Fresno State Graduate Business Programs

As we take time to reflect on what we're thankful for this season, we want to express our gratitude to our incredible EMBA/MBA students and alumni. Your passion for learning and growth reflects the values that make this program exceptional. Thank you for embracing challenges and continually adding value to the community. ?? ?? Thank you for making us proud! ?? ?? #CraigSchoolProud #CSBMBA #FresnoState #MBA #EMBA

?? ?? ?? November Alumni Highlights ?? ?? ?? Congratulations to our MBA alumna on securing a new position! We’re so proud of your accomplishments and excited for the incredible contributions you’ll make in this next phase of your career. Wishing you all the best as you embrace this exciting opportunity! Did we miss you? Please message us with your career updates. We want to celebrate you! ?? #CraigMBAProud #CraigSchoolProud #MBA #EMBA #FresnoState

?? ?? October Alumni Highlights ?? ?? We are thrilled to congratulate our Craig MBA/EMBA Alumni on their recent promotions and new roles this month! Your commitment to excellence and growth is inspiring to us all. Wishing you all even greater success as you step into these exciting new chapters. Keep making CSB proud! Click here to find Jared's new book: https://bit.ly/48w1B8P Did we miss you? Please message us with your career updates. We want to celebrate you! ?? #CraigMBAProud #CraigSchoolofBusiness #MBA #EMBA #FresnoState

Mark your calendars for the 1st Annual Craig School?Tailgate! We're excited to kick off a new tradition with a fun-filled day of food, football, and friends. Tickets are limited so act quickly to be a part of this great event. To ensure we have enough food and football tickets for everyone, we'll need to get a headcount and pre-orders by October 18. Please use the registration link below to secure your spot now (payment is due at the time of registration). https://lnkd.in/erFzwhaV We can't wait to see you there! ?? GO DOGS! ??

?? September Alumni Highlights ?? Sending a BIG congratulations to our Craig MBA Alumni who took on new positions and promotions this month! Your hard work, dedication, and leadership continue to inspire us all. We wish you continued growth and success in your new positions. #CraigMBAProud #CraigSchoolofBusiness #MBA #FresnoState

?? CSB MBA Alumnus of the Month ?? We are honored to spotlight Kevin Cooper, MBA Class of 2007! After graduating magna cum laude from Harvard Law School, Kevin is now a partner in the mergers & acquisition group of Cooley LLP in NYC, a leading law firm that focuses on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters, and high-stakes litigation. If you could go back in time to the start of your career, what would you do differently? ? "One thing I’ve come to appreciate as my career has progressed is that at the end of the day, despite the technical knowledge base and sophisticated work product that a corporate lawyer provides, the key ingredient to delivering a successful result to your client is providing unrivaled client service.?Early in your career, it’s easy to be consumed with trying to learn the lingo, hone drafting and negotiating skills and increase your exposure to different types of transactional situations.?That’s all important, but I’m a firm believer that young attorneys should be just as focused on developing the bedside manner, responsiveness and emotional intelligence necessary to guide clients through challenging and often career-defining situations by anticipating and artfully addressing their clients’ professional and personal objectives and anxieties with respect to the matter at hand.?These are important values to attorneys at all levels here at Cooley." Why did you choose Fresno State's Graduate Business Program? ? "I majored in business as an undergrad at Fresno State, with a concentration in finance.?After graduation, I was still spending a lot of time on campus involved with the football team (I played offensive line for the Bulldogs from 2003 to 2005), and there was a lot of synergy between the undergrad and MBA programs in terms of being able to continue my studies and get the advanced degree on an accelerated basis.?I had already been immersed in the superb curriculum and top-notch professors of the Craig School for a few years, so it was a no-brainer!" ?? Way to make your CSB family proud, Kevin! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors ?? #CraigSchoolProud #CSBMBA #FresnoState #MBA #GoDogs

?? August Alumni Highlights ?? It's been a busy & exciting month with so many of our MBA alumni securing new positions! We wish you continued success and growth. Keep making a difference with your leadership! Congratulations! #CraigMBAProud #CraigSchoolofBusiness #MBA #FresnoState

?? July Alumni Highlights ?? Congratulations to our MBA alumni (Laura Ramos, Therese Westfall, MBA, CBO, & Carlson Herbert, MBA) on their recent promotions! We are excited to see all the great things you will accomplish in your new roles. Keep leading and making a difference! #CraigMBAProud #CraigSchoolofBusiness #MBA

?? CSB MBA Alumna of the Month ?? We are honored to spotlight Theresa Monreal, MBA, Class of 2023! Theresa is currently the Marketing Director for Westside Produce. What did you enjoy most about Fresno State's?MBA?program? It is hard to narrow it down to one particular instance as I thoroughly?enjoyed the entirety of the program. I truly feel this was one of the best experiences in my higher education and professional career and a time I am extremely grateful for. However, one of the things I valued the most was the dynamic conversations and experiences that developed inside?and outside the classroom with?my?cohort and professors. Being surrounded by individuals stemming from all different industries containing a variety of experiences brings about new perspectives you would never think to come across when you are so siloed in your specific industry. Having the opportunity to learn from everyone's experiences and build off of one another is something you won't get anywhere else. Cultivating those connections through those empowering discussions is something I extremely value from my time there. This includes the incredible professors and staff that have become mentors to so many of us in our professional careers - they truly are the best of the best!? What is your definition of leadership, and how has that definition changed over time? Leadership is ever changing and evolves with all experiences. What terms a leader can vary, especially depending on the individual or instance, so it is difficult to fully capture one, singular definition. To me, leadership defines the act of guiding or influencing teams, individuals, groups, organizations, etc. in a positive way to accomplish goals and work in the most efficient manner. This includes inspiring others in how?they work, act, or behave in specific situations to effectively and cohesively work towards a specific outcome. As mentioned above, this is constantly evolving given the world around us is as well. I believe over time, relationships have become more prominent between leaders and how they influence others and not so much on command. This involves more empowerment and collaboration between leaders and groups to work together. This brings along more than just results but also growth and learning among everyone. Thank you Theresa! ??

Thank you so much, Victor Gonzalez for coming in and speaking to our EMBA Cohort 23 on the Real Estate Market and Investments in the Valley. We appreciate your wisdom and expertise... #CraigMBAProud ??