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MasterCard CEO to Speak on “Cashless” Future
Ajay Banga comes to Johnson on March 4, as part of the Distinguished Global Speaker Series The prospect of a “cashless future” will be the subject of a special event […]
China’s Economic Transformation: The Past, Present and Future Professor Xiang Bing talks about China’s Economy at Johnson
Xiang Bing, founding dean at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) and professor of China Business and Globalization, spoke to students about “China’s Economic Transformation: The Past, Present and […]
From Fire Hydrants to Finance
by Rafael Alton, MBA ’14 As I sit on the chartered bus back to Ithaca, collecting my thoughts from a hectic, three-day whirlwind of a trip, I can easily remember […]
Transforming an Aspiring Consultant with a Holistic Approach
by Cara Petonic, MBA ’13 Prior to Johnson, I worked for a middle-market financial institution in Investment Banking and Sell-Side Equity Research where I focused on eCommerce stocks. While these […]
Controlling My Destiny with the Help of Johnson’s Community
by Mike Newell, MBA ’14 After nearly six years in public accounting, I realized that I wanted my career to take a new path (although, I had no idea what […]
Why Real Practice Matters
by Hanna Teklit, MBA ’13 Business cases are essential for reinforcing problem solving best practices, frameworks, and theories. However, because cases rarely offer opportunities for students to appreciate the complexity […]
Quenching my Thirst with the Capital Markets & Asset Management Immersion
by Robert Michaels, MBA ’14 The first semester at Johnson consists of challenging core classes, such as microeconomics, finance, accounting, and rigorous case competitions. While the ‘core’ was interesting and […]
Johnson in Africa: Ghana Trek 2013
Johnson students with His Excellency John Kufuor, former President of the Republic of Ghana, at his home in Accra. “Akwaaba, Welcome to Ghana,” stated His Excellency John Kufuor, former President […]
Learning to Structure and Solve Challenges through Johnson’s Immersion Projects
by Sasha Abraham, MBA ’13 The Strategic Marketing Immersion provided me with a good foundation to succeed in my summer internship. The Immersion’s in-class lectures and case studies taught me […]