Industry 4.0, pursued an MBA to become a more well-rounded business leader. He discovered his passion for strategy and the value of continuous learning along the way.
Apr 24
Lifelong learner earns Gies iMSA to further stand out
Eric Albrecht built a comprehensive understanding of top-notch analytical techniques through the iMSA program and was particularly impressed by a data analytics course, valuing how he could apply the lessons to his job.
Apr 12
How the Gies iMBA helps you learn and lead with a diversity mindset
Business leaders in the iMBA learn by doing, in the safety of a classroom setting, to not take everything they’re familiar with for granted and recognize how things are done differently in different parts of a state, a country and the world.
Apr 10
Gies MBA fueling Nieves in shift from finance to tech
An MBA was always on the bucket list for Angel Nieves, who began his career in finance before pivoting to tech.
Apr 05
Poyser turns Gies MBA into brand leadership role
As her job responsibilities grew, Abby Poyser began looking for a graduate business degree that offered specialized coursework on digital marketing and leadership along with accounting and finance fundamentals.
Mar 12
Financial crimes analyst elevating career with Gies MBA
Now a financial crime analytic manager at HSBC, William Cheung shares how earning a Gies MBA as made him more knowledgeable and confident at his job.
Mar 11
How my online MBA paved the way for future career success
Alexandros Lagogiannis was looking for a flexible, high-quality online MBA program to help him achieve his long-term career goals from his location in Greece.