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08-07-2025
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Testimonial: This Clothing Brand Entrepreneur Found Connection, Growth & ROI In Purdue's Online MBA
Ty Davis, founder of Detroit-based clothing brand DARE To Be Yer'self: The inspiration at Purdue's Daniels School 'is unmatched. You know you're going to grow here, and if you dream big, you can achieve big. Daniels helps you do exactly that. If you're considering an MBA, you will not go wrong with going to Purdue Daniels. If I did it, so can you.' In a recent Q&A hosted by Steve Bush, senior program manager at Purdue University's Mitch Daniels School of Business, entrepreneur and Purdue online MBA student Ty Davis — who is set to graduate with his MBA in May — reflected on his journey and the pivotal decisions that led him to where he is today. 'I was gearing up to go to law school,' Davis says. 'Two months before, I decided not to go and instead, I launched DARE To Be Yer'self,' his Detroit-based clothing brand rooted in purpose, community, and unapologetic authenticity. That leap of faith blossomed into a business that now features campaigns like Dare to Be Loved, which takes place each February, and Dare to Be Cured each October, built on partnerships with organizations like Ally Financial, Saks Fifth Avenue, and the American Cancer Society. 'When you support DARE To Be Yer'self,' Davis says, 'you support seven other small businesses. That's how we build community, and without community, we are nothing.' Throughout their conversation, Bush commends Davis's drive to create meaningful, lasting relationships. When asked about community engagement and brand partnerships, Davis says, 'We don't like one-off partnerships — we build relationships. When you go the extra mile for someone, they'll go the extra mile for you.' That idea of connection and growth is part of what drew Davis to Purdue's Online MBA at the Mitch Daniels School of Business. The fully online, asynchronous program is AACSB-accredited and emphasizes analytical thinking, strategic leadership, and data-driven decision-making — all without requiring the GMAT or GRE. Designed for working professionals, it blends flexibility with rigor and connects students to a global network in over 135 countries. Ty Davis chats with Steve Bush – courtesy photo 'Being a part of Daniels has amplified things for me,' Davis says. 'I don't have to call my attorney every time I need help anymore.' After taking a course on contract negotiations, Davis can now review documents, build spreadsheets, and speak a new language when it comes to business. When asked how his business has evolved, Davis recalls a significant challenge — navigating a three-year lawsuit against a billion-dollar company. 'Daniels has really helped me get through it. Professors met with me outside of class every week. They made sure my T's were crossed and my I's were dotted,' he says. That level of support hasn't been a one-time occurrence. Davis gives a great deal of credit to his student success coaches, responsive tutors, and professors who continue to go above and beyond. 'I'm a first-generation MBA,' he says. 'And my grandmother always said, 'closed mouths don't get fed.' At Daniels, I asked for help — and I got it.' Even as a CEO, Davis says the MBA program continues to challenge and expand his understanding of leadership and build up his confidence in his own leadership abilities. 'I used to think you're either born a leader or you're not — but I've learned there's a huge difference between being a boss, a manager, and a real leader.' Though the program is 100% online, students have the option to attend in-person residencies through opportunities like Daniels's Leadership with Empathy course — an opportunity Davis took. 'There's nothing like building relationships with classmates in person,' he says. 'I came back to grow and learn.' Commenting on his journey, Davis says, 'It may have started out bumpy, but I'm proud of what I've overcome.' Davis has big plans on the horizon, starting with a new role at SAP post-graduation. After reaching out to a Purdue alum on LinkedIn, a single conversation opened the door to a new chapter. 'I didn't know her, and she didn't know me — but because of that interaction, I'll be starting a job next month with SAP,' Davis says. 'This just goes to show the ROI of this program. It wouldn't have happened unless I was in the Daniels School of Business. It still feels surreal because SAP is such a fabulous company.' Meanwhile, he'll remain actively involved with DARE To Be Yer'self, focusing his efforts on leading the partnerships and collaborations side of the business. Asked what he would like to share with future prospective online MBA students, Davis says, 'Here at Daniels, they're very innovative in everything that they do. The inspiration is unmatched. You know you're going to grow here, and if you dream big, you can achieve big. Daniels helps you do exactly that. If you're considering an MBA, you will not go wrong with going to Purdue Daniels. If I did it, so can you.' Purdue Daniels recently announced a reduction to its online MBA tuition; those interested in applying for fall 2025 term have until August 1 to do so. The post Testimonial: This Clothing Brand Entrepreneur Found Connection, Growth & ROI In Purdue's Online MBA appeared first on Poets&Quants. Sign in to access your portfolio
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10-06-2025
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Simon Business School Launches New Doctor of Business Administration Program
