Robert T. Burrus, Jr., Ph.D., is the dean of the Cameron School of Business at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, named in June 2015. Burrus joined the UNCW faculty in 1998. Prior to his current position, Burrus was inte
This article is contributed by Dr. Craig Galbraith, Distinguished Professor of Management, and Dr. Alex Vestal, Associate Professor of Management within the Cameron School of Business. Research consistently shows that good community plan
This article is contributed by Dr. Martha Andrews, Professor of Management within the Cameron School of Business. Corporate scandals and workplace distrust have placed ethics back at the forefront of leadership discussions. Yet even as organizations
This article is contributed by Dr. Ulku Clark, Professor of Information Systems and Director of the Center for Cyber Defense Education at UNCW. In today’s world, cybersecurity is a pressing societal and business challenge with direct imp
The Cameron School of Business and UNCW’s Department of Computer Science are proud to host the 20th Annual Technology and Analytics Career Day on September 23. This milestone event brings together regional technology and data analytics employer
Are you a busy, working professional who is looking to enhance your credibility but is worried you don't have the time for a full-time degree program? If you have studied business management or related topics and are looking for ways to increase
Calling all business leaders and executives: are you interested in sharing your knowledge with and inspiring business students? UNCW’s Cameron Executive Network (CEN) is a network composed of 200 mentors and approximately 300 Cameron School of
Eighteen Executive MBA students from the Cameron School of Business recently completed a week-long international residency in Prague, Czech Republic. As part of their consulting project, the students were tasked with developing a strategic plan
This piece was contributed by Brandon Brice, Economics Lecturer for the Cameron School of Business The debate over tariffs is a contentious issue in today’s politics. Proponents argue that tariffs protect domestic industries from foreign compe
This piece is contributed by Dr. Edward Graham, Professor of Finance and Real Estate within CSB. The real estate market (as illustrated in the figures that follow) continues to attract attention in the daily and financial press. Evidence suggests th
This article was contributed by Dr. Manoj Vanajakumari, Business Analaytics Associate Professor within CSB. Unstructured data, which can take the form of text, numbers, or multimedia, often does not provide information that is useful for makin
This piece is contributed by Karen Lynden, lecturer for the Department of Management within CSB. To become an expert surfer, at some point you’ve got to dive into the ocean. And as Fons Trompenaars, cross-cultural communication expert wrote th
This piece was contributed by Elaine Andrews, Lecturer, Marketing Department within Cameron School of Business The Wilmington community is invited to attend and help judge our competition! The Marketing Department at UNCW’s Camero
This piece was contributed by Jane Bailey, coordinator of YEP and retired CSB Business Officer. Cameron School of Business hosted 35 New Hanover County high school students this summer to introduce them to the various aspects of entrepreneursh
This article was contributed by Dr. Drew Rosen, Duke Energy/Gordon Hulbert Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management and Director of M.S. Supply Chain Management and Dr. Ahmet Colak, Assistant Professor for Supply Chain Management. Pandemic
Did you know there is a shortage of skilled labor in the accounting industry? Accounting practitioners and educators do. The demand for accounting services remains high, but this demand is not being met. One factor contrib
As the Dean of the Cameron School of Business, I am thrilled to share some of the remarkable achievements and initiatives that have been taking place at our school. Our mission is to prepare students for successful professional careers and  
This article was contributed by Jenny Bingham, M.Ed., External Program and Communications, and Dr. Judith Gebauer, Professor of Management Information Systems within CSB. Everyone has heard about it, knows some or a lot about it, and is exposed to i
Embarking on a business journey without proper guidance can feel overwhelming. UNCW’s SBTDC (Small Business and Technology Development Center) can help you take the leap with confidence knowing you have the essential tools for success with the
This article was contributed by Jenny Bingham, M.Ed., External Communications, and Dr. Ulku Clark, Professor and Director of the UNCW Center for Cyber Defense Education within CSB. UNCW Provost James Winebrake, College of Science and Engineering De
This piece was contributed by Jenny Bingham, External Programs & Communications Coordinator, Dr. Peter Schuhmann, Professor of Economics, Dr. Prosper Bangwayo-Skeete, Professor of Economics, and Dr. Donald Barnes, Professor of Marketing within CS
This piece was contributed by Jenny Bingham, External Programs & Communications Coordinator, and Dr. Manoj Vanajakumari, Associate Professor and Director of MS Business Analytics within Cameron School of Business. The U.S. Bureau of Labor
This piece was contributed by Jenny Bingham, External Programs & Communications Coordinator, and Dr. Stephen Horan, Associate Professor and Director of MS Finance and Investment Management within Cameron School of Business. Finance and inv
This piece was contributed by Jenny Bingham, External Programs Coordinator within CSB. At the Cameron School of Business, we understand the importance of real-world learning, participating in internships, and performing well both in and out of the c
This article was contributed by Dr. Fredrika Spencer, Marketing Lecturer within CSB. On Friday, December 1, 2023, adjunct marketing faculty Elaine Andrews and Charshae Marshall-Phillips hosted their second annual trade show in Co
This piece was contributed by Jamie Stalfort, full-time lecturer in Entrepreneurship within CSB. November is nationally recognized as Global Entrepreneurship Month, and Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is a huge part of the celebration. GEW is an
