Online Programs Announcements Fall 2023 Second 8-Week Courses Begin |
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Fall second 8-week courses begin this week on Wednesday, October 11. Please be sure to check your course start and end dates for the fall term as some course start dates may vary. Online Programs utilizes dual platforms with Canvas and Coursera. Make sure to access your course in both platforms to be successful.
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| Drop and Withdrawal Refund Guides |
For your convenience, the Office of the Registrar has created two course refund guides that outline the specific drop dates and withdrawal dates for each course. Just go to “nonstandard courses” and search by course number. Please note that there are two separate refund guides for drops and withdrawals and you can refer to our Dropping Courses and Refunds page about the difference between a drop, withdrawal, and cancellation. As an additional resource, our event calendar posts the academic drop deadlines by course start date.
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| Professor Loyd Recognized for Leadership in DEI |
Professor Denise Lewin Loyd, associate dean for equity and associate professor of business administration, has been named a Notable Leader in DEI by Crain's Chicago Business. Professor Loyd was honored for her range of work in promoting diversity, equity, inclusion both inside Gies College of Business and in surrounding communities. Congratulations, Professor Loyd.
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| A sage, a guide, or a curator--Pioneering AI Use in the Business Classroom |
| Longtime Gies professor Vishal Sachdev is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and ChatGPT in his IT for Networked Organizations (BADM 350) course. Read the article here. |
| Partner with Gies Students on an Experiential Learning Project |
We’re making plans for the spring semester and would love to partner with your organization on an experiential learning project.You understand the caliber of our student body and the impact they can make towards business goals. Help us prepare tomorrow’s business leaders through real-world learning by encouraging your organization to submit a project for spring. Our talented student teams work in project areas such as:
- Human-Centered Design and User Experience (UX)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Data Analytics
- Supply Chain Management
- Fintech
- And so much more!
Please email Salvo Rodriquez at sr31@illinois.edu to set up a time to talk or submit a project form to get started.
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| Deloitte Cyber Threat Competition |
Deloitte is hosting their annual Cyber Threat Competition, a fun and innovative way for students of all programs and majors to test and showcase their knowledge and to grapple with the kinds of challenges that companies from all industries encounter every day.
Round One will occur from October 23 - November 13, 2023. Top-performing students from Round One are combined into multi-school teams for the invite-only second round competition at Deloitte University in Westlake, Texas.
For more information and to compete, please have students visit:
Deloitte Risk & Financial Advisory Cyber Threat Competition website register and sign up for one of the Cyber Threat Competition Information Sessions.
Option 1: Thursday, October 19th | 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM ET
Option 2: Wednesday, November 1st | 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM ET
For questions regarding the Deloitte Risk & Financial Advisory Cyber Threat Competition, please email CTC_Help@deloitte.com
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Events
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| Minneapolis Meet Up | October 11, 2023 | 6:00pm CT | Register Here
Gies Business is looking forward to providing an opportunity for our iDegree learners in the Minneapolis area to gather for a Meet Up. Join Associate Director of Advising, Heather Aldridge and Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment, Marcus Phillips, to grow your Gies Business network. The event will take place on Wednesday October 11 at Pryes Brewing (1401 West River Road North, Minneapolis, MN 55411). Register by Tuesday, October 10. | | Shenzhen Meet Up | October 14, 2023 | 6:00 pm China Standard Time | Register Here
Gies Business is looking forward to providing an opportunity for our iDegree learners in the Shenzhen area to gather for a Meet Up. Join current learners and Alumni to grow your Gies Business network. The event will take place on Saturday October 14 at Terrace Restaurant Four Points by Sheraton (5 Guihua Road, Futian Free Trade Zone, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, 518038). Register by Wednesday, October 11.
| | Mumbai Meet Up | October 14, 2023 | 7:00 pm India Standard Time | Register Here
Gies Business is looking forward to providing an opportunity for our iDegree learners in the Mumbai area to gather for a Meet Up. Join current learners and Alumni to grow your Gies Business network. The event will take place on Saturday October 14 at Hornby's Pavilion ITC Grand Central Hotel (287, Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Rd, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400012, India). Register by Wednesday, October 11.
| | Webinar with Nathan Gold- Your On-Screen Presence is the New Business Attire | Monday, October 23 | 7-8 pm CT and Tuesday, October 24 | 11-12 pm CT
Join presentation coach Nathan Gold for a unique live session on how to amplify your on-screen presence. Learn how to set your virtual stage to captivate your online audience and effectively communicate your message. The live session will be held on Monday, October 23 and Tuesday, October 24 to accommodate those who wish to attend. Watch the event trailer here.
