Miscellaneous Announcements (MGT 360: Spring, 2017)

1. Miscellaneous Announcements(MGT 360: Spring, 2017) Wayne Smith, Ph.D. wayne.smith@csun.edu Department of Management

2. CSUN “MACSUN” Club • “MACSUN” (Management Association at CSUN) is a student-run club/organization for those interested in a variety of careers, especially ones with deep management skills • Been around for while…strong ties and links to the professional community and MACSUN alumni • Informal meetings and mixers • Technical presentations • Leadership opportunities • Professional development • More info? • Facebook (et. al): https://www.facebook.com/macsunmatadors/ • First meeting is “meet and greet” is Wed. Feb 1 from 4-6 in JH2103

3. CSUN “Matador HR” Club • “Matador HR” is a student-run club/organization for those interested in a career as an HR professional • Strong ties and links to PIHRA (the main professional organization) • Technical meetings • Informal mixers • Professional development (e.g., prep for the SHRM certification) • More info? • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/csunhrclub/ • Officers: Esmeralda Venegas (esmeralda.venegas.536@my.csun.edu) and Taylor Caldwell (taylor.caldwell.361@my.csun.edu )

4. CSUN DNCOBAE “Industry Night” • “Industry Night” (like a Career-fair, but better) • ACCT/IS students can go too, but they also go to “Meet the Firms” • Thu. Mar 2nd, 2017 in University Student Union (Northridge Center) • Dress to impress event • Connect with the DNCOBAE Career office early for workshops, resume book, business cards, internships, etc. • More info? • Craig Oka (DNCOBAE Professional Development Center Program Director) • Office: JH2234, Phone: 818-677-4697, Email: craig.oka@csun.edu • http://www.csun.edu/cobaessc/career-education-professional-development

5. CSUN DNCOBAE MBAOpen House • MBA “Open House” • Sat. Feb 11th, 2017 9:45am to 1:30pm in Juniper Hall • Some munchies • Some good information (regardless of intent or destination) • MBA, MST, MSA • Advance registration requested • Event info • http://www.csun.edu/busgrad/events/mba-and-graduate-programs-business-open-house • General info • http://www.csun.edu/busgrad

6. Nazarian College Case Competition • “Case Competition” is open to all Nazarian students • Student-teams self-selected (min. of 2, max of 4) • $4,000 first prize, $2,500 second, $1,500 third • Faculty are mentors • All final round judges are local business executives • Key dates: • “Intent to Complete” form: Thu. Feb 6th, 2017 • … • Final Round Competition: Wed. Mar. 28th, 2017 • More info? • http://www.csun.edu/cobaessc/business-honors-program

7. CSUN “Bullring” • “Bullring” Competition for budding entrepreneurs/new ventures • $20,000 first prize, $10,00 second, $5,000 third • Top team gets in-kind legal startup support • all 20 finalist teams each receive a cash award ($250) • Key dates: • Kickoff/Info: Thu. Feb 14, 2017 4:30-6:30 JH4117 • Final round is on Tue. May 2nd, 2017 • RSVP on www.csunbullring.com • More info? • Ryan Holbrook (Entrepreneurship Program Director) • Office: JH4209, Phone: 818-677-4510, Email: ryan.holbrook@csun.edu

8. DNCOBAE “Portfolio Class” • DNCOBAE students manage three investment funds for the University • DNCOBAE students make recommendations on how to invest money • The source of the money are the on-campus vending machines, Arbor Grill, etc. • ~$2MM Blue-chip/conservative (mostly mutual funds and real estate) • ~$1MM Development/growth (mostly ETF and related vehicles) • ~$0.25 MM Social Responsibility/Sustainability/Eco-friendly initiatives • Open to all DNCOBAE students • Diversity leads to strength—investments are no different (we want all majors) • Need a 3.5 GPA and a passing grade in FIN 303 (aim for an A or B, please) • Application Details: • FIN 437BH • http://www.csun.edu/finance/honors • You can also inquire in the Finance office—JH3125