This piece was contributed by Joseph Betts, J.D., Business Law Instructor within CSB. It’s probably the single most common headache that businesses large and small share. Handling employee issues can be costly in not only doll
This piece was contributed by Dr. Yolanda Pollard, Director, Swain Center for Executive Education within CSB. Throughout my career in corporate settings, I embraced the opportunity to work alongside and learn from some of the greatest minds, f
This piece was contributed by John Reed, Director of the Center for Sales Excellence and Customer Delight in the Marketing Department within CSB. The Marketing Department in the Cameron School of Business has continued working diligently to involve
This piece was contributed by Rebecca Guidice, Professor of Management and Executive MBA Director within CSB. The Cameron School of Business Executive MBA Program began and ended the summer with our partner and friend from across the pond - th
This piece was contributed by the members of the Swain Center for Executive Education and Economic Development within CSB. Are you looking to find ways to be more effective in your current job or to prepare yourself for career advancement and new bu
This piece was contributed by Dan Barber, Cybersecurity Instructor within CSB. Artificial Intelligence is the hottest topic in technology and business right now. While companies try to leverage the potential for accelerated capability and Universiti
This piece was contributed by Brandon Brice, Economics Instructor, and Edward Graham, Professor of Finance and Real Estate, within CSB. At the outset of COVID pandemic, in early 2020, remarks were shared by UNCW’s Cameron Scho
This piece was contributed by Aruna Lakshmanan, instructor of Business Analytics within CSB. In today’s data-driven business environment, organizations are increasingly relying on analytics to make informed decisions, gain organizational succe
This piece was contributed by Dr. Drew Rosen, Duke Energy/Gordon Hulbert Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management and Director of MS in Supply Chain Management, within CSB. Supply Chain Management (SCM) is a field of study that invol
This piece was contributed by Jamie Stalfort, Lecturer of Entrepreneurship within CSB. Entrepreneurship is the economic backbone of a thriving community. Just look at the research: According to the U.S. Small Business Association (SBA), small
This piece was contributed by Bob Pious, Director of Swain Center for Executive Education & Economic Development within CSB. Earlier today I had the privilege of participating in the Installation Ceremony for UNCW’s 7th Chancell
This piece was contributed by Dr. Kevin Hale and Dr. Steven Kaszak, Assistant Professors of Accounting within CSB. To many the term ESG reporting is a foreign concept that holds little significance to their every day lives. But should the business w
This article was contributed by Jenny Callison. Perhaps you missed the play-by-play in this impressive tournament: after all, it didn’t get the same level of media coverage as the World Cup. But, in November, a team from University of No
This article was contributed by Adam Jones Each year around this time we set out goals to better ourselves over the coming year including physical health (losing weight) social health and mental health (growing our network of relationships and spend
One consequence of the global pandemic has been to bring the concept and importance of supply chains into sharp relief for everyone, suppliers and consumers alike. In a well-tuned system, goods flow smoothly and predictably among the public- and priv
Experts weigh in at this year’s Economic Outlook Conference and Wilmington Biz Conference & Expo. This article was contributed by Jenny Callison, freelance writer. With consumers painting very different economic pictures with
This article is contributed by Dr. Rebecca Guidice, Executive MBA Director and Professor of Management Cameron School of Business Executive MBA students typically expect to travel abroad to complete their International Residency requirement. But it
This article was contributed by Jenny Callison, freelance writer. Preparing undergraduate students to launch their careers should involve more than just showing them how to assemble a resumé, pen a cover letter, and develop a firm handshake.
This article was contributed by Jessica Shafer '25. It is a week of new beginnings on UNCW’s campus with the first day of classes Wednesday and the school year’s initial UNCW Alumni Association Board of Directors meeting Sa
Contributed by Lily Pezzullo-Frank, Coordinator of External Programs & Communications for the Cameron School of Business. Each semester, the faculty of the Cameron School of Business recommend to the Dean a student for consideration as recipient
Contributed by Lee Iapalucci, UNCW Cameron School of Business Web Developer & Digital Marketing Coordinator Landon Hill graduated from the UNCW Cameron School of Business with a bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship and Business Devel
Contributed by Dr. Thomas D. Simpson, Executive in Residence at the UNCW Cameron School of Business. Dr. Simpson joined the Department of Economics & Finance after his retirement from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in Washin
This piece was contributed by Sarah Fetters, Director of Communications, UNCW Division of University Advancement. Where can one sit at the intersection of past, present and future? I found this spot March 28-30 inside UNC Wilmington's
This piece was contributed by Sarah Fetters, Director of Communications, UNCW Division of University Advancement. With more than 20 years as an educator on UNCW’s campus and the Cameron School of Business (CSB), Janicki ha
Contributed by Krissy Vick , UNCW Office of University Relations. UNCW student James Plott won first place in the 2021 UNCW Rocket Pitch Competition for his idea to start a glamorous camping business using glass-domed tents. Plott was among 34
Contributed by Sara Kesler, Office of Student Professional Development It’s clear that students gain a great deal from working as interns. The payoff for students is invaluable: real-world experience, evidence of their successes, and con
This piece was contributed by Venita Jenkins, UNCW Office of University Relations. For more than 25 years, Stephen and Kathleen Kelbley have funded scholarships to help students in the Cameron School of Business pursue their dreams.
