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At Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business, the concept of servant leadership is central to training MBA students to make a positive impact on the world around them. Following the example of Jesus, the ultimate servant leader, requires students to think intentionally and counterculturally about how they approach leadership.
WalletHub: Lee Grumbles, clinical assistant professor of Entrepreneurship, is a featured expert in this article about the best business bank accounts for June 2024.
The Hankamer School of Business earned recognition for multiple marketing and communications projects by the 2024 Communicator Awards.
In this Q&A, Forest Kim explains how the Robbins Healthcare MBA Program equips students to tackle the healthcare industry’s most pressing workforce challenges.
The Hankamer School of Business will offer a new Certificate in Global Business beginning the fall 2024 semester. The certificate will help enhance students’ business education through globally relevant courses and a global business engagement activity.
The Department of Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation hosted the Free Enterprise Forum, a lecture series featuring distinguished guests from around the world addressing a wide range of topics that are both thought-provoking and engaging.
For some MBA students, the idea of sending a cold email or walking up to a stranger at a reception sparks excitement. A new job opportunity or a major sale could be only one conversation away. For others, networking makes them break out into a cold sweat. The Baylor University Career Center aims to equip MBA students with the networking know-how they need not only to find a position but to succeed in it.
The Lariat: Each year, Baylor seniors have the opportunity to honor a professor of their choice through the Collins Outstanding Professor Award. This year, the award went to clinical assistant professor Lotte Bostick.
Baylor MBA faculty and staff weigh in on the skills their students need to succeed in a workplace where AI is everywhere.
Huffington Post: This article about phubbing (phone snubbing) and parallel scrolling (when couples are phone snubbing each other) cites 2017 research led by consumer behavior researchers and Marketing professors James A. Roberts and Meredith E. David who found that 70% of participants said that cellphones “sometimes,” “often,” “very often” or “all the time” interfered in their interactions with their partners.
Hankamer School of Business undergraduate programs recognized outstanding students at the annual senior appreciation banquet.
NPR (KWBU): In this episode, Ann M. Mirabito, associate professor of Marketing at Baylor, challenges conventional notions that uncover how individuals are turning to the marketplace to manage the stressors associated with mental disorders, offering surprising insights into its potential role in mental health support.
Recently, 20 graduate students from the Hankamer School of Business (HSB) specializing in Accounting and Business Law completed the inaugural Baylor Business Grad in Italy Program. Under the expert guidance of Program Director and Professor Don Carpenter, students were introduced to the intricate intersections between business and culture in the heart of Italy.
The Lariat: People may think finance is all about making money, but according to Finance professor Shane Underwood, Baylor students are among those who are learning to use their skills to help the world.
Three OMBA students offer their best tips for thriving, not just surviving, in a uniquely busy season of life.
The Lariat: The Baylor Business Fellows program allows high-achieving students within the Hankamer School of Business to pursue a distinct, flexible four-year degree plan.
The Lariat: Currently entering its fifth year, the Certificate in Global Engagement is giving over 400 students an official outlet to explore multicultural opportunities and become globally focused.
Baylor Connections: In this Baylor Connections, Sandeep Mazumder, The William E. Crenshaw Endowed Dean, and Matt Quade, The Kimberly and Aaron P. Graft Professor in Christian Leadership in Business, explore questions such as: What does Christian leadership mean, and how can Christians build on their faith foundation in the workplace?
With the spring semester wrapping up, Sandeep Mazumder, the William E. Crenshaw Endowed Dean of the Hankamer School of Business, shared his list of must-read books for the summer months.
The Lariat: As the first sales center in the U.S., The Center for Professional Selling boasts 100% guaranteed job placement for its students after graduation.
Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business (HSB) hosted the second annual HSB Research Symposium on Friday, April 5. The event featured discussions on impactful research, undergraduate research assistants and topical issues facing faculty at HSB.
MarketWatch: Professor of Marketing James Roberts is a featured expert in this article about how additional income can make it easy to break away from smart financial habits.
Highlighted by Top 20 graduate programs across disciplines ranging from physical therapy and nursing to entrepreneurship and trial advocacy, Baylor University graduate and professional programs were among those nationally ranked in the 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings, released today by U.S. News& World Report.
The Hankamer School of Business (HSB) honored the 2024 recipients of the HSB Faculty Awards on Friday, April 5. Awards are given to faculty members who excelled in the categories of teaching, service and scholarship.
The New York Times: In this article about strategies to have a healthier relationship with your devices, consumer behavior expert James A. Roberts, The Ben H. Williams Professor of Marketing, suggests, controlling your environment instead of relying on sheer willpower alone.
Baylor Connections: In this Baylor Connections, Hankamer faculty take listeners on a tour of research and education, with insights from Brad Lail, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Associate Professor of Accounting and Business Law; Patsy Norman, Associate Dean for Graduate Business Programs and Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation; and Mitchell J. Neubert, Senior Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development and The Hazel and Harry Chavanne Chair of Christian Ethics in Business.