Simon becomes one of the most highly ranked U.S. business schools to offer a DBA program ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 10, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Simon Business School at the University of Rochester has announced the launch of its new Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program, set to welcome its inaugural cohort in May 2026. Designed for mid-senior-level professionals who already possess a business-related master's degree, the Simon DBA combines academic rigor with real-world application, delivered by one of the highest-ranked business schools in the U.S. to offer such a program, according to Bloomberg's 2024–25 rankings. This part-time, three-year, 54-credit program is structured for working professionals and academics who want to elevate their expertise, bridge research theory and practice, lead large-scale business initiatives, or teach business at the graduate level. Delivered primarily online, the program includes in-person residencies and hybrid-flexible courses that build community, facilitate networking, and support hands-on learning. "With this launch, we're bringing Simon's renowned academic rigor to a new level of professional education," said Dr. Ronald Goettler, the incoming senior associate dean of education and innovation and Faculty Director of the DBA program. "Our DBA is for leaders ready to think differently, conduct impactful research, and drive meaningful change in their industries or classrooms." Program highlights include: Two tracks: a Practice Track focused on applying research to real-world challenges, and a Teaching Track designed for those interested in business education and curriculum development. A cohort-based model fostering deep peer learning and one-on-one faculty mentorship. A flexible delivery format with virtual evening classes and eight required program intensives (online, in-person, and HyFlex). A curriculum that integrates AI, causal analysis, econometrics, and analytics-driven decision-making with advanced business theory, tailored to student interests through electives, customized seminar courses, and theses. Graduates will earn a doctoral degree from a highly ranked, AACSB-accredited institution, opening doors to executive leadership, consulting, adjunct teaching, and applied research. Applications open September 1, 2025. To learn more or sign up for application updates, visit: ### About Simon Business School The Simon Business School at the University of Rochester is a highly ranked, world-class business school located on the campus of the University of Rochester. Rooted in quantitative analysis and economics, Simon prepares its graduates for today's real-world, data-driven economy by offering a mix of analytically rigorous academics and hands-on experience within its close-knit community. The Simon Business School's mission is to develop business leaders who have an exceptional level of clarity about business and about themselves while embodying a relentless endeavor to be ever better. Simon is ranked among the world's leading business schools; in 2021, Bloomberg BusinessWeek ranked Simon in the Top 25 Business Schools in the U.S., and US News and World Report ranked Simon #1 in student body diversity among the top 50 business schools in the US in 2021. Simon Business School consistently ranks as one of the best schools for ROI. Academic degree programs include a full-time MBA, four specialized MS programs, executive and professional MBA programs, an online MS program, and certificates. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Yael Schneiderman917-716-9921 or Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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30-05-2025
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LONE PALM GOLF CLUB CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF STATE-OF-THE-ART GOLF FACILITY WITH RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
LAKELAND, Fla., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, May 21, Florida Southern College celebrated the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art golf clubhouse at Lone Palm Golf Club in Lakeland, Fla, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring remarks from student-athletes, alumni, community leaders, and distinguished guests. The 4,000-square-foot facility marks a major milestone in the continued tradition of excellence for Florida Southern's men's and women's golf programs. Designed to serve as a hub for performance, training, and recognition, the clubhouse features a Championship Lobby showcasing all 33 titles earned collectively by the men's and women's teams. The space also includes dedicated offices for coaches, two TrackMan hitting simulators, a cutting-edge PuttView studio, a fitness and rehabilitation area, a versatile meeting room, and a modern student-athlete lounge. "We're incredibly excited to open this stunning new clubhouse," said Drew Howard, Director of Athletics and Dean of Wellness at Florida Southern College. "Florida Southern golf has a proud tradition of competitive excellence and a longstanding partnership with Lone Palm Golf Club. This new space not only honors that legacy—it secures it for the future." The building also honors two influential figures in the program's history: the pro-style locker rooms have been named in recognition of Robbie Davis, women's golf head coach and Doug Gordin, former men's golf head coach—each known for their leadership, mentorship, and lasting contributions to Florida Southern's national success. "Thanks to the generous support of our alumni and donors, we've built something that will elevate our programs and help us attract the very best student-athletes to Florida Southern College," Howard added. The opening of the new clubhouse sets the stage for future achievements, providing student-athletes with the resources, technology, and environment needed to continue competing at the highest level. About Florida Southern College Founded in 1883, Florida Southern College is the oldest private college in the state. The College maintains its commitment to academic excellence through 70+ undergraduate programs and distinctive graduate