UNCW Alumni Follow the Path to Partner at EY The mission of the Cameron School of Business is to prepare students for knowledge-based decisions, career progression, and business leadership in a global environment. The stories of four UNCW alumn
This piece was contributed by Dr. Rebecca Guidice, Professor of Management & Director of the Executive & Professional MBA Programs, UNCW Cameron School of Business. Try this line the next time you are appointing members to a team activ
Understanding the Causes and Consequences and the Role of Supervisor Support The nursing profession has long been recognized as a stressful occupation, with many nurses reporting high anxiety levels resulting from job-related stress. During their ev
This article was contributed by Lee Iapalucci, Web & Social Media Director, Graduate Programs, UNCW Cameron School of Business The Cameron School of Business hosted its first hybrid/virtual international residency in the Spring of 2021. Th
This piece was contributed by Dr. Alexandra Krallman, Assistant Professor of Marketing, UNCW Cameron School of Business. Over the last two years, the CDC has highlighted the impact of health disparities throughout the world. Minority groups often d
Contributed by Dr. Ulku Y. Clark, Professor of Management Information Systems, and Dr. Geoff Stoker, Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems, Congdon School of SC, BA, IS As the digital revolution reaches middle age, spawning billions
UNCW announced on Thursday that it will begin offering two new bachelor of science programs: cybersecurity and intelligent systems engineering. UNCW will be the first institution in the UNC system to offer undergraduate degrees in those disciplines
This Insights article was contributed by Dr. Adam Jones, Cameron's Regional Economist. “What goes up, must come down,” “For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction,” choose your cliché, and you&rs
Contributed by William H. Sackley, Director, Master of Science in Finance Program; Professor of Finance; Cameron School of Business. The overwhelming majority of news stories over the past 16 months has contained information deservin
Contributed by Edward Graham, Professor of Finance and Real Estate, Cameron School, UNCW About one year ago, remarks were shared by this author concerning the expected impacts on commercial real estate of the COVID “pandemic.” Mass
Dr. Alex Vestal, assistant professor of management at the Cameron School of Business at the University of North Carolina in Wilmington recently had research highlighted by the AACSB. Vestal and co-author Dr. Erwin Danneels, associate professor of man
Contributed by Drew Rosen, Business Week Chair and Lily Pezzullo-Frank, Business Week Coordinator. When the pandemic struck in March of 2020, Cameron School of Business faculty and UNCW pivoted quickly to on-line delivery of classes. Business Week,
Contributed by Lily Pezzullo-Frank, Coordinator of External Programs & Communications for the Cameron School of Business. Click here to visit Darion Jeralds LinkedIn Page Darion Jeralds graduated cum laude from UNCW as the Outstanding Graduate
This piece was contributed by Lily Pezzullo-Frank, Coordinator of External Programs and Communications for the Cameron School of Business and program administrator for the Cameron Executive Network. In 2004, Cameron School of Business at the
Contributed by Matt Mylott, Assistant Director of Client Management at UNCW’s Swain Center 20 years ago, I wouldn’t have guessed I’d be where I’m at today. Representing UNCW’s Swain Center for Executive Education in our
Contributed by Dr. Jessica Magnus, Professor of Management at the UNCW Cameron School of Business. The COVID-19 pandemic has had widespread implications for all aspects of business world-wide, from bottlenecks in the global supply chain to th
This Insights article was contributed by Heather McWhorter, Regional Director of the Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC). Heather believes that everyone has entrepreneurial superpowers that can be developed and that everyone shou
Contributed by Nicole Carabelli, Administrative Associate for Economics & Finance at the UNCW Cameron School of Business; Lee Iapalucci, Web & Social Media Director for UNCW Cameron School of Business Graduate Programs; Dr. Bill Sackley,
Contributed by Emma F. Maynard, Student Success Advisor in the Office of Graduate Programs at the Cameron School of Business. It’s here! It is finally here. Welcome to 2021- yes, the beacon of hope we all desperately kept our eye on as
This piece was contributed by Lizzette Perez Lespier, PhD & Saba Pourreza, PhD of the Congdon School of Supply Chain, Business Analytics, and Information Systems at The University of North Carolina, Wilmington The COVID-19 pandemic has introduce
This piece was contributed by Teresa Walker, Director of Student Professional Development at the Cameron School of Business. Wilmington is one of the fortunate cities to be home to several post-secondary educational institutions made up of young pro
This piece was contributed by the faculty members of the Cameron School of Business, who facilitated the research discussed: Donald C. Barnes, Jessica Mesmer-Magnus, Lisa L. Scribner, Alexandra Krallman and Rebecca M. Guidice Introduction For
Contributed by Lee Iapalucci Web & Social Media Director for Cameron School of Business Graduate Programs With the United States nearing 3.5 million cases of confirmed COVID-19 as of mid-July, this pandemic has impacted Seahawks near and far, pa
Contributed by Jeffrey Cummings, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Information Systems and Thomas Janicki, Ph.D., Professor of Information Systems in the Congdon School of Supply Chain, Business Analytics and Information Systems in the Cameron School of
Contributed by SUSAN D. HERMANSON, Cameron Distinguished Professor of Accounting at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She received her Ph.D. in accounting from Texas A&M University (1994) and her B.B.A. in accounting from the Universit
Contributed by Dr. Geoffrey Stoker, Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems and Dr. Uklu Clark, Professor of Management Information Systems at the UNCW Congdon School of Supply Chain, Business Analytics, and Information Systems.
