Monthly Archives: September 2009

Thinking about dropping a course?

If you have any questions, please feel free to make an advising appointment to discuss them.

Q/F Period: From September 24 through Wednesday, October 21– you will need your professor’s signature for a drop, and your professor can assign either a “Q” (no academic penalty) or “F” (academic penalty).  You will not receive a refund.

Please find further details in the General Information Catalog: http://registrar.utexas.edu/catalogs/gi09-10/ch04/gi09.ch04b.html#dropping-a-class-rules-for-undergraduate-students

Fall 2009 Graduating Seniors-Apply to Graduate!

The Graduation Manager website is available for you to go online to apply to graduate this semester: https://utdirect.utexas.edu/business/gm/index.WBX

The deadline is Oct. 21. If you are graduating spring 2010, you will wait until the spring semester to apply to graduate.

December 6 fall commencement ceremony information is available here: http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/udean/advising/Graduation/commencementinfo.asp

Please come in or let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Enrollment is open for the 2010 BHP Prague program. The price is $4400 with registration fees through University Extension of $800.

To enroll, download the two required enrollment forms from the CIBER website and bring a $500 non-refundable deposit to CIBER: http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/research/ciber/summer/forms.asp

You can also pick these up the CIBER office.

Angie Carter has office hours Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 and Fridays 1:30-3:30 if you would like to meet for any questions. There are also weekly information sessions posted on the CIBER website:

http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/research/ciber/summer/info_sessions.asp

Enrollment is open for the 2010 BHP Prague program. The price is $4400 with registration fees through University Extension of $800.

To enroll, download the two required enrollment forms from the CIBER website and bring a $500 non-refundable deposit to CIBER: http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/research/ciber/summer/forms.asp

You can also pick these up the CIBER office.

Angie Carter has office hours Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 and Fridays 1:30-3:30 if you would like to meet for any questions. There are also weekly information sessions posted on the CIBER website:

http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/research/ciber/summer/info_sessions.asp

The McCombs School of Business will host an Open House to introduce interested UT undergraduate and master’s students to opportunities in Ph.D. programs in business on Friday, October 2 at 3:00 p.m.  This will be held in the Legacy Events Room, CBA 3.202 in the McCombs School of Business.  Refreshments will be served.  Pre-registration is not required.

Students will learn about McCombs Ph.D. program offerings, and will also be able to network with faculty and graduate advisors.  Following the main presentations, there will be breakout sessions conducted in the following doctoral subject areas:

·         Accounting
·         Finance
·         Information, Risk, and Operations Management
·         Management
·         Marketing

The McCombs School of Business will host an Open House to introduce interested UT undergraduate and master’s students to opportunities in Ph.D. programs in business on Friday, October 2 at 3:00 p.m.  This will be held in the Legacy Events Room, CBA 3.202 in the McCombs School of Business.  Refreshments will be served.  Pre-registration is not required.

Students will learn about McCombs Ph.D. program offerings, and will also be able to network with faculty and graduate advisors.  Following the main presentations, there will be breakout sessions conducted in the following doctoral subject areas:

·         Accounting
·         Finance
·         Information, Risk, and Operations Management
·         Management
·         Marketing

Considering Law School?

• Visit one of the McCombs Pre-Law Faculty Advisors to find out more about this career option:

Dean Bredeson    CBA 5.258, 471-5248

Frank Cross           CBA 3.446, 471-5250

John Doggett         GSB 5.124K, 232-7671

Dain Donelson      CBA 5.250, 232-3733

Robert Prentice,     CBA 5.256, 471-5246

Dave Spence         CBA 5.210, 471-0778

• For assistance with the admission/application process,

visit the Career Exploration Center in JES A115 (512.471.1217).

http://www.utexas.edu/student/cec/gradschool/

• The Law School Admission Council website is an excellent resource for pre-law students:

http://www.lsac.org/

Considering Law School?

• Visit one of the McCombs Pre-Law Faculty Advisors to find out more about this career option:

Dean Bredeson    CBA 5.258, 471-5248

Frank Cross           CBA 3.446, 471-5250

John Doggett         GSB 5.124K, 232-7671

Dain Donelson      CBA 5.250, 232-3733

Robert Prentice,     CBA 5.256, 471-5246

Dave Spence         CBA 5.210, 471-0778

• For assistance with the admission/application process,

visit the Career Exploration Center in JES A115 (512.471.1217).

http://www.utexas.edu/student/cec/gradschool/

• The Law School Admission Council website is an excellent resource for pre-law students:

http://www.lsac.org/

Deloitte will be extending the application period for its Case Competition until September 17th, 2009. Students are strongly encouraged to apply for this unique opportunity. This is the first year that the competition is open to undergraduates and will allow those students selected to showcase the Business Honors Program.
Case competitions are a great way to distinguish yourself during the internship and full-time recruiting processes. Companies use events like these to help identify candidates they hope to interview for their full-time positions. If you are considering the consulting career path, you should definitely not miss the chance to participate in this competition. Also, you have the chance to win $3,500 with your case competition team!

Below is the note from Deloitte:

Business Honors Program Juniors,

We have received a few requests to extend the application deadline for the Undergraduate spots in our 20th Annual Case Competition, so we will be accepting applications until this Thursday, September 17th, 2009.
As a reminder, this year will be the first time that the competition will be open to the undergraduate community. One BHP student will be selected to serve as an Analyst on each competition team that will consist of 4-5 MBAs. Through the inclusion of standout Business Honors students, Deloitte hopes to more closely mirror the typical composition of a Deloitte Consulting engagement team.

Selected students will be expected to contribute to their assigned case team by exhibiting the following skills:
• Conduct targeted primary and secondary research
• Perform analysis
• Summarize appropriate conclusions
• Contribute to the creation of team presentations and other documents
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex ideas in clear, concise fashion
• Exhibit client presence and contribute in meetings
• Identify, document and escalate any project issues
• Provide overall support for the case competition team

Awards:
1st place team- $3,500
2nd place team- $1,000
3rd place team- $500

Please fill out the application to be considered for a spot on one of this year’s teams. Completed applications and resumes should be submitted to McCombsBArecruiting@deloitte.com by 5PM CST on September 17, 2009.
**Please note that this year’s competition will take place on October 22 & 23, 2009. If selected, students will be responsible for receiving permission to be absent from classes or other school obligations on the day of the event.

We look forward to receiving your applications!

Best regards,
Deloitte Consulting Recruiting Team