MANDERSON INTERNSHIP BOOK MBA, STEM & UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS Dear Employer: Maybe you’ve heard rumors about the outstanding talent that University of Alabama Manderson students offer their employers. Perhaps you’ve heard that our students are hardworking and willing to take on multiple projects. It’s even possible that you’ve met an Alabama alum and were impressed with their approach to problem solving. But did you know that: • The majority of our graduate students have an average of two years work experience prior to entering their programs. • Students from the MBA class of 2015 interned with companies in fourteen states : Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin. • The Culverhouse Accounting Program is ranked 8th in the nation. Specializing in operations management, finance, marketing strategy, business analytics and enterprise consulting, Alabama students have a solid reputation for performance, commitment, loyalty, and creativity. Employers continually commend our students for their work ethic and humble attitude and return yearly for more interns and full time hires. Topping it all, our staff makes the recruitment process easy with online job applications, resume referrals, on campus interviews, and class lectures. The Manderson Graduate School of Business grooms students to exceed expectations. Our students drive bottom line results with analytical tools and skills, fortify the ethical business acumen, and establish themselves as knowledgeable consultants. Such a powerful investment profile provides you with the skill set needed to gauge your profitability margins—your success margins. We invite you and your company to invest in the Manderson Graduate School of Business’s most valuable asset, our students. Connie Chambers 205-348-4503 [email protected] Table of Contents Special Programs............................................... 4 Student Organizations ...................................... 4 Dual Degree Programs.................................... 5 MBA Class of 2016 ........................................... 6 STEM Path to the MBA................................... 25 University Scholars........................................... 33 Applied Statistics....................................... 34 Economics ................................................... 34 Finance........................................................... 38 Operations Management........................ 41 Operations Management; Enterprise Integration.............................. 42 Internship Processes and Best Practices.. 45 Culverhouse College of Commerce By The Numbers................................................ 47 3 Special Programs University Scholars The University Scholars Program is intended for gifted and highly motivated candidates for undergraduate degrees at The University of Alabama whose objectives include degrees at the master’s or doctoral level. Qualified students begin graduate study in their senior year; such a program may lead to simultaneous completion of requirements for both master’s and bachelor’s degrees. STEM Path to the MBA The STEM Path to the MBA focuses on attracting high-quality undergraduate students majoring in the science, technology, engineering and math disciplines. The program is an innovative approach to engage students early on as undergraduates and employ nontraditional classroom methods to allow top students to complete the MBA in one additional calendar year. The purpose of the path is to provide high-achieving students with the business knowledge needed to successfully manage high-tech businesses. The initiative focuses on undergraduates from the disciplines of engineering, biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, marine science, mathematics, microbiology, nursing, and physics. Student Organizations Constant Involvement. A mark of our future professionals is their commitment to community and development, and our MBAs take an active lead in being the leaders of several noteworthy organizations on campus. You can see the listing below; a solid collection of interests is supported. It’s yet another way our MBAs diversify their talents and bring them one step closer to sharpening your bottom line. MBA Association The MBA Association is a student-governed organization serving students pursuing the Master of Business Administration. The organization is committed to providing service to the state of Alabama, as well as a social and professional network for our current and past members. CSCMP The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals is the student chapter of the most prominent organization for the field of supply chain and operations management. Each year Manderson students meet with industry leaders, participate in roundtable discussions, and attend the CSCMP National Conference. MBA Women International MBA Women International is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering female business professionals, to developing skills for leadership positions in business, and to enhancing the diversity of the workforce worldwide. Each year, Manderson students expand their networks by attending the MBAWI National Conference. 4 National Black MBA The Manderson Chapter of the National Black MBA Association is dedicated to developing partnerships that result in the creation of intellectual and economic wealth in the community. In partnership with over 400 of the country's top business organizations, the association has inroads into a wide range of industries as well as the public and private sector. The organization provides members with the opportunity to attend one of the largest career fairs in the country as well as a nationally recognized business case competition. This past year, Manderson students helped establish a resume workshop to assist children in Tuscaloosa County Schools. Net Impact Net Impact brings MBAs, graduate students and young professionals together to network, learn, and take action on socially responsible business issues. Consistent with the name, the organization has a national mission to improve the world by growing and strengthening a network of new leaders who use the power of business to make a positive net social, environmental, and economic impact. Dual Degree Programs JD/MBA Program Backed by the world-class faculty and powerful alumni networks of both The University of Alabama School of Law and Alabama’s Manderson School of Business, the JD/MBA Program offers both a three- and four-year curriculum. Participating students emerge from the cross-disciplinary course of study with highly marketable skills positioning them for success in today’s global environment. Alabama’s JD/MBA students are immersed in a rigorous set of classes, and are involved in real business and legal situations with the opportunity to interact with key executives and practicing attorneys. Engineering/MBA Engineering and MBA graduates from The University of Alabama offer more than just technical knowledge to their future employers-- they combine essential financial skills with engineering through two innovative dual-degree programs. Students earn master’s degrees in engineering and business administration in two years, and the programs are specific for civil engineering and mechanical engineering. As Alabama’s automotive, manufacturing, energy, construction and civil engineering industries continue to expand, financial business skills are more essential to guiding engineering projects. Manderson graduates are able to immediately impact their future employers through both engineering technical knowledge and the bottom-line financial goals. 5 MBA Class of 2016 Profiles 6 Denys Benjamin Alyeksyeyev Bailey Lviv, Ukraine Prattville, AL [email protected] [email protected] 334-221-4183 334-398-1226 MBA Candidate, May 2016; B.S. Computer Information MBA Candidate, May 2016; B.F.A. Studio Art, The Systems, Alabama State University, summa cum laude, University of Alabama, summa cum ladue, May 2014 May 2011 Internship Experience: August 2011-2012, Intern, Work Experience: Summer 2012-Present, Atlas RFID Creative Campus, Tuscaloosa, AL; Church of the Solutions, Operations Associate; Fall 2011-Summer Highlands 2:52 College Internship 2012, Atlas RFID Solutions, Technical Support Specialist; Work Experience: May 2013-Present, Manna Grocery and Winter 2011-Fall 2011, Ground Logistics, Information Deli, Sales Associate, Tuscaloosa, AL Technology Analyst/Web Developer Undergraduate Activities/Honors: President’s List; Undergraduate Activities/Honors: Dean’s List; Captain, Presidential Full Tuition Scholarship; Mary M. Morgan Tennis Team; SWAC Men’s Tennis Player of the Year, Art Scholarship; Alvin C. & Joseph Sella Art Scholarship; 2010; President’s Graduation Award; Vice President, Friends of Arrowmont Scholarship; Italy Art History Delta Mu Delta Honor Society; Vice President, Student- Study Abroad Program; Arts ‘n Austism Volunteer Athlete Advisory Committee; Tennis Instructor, Teacher; Holt High School Art Mentor Program; Creative Global Tennis Foundation; Association of Information Co-Op Mission/Humanitarian Work in Peru; Camp Technology Professionals; Students in Free Enterprise Sumatanga Summer Camp Counselor Language Skills: Ukrainian; Russian; Spanish Language Skills: Some Spanish Computer Skills: C#; COBOL; CSS; HTML; Java; Computer Skills: Photoshop JavaScript; SQL; MS Dynamics CRM; MS Dynamics GP; MS Project; MS SharePoint; MS Visio; MS SQL Server Management Studio;