Welcome to the Coles College of Business Events Calendar! Here, you will find a comprehensive listing of all the upcoming events and activities happening within our community. Our calendar is designed to keep you informed about the latest opportunities to learn, connect, and grow in your business education and career.
From workshops and seminars to guest lectures and networking events, our calendar is your go-to source for all the happenings at the Coles College of Business. Whether you are a student, faculty member, alumni, or business professional, we have something for everyone.
Be sure to check back often as our calendar is regularly updated each month and throughout the semester. You can also filter events by category, date, and location to find the events that best suit your interests and schedule.
October 2024
Join us for an upcoming virtual information session to learn about the Ph.D. Program at Coles College of Business.
Our program focuses on concentrations in Accounting, Business Management, Information Systems, Marketing, and Risk and Decision Analytics each student receives a personalized Ph.D. program experience to excel
We encourage you to attend an information session before applying. The material provided during these sessions, as well as the ability to meet and interact with Program leadership, will enable you to make a more informed decision.
This session will be an introduction to the Coles College of Business Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Informatics (MSHMI) program. The event will take place via Microsoft Teams, and you will receive an emailed link to join the
event approximately 10 minutes before the start time.
Selecting a graduate program can be a challenging process. At our MSIS information session, we introduce you to KSU and Coles College, discuss the application process, and introduce you to the relevant courses, flexibility, and opportunities that comprise the MSIS program.
Marian L. Tupy is the founder and editor of HumanProgress.org, and a senior fellow at the Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity.
He is the coauthor of the Simon Abundance Index, Superabundance: The Story of Population Growth, Innovation, and Human Flourishing on an Infinitely Bountiful Planet (2022) and Ten Global Trends Every Smart Person Should Know: And Many Others You Will Find Interesting (2020).
His articles have been published in the Financial Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Newsweek, the U.K. Spectator, Foreign Policy, and various other outlets both in the United States and overseas. He has appeared on BBC, CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, Fox News, Fox Business, and other channels.
Tupy received his BA in international relations and classics from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, and his PhD in international relations from the University of St. Andrews in the United Kingdom.
oin us for "Ask & Apply: KSU MBA Admissions Live Q&A," your chance to get insider tips and answers directly from our admissions team! Learn more about program offerings, application requirements, and get personalized advice on how to make your MBA application stand out. Plus, the first 10 attendees will receive exclusive codes for application fee waiver!
For prospective students to learn more about the program.
Hosted online via Microsoft Teams
Selecting a graduate program can be a challenging process. At our information sessions, we will introduce you to Kennesaw State University and Coles College of Business, discuss the application process, and introduce you to the courses that comprise our MBA programs.
The School of Accountancy at KSU's Coles College of Business is fully accredited by AACSB International, and it is one of the largest accounting programs in the State of Georgia. Join us for an upcoming virtual information session to learn how the Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree program can help you take charge of your career in only two semesters.
Ira Glasser is one of America’s unsung champions of civil rights and liberties. As the leader of the American Civil Liberties Union for 23 years, he transformed the organization from a small, “mom-and-pop” operation on the verge of bankruptcy into a civil liberties juggernaut with offices in every state and a $30 million endowment. As his generation retires from the barricades, Ira reminisces on his life at the forefront of defending the rights of all Americans, from civil rights leaders to neo-Nazis.
His story takes us to his hometown of Brooklyn, New York, where in 1947 Jackie Robinson and the Dodgers broke the color barrier in baseball and inspired a generation of civil rights activists; to the offices of Robert Kennedy, where the U.S. Senator spoke with a young Ira and convinced him to take his first job with the ACLU; and to California, where a 96-year-old Holocaust survivor explains to Ira why he thinks the ACLU was wrong to defend the right of neo-Nazis to demonstrate near his home in Skokie, Illinois, over 40 years ago — and how recent events in Charlottesville, Virginia, evoke painful memories.
Amid high-profile controversies surrounding free speech, racial equality, and antisemitism — and on the occasion of the ACLU’s centennial — Ira Glasser’s story is as timely and provocative as ever.
The Coles Executive MBA integrates executive-level business tools across broad management platforms enabling its graduates to make confident strategic decisions. Our program combines the business acumen you are looking for and the leadership and professional skills you need to get ahead. Attend an information session today to gain more insight into why Coles College of Business has one of the top 10 EMBA programs in the nation!