Baylor University’s endowment is outpacing all but one of the Ivy League universities. Four Hankamer School of Business alumni working in the Office of Investments are proud to give back to the University to help shape the college experience for future students.
The Hankamer School of Business is so proud of alumni accomplishments and wants to share their successes far and wide. Here are the latest alumni announcements.
Mariam Fawzy Eid, enrolled in the healthcare specialization of Baylor University’s MBA program, recently took home the top prize in the prestigious Richard J. Stull Student Essay Competition. Her submission presented novel ways to utilize artificial intelligence in electronic health records to mitigate physician burnout.
The Hankamer School of Business (HSB) at Baylor University hosted the New Venture Competition (NVC) this past weekend at the Paul L. Foster Campus for Business and Innovation. NVC, presented by HSB’s Department of Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation, allows collegiate teams of entrepreneurs from around the world to showcase their business plans and compete for cash prizes and resources.
KWKT (FOX): Baylor University has announced the naming of the Hankamer School of Business’s Curb Sales Strategy in Sports and Entertainment (S3E) program, formerly known as the Sports Strategy and Sales program, in honor of leading music and entertainment executive Mike Curb of Nashville, Tennessee.
Baylor University has announced the naming of the Hankamer School of Business’s Curb Sales Strategy in Sports and Entertainment (S3E) program – formerly known as the Sports Strategy and Sales program – honoring leading music and entertainment executive Mike Curb of Nashville, Tennessee.
The New York Times: Cited in this article is research by Marketing professor James Roberts for his research and expertise on smartphone addiction and behavioral impacts on relationships.
KWBU (NPR): Brian Kim, assistant professor of Finance, explores the impact of cash reserves on investment behavior and market dynamics, shedding light on the balance between prudence and potential.
Washington Examiner: Kirk Wakefield, The Edwin W. Streetman Professorship in Retail Marketing and executive director of the Curb Sales Strategy in Sports and Entertainment program, is quoted in this article on March Madness about how since the time of the pandemic, overall attention to sports and engagement with fans has been growing.
Baylor University’s 2024 senior class has selected Lotte Bostick, J.D., CPA, assistant clinical professor in the Department of Accounting and Business Law at Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business, as the 2024 Collins Outstanding Professor.
Business leaders are actively considering the myriad ways AI could be adopted to help drive productivity and efficiency. Before implementing any technology, it is crucial to thoroughly assess, comprehend and address the real-world consequences. This article covers Cy-Bear-security Essentials that should be considered to support business goals and objectives while protecting critical information and assets.
The Hankamer School of Business (HSB) served as a hosting site for the Collegiate Day of Prayer on Thursday, Feb. 29. Organized by Cindy Wu, associate dean of Diversity and Belonging, and Mitch Neubert, senior associate dean of Research and Development, the hosting site served as a space for Hankamer faculty, staff and students to pray, reflect and meditate on God’s word.
At Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business, MBA students follow the footsteps of impactful communicators by taking a broad range of practical courses in communication. In this article, two communications instructors share the guidance they impart to their MBA students.
WalletHub: This article about car insurance rates in Texas features professor of Marketing and ProSales Stephanie Mangus who discusses the marketing strategies employed by car insurance companies.
Fort Worth Report: Shaun Limbers, director of the Institute for Family Business at Baylor Business, is quoted in this article and offers his expertise regarding the various reasons why family businesses sell.
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, educational programs have increasingly recognized the need to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their curriculum. The Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs at Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business (HSB) is working to ensure future business leaders are equipped with the knowledge and skills to navigate the modern era.
The Accounting Society is currently in the process of being chartered and aims to be official for the next academic year. Sophomore Caleb Brown, who will be the president of the Accounting Society, came up with the idea for the society in hopes of immersing students in accounting outside of the traditional classroom setting.
The Hankamer School of Business is taking steps to foster a Christian environment and provide a transformational education to students.
The Hankamer School of Business offers a variety of courses and programs that give students hands-on experience and chances to interact with industry experts.
An MBA student and career center professional reflect on winning strategies for landing an internship that launches a career.
Purposeful research is a key initiative for the Hankamer School of Business, where a diverse stream of high-quality research provides thought leadership and a true impact in various fields.
The Lariat: Hankamer School of Business junior David Jabour and senior Benj Nopper are the two students who created the Bears of Business Podcast. Although the podcast has only existed for a few months, it has already grown in popularity among students in the Hankamer School of Business.
Financial planning can be a difficult task, but it is important to have a plan in place for your future. Sandeep Mazumder, the William E. Crenshaw Endowed Dean of the Hankamer School of Business, provided a few tips to consider when planning and saving.
Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business announced a series of curriculum changes to its Online MBA (OMBA) and Executive MBA (EMBA) programs. These changes, which include new and revised courses and price adjustments, help the Business School execute its mission while offering students more flexibility and accessibility in their education.
Baylor Proud: U.S. News recently recognized Baylor’s learning communities among the top 10 in the nation — just behind schools like Yale, Michigan and Princeton, and ahead of, well, just about everyone else. This includes recognition of Baylor's Living-Learning Communities (LLCs) which are organized around specific academic programs or extracurricular interests, such as the Business & Innovation LLC in Brooks Flats.
MarketWatch: Featured in this article is research co-authored by professor of Finance Joshua Thornton on how friends influence financial well-being.
Baylor University has achieved reaffirmation of accreditation of its bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. programs in both business administration and accounting by recent ratification of the Board of Directors of AACSB International—the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
The Hankamer School of Business is so proud of alumni accomplishments and wants to share their successes far and wide. Here are the latest alumni announcements.
Baylor University international trade researcher Lourenco Paz, Ph.D., associate professor of economics at Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business, has received the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Hungary, a prestigious and competitive fellowship of the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
OMBA student Jennifer Oliver is leveraging concentrations in marketing and cybersecurity to navigate a rapidly changing profession. As she spearheads the email marketing effort for a leading software provider, she relies on her MBA training to help her manage change through a strategic lens.
In 2021, we presented a definitive list of 10 books for every current and prospective MBA student to read. This year, we have sorted through more classic and newly-released books to freshen the reading list.
Baylor University, Barron’s and Dow Jones are continuing their partnership to provide educational and professional resources to Baylor students.
Fortune: Professor of Management Blaine McCormick co-authored this President's Day piece in Fortune Magazine suggesting that America should celebrate inventive entrepreneurs for the growth and progress they have contributed to the country.
Christian Scholar's Review: In this conversation series, Matthew J. Quade, The Kimberly and Aaron P. Graff Professor in Christian Leadership in Business and director of Christian leadership and ethics, talks about the unique opportunities and challenges of teaching ethics today and exploring the relationship between business educators and faith.
The Lariat: The Christ-Centered Diversity and Belonging Council at the Hankamer School of Business is holding weekly prayer meetings from noon to 1 p.m. every Friday in Room 322 of the Foster Campus for Business and Innovation.
The Lariat: The McBride Center for International Business at the Hankamer School of Business is offering a variety of study abroad opportunities this summer for students in the business school.
Innovative Business: Contractual incompleteness often leads to suboptimal investments and loss of value in supply-chain relationships. Finance professors Sophia Hu and Qinxi Wu discuss the use of blockchain technology to alleviate these concerns.
Sandeep Mazumder, the William E. Crenshaw Endowed Dean of the Hankamer School of Business, shared his favorite shows to watch when he has the time.
Baylor fans have come to count on seeing BU among the top 25 each year, with Bears competing with the nation’s most prestigious programs for national recognition.
That applies to athletics (like our currently No. 13-ranked men’s basketball and No. 18-ranked women’s basketball programs), and to academics — like the Baylor entrepreneurship program, which once again ranks among the best in the nation according to multiple sources:
Business Review: Claudio Alvarez, assistant professor of Marketing, delves into consumer-brand relationships, highlighting strategic actions that consumers take with brands.
Franklin Potts, former professor of Finance who retired in May 2022, leaned on his gift of writing poetry in the face of his ALS diagnosis.
The Hankamer School of Business is so proud of alumni accomplishments and wants to share their successes far and wide. Here are the latest alumni announcements.
Business Review: Joe Mull, exposes the pitfalls of employee-boss friendships, raising the question: Can leaders preserve professionalism amid blurred lines and personal connections, or are they destined to navigate an intricate maze of challenges?
Business Review: Chris Meyer, a negotiation expert, challenges the win-win mindset, urging a shift to collaboration for sustained business success.
Sandeep Mazumder, the William E. Crenshaw Endowed Dean of the Hankamer School of Business, conducts research in macroeconomics. He identified a few economic trends to watch for in 2024.
Baylor Connections: Sandeep Mazumder, William E. Crenshaw Endowed Dean of the Hankamer School of Business, shares reflections from a milestone birthday: people and values over the last century that set the stage for present success, growth within the business school and priorities that will guide Hankamer School of Business into its second centennial of service.
WACO, Texas (Jan. 4, 2024) – The United States began tracking poverty rates in the 1960s as part of the War on Poverty. Today, the U.S. Census Bureau reports two income-based measures of poverty each year: the Official Poverty Measure (OPM) and the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM). However, an analysis by Baylor, Notre Dame and University of Chicago economists challenges common misconceptions about short- and long-run changes in poverty.
