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April 27, 2009
MBA-Accelerated Program Officially Launched
Earlier yesterday I was pleased to admit our first new student to Massey's innovative MBA-Accelerated program that begins this fall. Our faculty and staff have worked hard this year to prepare for this new cohort of students who will be entering this new full-time MBA program. The curriculum is ideally suited for individuals who are not currently working and who have less than the minimum two years of professional work experience required for admission to our existing MBA-Professional program.
The new program gives us an important new educational product previously missing from our graduate portfolio and allows us to better compete in what has been become an increasingly "crowded" MBA marketplace. The new offering will by no means be a watered-down version of our existing MBA but rather a somewhat more structured and concentrated approach to delivering what will continue to be a high-quality and rigorious academic student experience.
Students in the new program will take their business core courses together in a cohort of 25 that will be delivered during the fall, spring, and summer 10-week sessions. Five-week sessions will include opportunities for pursuing a range of electives, plus the fulfillment of a built-in work experience/internship requirement. To give you a peek at this new schedule, MBA-Accelerated students will begin their program this fall with the following courses in the first 10 week term...
Fall 2009 10-Week Schedule:
MGT 6650 - Organizational Behavior and Management, Mondays, Dr. Jennie Carter Thomas
FIN 6100 - Basic Financial Management, Tuesdays, Dr. John Gonas
MKT 6450 - Advanced Marketing Management, Wednesdays, Dr. Robert Lambert
ACC 6480 - Corporate Financial and Managerial Accounting, Thursdays, Dr. Lee Warren
The fall term will continue with a 5-week session where expectations are for each student to complete two electives in either general business or their chosen field of concentration. MBA-Accelerated students will complete a total of 12 credits during the fall term and enter the spring with an excellent business foundation for enrolling in additional core courses that include: entrepreneurship, international business, leadership, and law and ethics.
Given early interest that is approaching 100 prospect inquiries without any advertising, we expect admission to this new program to be very competitive, especially given we are limiting this first cohort to 25 students. If you know of someone who might be a talented addition to our 2009 MBA-Accelerated class, please encourage them to visit the following link for additional information: http://www.belmont.edu/business/graduatebusiness/index.html
We're also offering a brand new web portal for prospective students to track their progress as they move through the various stages of the application process at BU4U.
By next month I should have additional numbers to report on our enrollments for the summer term. We have already had a record number of applications for the 2009 Summer Accounting Institute and MBA applications are well ahead of last year's figures!
[Joe Alexander, Associate Dean]
Nominations for 2009 Distinguished Alumni Award
[Pictured left: 2008 Recipient Charles Hagood, Dean Pat Raines, and Barbara Massey Rogers]
Nominations are now being accepted for the third annual Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business Distinguished Alumni Award. If you know of a Massey graduate that should be recognized for their professional achievements, community involvement or commitment to The Massey Graduate School, nominate them. The 2009 Award Recipient will be recognized at a special alumni banquet this fall.
Massey Milers race in Half Marathon
Twelve members of the Massey Milers running group ran in the Country Music half marathon on Saturday, April 25. This was the group’s first public competitive event since forming in January. Everyone enjoyed the run, despite the unseasonably hot temperatures.
The group is enthusiastic about our next group event, the Moon Pie 10 mile run on June 20.
For more information...
Massey Milers was formed to provide an opportunity for MBA and MACC students and alumni to get to know each other outside of the traditional classroom experience and as a means of enhancing individual wellness. The group currently meets once a week for a group run, along with coordinating other running times to accommodate different schedules throughout the week.
In addition to running, interest has been generated for group bike rides recently. If you would like additional information on this unique networking opportunity, check out the Massey Milers on Google Groups or contact Mindy Craven by email at mindy.craven@vanderbilt.edu.
Pictured:
1st row L to R: Lauren Linton, Kim May, Mindy Craven
2nd row L to R: Meagan Segebarth, Dr. Wainwright, Kristen Comstock, Freddy Altomari, Isaac Lewis, Evans Smith
Not Pictured: Amy Wolanski, Katie Hackett, Zac Cook
Massey Networking and Community Service
Expand your social network through Massey networking events! Massey networking events offer current students and alumni a way to reconnect with classmates and make new acquaintances.
The May luncheon will be held at Franklin Chop House (1101 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin 37064) on Thursday, May 21st at 11:30 a.m.
For more information and additional events...
2009 Massey Networking Calendar:
- May 14th - Evening Social, 7:00 p.m., Sounds Game - Nashville Sounds vs. Reno Aces (Families Welcome) – Attendees must RSVP and pre-purchase tickets through the Massey Networking Committee.
