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3 Reasons to Get an MBA Posted by: Catherine Chan / May 28, 2021 May 28, 2021 There are many types of graduate business degrees — finance, accounting, human resource management, organizational leadership, to name a few — but the traditional MBA has recently seen an uptick in interest from professionals in diverse fields.Let’s get right to it: here are several reasons you should consider getting an MBA now.More and more mid-career professionals are going back to school for an MBAIn 2020, MBA

to a wide range of careers in social service and mental health agencies, as well as on preparing graduates to become certified as school counselors. The public health program prepares graduates to respond to contemporary challenges in public health at the local, regional, national, and global levels. PLU’s AACSB-accredited MBA program focuses on strategy and innovation, and offers optional concentrations in healthcare management, technology and innovation management, entrepreneurship and closely

. While he didn’t have a father figure growing up, his coaches over the years have helped fill the void – from his three coaches at W.F. West High School, in Chehalis, Wash., to Murray at PLU. “It is a very, very special relationship,” said Cooper, who was a star basketball player in her own right and is seventh all time in the state of Washington for points scored in high school. “Chad is one of the first guys that has been in his life that no matter what, stands by his side. “Over the years, the

start focusing your Valentine’s Day efforts to include everyone. Check out these Valentine’s Day stats from Bing to learn how the holiday has changed over the years. 1. Focus your efforts on single people, just as much as those in a relationship. Half of the American population identifies as single, and of these people, a quarter say they plan to do something for Valentine’s Day. On average, a single man will spend $71 during the holiday and a single woman will spend $40. 2. More people are buying

. As China is already emerging as the new center of the East Asian economy (eclipsing, among others, Japan), the role of economic and cultural relevance will in our lifetimes begin to pass from Manhattan and Paris to cities like Beijing and Shanghai, the book states.  Jacques contends that it is the American relationship with and attitude toward China that will determine whether the twenty-first century will be relatively peaceful or fraught with tension and instability. “America seems relatively

April 1, 2013 Six business students participated in the 2013 International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition this spring. From left to right: Zach Grah, Jordan Dahms, Cameron Holcomb, Arne-Morten Willumsen, Iren Atemad and Karrie Spencer. Photo by John Froschauer. The Real World (with a Safety Net) By Steve Hansen and Chris Albert Assistant Professor of Management Kory Brown has a plaque on his office wall commemorating his participation nearly 20 years ago in a business simulation

in bowls available will increase the number purchased and raise more money for those in need. “It’s about the connection of the artist to user,” ceramics student Sarah Henderson said. “I am connected to whoever uses my bowl and vice versa. I’m thinking about the relationship throughout the whole creative process; to have someone pick one of my bowls out of the group. That’s the best feeling.” PLU’s Dining & Culinary Services will be serving up Zupa Ogorkowa, a Polish dill pickle and potato soup

June 29, 2010 Ensuring access to essential PLU programs By Steve Hansen Tim Vialpando ’02 has had an active relationship with PLU, both as a student and as a graduate. As a student, he served as ASPLU president and participated in the study group that developed the Wild Hope project. Upon graduation, he worked as an admission counselor at PLU before returning to his native Colorado, where he now teaches high school. He also sits on the Alumni Board, and helps organize PLU events when they come

able to offer more targeted relations [with the business community],” Hughes said. “It is relationship building – something that will really benefit PLU.” Located in Ramstad Commons, Hughes will work closely with Pat Roundy, dean for student academic success, and director of Academic Advising. You can reach her at 253-535-8268, or hughesbr@plu.edu. Read Previous PLU prof awarded prize from Yale University Read Next Wild Hope Project finds a permanent home COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated

than individual therapy. According to the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT): “Almost 90% of clients report an improvement in their emotional health, and nearly two-thirds report an improvement in their overall physical health. A majority of clients report an improvement in their functioning at work, and over three-fourths of those receiving marital/couples or family therapy report an improvement in the couple relationship. When a child is the identified patient, parents