Get to know the Executive MBA Advantage before you choose KSU for your EMBA school experience!
This session will be an introduction to the Coles College of Business Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Informatics (MSHMI) program. The event will take place via Microsoft Teams, and you will receive an emailed link to join the
event approximately 10 minutes before the start time.
Selecting a graduate program can be a challenging process. At our MSIS information session, we introduce you to KSU and Coles College, discuss the application process, and introduce you to the relevant courses, flexibility, and opportunities that comprise the MSIS program.
Join us for an engaging workshop led by Jeff Hilimire, author of The Purpose Playbook, as he guides family business leaders to uncover and craft their Purpose, Vision, Tenets, & Values (PVTV), leveraging Jeff's proprietary leadership concepts. This interactive session will explore best practices and real-world examples.
We’ll discuss strategies for defining roles that capitalize on individual strengths, ensuring accountability and collaboration, while learning how to instill a sense of “why” within the team that deepens commitment and engagement, and ultimately embeds Purpose at the heart of your operations.
Attendees will gain actionable insights and tools to enhance communication, resolve conflicts, and cultivate a culture of mutual respect. Join us to transform your family business into a thriving, purpose-driven enterprise!
As news and social media amplify a narrative of an America on the brink of civil war, politicians in Washington, DC stir conflict: red against blue, rich against poor, urban against rural, race against race, and man against woman. They cast us as enemies locked in battle, usurping power and posing as our saviors.
UNDIVIDE US challenges the idea that citizens who disagree are not capable of civil conversation and demonstrates the truth that, even in our differences, the American experiment is still alive and well.
It exposes the power players in Washington DC as the true disruptors of peace, driving our legitimate differences to the brink of disaster. Hear from experts about the roots of this toxic polarization and learn how to counteract it in our local communities and lives.
For prospective students to learn more about the program.
Hosted online via Microsoft Teams
Selecting a graduate program can be a challenging process. At our MSIS information session, we introduce you to KSU and Coles College, discuss the application process, and introduce you to the relevant courses, flexibility, and opportunities that comprise the MSIS program.
November 2024
This session will be an introduction to the Coles College of Business Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Informatics (MSHMI) program. The event will take place via Microsoft Teams, and you will receive an emailed link to join the
event approximately 10 minutes before the start time.
Selecting a graduate program can be a challenging process. At our information sessions, we will introduce you to Kennesaw State University and Coles College of Business, discuss the application process, and introduce you to the courses that comprise our MBA programs.
Join us for a networking event and panel discussion on how to strategically reinvest into your business, whether it's through your employees, operations, or financial/wealth management.
Learn from other family business owners and supporters how to effectively reinvest in your business to drive growth, improve efficiency, and enhance long-term success.
Location Aprio | 2002 Summit Blvd NE Suite 120, Atlanta, GA 30319
Date Thursday, November 7, 2024
Time
5:00 - 6:00 pm - Networking/Happy Hour
6:00 pm - Presentation by Topic Expert
6:30 pm - Panel Discussion
7:30 pm - Questions/Wrap-Up
Cost: $50 | Food and drinks included (This event is free to Members.
The Coles Executive MBA integrates executive-level business tools across broad management platforms enabling its graduates to make confident strategic decisions. Our program combines the business acumen you are looking for and the leadership and professional skills you need to get ahead. Attend an information session today to gain more insight into why Coles College of Business has one of the top 10 EMBA programs in the nation!
Get to know the Executive MBA Advantage before you choose KSU for your EMBA school experience!
Thinking of continuing your studies in a Coles graduate program? Attend a virtual info session for an overview of each opportunity. In this interactive session, you will learn about:
Join us on Nov. 13 at the Sports Recreation and Activity Center, Room 1090, for a relaxing evening of yoga.
This event is open to all experience levels.
📅 Date: Nov. 13
📍 Location: Sports Recreation and Activity Center, Room 1090
🕖 Time: 5-6 p.m.
Space is limited, but there is a waiting list. If after you register you find that you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation or email Shana Hill at shill193@kennesaw.edu.
Click HERE to register.
The Coles Executive MBA integrates executive-level business tools across broad management platforms enabling its graduates to make confident strategic decisions. Our program combines the business acumen you are looking for and the leadership and professional skills you need to get ahead. Attend an information session today to gain more insight into why Coles College of Business has one of the top 10 EMBA programs in the nation!