programs in business administration, education, nursing, and physical therapy. Florida Southern has a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, is an award-winning national leader in engaged learning, and boasts 30 NCAA Division II National Championships. In the U.S. News & World Report's 2025 "Best Colleges" guide, Florida Southern ranks #11 among "Best Regional Universities in the South," #9 in "Most Innovative Schools," and #20 in "Best Value Schools." The College is also highlighted in The Princeton Review's 2025 Best 390 Colleges guide and the "Fiske Guide to Colleges 2025." The 2024-2025 Colleges of Distinction guidebook praises Florida Southern's AACSB-accredited Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise alongside the College's School of Education and its Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Home to the world's largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, FSC has appeared on The Princeton Review's top 20 "Most Beautiful Campus" national listing for 13 consecutive years, now ranking #5. Connect with Florida Southern College. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Florida Southern College Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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20-04-2025
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A Sports Business Master's In Silicon Valley? Santa Clara Leavey Says Game On
Leavey School of Business Dean Ed Grier and Assistant Dean Scott Amen with San Francisco 49ers Jordan Mason and Jonathan Garvin. For techies and entrepreneurs, there's plenty of business programs, and business schools, to choose from in the heart of Silicon Valley. Santa Clara University's is also betting on the business of sports. This summer, Leavey welcomes its first cohort to its new . While other regional universities offer degrees related to sports – usually through kinesiology or liberal arts schools – none in Northern California offers one from an AACSB-accredited business school. Kumar Sarangee, Leavey associate professor of marketing and academic director of the new program, recognized that gap as a missed opportunity. 'I feel that's a distinct advantage,' Sarangee tells Poets&Quants. 'Most of the people I talked to said they're more comfortable with business people teaching sports business.' The new master's was developed with input from regional heavy hitters like the San Francisco 49ers, Golden State Warriors, and San Francisco Giants, as well as companies like Nike, Facebook, and Google. The program blends traditional business fundamentals with deep dives into the fast-evolving world of sports management. Sarangee, whose background is in product management, has helped build many business programs in his 15 years at Leavey, including a minor and concentration in entrepreneurship, and a certificate in product management. This program is especially exciting, he says. Kumar Sarangee 'There's something about sports that is so unifying. You can watch it with everyone.' While tech still dominates the valley's identity, Northern California is also home to seven major league franchises and a growing network of companies building everything from wearable sports tech to entertainment platforms. That unique landscape helped shape the MS in Sports Business curriculum. 'Tech is going to be at the forefront of all the decisions which are to be made,' he says. 'Data and technology is going to be at the forefront of decision-making.' Sports analytics, for example, is one of the fastest-growing career paths in the field, and one of the biggest influences on how teams now make decisions. It now informs everything from player performance and fan engagement to sponsorship strategy. 'Machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics are so important. We've built a very contemporary program,' Sarangee says. The one-year, five-quarter program follows a hybrid cohort model: students meet in person on Tuesdays and online on Thursdays. The first two quarters cover business fundamentals – finance, statistics, leadership, analytics, and marketing – taught by Leavey faculty. These 18 credits can be applied toward an MBA if students choose to continue their education later. The final three quarters focus entirely on the sports industry, taught by people from the industry. The program's six specialized sports business courses include sports marketing, sales and revenue, operations, analytics, leadership and management, and sports law and personal management. These are paired with two 'emerging issues' workshops per quarter, each led by professionals across the industry. 'We're going to have someone come in to talk about sports and sustainability, crisis management, sports entrepreneurship and media, and so on,' Sarangee said. 'You're not only getting contemporary knowledge, you're also building your network. Someone comes from the Sharks or the Earthquakes to come and teach you. Tomorrow, if you have a career question, you can easily reach out.' The idea for the program started with a conversation between the business school dean and the university's former athletic director. That chat led Sarangee down a long path of market research, employer interviews, and curriculum development. Leavey's MS in Sports Business Faculty Director, Kumar Sarangee, presents to sports professionals from Leavey's partner network consisting of local major league teams, sports tech professionals, and collegiate athletic administrators during the program's launch event. The program caps with a hands-on capstone project where students tackle a real-world challenge for a sports organization or business. Sarangee says one example could involve analyzing data for a fitness company like Bay Clubs to improve operational strategy. He expects to admit about 25 to 30 students in the first cohort. That smaller size is part of what he calls a 'high-touch' model: one built on hands-on mentorship, career support, and deep industry integration. 