David D. Reh School of Business Newsletter: September 2023
Message From the Dean
A brand new program and faculty research are at the top of this month's issue of the Reh School newsletter. Working again in partnership with business leaders, a new MBA program is meeting an increasing need at organizations around the globe. And new faculty research could prove beneficial to Empire State start-ups. We're very proud of the achievements of all of our students and faculty, and I hope you enjoy reading these latest stories.
— Bebonchu Atems, Interim Dean of the Reh School of Business
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New Business Analytics MBA
A new Reh School program aims to meet the growing demand for professionals capable of exploring, analyzing and interpreting large volumes of data to drive informed decision-making. The new MBA in Business Analytics combines the latest methods of statistical analysis, data management and decision analysis with a solid foundation in business administration.
Upstate Start-ups Scale Up
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Professor Christian Felzensztein, the Reh Family Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurial Leadership, is studying strategies that lead to the success of start-ups as they scale up in upstate New York. His study focuses on science- and engineering-based start-ups, as these firms have the potential for growth and strategic importance upstate.
Scholarship & Faculty Achievements
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Reh School faculty continue to produce cutting-edge scholarship that unearths critical findings in the business world. Our faculty are recognized as thought leaders – publishing and reviewing articles for the best journals, participating and presenting at academic conferences and enhancing the learning experiences of our students.
Felzensztein Edits Journal
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Professor Christian Felzensztein has been appointed editor-in-chief of the Journal of Sustainable Business and Economics. Felzensztein plans to foster diverse topics and perspectives on entrepreneurial sustainability.