Teamwork, a marshmallow, and the W. P. Carey EMBA

How hard could it be? You’re given 20 sticks of spaghetti, three feet of string and tape, and 18 minutes to crown a free-standing structure with one delicious marshmallow. Turns out, the Marshmallow Challenge isn’t as easy as it sounds.

Opening doors — and windows

Scott Gates is the vice president and general manager of Western Window Systems, an international window and door manufacturer based in Phoenix.

Want a mentor? Follow these guidelines for the best fit

Starting a business is a unique experience. Because of this, it is helpful to build a relationship with someone who has already gone through the process.

Setting the stage for women in business

The W. P. Carey School of Business is honored to sponsor Forté Foundation, a nonprofit consortium of corporations and top business schools working together to pioneer change for women in business.

Your tight-Knit W. P. Carey community

There are different kinds of business schools. Some foster a more competitive environment; the thinking is that it prepares you for the rough-and-tumble real world. There are some that have massive lecture courses with hundreds of students.

10 reasons to love Tempe

Choosing a city to launch your career and build your life in is kind of a big deal. Luckily, the city the W. P. Carey School calls home has been ranked 16th among the 25 best cities and neighborhoods for young people, No.

Upping the ante: New skills needed in finance, accounting, and tax

Finance, accounting, and tax have a longstanding legacy in businesses of all shapes and sizes, but it’s no secret the business world is changing.

Get an insider's perspective from a W. P. Carey Ambassador

As a prospective student, there are lots of ways you can learn about what life is like in grad school. But the best way to really get a sense of what it’s like is by talking to current students, who are living the life and have more than likely faced the questions you have.

 

Real-world context adds value to MS-GL curriculum

Every year, an off-campus trip provides students in the W. P. Carey Master of Science in Global Logistics (MS‑GL) program with an exclusive look at global logistics infrastructure.