Lucas College and Graduate School of Business at SJSU

On October 28, our Business Honors students successfully wrapped up the second session of the Career Launch Initiative (CLI). This two-part mentorship program offers SJSU students the chance to develop essential skills for success and boost their confidence as they prepare for future career opportunities. In this session, students engaged in intensive Q&A discussions, honing their interview techniques and receiving immediate feedback from experienced professionals on the CLI Professional Advisory Council. A heartfelt thank you to all who participated! Learn more at the links below! ⭐ Business Honors Program - https://ow.ly/yIq550TuOP1 ⭐ Career Launch Initiative - https://ow.ly/IBan50TuOP4 #sjsubusiness #sjsualumni #CareerLaunchInitiative #SJSUBusinessHonors | Rangapriya (Priya) Kannan | Jordan Walters | Bahram Parineh | Pamela Wells | Timothy Hill | Jonathan Wu | San Jose State University Alumni Association

Calling all tax professionals! Join us for the 40th anniversary of the TEI-SJSU High Tech Tax Institute, a premier two-day event covering vital tax matters for tech companies. Hear from keynote speakers IRS (Internal Revenue Service) Commissioner Danny Werfel and David Kautter, former Assistant Secretary of Tax Policy at Treasury. Great opportunity to connect with over 200 professionals in the industry. Don’t miss out! Registration closes today October 29 at 11:59PM (PT). This event is organized by the Tax Executives Institute (TEI) - Silicon Valley Chapter and the MST program at San Jose State University. Learn more at https://ow.ly/5pi950TVTZf

Thank you to all those who joined us at the Business Honors Program info session last Monday! We hope you found our student panel, alumni testimonials and faculty breakout sessions insightful. 💡 Don't miss out on the opportunity to join a program that transcends traditional education. Learn more about the Business Honors Program at https://lnkd.in/gE9Aw7hM. #sjsubusiness #sjsubusinesshonors #sjsu

This week we hosted our very first mixer tailored for our amazing San Jose State University student-athletes who are also pursuing business degrees! Many thanks to our inspiring guest speaker, Matthew Faulkner. As both an athlete and assistant professor at LCoB, Professor Faulkner shared invaluable insights on balancing academics and athletics. We'd also like to thank Matt Heitel, a 2023 MBA alum and former SJSU men's golf player, for generously sharing his valuable insights on how his experience as a student-athlete prepared him for his career after graduation. Thank you to everyone who joined us! We look forward to witnessing how our #sjsubusiness student-athletes continue to thrive in both their academic and athletic pursuits.

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Join us tonight at 6pm in the Student Union Theater to learn more about the Business Honors Program! https://lnkd.in/g6G55-X5

If you're an undergraduate #sjsubusiness student looking for a program that will give you real-world experience while earning college credit, consider applying to the Business Honors Program! The Lucas College of Business Honors Program, headed by Director Bahram Parineh, provides a distinctive chance for our undergraduate San Jose State University business students to collaborate in teams with mid and senior-level management. The highly selective program that consists of Gary J. Sbona Scholarships and other Lucas College of Business scholarships provides students with real world work experience while earning college credit through practicum courses. Join us for an info session next week to learn more about this signature program! 🗓 Monday, October 21 at 6:00PM 📍 Student Union Theater 🔗 Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gE9Aw7hM #sjsubusinesshonors #LCOB | Rangapriya (Priya) Kannan | David Czerwinski | Elisa Mattarelli | Matthew Maguire | Vivek Agarwal | Carin Kaltschmidt, MBA, PMP

Calling all SJSU students and alumni! 📢 You’re invited to the Spirits of Success: Alumni Networking Dinner on October, 30 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM! Connect with accomplished alumni like Shawn Klein from Visa, hear from Dean Rangapriya (Priya) Kannan, expand your network, and gain valuable career insights! You’ll learn about LinkedIn tips, mastering professional communication, and leveraging industry tools. This event offers a unique opportunity to enhance your soft and hard skills, setting you up for long-term success. We hope to see you there dressed in business casual attire or Halloween costumes! Come and enjoy a spooktacular dinner on us! 🎃 RSVP to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gvsGY5Pb In association with: Lucas College and Graduate School of Business at SJSU, SJSU Career Center, and San Jose State University Alumni Association In partnership with: Management Information Systems Association at SJSU, SJSU GBSA, San Jose Consulting Group, SHRM at SJSU, Financial Management Association of SJSU, Black Business Student Association (BBSA)- San Jose State University, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), SJSU Women in Business, SJSU Marketing Association, Latino Business Student Association - San Jose State University, Spartan Real Estate Association, ALPFA SJSU, Spartan Analytics, Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers @SJSU, and Operations and Supply Chain Management Association (OSMA) @SJSU🌟

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"Reflecting on my MBA experience, I am deeply grateful for the lasting impact it has had on my career and life, particularly as a first-generation graduate," says Tony Gonzalez, MBA class of 2019 and Senior Vice President, Private Client Advisor at Bank of America. "The program not only provided me with an affordable education but also access to a strong and large Silicon Valley network of professionals, which has proven invaluable in building meaningful connections and opening doors to excellent career opportunities," shares Gonzalez. "The industry-relevant skills and curriculum equipped me with the tools to navigate the complexities of modern business, while the emphasis on diversity of thought helped me see challenges from different perspectives. This exposure to diverse viewpoints enriched my learning and has been a driving force in shaping my leadership style and decision-making," he added. "As a first-generation graduate, I am proud to have completed this program, which not only shaped my career but also gave me the confidence and capability to make a meaningful impact in my industry." Thank you, Tony, for sharing your valuable alumni insights with us! For those interested in our Early Career and Professional MBA programs, be sure to register for our upcoming information session on Oct. 23 at 12PM. https://ow.ly/RGOO50TNW5u #AlumniSpotlight #sjsubusiness #LGSB #SJSUMBA