Level Up Week is an opportunity for College of Business graduate students to earn credit through specialized courses and develop skills in areas like Microsoft Power BI, leadership and teams and sustainability accounting standards.
Structured like a conference, Level Up Week introduces you to new courses, connects you with industry and thought leaders and allows you to take part in meaningful conversations with your peers. Throughout the week, you’ll gain relevant professional experience, sharpen your resume and gain important insights into the world of business.
Take Your Career to the Next Level
From Jan 9 to Jan 12, interact with College of Business faculty and visit with corporate leaders at organizations like Canvas Credit Union and Leprino Foods. Most courses and events are available in person and online via Zoom, but capacity is limited, so don’t wait to register.
The week-long program kicks off with a networking reception on Tues, Jan 9 from 5-7 pm in the Rockwell West Atrium!
- Play the role of a Microsoft Power BI developer, data visualization engineer or a business intelligence analyst for AdventureWorks Cycles, a fictional cycle manufacturing company.
- Explore the fundamentals of building exceptional and effective teams and examine trends and theories of leadership with senior associate dean, academic programs, Travis Maynard.
- Learn about a company’s ability to drive enterprise value through sustainability and finance with the Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting course.
- Listen to Canvas Credit Union’s Director of People Performance Eloy Mares and Learning Strategy Lead Shannon Seales discuss transformational leadership and how it can be implemented within workplaces.
- Engage with leading experts in Generative AI for Rapid Business Innovation from faculty and industry specialists during our Fireside Chat.
- Discover how Leprino Foods is addressing global responsibility as a guidepost for its uncompromising ethical commitment to their stakeholders and society.
Level Up Week Courses & Events
Level Up Week Networking Reception
In person
Tues, Jan 9 | 5 – 7 pm
Rockwell West Atrium
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BUS623 Building and Leading Exceptional Teams with Dr. Travis Maynard
Online and in person
Tues, Jan 9 - Wed, Jan 10 | 8 am - 5 pm
Rockwell West, Mosaic 118
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SASB, Sustainable Accounting Standards Board with Lauren Paul
In person
Tues, Jan 9 - Wed, Jan 10 | 9 am – 5 pm
Rockwell West 220
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Power BI with Sumanth Belawadi
Online and in person
Tues, Jan 9 - Wed, Jan 10 | 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
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MGT676 Service and Production Operations with Paul Vanderspek
Online and in person
Thurs, Jan 11 - Fri, Jan 12 | 8 am – 5 pm
Rockwell West, GLC
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Transformative Leadership with Canvas Credit Union
Online and in person
Thurs, Jan 11 | 8:30 – 10 am
Rockwell West, Mosaic 118
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Fireside Chats: Generative AI for Rapid Innovation
Online and in person
Thurs, Jan 11 | 10:15 – 11:45 am
Rockwell West, Mosaic 118
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Mooovin’ Up Business Responsibility with Leprino Foods
Online and in person
Thurs, Jan 11 | 1 – 2:30 pm
Rockwell West, Mosaic 118
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