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MBA Program for Physician Executives Ranked 12th in the Nation

Thu., May 8, 2008

In a national survey of business graduate school programs for physician-executives conducted by Modern Healthcare magazine, the Isenberg Online Part-Time MBA program ranked 12th in the nation.

 

Recent Isenberg School Graduate Places First in Statewide CPA Exams

Thu., May 1, 2008

Steve Alden, who is an audit associate with KPMG’s Boston office, is truly exceptional ...

 

Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network’s Export Center Honored with National Award

Fri., Apr 25, 2008

The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network’s Massachusetts Export Center on April 21 became the first recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Small Business Development Center Service Excellence and Innovation Award.

 

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Sport Management at the University of Massachusetts

The Department of Sport Management utilizes a cutting-edge, experience-based curriculum to best prepare our undergraduate and graduate students to be leaders in the spectator sport industry. Our large and industry-focused faculty teach fast-paced and lively classes that challenge students to apply what they have learned. Our extensive alumni network, developed over our 35 years of existence, boasts approximately 1,200 alumni that: help students find placement, visit campus to speak about their experiences, and help faculty to continually provide cutting-edge classes.


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New Center for Spectator Sport Research Offers Students Hands-on Industry Training


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Julius Erving Meets UMass Alumni at Sixers Center Court

Prior to the recent 76ers vs. Lakers game at the Wachovia Center, Julius Erving meets up with fellow University of Massachusetts alumni, who work for sports and entertainment firm Comcast-Spectacor. Joining Dr. J, all graduates of the prestigious Sport Management program at UMass,are (from left) Dave Mackey, 76ers Customer Service Manager, Eric Nemeth, Director of Public Relations for the Wachovia Complex, Larry Cohen, 76ers VP of Ticket Sales, "the Doctor," Peter Luukko, President of
Comcast-Spectacor, Cindy Stutman, Flyers VP of Customer Relations, and Szymon Godzina, 76ers Customer Service Manager.
Erving was honored at the game, celebrating 25 years since the 76ers swept the Lakers for the NBA Championship in 1983. Photo Courtesy: Philadelphia 76ers

2008 PRISM Award Blue Ribbon Panel on May 16th in ISOM 210

The finalists for the 2008 Professional Prism Awards presented annually by the University of Massachusetts Sport Management Department will be judged on Friday, May 16th, the Prism Award Blue Ribbon panel will be on-site in ISOM 210. This industry-wide award program honors professional sport teams for their proven excellence and innovation across five important categories in sport franchise management. Our 4 finalists are: Arizona Diamondbacks, DCUnited, Portland Trailblazers and TorontoFC. Each finalists’ submission will be presented to the panel by Tracy Schoenadel, Director of CSSR and graduate student Glen Herold.

The panel will consist of the following individuals on-site: Pam Batalis MS '92, Vice President of Polimetrix; Peter Stern, President, Sports Identity; Bill Sutton, Sports Management Coordinator, University of Central Florida; Lindsey Burket MS '06, Marketing Coordinator, New England Patriots; Rachel Spates MS '05, Director of Communications, Major League Lacrosse; and David Stys MS '06, Senior Project Director, Turnkey Sports and Entertainment.

ALUMNI HAPPENINGS

A number of UMass Sport Management graduates attended the 2008 SEME (Sports Events Marketing Experience) Conference hosted by the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University on April 12-13. Sarah Murray MBA/MS '07, Manager of Media and Business Development at CSMG, spoke on a panel entitled "Women in Sports," while Jonathan Jensen MS '98, an Account Director at Relay Worldwide, spoke on a panel entitled "Corporate Sponsorship of Sports Properties and Events." Burke Magnus MS '94, a Vice President and General Manager of ESPNU, gave the conference's Keynote Address.

Photo caption: Sarah and Jonathan caught up with current UMass student Kati Karottki during a break in the conference on Saturday, April 12.