14
Aug
Business Researcher Finds Bias in Disease-Tracking Algorithms on Social Media
Social media has become the latest method to monitor the spread of diseases such as influenza or coronavirus. However, machine learning algorithms used to train and classify tweets have an inherent bias because they do not account for how minority groups potentially communicate health information. These are the findings made by UTSA researchers in one… Read more »
14
Aug
Pre-Ph.D. Program Established in College of Business
The UTSA College of Business has launched a Pre-Ph.D. Program to increase students’ awareness of career paths to academe and to provide them with education and real-world training in the area of business research. The curriculum will prepare students to pursue a doctorate or enter academia as a career. Open to all undergraduate and graduate… Read more »
21
Jul
College Launches New BBA in Business Analytics Degree
The UTSA College of Business is launching a new Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Analytics degree this fall. This major will provide students with the framework and analytical tools needed to manage and analyze data, build models and leverage the results to recognize opportunities and solve problems encountered within a business entity. “Business firms,… Read more »
21
Jul
Kelly O’Connor, EMBA’20
Kelly O’Connor who is a museum professional, artist, mother and recent Executive MBA graduate, shares her experience as part of the UTSA EMBA Class of 2020. You do not need a c-suite title to participate in the EMBA program. Our successful applicants demonstrate a strong work ethic, have eight or more years of professional experience,… Read more »
1
Jul
College Offers New Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
The UTSA College of Business is offering a new graduate certificate in cyber security. This 12-hour certificate program is designed to give non-cyber professionals the knowledge and technical skills needed to deal with cyber security issues that impact a wide variety of fields. Offered by the college’s Department of Information Systems and Cyber Security, this… Read more »
25
Jun
Cyber Security Student Victor Alejandro Researches Toxicity in Social Media
It might not come as a surprise to anyone that while social media is typically a harmless pastime for some, it is also a breeding ground for negativity. Graduate cyber security student Victor Alejandro, ’19 got the idea to research the topic from his fiancée, who was taking a class in cyber feminism at UTSA.… Read more »
24
Jun
Andrea Fernandez Recognizes Value of MBA
Realizing the value of an MBA degree, Andrea Fernandez, MBA ’20 enrolled in UTSA’s program to be a part of the growth and energy occurring at UTSA. Working in public health at UT Health San Antonio, she was asked to sit on an executive committee by her boss. While reviewing the backgrounds of the other… Read more »
23
Jun
COB Researcher Finds that Competition Lowers Quality of Care in Hospitals
Competition is typically good for consumers. But according to research by UTSA College of Business faculty member Deepa Wani, competition actually lowers the quality of care in hospitals. Her paper, “Impact of Competition on Process of Care and Resource Investments,” was named a runner-up in the Journal of Operations Management best paper competition. Wani, assistant… Read more »
19
Jun
Eric Hansen, EMBA’20
Listen to recent Executive MBA graduate, Eric Hansen, share his experience as part of the Class of 2020 and find out what surprised him most about the program. The Executive MBA (EMBA) is a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program. If you are an executive professional, or a rising leader with strong managerial experience,… Read more »
8
Jun
Crystal Sepulveda, EMBA’20
Listen to recent Executive MBA graduate, Crystal Sepulveda, share her experience as part of EMBA Class of 2020. The UTSA EMBA is a 21-month MBA in-person program taught by leading-edge research faculty and award-winning educators. In 2020, CEO Magazine ranked the EMBA program No. 8 globally. Learn more at emba.utsa.edu. —Melissa Lackey
2
Jun
UTSA College of Business Liu Family Foundation Program Alumni Donate Medical Masks
Alumni from the Liu’s Family Foundation U.S.-China Business Education Initiative are donating 120,000 medical masks to the UTSA College of Business in appreciation of their time at UTSA and in San Antonio. “When I heard that the City of San Antonio had an urgent need for face masks for frontline workers, I decided to reach… Read more »
20
May
UTSA Soccer Player Sarah Bayhi Scores Dream Job
Balancing her time as a UTSA soccer player and a star business student, Sarah Bayhi graduates this May with a bachelor’s degree in finance and a minor in marketing. This Houston native committed to UTSA as a sophomore in high school to become a part of a budding soccer program. “I wanted to play college… Read more »