- June, July, August – No luncheons during summer months.
- September 2nd - Breakfast, 7:00-8:30 a.m., Nashville City Club, Guest Speaker TBA
- September 17th - Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Stoney River Restaurant, 3015 West End Avenue, Nashville TN 37203
- October (Date TBA) - Distinguished Alumni Award Presentation & Reception, Location TBA
- October 15th - Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Mere Bulls, 5201 Maryland Way, Brentwood TN 37027
- November – Evening Social, Predators Game, Game Date & Time TBA (Families Welcome)
- November 19th - Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Brick Top's 3000 West End Avenue, Nashville TN 37203
- December 17th - Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Sunset Grille, 2001 Belcourt Avenue, Nashville 37212
2009 Massey Community Service Calendar:
- June 14th – Fundraiser for the Martha O’Brien Center – Volunteers needed in 2 hour increments.
- July 11th – Volunteer your grill skills to the Ronald McDonald House for an outdoor lunch for families of seriously ill children being treated at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital.
- August 22nd – Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl-a-Thon, Details TBA
- September 19th – Habitat for Humanity Build
RSVP to Londa Morgan for networking events at (615) 500-1443 or londa@hardcastleconstruction.com.
RSVP to Teresa Wade for community service events, teresawade@comcast.net.
Scarlett Leadership Institute Accepting Applications for Signature Executive Program
The Scarlett Leadership Institute at Belmont University offers a unique and engaging means of transferring leadership experience to the next generation of Middle Tennessee leaders.
We are now accepting applications for the Signature Executive Program, a practical approach to executive development. The Signature Executive Program is designed for high potential, high performance leaders destined for expanded roles in corporate leadership.
The program curriculum was designed by top business experts to develop leadership skills and talent to support rising executives' continued success, and instruction is provided by world-class business leaders, subject matter experts, famous business authors and noted college professors. The program includes 18 class days, spread over a 14-month program and includes a 5-day transformational retreat in Monteagle, Tennessee.
The next program will begin August 20, 2009.
For more information, please contact the Scarlett Leadership Institute at http://scarlett.belmont.edu or (615)460-5554.
"The Scarlett Leadership program was designed to teach the managers of today to be the leaders of tomorrow. Through the Scarlett Leadership Institute I have been provided a very well rounded and diverse portfolio of learning that I will be able to utilize for the entire breadth of my career."
--Kendra Petty, Central Parking System
"The Scarlett Leadership program has been very effective in not only teaching the skills of effective leadership, it also helps you apply what you learn to provide a return on this course. I have learned how to coach others to effectively bring out the best in them and expand the results achieved by my organization while at the same time providing a more rewarding environment to work in."
--Mike Sims, Louisiana Pacific
Join Massey's Linked-In Group
We are now up to 281 members at last count for our "Belmont University Massey Graduate School of Business" group at LinkedIn.com. Membership is open to Massey graduates and current students, and our goal is to reach 500 members by the end of 2009. Many of you have already begun connecting with each other through this networking tool, and we expect its value to grow in coming months as many of us become more active in examining new employment opportunities.
Click HERE for information on how to join LinkedIn if you're not already a member of the networking community. Search under "groups" for "Belmont University Massey Graduate School of Business" to request membership in our group. We will do our best to have you approved and up and running with full access within 24 hours.
Massey Golf Network - Next outing
Massey Golf Network
Saturday, May 16th
Hermitage Golf Course, General’s Retreat, $49
2pm Networking and Warm up – Tee times begin at 3pm
Hermitagegolf.com
The Massey Golf Network’s next outing is Saturday, May 16th. Golfers at all skill levels are invited to come out for pre-round networking and to hit balls at the driving range, play a full round or only nine holes.
For details follow the link below ...
- Special price for the Massey/Belmont group: General’s Retreat - $49 for 18 holes (includes range balls). Golfers can play 9 or 18 holes or just hit balls at the range ($12).
- Seven day advanced reservation and credit card number is required to secure your tee time. This means May 9th is the deadline to sign up.
- Call the Hermitage pro shop at 615.847.4001 for your reservation.
- Be sure to tell them you are with the Massey/Belmont group, 3 pm tee times on May 16th.
- Sign up for Hermitage’s FREE-quent player program – Buy four rounds of 18 holes and get one free!
- Please email Teresa Wade at teresawade@comcast.net with your skill level or handicap AFTER you make your reservation. These outings are not formal tournaments.
- Hermitage is reserving an area for our pre-round networking. Be sure to arrive in time to mingle and get warmed up at the range.
- Call Hermitage and reserve your spot before May 9th.
2009 Schedule
May 16th
June 13th
July 18th
August 15th