Boston University School of Management

M. Van Alstyne on IP and open vs. proprietary systems

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In this podcast, join Boston University School of Management Associate Professor of Information Systems Marshall Van Alystyne, as he discusses intellectual property in the global, wired economy.

He explains how companies can open their systems and still maintain a profitable business model, find an appropriate balance between openness and proprietary systems, and benefit from understanding the difference between maximum value and maximum protection.

Along the way, he touches on a wide range of issues, from Google mashups to remixes, and Jackie Chan to venture capital.

(Podcast length: 7:20)

BU’s Assistant Dean of Admissions on recent spike in women MBA applicants

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Hayden Estrada, Boston University Graduate School of Management's Assistant Dean of Admissions, discusses the MBA Program's almost 70% spike in women applicants since 2005 and the resulting benefits for both BU's male and female students. He also provides advice to prospective female students on how to make your application as strong as possible.

BU’s Assistant Dean of Admissions on “Demystifying the MBA Application Process”

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Hayden Estrada, Assistant Dean of Graduate Admissions at Boston University School of Management, tells prospective MBA students how to "Demystify the MBA Application Process.” Listen in for tips on choosing the right school and completing a winning application.

EMBA's Director explains what makes BU’s Executive MBA #1 in New England

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Janice Dolnick, Director of the School’s Executive MBA Program, provides a basic overview and explains the key features that make BU’s EMBA Program #1 in New England.

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EMBA's Faculty Director on EMBA's accomplished students and more

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Professor Susan Samuelson discusses BU EMBA's world-class faculty, its impressive class profile, and the tailored services and attention provided to each student.

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EMBA's Director explains what makes BU’s Exec MBA #1 in New England
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Jim Post on Defense Contractors and Charitable Contributions

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Do the "big ten" give big? Recently, James Post, School of Management Professor of Strategy and Policy, commented on the charitable donations given by the "big ten" defense contractors in a story on WBZ News Radio. We asked him to elaborate on the ethical expectations and failures of defense contractors in this School of Management podcast.

CB Bhattacharya discusses, "Does It Pay to Be a Good Citizen? A Market-Based View"

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT

An excerpt from the talk "Does It Pay to Be a Good Citizen? A Market-Based View," by CB Bhattacharya, Associate Professor of Marketing at Boston University School of Management. Professor Bhattacharya delivered this presentation a conference in Heidelberg, Germany.

Watch this content in video here.

EMBA's Faculty Director on what differentiates BU's Executive MBA Program

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Professor Susan Samuelson, Faculty Director of the EMBA Program, discusses here what differentiates BU's Executive MBA Program, from its truly integrated curriculum to its uniquely designed international component.

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EMBA's Director, Janice Dolnick, explains what makes BU’s Exec MBA #1 in New England
Professor Susan Samueslon on EMBA's noteable faculty and more

Professor Zvi Bodie on financial literacy

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT

At Insights 2006 “Exploring Contemporary Business Issues and the Latest Thought on Career Management,” Zvi Bodie, Norman and Adele Barron Professor of Management, explains the basic principles of financial literacy.

Botswanan Nancy Chengeta on her BU experience

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Assistant Director of Operations at ITEC Catherine Santore interviews Nancy Chengeta, a Botswana native and a Humphrey fellow who earned a graduate diploma in Entrepreneurship. While here, she did an internship with the BU Business Incubator.

Professor Iain Cockburn on innovation strategy

Sat, 07 Oct 2006 04:00:00 GMT

At Insights 2006 “Exploring Contemporary Business Issues and the Latest Thought on Career Management,” Iain Cockburn, Professor/Everett W. Lord Distinguished Faculty Scholar, remarks on “what to do when the well runs dry.”