Primera parte: geografía, historia y grupos humanos

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location:

Newark, NJ

number of students:

208

8%

of Rutgers students are net impact members

100%

of those members are active

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The Rutgers Business School (RBS) MBA curriculum primarily focuses on traditional business concepts, with concentrations in finance, marketing, pharmaceutical management, management & strategy, global business, supply chain management, and entrepreneurship. While customary business theories are emphasized, social, envi- ronmental, and ethical themes are incorporated into the program as well. For instance, RBS requires all MBA stu- dents to complete a five-week, case-based course entitled

Business: Ethics and Society. Furthermore, RBS collaborates

with schools in the Rutgers University network to offer customized MBA concentrations and MBA dual degrees (e.g. with Public Health, Public Policy, Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, or Biomedical Sciences). Overall, RBS encour- ages students to follow their passions and offers valuable resources to those wishing to pursue more socially and environmentally-themed careers. However, interested students must take initiative to discover and utilize those resources.

The RBS faculty includes renowned individuals in cer- tain social and environmental subject areas. For instance, Associate Professor and Vice Chair of the Supply Chain Management & Marketing Sciences Department, Wayne Eastman, investigates how competing values align or fail to align agents in business, law, and politics with social welfare. Additionally, Dr. Kevin Lyons is the Chief Pro- curement Officer and Executive Director of the Purchas- ing Department on the Rutgers New Brunswick campus, and is an assistant professor in the Supply Chain Manage- ment & Marketing Sciences. Professor Dr. Lyons is a sup- porter of Net Impact RBS and teaches an MBA course on

Supply Chain Management and Green Purchasing. Dr. Mi-

chael Santoro is the faculty advisor for Net Impact RBS, professor in the Management & Global Business Depart- ment, and instructor for Business: Ethics and Society. These RBS faculty members are three of the many resources that are accessible to MBA students at RBS.

With the establishment of Net Impact RBS in 2011, the MBA student body is becoming more involved in incorporating social and environmental themes into the MBA program. For example, Net Impact RBS has es- tablished a strong relationship with the Rutgers Institute of Ethical Leadership (IEL). Currently, the IEL and the MBA program are housed in the same RBS building, and the co-founders of the IEL teach an MBA course in the Management & Strategy concentration. In the future, Net Impact RBS and the IEL plan to have IEL faculty and professional advisory board members serve as mentors and role models for MBA students wishing to pursue careers with social and environmental themes. In addition, Net Impact RBS and the IEL intend to offer lectures, speaker series, and conferences to MBA students on these themes, which incorporate the research efforts and expertise of RBS faculty members.

sample courses

Creativity in Business Decision-Making Managing Growing Ventures

International Business Environment Management & Global Business

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Net Impact RBS strives to engage MBA students in so- cially and environmentally-themed programs and events. Examples of Net Impact RBS events include panel pre- sentations, guest lecturers, and career-related workshops. In addition, Net Impact RBS collaborates with fellow RBS MBA student organizations, including the Supply Chain Student Initiative, the Rutgers Association of Mar- keting & Strategy, Rutgers Women in Business, and Team MBA. Team MBA’s collaboration is particularly impor- tant to Net Impact RBS, as Team MBA has a long history in engaging students in community service and nonprofit work. Furthermore, Net Impact RBS has established a strong connection with the New Jersey Net Impact Pro- fessional Chapter. In addition to co-sponsoring events, the professional chapter encourages RBS MBA students to participate in Service Corps and stay connected with

Net Impact after receiving their MBA degree.

Although new student orientation does not formally present social and environmental themes to incoming MBA students, valuable resources do exist at RBS. Net Impact RBS now serves as a medium to connect MBA students to professors, research centers, and career oppor- tunities in social and environmental areas. During future MBA orientation programs, Net Impact RBS will make formal presentations to incoming students, alerting them to all of the important resources the school offers.

Overall, the RBS MBA student body is proud and ex- cited to have a chapter of Net Impact, and the organiza- tion is constantly building awareness and strengthening support. Students are engaged in the MBA program and in student organizations—student involvement in Net Impact RBS is no exception.

Rutgers Business School offers a strong career manage- ment program for MBA students. For instance, full-time MBA students are required to complete a formal, 10- week course offered by the Office of Career Management during the first semester. The career management staff works to get students in the door with major corporations around the world.

MBA students particularly find alumni networking events, corporate presentations, school job boards, and corporate site visits helpful in pursuing careers. In addi- tion, the RBS Office of Career Management facilitates on-campus recruitment with certain companies in the New York City metropolitan area. However, rarely do corporations recruit on-campus specifically for social and

environmental positions. Nevertheless, the Office of Ca- reer Management maintains its own job board and rec- ommends many external job sites to students looking to pursue social and environmental careers. Net Impact RBS plans to collaborate with the Office of Career Manage- ment to promote more social and environmental-themed recruiting in the future.

Prominent Alumni

sheri mccoy (1988) – Vice Chairman, Executive Committee,

Johnson & Johnson

Gary cohen (1983) – Executive Vice President, Becton,

Dickinson, & Company

The Office of MBA Student Services oversees the administration of MBA student organizations, includ- ing Net Impact RBS. In addition to Net Impact’s own initiatives, many MBA student clubs collaborate on so- cially and environmentally-themed events. For example, in 2011, Net Impact RBS and the Supply Chain Student Initiative co-sponsored a panel presentation on sustain- ability in supply chain management.

While the RBS admissions office does appreciate pro- spective students with interests in social and environmen- tal issues, the office does not specifically place a special value on those applicants. Nevertheless, the future pri- orities of the MBA program and RBS as a whole align

with Net Impact’s values. For example, with the growing importance of sustainability and environmental manage- ment in supply chains and procurement, more courses in the supply chain management concentration focus on green supply chains and sustainability. Furthermore, RBS recently opened its new facility, which has substantially improved the quality of the school’s facilities and class- room technology. In addition to providing energy efficient operations, the building houses a sustainable garden on top of the two-story entry pavilion. Without a doubt, RBS will continue to increasingly promote socially responsible and sustainable business through curricula and operations for years to come.

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Only a twenty-minute train ride away from New York City, RBS has access to top executives at the world’s larg- est corporations. These leaders serve as guest speakers, ad- junct lecturers, and future employers for RBS graduates. Accordingly, U.S. News & World Report recently ranked RBS number 17 in the country for the employment rate of its graduates three months after graduation in ‘America’s Best Business Schools 2011 Edition,’ released April 15, 2010.

The RBS curriculum underscores the importance of ap- plying modern science and innovative technology in busi- ness. In addition, although students must be proactive in seeking them out, RBS offers valuable resources to MBA students looking to pursue career paths in social respon- sibility, sustainability, and ethics. The Institute for Ethical Leadership, renowned faculty, and Net Impact RBS are only a few examples of how MBA students can pursue those interests.

RBS students come from around the globe and have various interests and goals. It is no surprise that RBS’ Newark campus has ranked first in diversity for 14 years by U.S. News & World Report. Consequently, RBS encour- ages each member of its global student body to pursue his or her individual passion, and offers seven concentrations and nine dual degree programs. Even still, students have the opportunity to customize their MBA concentrations by partnering with Rutgers’ 270+ degree programs. Ulti- mately, RBS students become members of a global net- work of over 33,000 alumni.

Overall, RBS connects MBA students, professors, alumni, investors, and corporate partners in an ambitious and entrepreneurial environment. RBS motivates students to network with mentors and future business partners to get all business ideas rolling—whether scientific, techno- logical, socially responsible, or environmentally themed.

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