This piece was contributed by Lily Pezzullo-Frank, Coordinator of External Programs and Communications for the Cameron School of Business and program administrator for the Cameron Executive Network. In January 2020 Cameron Executive Network mentor
This Insights article was contributed by Dr. William Sackley, Director of BB&T Center for Global Capitalism and Cameron School of Business Professor of Finance. The stock market, as gauged by the S&P 500 index, just completed its stron
Contributed by Jessica Mesmer-Magnus, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP, SPHR, an industrial, work, and organizational psychologist and a professor of management in the Cameron School of Business at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. The Covid-19 pand
Contributed by Dr. Edward Graham, Professor of Finance and Real Estate at the Cameron School of Business, UNCW Economic or financial risk is generally of two types: systematic and non-systematic. Non-systematic risk is risk that impacts a spec
This Insights article was contributed by Richard J. Walsh, Director UNCW’s Swain Center for Executive Education & Economic Development These last several months have been a time of change and innovation both for UNCW&rsquo
This Insights article was contributed by Dr. Stephen Hill, Associate Professor of Analytics at the UNCW Cameron School of Business. At the time of the writing of this article (early April 2020), the number of confirmed cases of the Coronavirus
This Insights article was contributed by Heather McWhorter, Regional Director of the Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) The 890,000+ small businesses in North Carolina employ 1.6 million people and account for 60% of th
Contributed by Dr. Thomas D. Simpson, Executive in Residence at the UNCW Cameron School of Business. Dr. Simpson joined the Department of Economics & Finance after his retirement from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in Washin
Greetings from the Cameron School of Business. The hallways might be quiet, but there is a TON of learning going on as we have quickly converted our classes to online classes in the wake of coronavirus. Perhaps we’ll write about how this will c
Pursuing a master’s degree is a challenging yet unequivocally rewarding career step professionals can make to differentiate themselves within a vast and highly competitive job market. For those that are ready to embark on this career journey, C
This Insights article was contributed by Richard J. Walsh, Director UNCW’s Swain Center for Executive Education & Economic Development We know from experience, that the best leaders never stop learning. Often, they seek out new
This Insights article was contributed by Dr. William Sackley, Director of BB&T Center for Global Capitalism and Cameron School of Business Professor of Finance Last summer my colleague, Dr. Adam Jones, Chair of the Department of Economics
This Insights article was contributed by Dr. Adam Jones, Cameron's Regional Economist. T’was the last month of the year and all through the nation, folks are dreaming, of a politics-free holiday vacation; The country was employe
This Insights article was contributed by Dr. Thomas Simpson, Executive in Residence of Economics, Cameron School of Business. On October 21, 2019, Professor John B. Taylor, Mary and Robert Raymond Professor at Stanford University and George P.
