In my last blog, I discussed some of the recent accomplishments and recognitions of the Master of Science in Management: Operational Excellence (MSMOE) program. I also set out to explain the difference between this degree and the more traditional MBA. In this post, I’ll be looking at a deeper explanation of Operational Excellence and how it ties in with Saint Vincent and our Benedictine values.
The Saint Vincent Approach to Graduate Business Education - What is Operational Excellence?
Topics: Laudato Si', Michael Urick, Graduate programs, MSMOE, OE, Dr. Hisker, business, Operational Excellence, The Benedictine Handbook
The Saint Vincent Approach to Graduate Business Education - Why Do We Offer an MSMOE?
I have had the pleasure of directing the Master of Science in Management: Operational Excellence (MSMOE) program at Saint Vincent for the past two years. I am very proud of our students, faculty and the program in general. Over the past several months, our students and faculty have published or submitted research for consideration in some of the field’s top journals and conferences, we have had exceptional job placements for our students and graduates and the program was recently named as a “Top 50 Best Value Master’s in Management” program. We’ve grown enrollment in the program and have also provided students with immersive experiences such as overseas opportunities, a partnership with the University of Kentucky’s True Lean Center in its College of Engineering that can lead to certification, independent studies so that students can choose the direction of their learning and flexible hybrid learning options.
Topics: Michael Urick, Graduate programs, MSMOE, business, MBA, Operational Excellence
The Use of Popular Culture in Business Education
One of the many reasons that I love teaching at Saint Vincent is because of its liberal arts culture. Students here not only learn about crucial concepts in their major discipline, but also experience a well-rounded holistic education related to areas outside of their primary field. As someone who constantly researches, teaches and interacts with Human Resources concepts and professionals, I can attest that such well-roundedness is a large part of what employers are looking for in new hires.
Topics: Hunger Games, pop culture, Michael Urick, gamification, The Avengers, Hobbit, business, McKenna School