In this article: Learn about the Kelley Coin, awarded to current Full-Time MBA students, faculty, staff, and alumni who demonstrate our values of integrity, excellence, professionalism, collaboration, and leadership. Meet Nicholas Prazuch, who was awarded Kelley Coins for group project experiences in the virtual Idea Blitz competition and the Core Capstone project. Throughout my time… Read more »
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Virtual Idea Blitz business pitch competition builds Kelley Direct student’s entrepreneurial, teamwork skills
What started last year as an effort to solve COVID-19 challenges transformed into a fast-paced virtual entrepreneurship competition for Kelley Direct Online MBA students. Held over a weekend in April 2021, the Idea Blitz introduced students to the process of business idea development, testing, and validation. Kelley Direct offered the intensive experience in lieu of… Read more »
Building Personal Connections with Global Connect Night
Joseph Hwalek, MBA’19 One of the most rewarding aspects of any MBA program is the opportunity to network with your peers. While the Kelley Direct program is taught online, there are an abundance of opportunities for students to build personal connections with both current students and alumni through organized events such as Kelley Direct Week, AGILE,… Read more »
Kelley Entrepreneurship and Innovation student, Chris Hanahan, turned his passion into a company
Chris grew up in Wisconsin and moved to San Diego in 1998 with about $400 in his wallet and without a car. He started his business on an idea that he could sell two extra tickets to pay for his own, and over 10 years later it has grown into a wild success. His passion… Read more »