- Click and Connect with Career Management
- Forum for New Ideas
- 5th Annual Women of ALPFA Summit “Maximizing the Opportunity for Change”
- Sports Management Club
- Select Career Services Job Postings
- May 2009 Calendar
- Pre-MBA Orientation
- Latin America and Caribbean students
- Turnaround Management Association’s Carl Marks Student Paper Competition
Click and Connect with Career Management
- Facebook
Click in to our new Facebook Group to manage your career from A-Z and get the latest information on job postings and upcoming events. Join our group by searching “Groups” for Fordham University MBA Career Management. - Instant Messenger
Why call? Connect instantly and conveniently for answers to quick questions. We are online from 11am to 5pm, Mon.-Fri. Use AIM or Yahoo: Screen name FordhamMBACareer, or MSN Messenger: Screen name: FordhamMBACareer@hotmail.com . - Student Opinion Survey
We want to hear from you. Give us your feedback and be entered to win a $25 AMEX card. For every 50 completed surveys, a drawing will be held. Deadline is April 30th. This link will be sent to your Fordham email, or you can find it on Symplicity under “Announcements.” Completing is easy, please click here.
Forum for New Ideas
Tuesday, May 5, 8:30 –10:00 a.m.
Microsoft, 1290 Avenue of the Americas
In these harsh economic times, many businesses have found that employee morale and productivity have plummeted. Research from the Conference Board shows that businesses see participation in the arts as one of the top indicators of employee creativity and innovation, and an effective way to improve employee morale. Our speakers will present innovative ideas on how business can work with the arts to stimulate the economy and increase employee productivity. $10 for Students and $30 for others. Click here for more information.
5th Annual Women of ALPFA Summit “Maximizing the Opportunity for Change"
Wednesday, May 13, 8:00 - 10:00 am
Credit Suisse, One Madison Avenue, OMA Auditorium
The women of the NY chapter of the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting invite you to their 5th Annual Summit. Student tickets: $15. Please click here to purchase ticket.
Sports Management Club
Are you looking to pursue a career in sports? Learn about the inner working of the business of sports, directly from current professionals across a wide variety of roles in the sports world. Join the new Fordham University Graduate School of Business Sports Management Club! Contact Emile Avanessian at eavanessian@gmail.com.
Select Career Services Job Postings
Log onto Symplicity to see these and more opportunities.
- RBS Commercial Finance
- Intern (Posted 4/30)
- NYC Department of Small Business Services
- Summer Intern (Posted 4/29)
- FanBox
- Database Administrator (Posted 4/27)
- The Orchard
- Financial Planning & Analysis Intern (Posted 4/27)
- DCTV
- Intern (Posted 4/27)
- Agency Sacks
- Summer Intern (Posted 4/24)
- EMI Music
- Finance Intern (Posted 4/23)
- New York Life
- Product Management Consultant (Posted 4/23)
- Gallup Consulting
- Emerging Leader-Business Development Consultant
- The City of New York Office of Management and Budget
- Summer Intern
- Broadview Network
- Financial Analyst
- NYC Department of Small Business Services
- Senior Account Manager
May 4
Last Day of 100% refund – OASIS closed for add/drop
May 5
70% refund begins
May 12
55% refund begins
May 16
University Commencement in Rose Hill
May 18
Last day for removal of ABS/INC from the Spring 2009 trimester
May 19
GBA Diploma Ceremony (Evening)
May 19
40% refund begins
May 25
Memorial Day – University closed
May 26
25% refund begins
May 29
Additional session for Monday classes due to Memorial Day
Pre-MBA Orientation
Thursday, May 7 5:30 - 6:30 PM
113 West 60th Street, Cafeteria Atrium.
The Admissions Office will be hosting an Orientation for students starting their Pre-MBA Program in the Summer 2009 term. We will discuss next steps to be taken for application to a degree-granting program. Email: admissionsgb@fordham.edu.
Latin America and Caribbean students:
The Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund
These highly subsidized loans are made with the understanding that upon completion of their studies, beneficiaries commit to repay the loan in full and return to their home countries to apply their knowledge and training to the economic and social advancement of the developing countries within the Americas.
- Supplementary aid of up to US$15,000 (for living expenses, tuition, or emergencies not covered by their principal source of finance)
- Applications are accepted and reviewed year-round –there are no deadlines.
- Loans are granted for graduate and undergraduate studies.
- Scholars, researchers, and professionals are also eligible for exchange programs and professional development courses lasting minimum one academic semester.
- Easy access to loan application forms and instructions are on-line at: www.oas.org/rowe
Turnaround Management Association’s Carl Marks Student Paper Competition
Visit www.turnaround.org for complete program details and the entry package. The Carl Marks Student Paper Competition recognizes outstanding student achievement in the field of corporate renewal. This program presents an excellent opportunity for students to showcase their ideas and research to members of the corporate renewal industry.
Student Business Cards
You now have the opportunity to order business cards. If you are interested in having GBA business cards, please click here to place your order with Dash Printing:
- Home address is not included on the cards for your privacy.
- Cards must use your fordham.edu email addresses.
- If you have a dual concentration, separate the two by typing in an "and" or a "&".
- Please be certain to review your proof before submitting your order.
- Your order is placed when you hit "Send" even though you will not receive a confirmation email.
The order you are placing is for 500 cards at a cost of $50 plus $3 shipping. Email gradbusiness@fordham.edu with questions.
Student Volunteers Needed
The admissions team is requesting volunteers among the current student population to help promote the Fordham MBA at the monthly information sessions. Any interested students should contact Cynthia Perez, Director of Admissions, at 212-636-6200 or perez@fordham.edu
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