'Santa Clara University thrives on smaller class sizes,' he said. 'We want to take people, we want to train people, we want to give them a nice experience, so they're well trained for the industry.' Career services will play an active role throughout the program, offering mock interviews, resume reviews, and curated job pipelines. Sarangee also plans to build an alumni network that will eventually mentor and support new students as they enter the field. 'This is a program of, by, and for the students,' he said. 'It's very rigorous, very relevant. My single biggest narrow focus is professional advancement for my cohort.' The program also reflects Sarangee's longstanding admiration for student athletes, many of whom he's taught over the years. 'I have the highest respect for college athletes. You know why? I can't do what they're doing,' he said. 'The amount of sacrifices, the amount of work they put in—getting up in the morning, practicing, coming to classes, doing homework, going and playing—I cannot do.' He hopes the MS in Sports Business will offer a structured path for student athletes and other sports professionals to transition into meaningful business careers. 'We open the world for them,' he said. 'And we give them all the exposure.'DON'T MISS: FORGET THE RANKINGS: NEW GMAC SURVEY SHOWS WHAT DRIVES MBA DECISIONS TODAY and AACSB REPORT HIGHLIGHTS FINANCIAL STRAINS, GLOBAL SHIFTS & RISING EMPLOYER DEMANDS IN BUSINESS EDUCATION The post A Sports Business Master's In Silicon Valley? Santa Clara Leavey Says Game On appeared first on Poets&Quants.
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13-03-2025
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Cal Poly Pomona's Singelyn Graduate School of Business and Western University of Health Sciences Announce Innovative PharmD-MBA Pathway Program
POMONA, Calif., March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cal Poly Pomona's Singelyn Graduate School of Business (CPP SGSB) and the College of Pharmacy (COP) at Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) are proud to announce an exciting new partnership to launch the dual assurance PharmD-MBA Program! This collaboration creates a seamless pathway for graduates of WesternU's Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program to pursue an advanced Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at CPP, offering a unique interdisciplinary opportunity for future pharmacy leaders. The PharmD-MBA Program is designed to prepare professionals to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare by integrating patient care expertise with essential business skills. Graduates of this dual assurance program are expected to be in high demand from healthcare employers looking for great leaders. The partnership underscores both institutions' commitment to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and career advancement. Key features of the PharmD-MBA program include: Streamlined Admissions: WesternU PharmD graduates benefit from a simplified admission process for CPP's MBA program. Accelerated Pathway: Participants can transfer up to 9 units of PharmD coursework toward their MBA studies, reducing the time required to complete the graduate business degree. Very Affordable: Approximately only $19,500 tuition plus fees for the entire MBA program. Enhanced Career Prospects: Combining pharmacy and business expertise opens doors to leadership roles in healthcare management, pharmaceutical industries, and entrepreneurial ventures. Student Support: Graduates of the PharmD-MBA program gain access to CPP's Career Center resources, including professional development workshops, networking opportunities, and job placement services. "We are thrilled to collaborate with Western University of Health Sciences to launch this innovative program," said Singelyn Family Dean Dr. Sandeep Krishnamurthy at Cal Poly Pomona. "By combining two fields of study, we aim to empower pharmacy professionals to become leaders in the business aspects of healthcare. We believe this is a national best practice that we are bringing to our region." Dr. Sunil Prabhu, Dean of the College of Pharmacy at WesternU, said, "Healthcare is a field that is rapidly evolving. We want our graduates to be prepared to act as pharmacy leaders who will manage large budgets, motivate teams and establish technology strategy. The dual assurance program gives WesternU pharmacy graduates a significant advantage in joining a great MBA program in our region." About Cal Poly Pomona College of Business Administration and the Singelyn Graduate School of Business Cal Poly Pomona's College of Business Administration and Singelyn Graduate School of Business is an AACSB-accredited business school serving more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students in Southern California. Ranked a best business program by U.S. News & World Report, the College is comprised of six departments, offering eight undergraduate options under the degree Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. The Singelyn Graduate School of Business was established in 2022 with transformative gift from alumni couple David and Ruth Singelyn, and today offers eight master's programs. For more information visit About Western University of Health Sciences Western University of Health Sciences ( located in Pomona, Calif. and Lebanon, Ore., is an independent nonprofit health professions university, conferring degrees in biotechnology and pharmaceutical sciences, dental medicine, medical sciences, nursing, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, podiatric medicine and veterinary medicine. WesternU is home to WesternU Health, where the best in collaborative health care services is offered. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Western University of Health Sciences Sign in to access your portfolio