Balancing two jobs with two children and a graduate program is not for the faint of heart, but Kristina successfully completed an Online MBA (OMBA) with a specialization in Global Trade and Supply Chain Management. Before graduating, she landed a new role as supply chain integration manager for a healthcare company—an ideal blend of healthcare and supply chain management that had never come across her radar.
The New York Times: Cindy Wu, professor of human resource management, is quoted in this article about an energy challenge focusing on five science-backed ingredients for energy: rest, exercise, socializing, eating and finding enjoyment in your daily tasks. Wu talks about her research with Emily Hunter, department chair and professor of management, on how to feel more refreshed by taking better workday breaks.
U.S. News: Timothy Kayworth, professor of information systems, is quoted throughout this article detailing the Gartner Hype Cycle which identifies emerging technologies and estimates when the tech may become mainstream.
Baylor’s mission has long been to “educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service.” A new survey by TIME magazine says Baylor’s been doing exactly that.
Four Hankamer School of Business professors earned the Georgescu-Roegen Prize from the Southern Economic Association last month.
The Economist: Research on historic estimates of intergenerational mobility between 1850 and 1940 by Zachary Ward, associate professor of economics, is cited in this article about economists’ prognostications about the economy in 2024.
Canadian Mortgage Trends: A report from researchers with the Keller Center for Research acknowledged the importance of effective listening as it relates to empathy and trust between a mortgage broker and clients.
The Skimm: Alison Alford, clinical associate professor of business communication, is quoted in this article about the role of eldest daughters within a family unit. Alford actively researches adult daughters and their “invisible labor” in maintaining the unity of a family.
The New York Times: Cited in this article is research by department chair of management Emily Hunter and professor of management Cindy Wu who found that people feel refreshed after taking a handful of longer workday breaks or several mini breaks.
WACO, Texas (Dec. 6, 2023) – Baylor University has been named to TIME Magazine’s inaugural list of the 100 Best Colleges for Future Leaders, a new ranking that measures universities that excel in nurturing some of the nation’s most highly influential leaders.
HealthNews.com: Research by marketing professor James Roberts on the relationship between smartphone and social media use and psychological well-being is cited in this article.
Study International: The Hankamer School of Business is among the three business schools cited in this article that mold students into dynamic leaders in their own unique ways.
The Hankamer School of Business is so proud of alumni accomplishments and wants to share their successes far and wide. Here are the latest alumni announcements.
The COVID-19 pandemic taught Melissa Hahn MBA’22 how to lead in crisis. Equipped with an MBA in Healthcare Administration, she is learning to lead in a season of expansion.
Finals are just around the corner. Sandeep Mazumder, the William E. Crenshaw Endowed Dean of the Hankamer School of Business, shared his study tips for students to be best prepared for their exams.
Credit Donkey: Allison Alford, clinical associate professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics, is a featured expert in this article about small business email providers.
TIME: In partnership with Statista, TIME has named 100 colleges shaping U.S. leaders, with Baylor University at No. 40 nationally and No. 3 in Texas, with the Hankamer School of Business named as a notable subsidiary.
CU-Citizen Access: Craig Gundersen, The Snee Family Endowed Chair at the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty and professor of Economics at Baylor, says there are multiple factors contributing to the rise in the number of people seeking food assistance, such as changes in eligibility.
There can be a lot of anxiety when shopping this time of year, whether that be getting the right gift for a loved one or finding the best deal. Associate Professor of Marketing Ashley Otto discusses her research on consumer decision making and factors influencing a particular set of shoppers who are less likely to make a decision.
WalletHub: Assistant professor of Marketing Stephanie Mangus is a featured expert in this article about the offers that are truly worth the hassle of participating in America’s biggest shopping craze.
Finding Genius Podcast: Mitch Neubert, professor of Management and senior associate dean of Research and Faculty Development for the Hankamer School of Business and The Chavanne Chair of Christian Ethics in Business, shares how his faith plays into his research and teaching, as well as how faith holds a connection to resilience.
Innovative Business: In this episode, Kellen Mrkva discusses how small changes in app design might just be the reason an app is or is not adopted.
A Navy reservist and Online MBA (OMBA) program leader reflect on the unique needs and contributions of Baylor’s military students.
Teams from 12 universities across the U.S. competed in the National MBA Case Competition in Ethical Leadership at the Dale P. Jones Business Ethics Forum, hosted by Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business (HSB).
While we may become experts in our fields, there is still so much more we can learn about. Sandeep Mazumder, the William E. Crenshaw Endowed Dean of the Hankamer School of Business, shared what he plans on learning more about during his personal time.
Business Review: Jeff Haden delves into the profound impact of sincere and specific expressions of gratitude in the workplace, emphasizing their role in boosting productivity and fostering employee loyalty beyond traditional compensation.
During the 17th Annual Dale P. Jones Business Ethics Forum, students in the MBA program competed in an ethics case competition that challenged them to produce innovative solutions to a complex ethical issue.