Register Here to attend Monday, October 23 | 7-8 pm CT
Register Here to attend Tuesday, October 24 | 11-12 pm CT
| | | Save the Date: San Francisco Meet Up | Thursday, October 26 | Time and Location Shared Out Soon | Register Here
Save the date! Gies Business is looking forward to providing an opportunity for our iDegree learners and alumni in the San Francisco area to gather for a Meet Up. Join current learners and alumni to grow your Gies Business network. The event will take place on Thursday, October 26. Event location and time will be shared out soon so be sure to save the date in your calendar. We look forward to connecting with you!
If you are interested in attending the meet up, please fill out this registration form by Monday, October 23. We look forward to connecting with you in person. | | | Ivy Exec Webinar: The Impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Online Learning Platforms | | October 31 | 11:00 am CT | Register Here | The rapid growth of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, such as ChatGPT has led to both excitement and skepticism among academics and industry. In this Webinar, Professor Unnati Narang will discuss how these technologies impact user-generated content (UGC) creation and engagement in online learning platforms. Using empirical evidence from ongoing field experiments, she will demonstrate the dual impact of AI; while encouraging the use of AI results in higher content creation, it results in 5-16% less engagement (i.e., fewer views and comments) relative to not using AI. She will also share the results of a practical, low-cost strategy managers can use to mitigate the negative effects on engagement.
| | Ivy MBA Mind to Market Case Challenge | March 1-2, 2024 | Register Here
The Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University will be held on March 1-2, 2024. This live case competition is specifically designed for MBA students around the topics of innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. The Ivy College of Business has partnered with the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship and the ISU Research Park to create an exceptional applied learning experience for MBA students. The live case will be drawn from a tenant in the Iowa State Research Park, a 400+ acre innovation community and incubator for new and expanding businesses in Ames, Iowa. MBA students will have the opportunity to meet the company founder, see the technology, and tour the company.
Registration is open now.Registration is free but is only limited to nine teams. To learn more about the Ivy MBA Mind to Market Case Challenge, visit our website.
To receive support from Gies or to receive a team sponsor, please contact Hayden Noel. | |
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In Case You Missed It...
Use the Online Program Announcements to view the previous At-a-Glance issue. |
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Calendar
Use the Event Calendar for upcoming events and academic deadlines this semester. |
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| Shenzhen Meet Up |
| October 14, 2023 | 6:00 pm China Standard Time | Register Here |
| Mumbai Meet Up |
October 14, 2023 | 7:00 pm IST | Register Here
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| Webinar with Nathan Gold |
Monday, October 23 | 7-8 pm CT | Register Here
Tuesday, October 24 | 11-12 pm CT | Register Here
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| Save the Date: San Francisco Meet Up |
Thursday, October 26 | 6:00pm CST | Register Here
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| Ivy Exec Webinar: The Impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Online Learning Platforms |
October 31, 2023 | 11:00am CT | Register Here
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| Fall First 8-Weeks Grade Release |
October 21, 2023 | View on Student Self-Service
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| Deadline to Apply to Graduate by December 2023 |
October 29 | Apply to Graduate
For December 2023 graduates to be awarded their degree, they will need to apply to graduate on student self-service by October 29. This application will not register you for the December 2023 convocation ceremony.
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| December 2023 Convocation Events |
Open House December 15, 2023 | 9:30-11:30 am CT | Krannert Center| Register Here
Ceremony December 15, 2023 | 1:00-3:00 pm CT | Krannert Center| Register Here
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October 4-17, 2023
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| Mexico City In-Person Immersion | January 3-8, 2024
| | Ivy MBA Mind to Market Case Challenge | March 1-2, 2024 Register Here
| | May 2024 Convocation Ceremony | Friday, May 10, 2024 | 3:00-4:30 pm CT
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