By Amanda Ladner, MBA ’19 After working in corporate retail as a buyer for three years, I decided I wanted to make a career change. After a few months of intense job searching, I realized how challenging it could be
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UF MBA full-tuition scholarship enables students to transform without breaking the bank
One year ago, the University of Florida MBA program began offering 100 percent tuition scholarships to its Full-Time students. Since the introduction of the scholarship, 60 students have been able to pursue their MBA without having to cover the cost
Global Immersion Experience in China highlights importance of goal setting and empowering employees for UF MBA student
I don’t remember the exact moment when I noticed my love for traveling. Rather, growing up in a military family meant that I started to itch for a new adventure every 3 or 4 years. It runs through my blood,
Albie Kaminsky (BSBA ’13, MBA ’16) | November 2018
Kaminsky (BSBA 2013, MBA 2016) was recently named Florida’s Senior Manager of Government Affairs for Charter Communications, America’s fastest growing and second largest cable company. Previously, Kaminsky served in the Florida House of Representatives as Chief Legislative Aide to Rep. Jim
Warrington students say thanks
The holidays are a time of giving thanks and expressing gratitude for all we have in life. This holiday season, we asked current students what they are thankful for at the Warrington College of Business. Read what students from across
Why engineers should consider an MBA
As you might expect, business acumen is pervasive throughout many other industries, like engineering, law and health care. If you’re currently in one of those fields, you might be considering boosting your business knowledge with an MBA to help you
Making an impact with analytics
Travel has been a constant in Jim Hoover’s life. Born in Gainesville to parents who both attended the University of Florida, his family moved frequently before settling outside of Tampa in Plant City, Fla. Hoover (MBA ‘96, DBA ‘17) continued
Stand out to recruiters with these MBA skills
UF MBA candidates land roles after graduation across a wide range of functions and industries, and each company has different priorities when assessing candidates. However, there are a consistent set of skills that every MBA student should possess, whether he
David Buckmaster (BSBA ’06, MBA ’13) | November 2018
Buckmaster (BSBA 2006, MBA 2013) is the Director of Compensation and Market Insights at Nike in Portland, Oregon. He was recently named to the shortlist of the annual Financial Times and McKinsey Bracken Bower Prize, which is awarded for the best
General Martin E. Dempsey discusses leadership, inclusion with UF MBA students
University of Florida MBA students had the exclusive opportunity to learn about leadership from former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin E. Dempsey, U.S. Army, Retired. Dempsey, who served 41 years in the military, spoke to UF