March 2020 | eDividend | Washington State University

^Dividend _{The official online magazine of the Carson College of Business}

A Message from the Dean – March 2020

March 1, 2020 justin.hope

As part of our land-grant mission at WSU, the Carson College is working to ensure that our graduates have the competitive edge that an international business perspective will give them. We also recognize that the Pacific Northwest’s economy relies on workers who can spot opportunities in an increasingly interconnected world. » More ...

New Requirements Help Carson Cougs Develop a Global Mindset

March 1, 2020 justin.hope

Providing a 21st century education requires preparing Carson College graduates to work in a rapidly expanding business world. » More ...

Semester Abroad Helped Justin O’Brien launch International Career

March 1, 2020 justin.hope

Alumnus Justin O’Brien says the semester he spent studying in Italy was vital to his advancement at Boeing, where he works in global sales and marketing. » More ...

Cracking the Case: International Business Competition Experience Builds Undergraduates’ Professional Skills

March 1, 2020 justin.hope

Twenty hours of practice a week and many late nights did not deter Zachary Green and five other team members coached by Jerman Rose, clinical professor and special assistant to the dean in the Carson College, as they spent two months preparing for the 2019 Annual CUIBE-Northeastern University International Case Competition. » More ...

Bush Leadership Program Builds Community to Serve Veterans

March 1, 2020 justin.hope

The chance to participate in the Bush Institute’s Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program couldn’t have come at a better time for Matt Beer, who works to support military-affiliated students in the Online MBA program. » More ...

MBA Student Learns About the Tech Industry in Finland and Estonia

March 1, 2020 justin.hope

A trip to Helsinki, Finland—followed by a ferry ride to Estonia—gave MBA student Whitney Starks a chance to learn about the international tech industry. » More ...

Executives Weigh in on the Value of a Global Perspective

March 1, 2020 justin.hope

Why is a global perspective important? A former Starbucks executive, aerospace consultant, and software executive share their thoughts. » More ...

Research: Donors Feel Betrayed When Gifts Are Redirected

March 1, 2020 justin.hope

When people learn that a charitable contribution they earmarked for a specific project was used for another cause, they feel betrayed – and often punish the charity, new research from Washington State University indicates. » More ...

Researcher Studies National Culture’s Influence on Risk-taking in Corporations

March 1, 2020 justin.hope

Researchers are starting to delve into how a country’s culture affects decision-making in corporate board rooms. For her doctoral thesis, Susan He decided to measure it. » More ...

First-Gen Student Seizes Opportunity to Study Abroad

March 1, 2020 justin.hope

Cooper Greenfield says it’s hard to describe how much studying abroad influenced his outlook. He feels more confident about taking risks, and he can picture himself at company with global connections after graduation. » More ...