Get to know the Executive MBA Advantage before you choose KSU for your EMBA school experience!
Topic: Understanding Love in Leadership
The Tetley Distinguished Leader Lecture Series brings great business minds to Coles College of Business students, faculty, staff and alumni. Through this interactive event series, you’ll be able to hear personal stories of success over setbacks, gain insight on what makes a great leader and talk one-on-one with industry role models in an accessible atmosphere.
Presenter: Rick Bennett, Co-Founding Partner, Bennett Thrasher
Bio: Rick Bennett is Co-Founding Partner of Bennett Thrasher. Prior to Rick and Co-Founder Ken Thrasher establishing the firm in 1980, Rick worked in the Atlanta office of Price Waterhouse LLP from 1974 to 1980 as an Audit Senior and Tax Manager. He has extensive experience in mergers, acquisitions, business consulting and financing, as well as corporate, partnership and individual income tax planning. He has managed tax planning work for manufacturing, construction contracting and real estate companies and has clients in a variety of industries, including real estate development, mining, heavy construction, equipment sales and leasing, printing, paper manufacturing, advertising, cable television, wholesale supply and construction contracting industries. Rick also has experience with succession planning for beverage distributors. In addition, he has significant experience consulting with closely-held and family-owned businesses.
The School of Accountancy at KSU's Coles College of Business is fully accredited by AACSB International, and it is one of the largest accounting programs in the State of Georgia. Join us for an upcoming virtual information session to learn how the Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree program can help you take charge of your career in only two semesters.
Selecting a graduate program can be a challenging process. At our information sessions, we will introduce you to Kennesaw State University and Coles College of Business, discuss the application process, and introduce you to the courses that comprise our MBA programs.
This session will be an introduction to the Coles College of Business Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Informatics (MSHMI) program. The event will take place via Microsoft Teams, and you will receive an emailed link to join the
event approximately 10 minutes before the start time.
December 2024
Join us for an upcoming virtual information session to learn about the Ph.D. Program at Coles College of Business.
Our program focuses on concentrations in Accounting, Business Management, Information Systems, Marketing, and Risk and Decision Analytics each student receives a personalized Ph.D. program experience to excel
We encourage you to attend an information session before applying. The material provided during these sessions, as well as the ability to meet and interact with Program leadership, will enable you to make a more informed decision.
Dr. Sara Davis, Director of the Family Enterprise Center at KSU, will lead this hands-on workshop to help family business owners recognize and create value, translate business success to owner wellbeing, and remain grounded in their goals. Knowing how to align personal and business objectives ensures everyone is working toward the same long-term vision.
Doors open at 7:30 a.m.
This session will be an introduction to the Coles College of Business Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Informatics (MSHMI) program. The event will take place via Microsoft Teams, and you will receive an emailed link to join the
event approximately 10 minutes before the start time.
This session will be an introduction to the Coles College of Business Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Informatics (MSHMI) program. The event will take place via Microsoft Teams, and you will receive an emailed link to join the
event approximately 10 minutes before the start time.
January 2025
Join us for an upcoming virtual information session to learn about the Ph.D. Program at Coles College of Business.
Our program focuses on concentrations in Accounting, Business Management, Information Systems, Marketing, and Risk and Decision Analytics each student receives a personalized Ph.D. program experience to excel
We encourage you to attend an information session before applying. The material provided during these sessions, as well as the ability to meet and interact with Program leadership, will enable you to make a more informed decision.
As a family business owner, how do you know if you are ready to exit your business? The first step is learning about the process of transitioning a business and identifying the exit option that best aligns with your personal, financial, and business goals.
Join us as we welcome Eric Worrell, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor® and Certified Financial Planning Professional™, for an educational presentation that explores exit readiness and options for family business owners.
You'll learn:
Cost: $35 | Lunch Included (This event is free for Members.)
Join us for an upcoming virtual information session to learn about the Ph.D. Program at Coles College of Business.
Our program focuses on concentrations in Accounting, Business Management, Information Systems, Marketing, and Risk and Decision Analytics each student receives a personalized Ph.D. program experience to excel
We encourage you to attend an information session before applying. The material provided during these sessions, as well as the ability to meet and interact with Program leadership, will enable you to make a more informed decision.
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