College of Business Administration EMBA Students Receive Silver Video Award

Oct. 29, 2014 - PRLog -- The College of Business Administration’s EMBA students received the Silver Video Contest Award on Oct. 20 at the Executive MBA Council Conference for their compelling video showcasing Kent State’s EMBA program.

“This outstanding video was independently produced by Kent State EMBA students under the leadership of Paul Sakalas,” said Laurie Walker, executive programs director. “It is truly impressive that Paul and his team of fellow students took time from their busy work and academic schedules to film and produce such a creative and informative video.”

Students were encouraged to create a fresh, stimulating video to help promote the Executive MBA brand that did not exceed three minutes in length. The winners were chosen based on the following criteria: originality, creativity, overall impact and appeal.

The Council’s Board of Trustees reviewed the submissions and selected one gold winner and two silver winners. The videos focused on increased awareness and public understanding of Executive MBA programs, while highlighting program merits.

“We hoped that the video could be used as a recruiting tool for the university,” EMBA student Paul Sakalas said.

The video promoted the value of earning an MBA, why an Executive MBA is recommended and the uniqueness of the Executive MBA at Kent State University through the eyes of its students who are all working professionals.

“The class is filled with professionals that are passionate about the EMBA program,” Sakalas said. “Using a causal interview format, we were able to convey their stories in a natural and believable way. The overall effect helps tie the EMBA program to real people, with hopes of creating an emotional bond with the viewer.”

Kent State’s Executive MBA Program is an AASCB accredited accelerated program designed to prepare business professionals for career advancement. The program focuses on effectively utilizing sound strategic thinking, decision-making supported by analytics, cross functional team support, ethical leadership and enhancing personal skills that effectively impact change in a globally competitive and technology complex based environment.

“I think the program represents an excellent fusion of textbook theory and practical application. Having instructors that have real-world corporate adds a degree of relevance to what we’re learning, “Sakalas said.

Participation in the Executive MBA Council Conference helps universities to improve their knowledge through networking with other colleagues throughout the world on the best Executive MBA practices and trends.

For more information, visit the College of Business Administration website at http://www2.kent.edu/business/ or the Executive MBA Council website at www.emba.org/conference.htm.

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Kent State University’s College of Business Administration is one of only 180 colleges or schools of business worldwideto achieve dual accreditation in both business and accounting from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, the global accrediting body providing specialized accreditation at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral level.  The College of Business Administration is home to 4,502 students, the second largest college of business in Ohio.  The college boasts a satellite office of Kent State University’s Career Services Center dedicated to business students, and operates the Global Management Center, the Center for Information Systems and the Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation all propelling scholarly research, establishing innovative industry partnerships and providing outreach to Northeast Ohio and beyond.