This Insights article was contributed by Dr.Shaoling Katee Zhang, Assistant Professor of Marketing, Cameron School of Business. In recent decades, we have seen numerous modern two-sided platforms emerging across a wide range of industries, suc
This Insights article was contributed by Richard J. Walsh, Director, UNCW Swain Center for Executive & Economic Development. The Swain Center is looking into the future, and helping leaders prepare themselves and their organizations for big chan
This Insights article was contributed by Dr. Ulku Clark, director of UNCW’s Center for Cyber Defense Education (CCDE) and Dr. Geoff Stoker, CCDE affiliated faculty. Good patch management is key to solid cybersecurity. By better understan
This Insights article was contributed by Dr. Adam Jones, Cameron's Regional Economist. Successful companies, communities, and individuals are intentional in their actions and make decisions based on an objective evaluation of opportunities and s
In August 2018 the Cameron School of Business launched a fully online MBA program. The goal of the new program was to extend the reach and impact of the Cameron School within the State of North Carolina. The existing Professional MBA pro
This Insights article was contributed by Richard J. Walsh, Director, UNCW Swain Center for Executive & Economic Development. Over the past 10 years, I have had a number of unique opportunities to travel and work with many highly successful organ
This Insights article was contributed by Dr. Edward Graham, Professor of Finance at the UNCW Cameron School of Business. Dr. Graham can be reached at edgraham@uncw.edu. The Housing Bubble and the Real Estate Market Recovery The U.S. res
This Insights article was contributed by Dr. Elizabeth Baker, Associate Professor of Management Information Systems at the UNCW Cameron School of Business. It can happen at any time...you get that phone call that your corporate servers ar
Our region’s industry-university connections just got a boost from an exciting new addition to the leadership team at the UNCW Cameron School of Business. As you may have heard, after a national search Richard J. Walsh was 
Kevin Kelley, Head Coach of the Pulaski Academy (Little Rock, Arkansas) football team has turned conventional thinking in high school football on its head. How? His team never punts on fourth down. Why? Analytics. Universities across the country have
This Insights blog was contributed by Dr. Adam Jones, Associate Professor of Economics at the UNCW Cameron School of Business. The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and technological expansion has both stirred imaginations, as well as st
This Insights article was contributed by UNCW Cameron School of Business’s Dr. Tom Janicki, Professor of Management Information Systems, and Dr. Jeffrey Cummings, Associate Professor of Management Information Systems. Have you been weighing the
This Insights blog post was contributed by Dr. Lorraine Lee, CPA, MSA Director and DHG Faculty Fellow for Cameron School of Business. The UNCW Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) degree is one of the most popular graduate programs in the Ca
The fall of 2018 was both devastating and challenging for the city of Wilmington and the surrounding areas. However, all sectors of the Cape Fear community proved resilient in getting our economy back up and running. As well, our students, fac
This Insights blog post is adapted from the UNCW news story by Christina Schechtman, UNCW Office of University Relations On Dec. 6, the University of North Carolina Wilmington received a $10 million gift commitment from alumnus David Congdon, &
This Insights article was contributed by Dr. Rebecca Guidice, Associate Professor of Management and Leadership and Director of the Professional MBA UNCW’s Professional MBA (PMBA) program, offered by the Cameron School of Business, provide
This Insights article was contributed by Heather McWhorter, Regional Director of the Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) Hurricane Florence had a profound impact on our community, citizens, and small businesses. A
This Insights article was contributed by Dr. Adam Jones, Associate Professor of Economics, Cameron School of Business, and Regional Economist for the Swain Center The Southeastern North Carolina economy was clipping along nicely until Hurrican
This Insights article was contributed by Dr. Brian R. Kinard, Professor of Marketing, Cameron School of Business Blockchain – the distributed cryptographic ledger technology that has given rise to the cryptocurrency craze – is now becomi
This Insights article was contributed by Edward Graham, Professor of Finance at UNCW's Cameron School Business. &n
The Swain Center for Executive Education shares their top six trending themes to help you and your organizations grow. #1: Nurses Are Leaders, Too! The Swain Center is working to provide high-quality professional development to organizations in rur
When JC Lyle thinks of housing, she thinks of more than a roof and four walls. She sees every house as a home, a refuge from the world, and somewhere that should be welcoming, comfortable and safe. “I was lucky growing up. I lived in the same
This Insights article was contributed by Laura Gail Lunsford, PhD, Director of the UNCW Swain Center Investing in professional development can yield big dividends for the individual and the organization. Skip to the front of the line on
This Insights piece was contributed by Dr. Mark Pelletier, Assistant Professor of Marketing, Cameron School of Business. In celebration of the newly-designated Travel and Tourism Week, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper stated that the travel
This piece was contributed by Dr. Andrew Woolum, Assistant Professor of Management, Cameron School of Business Rudeness in the workplace has gained a great deal of attention in the last 10 years from both business leaders and academics.
