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Two New Specializations in the MBA at SPU

Seattle Pacific University's School of Business and Economics is now offering two new specialization areas in the MBA program.  The new Technology Management and International Business specializations will enable students to excel in today's complex and changing business environment.

The Technology Management specialization builds the competencies needed for managing technology companies, products, and services.   The International Business specialization encompasses a study abroad experience, and a variety of area studies, including newly emerging economies, managing across cultural contexts, and international finance.  For more information.

Have You Seen the Latest Issue of Ethix?

You are invited to view the latest issue of Ethix.  Ethix is a bi-monthly publication of the Center for Integrity in Business (CIB) at Seattle Pacific University promoting the integration of good business, appropriate technology, and sound ethics. 

This issue’s “Ethix Conversations” engages in a discussion of "Creating and Managing a Brand" with Daryl Travis, CEO of Brandtrust. In "Technology Watch" Dr. Al Erisman explores "Twitter and Telecommuting."  Also, don't miss the guest essay on "Are Social Media Tools the Key to a Job Search?" by Dr. David Mashburn, partner in a Seattle-based company, Tidemark, a provider of workforce staffing solutions.  More of this issue of Ethix and to subscribe.

Learn the Facts about the MBA & MS-ISM Graduate Programs at Our Next Open House on July 7th

Prospective students interested in the MBA and MS-ISM graduate business programs at Seattle Pacific University are invited to join us Tuesday, July 7th, from

4:30 - 6:00 p.m. in McKenna Hall for our Graduate Programs Open House.  Come talk one-on-one with MBA and MS-ISM faculty and staff.  Get face-to-face answers to all your questions.  Let us help you get started on your graduate business degree.  For more information and to RSVP.

SBE Students Inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society

15 students of the School of Business and Economics at Seattle Pacific University were recently inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society.  BGS recognizes the best business students internationally at institutions accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.  There is no higher honor than to graduate "Beta Gamma Sigma". 

Undergraduate students inducted were: Veronica Cook, Jamie Durbin, Eva Esping, Kyle Lusk, Winslow Moran-Hodge, Marissa Olswang and Shianne Paez.  Also inducted were MBA graduate students: Nathan Alton, Kristi Conser, Ashley Duncan, Jason Garza, Joe Knolmayer, Mark Moore, Jill Pope and Harshpreet Walia. 

Congratulations to our students on achieving this recognition and honor.

SBE Announces 2009-10 Scholarship Recipients

The School of Business and Economics proudly announces the scholarship recipients for the 2009-10 academic year.  These undergraduate and graduate business students are being recognized for their academic, leadership, and service accomplishments. We congratulate them on this significant achievement. 

SBE would also like to thank the many businesses, organizations, individuals and families that make these scholarships possible through their continued support and generous contributions.  View the scholarships awarded.

SBE First in the Pacific Northwest to Adopt the United Nations'

"Principles of Responsible Management Education"

The School of Business and Economics at Seattle Pacific University is the first business school in the Pacific Northwest to adopt the United Nations' "Principles for Responsible Management Education."  As an early adopter, SBE joins a number of other leading business schools in committing to inspire and champion responsible management education, research and thought leadership globally. 

Co-conveners of this program include AACSB, the Aspen Institute, EABIS, and the United Nations Global Compact.  AACSB accredited institutions who are willing to integrate corporate responsibility and sustainability in a systemic manner throughout their programs are invited to join.  According to SBE Dean Jeff Van Duzer, "For us, this was an easy decision.  This is right at the heart of what we've been doing for years."