Gies News Articles
September 11, 2024
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 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 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 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.
Feb 09
iMBA learners collaborate with medical and engineering students to solve healthcare problems
This collaborative effort brings together learners from different fields to solve problems patients and providers face in the medical industry, showcasing the role of business in innovation and the role of purpose in business.
Dec 18
How to ask your employer to pay for your MBA
There are a lot of factors to consider when it comes to earning a degree while working and balancing other commitments, and one of the biggest is how to afford it.
Dec 01
Gies highlighted as top business school for artificial intelligence
The emergence and increasing popularity of AI has many implications for the business landscape, and learners looking to take the next step in their career may find it beneficial to expand their knowledge on this new technology.
Sep 14
Gies Business professors bring new level of engagement to iMBA digital marketing course
Rather than teaching specific data or marketing skills, professors Aric Rindfleisch and Steve Raquel encourage learners to think more broadly about how the digital and analog world affect each other, using real examples, like artificial intelligence and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
Sep 11
FINDMBA: Preparing for an online MBA program
To excel in the virtual classroom, whether you're considering enrollment or already on the journey, you must set clear goals, develop effective study habits, and fully engage with a diverse network of peers.