Dr. Stephen Harper, Duke Energy/Betty Cameron Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship, will be retiring from the Cameron School of Business this spring after dedicating 41 years of exceptional service to the university and largely impacting the W
This piece was contributed by Dr. Christopher Sibona, Assistant Professor of Information Systems, Cameron School of Business, and is based on his 2014 research published in the International Journal of Business Environment. Find out more about his re
This piece was contributed by Teresa Walker, Director of Work Practice, Cameron School of Business Consistently, we hear from students throughout the spring semester, “I would prefer a summer internship in Wilmington.” However, th
This Insights article was contributed by Dr. Victoria Hansen, Associate Professor of Accounting, Cameron School of Business While we are all excited for the new tax law changes coming in 2018, we first have to file 2017 tax returns. As always, tax
This piece was contributed by Alex Viva, Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) and a certified Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP). “Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes... but no plans.” - P
In the spring of 2002, a small committee of individuals invested in the education of Cameron’s students started something truly special that has since blossomed into something extraordinary. Building on an idea that first originated in 1999, S
Business skills and knowledge can apply to countless opportunities, and obtaining a master’s degree can lead to several career paths within or beyond the business world. If you’re considering a graduate degree in business, you should kno
This Insights article was contributed by Dr. Stephen Hill, Assistant Professor of Business Analytics, Cameron School of Business Detecting spam and malware. Guiding autonomous vehicles. Distinguishing between images of cats and dogs. Predictin
This Insights article was contributed by Dr. Lisa Scribner, Department Chair of Marketing, Cameron School of Business The Marketing Department and the Cameron School of Business are proud to announce the establishment of the Center for Sales E
This Insights article was contributed by Dr. Nivine Richie, Chair of the Cameron School of Business’ Department of Economics and Finance This year, on the first Saturday of June, over 150,000 people sat for CFA exams across the globe T
This Insights article was contributed by Dr. Stephen Harper, Duke Energy/Betty Cameron Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship, Cameron School of Business The Cameron School of Business embraces the concept that organizations function best
This piece was contributed by Dr. Vince Howe, associate professor of marketing in the Cameron School of Business. For the last 14 years, Cameron’s Professional MBA (PMBA) program has challenged MBA student teams with a “real-world&
This Insights article was contributed by Heather McWhorter, Regional Director of the Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) Depending on the size of your small to mid-sized business, you may be the CEO, CFO, COO, CHRO, CTO
This Insights article was contributed by Dr. Adam Jones, Associate Professor of Economics, Cameron School of Business, and Regional Economist for the Swain Center Let’s face it, forecasting long into the future with any degree of certainty is
This time last year, I took the opportunity to write about Cameron’s partnerships with - and impact - in the community. This year, I would like to explore Cameron’s partnerships and impact in the world. A quick look through C
This Insights article was contributed by Teresa Walker, Director of Work Practice at the Cameron School of Business In a couple of weeks, the population of Wilmington will grow by thousands… almost overnight! Wilmington is one of the fortunat
This Insights article was contributed by Dr. Donald Barnes, Associate Professor of Marketing, Cameron School of Business Customer satisfaction is no longer enough to ensure profitable customer relationships. Satisfied customers are not loyal
This Insights article was contributed by Dr. Cetin Ciner, professor of finance at the Cameron School of Business Stock prices, if determined in rational and operationally efficient markets, should reflect future profits. Since the earnings of corpo
This Insights article was contributed by Dr. Peter Schuhmann, Professor of Economics, Cameron School of Business What is clean air worth? Is clean water good for the economy? Do parks, wetlands, beaches and coral reefs have real economic value? 
This Insights article was contributed by JoAnn Toscano, visiting instructor at the Cameron School of Business, and Cameron Executive Network mentor. In the past, companies have had the luxury of more time to adapt to change than that which is quickl
This Insights article was contributed by Laura Gail Lunsford, PhD, Director of the UNCW Swain Center. Mentoring never hurt anyone. People don't really need training to mentor someone else. “Programming” mentoring
This Insights was contributed by Dr. Allison Evans, associate professor of accounting, Cameron School of Business U.S. exporters can potentially generate large tax savings - roughly 20 percent of their original tax bill - by forming an IC-DISC (Inte
This Insights article was contributed by Edward Graham, Professor of Finance, edgraham@uncw.edu, and Adam Jones, Associate Professor of Economics, jonesat@uncw.edu, Department of Economics and Finance, the Cameron School, UNCW  
This Insights article was contributed by Dr. Ulku Clark, Associate Professor of Management Information Systems, Cameron School of Business. According to a report by Juniper Research, the global cost of cybercrime is estimated to be over $2 trillion
This Insights article was contributed by Dr. Victoria Hansen, Associate Professor of Accounting, Cameron School of Business. Tax season is upon us, so here are a few things to consider as you work on your taxes. For the 2016 calendar year, some fil
This Insights article was contributed by Laura Gail Lunsford, PhD, Director of the UNCW Swain Center. Healthcare is big business. The Center for Disease Control reports that the United States spends 17.5 percent of the gross domestic product o
Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Even in our ever-changing political and financial climate, we expect to see continuing growth in the demand for accountin
