Most business and marketing experts likely will agree that conducting a SWOT (strength, weakness, opportunity, and threats) analysis is critical to developing a solid business plan. H. Joseph Wen, the new dean of the College of Business Administration and Public Policy at California State University, Dominguez Hills, has done just that and it has helped to shape his goals for the college. “High academic quality and positive university experience, that's my vision,” Wen said. “My goal is to grow our program into an elite program.” How does that happen? Firstly, Wen stressed that accreditation through the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), while ... Read More
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Alumna Linda DeYampert Gains a First Down at NFL Network
Linda Corsey DeYampert knows how to tackle a challenge. The California State University, Dominguez Hills alumna (Class of '99, B.S., business management) took on a traditionally male-dominated industry when in 2006 she stepped into the role of manager of scheduling operations for one of the fastest-growing cable networks in the country - the National Football League (NFL) Network in Culver City. She is the first African American woman to hold a management position at the company, and in June she was promoted to senior manager, overseeing the production facility, scheduling personnel, and a staff of 25 direct reports and 250 freelance employees for all studio operations and some remote ... Read More
Student Entrepreneurs Make Winning Pitches at Business Plan Competition
Six California State University, Dominguez Hills student entrepreneurs made perhaps the most important sales pitch they'll ever make–the one that could help them properly launch their business. The students–four individuals and one team of two–from the College of Business Administration and Public Policy (CBAPP) pitched their business plans in April at the “Toro's Venture Challenge,” the college's fourth annual business plan competition. The competition, a collaboration of CBAPP Advisory Board members and faculty who served as judges and mentors, provided students with an opportunity to implement actual business practices they've learned during their coursework or have developed on their ... Read More
University Hosts State Department Delegation of African Women Entrepreneurs
The California African American Political and Economic Institute (CAAPEI) at California State University, Dominguez Hills and the University Library hosted a breakfast on Tuesday, June 12, for 15 African businesswomen visiting the United States as part of the U.S. Department of State's African Women's Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP). Hailing from 10 African countries, the women entrepreneurs have businesses in the garment and fashion industries in their respective countries and are traveling throughout the U.S. to network and learn best practices from industry professionals here, as well as meet with government, business and education leaders to gain insight on how to navigate the ... Read More
New Dean Named for College of Business Administration and Public Policy
California State University, Dominguez Hills has named H. Joseph Wen as the new dean of the College of Business Administration and Public Policy (CBAPP), effective July 1. “Dr. Wen has a distinguished career as a scholar, educator and academic leader and we are pleased to have him come to CSU Dominguez Hills,” said Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Ramon Torrecilha. “We believe his experience aligns well with the mission of the university and the College of Business Administration and Public Policy to educate and prepare a diverse student body to succeed in a global workforce.” Since 2008, Wen has served as dean of the School of Business at Emporia State University in ... Read More