Last year, 66 students participated in Xavier Global international business study trips. As part of the requirements for the course, students complete a global market opportunity analysis, examining the viability of introducing a new product or service to an international market. Twelve students were nominated by their lead professors to represent their class to participate in the 2012 Best Paper Competition on August 24. The team of Sharika Anderson, Casey Hamlyn, Danielle Hamlyn and Lauren Kaminsky (pictured) won the Best Paper Award. Their 30-minute presentation addressed the global market opportunity analysis of introducing Kraft Barbeque Sauce to China. A total of $2,600 in awards is given to the three finalist teams.

For more information on the winners and the competition, please click here.

If you plan to graduate this semester you must submit an application for graduation by October 1. A $50 graduation fee will be added to your Bursar account. Your diploma will be mailed to you in January. There is no ceremony in December, but you are invited to participate in Commencement in May.

The Graduation Application can be found here.

Ladies and Gentlemen: sign up to have your time in the limelight! Back by popular demand, the XWMBA group has organized for a professional photographer to be on site to snap your photo. Use the photos to increase your online credibility on sites like LinkedIn.

WHEN: 9/11 and 9/12
TIME: 5-7 PM

To reserve your time slot you must email us at: xwmba@xavier.edu

A make-up artist from Mary Kay will be on hand for last minute touch-ups.

Join the Cincinnati Chapter of NSHMBA for an Executive Panel Discussion on how companies expand internationally with the following panelists:

• Carlo Privitera COO Luxottica Retail
• John Pepper Former, CEO P&G and Board Chair Walt Disney
• Frank Bowen AVP and Dean of Student Affairs University of Cincinnati
• Luis M. Campos VP HR, Global Household Care P&G
• Anthony Smith Assistant Superintendent Cincinnati Public Schools

DATE: Thursday, September 13th, 2012
TIME: 5:30 - 9:00 pm
LOCATION: Luxottica 4000 Luxottica place , Mason Ohio 45040 COST: FREE (refreshments will be served) although pre-registration is required
ATTIRE: Business Casual

REGISTRATION: Click here to register. Attendees will receive a coupon to get a pair of prescription glasses at the store in their headquarters for 50% off. They can also get a pair of sunglasses for 30% off. You can help the world see! Please donate your old glasses to OneSight to bring vision to people that need it. Sears Optical will introduce the new line of sunglasses they developed with Anthony Munoz.

For more information: events@cincinnati.nshmba.org

The MBA PDC is pleased to announce our Fall line up of Career Management Workshops designed to address a variety of career and professional development needs - including personal branding, effective job search strategies, interviewing and job offer evaluation, career planning and more! Whether you are actively seeking new employment opportunities (internal or external of your organization), looking to develop a long term career plan or simply looking to build your personal brand and market it to others - there is a session for you! Click here for more information and to RSVP to these Saturday morning sessions below:

September 15th: Developing Brand 'YOU' and Reaching Your Target Market
October 6th: Effective Job Search Strategies: Developing a Plan that Works
October 20th: Beyond the Resume: Closing the Deal on Your Next Career
November 17th: Take Ownership of Your Career: Develop a Roadmap for the Future

Keep an eye out for a variety of additional programming being offered through the MBA PDC this Fall!

The minimum acceptable score required for waiver of Foundation Skills courses via CLEP exams has changed for exams taken after September 1.

CLEP Test - Minimum Score:
Principles of Management - 63
Principles of Marketing - 65
Principles of Macroeconomics - 62
Principles of Microeconomics - 64

Department of Management & Entrepreneurship
Center for International Business Sedler
Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Xavier/WCB Global Jugaad Simulation Competition
6 to 8 p.m.
October 26 (Friday)
Smith 137

$10,000 Awards (Cash and ENTR softwares)

Please contact Dr. Daewoo Park (parkd@xavier.edu or 745-2028) for your registration (free).

Nestlé Purina is an industry leader that is driven at the core by innovation with a strong belief in work-life balance. This belief helped to earn Nestle a spot in the St. Louis Post Dispatch’s Best Places to Work, as well as being recognized as a top place to work for recent grads.

Nestle is targeting 1st year MBAs focusing in Brand Management or Marketing. Please click here to view the Marketing Intern job description. To be considered, interested applicants must submit their resume at that link.

Also, click here to view a video that demonstrates our culture at Nestle Purina, as our associates and CEO participated in a flash mob on campus to kick off college recruiting.

Where Will You Explore?

Join us Friday, September 28, 2012 to discover your perfect international destination. Students are welcome to attend multiple information sessions and meet lead professors.

Xavier Global Happy Hour 5:00-7:30. Meet and greet with professors and students in Smith Hall #138

Visit: www.xavier.edu/ibstudytrip or contact: Teresa Summe-Haas at summehaast@xavier.edu.

Mike Klaus (Associate, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati) will talk about “Global Sustainability and Renewable Energy” and "Engagement, Ethics, and Excellence" provide career advice to WCB students.

WHEN: September 27, 2012
TIME: 12:30 PM - 2 PM
WHERE: Smith 308

If you have any questions or would like to attend the seminar, please contact Dr. Daewoo Park at parkd@xavier.edu or 513-745-2028.

Congratulations MBA graduates! The benefit of pursuing an MBA can be quite personal based on what it was that motivated you to begin this program. Whether you are looking to gain a promotion, increase compensation, change careers, start your own business or jumpstart your first career – we at the Professional Development Center wish you the best of luck! Feel free to connect with our office at mbapdc@xavier.edu if we can be of any assistance to you in your career.

As you prepare for graduation, we do encourage you to complete our MBA Graduate Employment Survey. This survey is useful in gaining aggregate data on where our students are working, careers and industries chosen, etc. Please note, that individual responses are kept confidential - any reporting is done only in aggregate. Click here to complete the survey by Monday, September 17th to be enrolled in a drawing for a $50 Visa Gift Card!

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