The Cameron School of Business recognized years ago that to provide an exceptional educational experience for its students, it would need to supplement the traditional approach to education that includes textbooks, Harvard Business Review articles, c
This Insights article was contributed by Dr. Adam Jones, Professor of Economics, and Dr. William Sackley, Professor of Finance. The start of the year always ushers in a new set of resolutions (or sometimes the same ones as years past), including com
This Insights was contributed by Dr. Cen Canel, professor of Operations Management and department chair for Information Systems and Operations Management. Businesses in every sector are facing new challenges in managing and analyzing data, which req
This Insights article was contributed by Zhan Furner, Ph.D., assistant professor of accounting. In August, the European Competition Commission determined that Ireland had given Apple’s Irish subsidiaries illegal tax benefits, and it calculated
In June of this year, the United Kingdom (UK) voted to leave the European Union (EU), move that gave rise to the term, “Brexit.” This successful referendum vote gave rise to fears about the future of the British economy and what it means
There is a lot of excitement these days around UNCW’s Cameron School of Business. So, what is the buzz all about? Cameron is now proud to offer an online Executive MBA program. This is an exciting opportunity for Cameron to meet the need
This Insights article was contributed by Laura Gail Lunsford, PhD, Director of the UNCW Swain Center. Is it true you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Or does the Harvard Business Review have it right in its recent article, "The Best Lea
While capitalism is still favored by the majority of Americans, a January poll suggests socialism’s popularity is on the rise. As reported in The Washington Post, a poll asking respondents whether they had a favorable or unfavorable view
This Insights was contributed by Dr. Thomas Simpson, Ph.D., Executive in Residence for the Department of Economics and Finance at UNC-Wilmington. The piece is based on research found in the recently published Economic Barometer. Economic Barometer is
In support of UNC Wilmington’s responsibility to be engaged in the community, Cameron School of Business students devote hundreds of hours to working in the community through true volunteerism or experiential learning. Many paths lead our stude
To most people, the word “university” suggests an education-based institution in which academic degrees are conferred to individuals completing the required curriculum. One might not realize that the term can be used by any entity, for ex
Experiential learning is a crucial element of a college education. As defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, “An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom
“I can’t wait to meet local business leaders as well as Cameron and Swain alumni, students and friends,” says Laura Gail Lunsford, the incoming director of the Swain Center. “The potential to build on the current programming a
Have you traveled out of the country yet? According to PricewaterhouseCoopers’ “Talent Mobility 2020” report, annual international assignments will increase by 50 percent between now and 2020, having already increased by 25 percent
This Insights was written in collaboration with Denis Carter, Ph.D., associate professor emeritus, Department of Economics and Finance at UNCW. Did you hear the one about two economists walking through the woods? One said “H
This article was contributed by Martha C. Andrews, Ph.D., professor of management and management department chair in the Cameron School of Business, and Jessica Mesmer-Magnus, Ph.D., professor of management. A relatively recent trend in
Springtime has returned to Wilmington, and along with the flowers, you might be thinking it is time for your talent to bloom as well. If you are a business professional who is looking to experience some career growth, or perhaps even branch out in a
The “skill gap” is not a unique phenomenon to our age, but it is a concern that we’re hearing about often these days, especially for new graduates. Their lack of real-world experience inhibits them from rising to the top of the stac
Wilmington Information Technology eXchange (WITX) brings together the Wilmington area’s information technology professionals and UNCW students and faculty to exchange and share the latest technology trends. This year’s event will be held
The Cameron School of Business is proud to once again offer free tax assistance as part of an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sponsored program known as Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). VITA provides low- and moderate-income individuals and fam
This Insights was contributed by Drew Rosen, Ph.D., professor of operations management. Often I am asked about the value of project management education. Whether your organization is small or large, private or public, old or new, the answer i
This piece was contributed by Corinne Conto, an International MBA student at UNCW. During my undergraduate education, I had wanted to study abroad, but I did not have the opportunity. So in choosing a graduate program, the University of North
In today’s customer-centric environment, there is no shortage of outlets for consumers to express their satisfaction with a company, employee, product or service. At some point, I am sure you have gone to an online review site such as Amazon, R
In a July 2011 article, the New York Times indicated that the master’s degree was the new bachelor’s degree. The article argued that this was due to phenomenon economists call “degree inflation."(i) In practical terms, deg
In the spring of 2002, Skip Jones and Dick Verrone, who are Cameron School of Business Executives in Residence and instructors, realized that CSB students were in need of professional council to better facilitate the transition from academia to the w
Gaining insight to how business is conducted around the globe and how culture, language and politics impact day-to-day business operations are crucial to understanding globalization and its impact on our economy and the economies of countries around
Mentoring may be in danger of being an overused word today as it finds its way into business, education, community and family relationships. However, the concept is not out of date, and in fact is needed more now than ever. Leaders in organiza
This Insights is contributed by Edward Graham, professor of finance, and Adam Jones, assistant professor of economics in the Department of Economics and Finance, the Cameron School of Business at UNCW.
