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Five takeaways from Cuba

February 21, 2017 By Brian Young

Business School study abroad trip focuses on re-establishing entrepreneurism in communist nation In January, the University of Colorado Denver Business School took 16 students on a study abroad trip to Cuba, a country experiencing a renewed wave of entrepreneurial spirit. Although Cuba remains a communist nation, Raul Castro’s transition to power has allowed the creation […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Barry McConnell, BSBA Entrepreneurship, Experiential Learning, Global, Learn With Purpose, Slider, Study Abroad

Business Minor Course Gives Students Tools to Succeed

April 25, 2016 By Khalid Al-Shami

This past fall, the CU Denver Business School launched the Business Fundamentals Minor. Headed by Instructor Barry McConnell, the Business Minor equips non-business undergraduates with the business knowledge and skills to enhance their careers. Nuran Aliakbar is currently enrolled in the program. Aliakbar is a Sophomore at CU Denver, and is studying Architecture and Planning. […]

Filed Under: Featured Courses Tagged With: Barry McConnell, Business Minor, Learn With Purpose

Advice Clinic | Finances

Start Date: 4/19/2018 3:00 PM End Time: 4/19/2018 5:00 PM Location: CU Denver Business School - Room 5406 RSVP: http://bit.ly/ACFinance Comments: Every third Thursday of the month, get expert financial advice from our friends at Colorado Lending Source! They’ll be available to answer all of your questions about raising capital, investing, and more. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity.

Making Ideas a Reality - International Entrepreneurship

Start Date: 4/25/2018 4:30 PM End Time: 4/25/2018 5:30 PM Location: Laube Commons, 5th Floor, Business School RSVP: RSVP Comments: Find out how successful entrepreneurs build their ideas into successful global companies. Our speakers include Heather Alcott, Steve Katsaros, and Jung Park.

Advice Clinic | General Law

Start Date: 4/26/2018 3:00 PM End Time: 4/26/2018 5:00 PM Location: CU Denver Business School - Room 5406 RSVP: http://bit.ly/ACGenLaw Comments:

Every fourth Thursday of the month, get expert, FREE legal advice from the attorneys at Cooley! They'll be available to answer all of your startup questions, including entity formation, equity ownership, corporate governance, trademarks, website policies, employment matters, consulting relationships, confidentiality agreements and capital raises. Don't miss out on this great opportunity.

THE CLIMB | Pitch Night

Start Date: 4/26/2018 5:30 PM End Time: 4/26/2018 7:30 PM Location: The Curtis Hotel - 1405 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202 RSVP: http://bit.ly/CLIMBPitchNight Comments:

At THE CLIMB | Pitch Night, six finalists will present their business ideas to a panel of judges in hopes of winning cash prizes up to $10,000.

Come hear the teams' innovative concepts, connect with the Denver and CU Denver entrepreneurial communities, and find out who wins THE CLIMB. You don't want to miss out on the most exciting event of the series!

*This event is open to the public.*

*Food and alcoholic beverages will be served.*

AGENDA:

- 5:30-6:15 p.m. – Happy Hour & Registration

- 6:15-6:25 p.m. – Welcome & Introductions

- 6:25-7:15 p.m. – Live Pitches

- 7:15-7:25 p.m. – Special Keynote Speaker, CU Denver Chancellor Dorothy Horrell

- 7:30 p.m. – Awards