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DEAN'S LETTER
Mendoza College of Business is revising its undergraduate Business Core curriculum to enhance flexibility and allow students to tailor their education to their interests and career goals. The new curriculum reduces required courses from 18 to 10 and includes broadening electives, opening up opportunities for specializations and cross-disciplinary studies. This change, effective for the Class of 2026, aims to support students' diverse academic pathways while fostering innovation in course offerings.
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MENDOZA NEWS
Chad Harms, an associate teaching professor at Mendoza College of Business, creatively adapted his "Foresight in Business and Society" course for online learning during the pandemic. He launched a mini talk show called "TIKI Time," featuring Hawaiian shirts, music, and guest speakers, to keep students engaged and on track. Positive feedback from students reflects the successful shift to a more flexible and interactive learning environment. A new undergraduate elective, Inclusive Leadership, has also been introduced, addressing gender equity in the workplace. This seminar-style course encourages discussions on critical issues affecting women at work, alongside real-world applications
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Leila Whitley (MBA '16) has launched #savvywomen, a social media platform aimed at encouraging young women to consider pursuing MBAs as a means to achieve their career aspirations. The initiative has quickly gained traction, reaching over 300,000 women within its first ten days. In addition, the University and Mendoza College have established the Notre Dame Institute for Global Investing to enhance research and educational outreach in investment management, with Associate Finance Professor Shane Corwin at the helm as director. The Institute aims to expand internship opportunities, promote research in ethics, and strengthen connections with alumni and industry
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The Cheerleader
Tom Harvey's leadership has transformed Mendoza's Master of Nonprofit Administration program, which had been struggling for years. Under his guidance since 2005, the program not only rebranded itself to better attract students but also saw enrollment grow from just 12 to 35 students. Former Dean Carolyn Woo lauds Harvey for his thoughtful problem-solving and straightforward nature, which have helped secure the program's renewed identity and direction within the nonprofit sector.
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Two Weeks in America
Three graduate students from China share their humorous encounters with American culture during a two-week program at Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business. The group, visiting from Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance, engaged in classes about U.S. business practices while also experiencing aspects of student life. They compared the entrepreneurial environments in the U.S. and China, reflecting on their country's economic rise and the complexities of bilateral partnerships.