One of the most exciting things about the Cameron School of Business is that it offers so many events and activities that demonstrate our commitment to providing an exceptional educational experience for our students. One of them is Entrepreneurship
In April, NerdWallet, a San Francisco-based financial planning website, released a report of its findings on best places to start a business. Wilmington was ranked second on the list of 183 metropolitan areas analyzed. Three of the six metrics consid
William “Woody” Hall, Ph.D., was the senior economist and a professor of economics at UNCW for 41 years until his retirement in June. Following his departure we have asked Adam Jones. Ph.D., to take on the role of regional economist
Internships present future career opportunities for students after graduation. Whether they lead to a position offer within the company, or experiences that boost a resume and open doors elsewhere, internships have unquestionable value. Cameron Schoo
The traditional “silos” of higher education are being replaced with partnerships. Universities are partnering with both the public and private sectors for the good of the local, national and global communities and economies. The Ca
The Cameron School of Business recognizes the importance of exposing students to diverse, multicultural perspectives in a global business environment. Many CSB students take advantage of the opportunity to internationalize their education by s
The Cameron School of Business recognizes the importance of exposing students to diverse, multicultural perspectives in a global business environment. Many CSB students take advantage of the opportunity to internationalize their education by spending
Data that was once difficult and expensive to obtain and maintain is quickly becoming commoditized in our modern, connected society. Consumers and firms have both reached a point where data is almost taken for granted. Businesses can easily obtain cu
Growing a business requires more than just a good product offering. It requires good people to promote it in the market. Salespeople are the face of the organization; they represent the firm brand and have the most immediate influence on customers. G
This Insights comes from Dr. Stephen C. Harper. Dr. Harper is the Progress Energy/Betty Cameron Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship at UNCW. He is a best-selling author, award-winning professor, entrepreneur, former president of four organiza
I think most business schools across America and around the world would agree that accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) is the gold standard for business schools. It is the paragon of excellence. To put t
This Insights features Dr. Cetin Ciner, the resident gold expert at UNC Wilmington’s Cameron School of Business and professor in the economics and finance department. Pricing gold is difficult. On the one hand, gold used be at the heart of the
By the time you are reading this, Woody Hall will have taught his last economics class in the Cameron School of Business. This will end a 43-year career in academia, with 41 of those years occurring at UNC Wilmington. During his 82 consecutive semest
In recent years, businesses have come under intense competitive pressure for several reasons. These reasons include globalization, recent credit crises and other economic upheavals, and the continued forward march of technology. Our research has show
Over the past 10 years, the faculty of the Management Information Systems discipline have worked to increase their relationships with local and regional IT (Information Technology) professionals. As a result student job placement and internships have
They come from all over the globe – from small towns in the heartland of the United States to the largest metropolitan capitals in Europe and Asia – all to study international business with us here at UNCW. The International MBA (I
For 32 consecutive years, the Cameron School of Business has hosted Business Week for students. Business Week is designed to provide an original and engaging experience for CSB students, while helping to prepare them for the realities of the business
The Cameron School is known for an outstanding faculty who, while extremely skilled in research, love to engage our students not only in the classroom but also in a host of applied learning activities. This week’s blog features one of the CSB&r
In this Insights, William W. "Woody" Hall, Jr., Ph.D., takes a look at the local economy. Hall is a professor of economics at UNCW's Cameron School of Business and a senior economist in the H. David and Diane Swain Center for Busin
For many years, a Master of Business Administration was viewed as the best degree for anyone seeking to advance in the corporate world. An MBA represented a way to differentiate oneself from other candidates for the best jobs. Now an MBA is more comm
The holiday season brings with it a certain feeling of joy and happiness – an overall sense of “Life is good,” even if just for a short time. Stores are decked out in holiday decorations and cheery music plays. If it weren’t f
What would you like to know about the history of the internship? We could start with the trade guilds of Europe in the 11th and 12th centuries, the practical experience of apprenticeships beginning in the late 1800s, or the roles of messenger boys an
I have the distinct privilege of serving as the interim dean in an excellent business school (Cameron School of Business) at an excellent university (University of North Carolina Wilmington) in a state which has historically made a large commitment t
During this time of reflection and gratitude, the Cameron School of Business reflects on our students who come from all over the world to study business and we give thanks for the key part they play in the Cameron experience. At Cameron, we recogniz
As soon as the trick-or-treaters leave the last candy wrapper on the doorstep, Thanksgiving, the holiday shopping season, New Year’s Eve and the College Football playoffs await us. In addition, we will all be asked for tax-deductible donations
The Cameron School is known for an outstanding faculty who, while extremely skilled in research, love engaging our students not only in the classroom but also in a host of applied learning activities. This week’s blog features one of the CSB&rs
One of the hallmarks of the Cameron School of Business is our unique ability to bridge academic rigor with real-world practice. This endeavor is easy given that our proximity to the Atlantic Ocean draws businesses and retired senior corporate executi
How many times have you heard the expression, “Employees are our most valuable asset”? While it is used so often it has become a cliché, most managers will agree that having highly skilled and motivated employees is essential to an
John F. Kennedy once said that “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” Change is inevitable. It presents itself in all areas of life, both personal or professional. Chang
