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Boise State offers MBA upgrade session
Melanie Palmer
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NIK BJURSTROM/THE ARBITER Cody Corbridge 26, and Neal Koskella 26, work on a midterm project in the Graduate Assistant room in the Business and Economics building.
During the week of Nov. 4-6 Boise State will be running its third annual MBA Upgrade Session. This is an opportunity for business professionals with MBA degrees to learn the latest technologies and innovations that have been introduced recently into the business world, and the option to re-learn skills they may have forgotten.
The sessions will take place in the Stueckle Sky Center and will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The total cost for all six sessions is $945 with a $50 discount for Bose State alumni. For those who may only want a refresher, there are two other options offered. Participants can chose to pick any three sessions for $495 or a single session is available for $245.
“These sessions are comparable to attending a professional conference so the price is very reasonable,” said Jeanine Rushbuyers, MBA graduate from Boise State who plans to attend the Nov. 4-6 sessions. Rushbuyers currently works for the Micron Foundation.
Patrick Coyne, the program manager for the MBA Upgrade Session, emphasized the benefits of being a part of these classes.
Coyne said, “it’s not just about improving yourself; it’s also about improving opportunities for advancement in your field.”
As the popular saying goes “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Especially in today’s job market, individuals are constantly looking for a way to advance. No other college in the Pacific Northwest offers MBA professionals the opportunity to re-train themselves or to make themselves and their skills relevant in the current market. Successful enterprises are constantly changing and evolving, which is why BSU offers these options in professional training.
“We do all kind of education programs as well as do custom-made curriculum designed for the companies needs,” Coyne said.
It’s not just companies these days that want to differentiate their product from their competitors, but it’s individuals who want to distinguish themselves from their peers.
These sessions can be eye opening to professionals who have been out of school for five, 10 and 15 years. It allows them to re-evaluate what’s working and what’s not.
Andrea Bailey, a 2003 MBA graduate of BSU, attended the session in 2008. She attended a session focusing on Internet marketing.
“The strategy around the Internet changes so frequently that is was helpful especially from a marketing perspective,” Bailey said. “The sessions really let people gain a new perspective on their craft. When asked if she would recommended it to anyone she said, “I would highly recommend it, in fact I told my husband he should sign up for the next session.”
If you are interested in learning more or would like to register call (208) 426-3008, e-mail mbaupgrade@boisestate.edu or visit http://cobe.boisestate.edu/mbaupgrade.