FYI: International Students majoring in Business Analytics at WMU can get a 3-year visa extension for their OPTs.

FYI: International Students majoring in Business Analytics at WMU can get a 3-year visa extension for their OPTs. Why is the U.S. doing this? Answer: we need more people with data analytics skills... The US government has added data science and financial analytics to the list of degrees where international students can get a three-year visa extension after graduating instead of the standard one year. https://lnkd.in/gTDtDavDActually, at WMU, Business Analytics is in its own STEM...

SCM Data Scientist (171K jobs on LinkedIn!), Does your school teach this (we do)?

SCM Data Scientist (171K jobs on LinkedIn!), Does your school teach this (we do)? Employers place a premium on - 1. Advanced Excel (power query & pivot) & macros; 2. Data visualization (Tableau, Power BI & python w/ seaborn & matplotlib);3. Data mining/RapidMiner, machine learning & data science;4. Python & Jupyter notebook (data analytics & statistical libraries such as pandas, numpy);5. Relational data models (Excel data model);6. Graphic & statistical libraries...

11 trendy things we are doing in the WMU ISM supply chain program…

11 trendy things we are doing in the WMU ISM supply chain program… 1.     Global Negotiation: The fastest growing class in the WMU ISM program - https://lnkd.in/guTUcvdu___2.     Getting hit with a price increase? We will be looking at raw material market data from multiple sources, we will visualize and analyze historical pricing scenarios, & do some simulating on planned purchases & what-if scenarios against forward price curves. Managers love this cloud platform. https://lnkd.in/gJnbxSBk___3.    We use...

“Salaries in SCM are going up & already average $10K-$20K higher than entry-level positions in other fields.” Quickest way to six figures? Answer: SCM

Great read: https://lnkd.in/gCiYgwS2 - "Salaries in SCM are going up & already average $10K-$20K higher than entry-level positions in other fields." Quickest way to six figures? Answer: SCM - https://lnkd.in/guSURWFFEven though ‘Supply chain’ makes Lake Superior State University’s list of banned terms for 2022 - https://lnkd.in/eeeNxAHz,the placement success & starting salaries for WMU ISM is off the charts. *Median salary for all WMU ISM degrees was $60K-$65K (around 10% of grads hired on w/ one auto...

“The salaries of Associate Professor Supply Chain Management in the US range from $136,000 to $204,000 , with a median salary of $170,000 .”

Who wants to become a college professor? If so, let's get started..."The salaries of Associate Professor Supply Chain Management in the US range from $136,000 to $204,000 , with a median salary of $170,000 . The middle 67% of Associate Professor SCM makes $170,000, with the top 67% making $204,000."https://lnkd.in/eg7Gvwhs https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_advice-on-getting-a-phd-in-business-ie-activity-6884134251969736704-P1DQ Advice on getting a Ph.D./doctorate (i.e., in Business or Supply Chain Management). https://lnkd.in/ekpgzBs - even though Lake Superior State University has dubbed SCM...

Even though ‘Supply chain’ makes Lake Superior State University’s list of banned terms for 2022

Even though ‘Supply chain’ makes Lake Superior State University’s list of banned terms for 2022 - https://lnkd.in/eeeNxAHz, https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_median-salary-for-wmu-ism-degrees-was-60001-activity-6884163581013745664-6SPa the placement success & starting salaries for WMU ISM is off the charts. *Median salary for all WMU ISM degrees was $60,001 - $65,000 (around 10% of graduates hired on with one automotive OEM at $78K!). "Supply Chain" + "Degree" = jobs and $$$$. There are > 20,000 jobs on LinkedIn not filled...

I have had several people ask me about “Industry 4.0” or “Supply Chain 4.0” or “Digitization” of the Supply Chain

I have had several people ask me about “Industry 4.0” or “Supply Chain 4.0” or “Digitization” of the Supply Chain.  https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_i-have-had-several-students-ask-me-about-activity-6885560467666862080-yYNf https://lnkd.in/eZfHNqyMost simply want to know what it means & how it will impact SCM.For a quick commentary on why employers now also expect you to be a Data Scientist, see: https://lnkd.in/eqs3qwG Notice in the video that I repeatedly said a huge part of Industry 4.0 will be taking all the...

Supply Chain Management (SCM) + New Product Development (NPD) = The Future of Competitive Advantage

Supply Chain Management (SCM) + New Product Development (NPD) = The Future of Competitive AdvantageFYI: WMU has one of the best Product Design Programs in the world and WMU ISM is going to collaborate with the program’s transdisciplinary approach to incorporating product design w/ engineering and business principles (i.e., SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT).  https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_richmond-institute-for-design-and-innovation-activity-6886026662174167040-cfKw https://lnkd.in/gsYKvc5n Create the future of designThrough immersive coursework at the intersection of art, design, engineering & entrepreneurship,...

WMU Job Placement Data (Broncos get jobs, they like their jobs, & they earn)

Click through this WMU Job Placement Data (Broncos get jobs, they like their jobs, & they earn) - For ISM data, see:  https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_5-pages-of-wmu-job-placement-data-broncos-activity-6887391328167186432-Krjr https://lnkd.in/gENBgCJNYes, the WMU Haworth College of Business is one of the best in the world.AACSB accredited (that means top 5% globally) & most programs are nationally/globally ranked. Why? My answer: faculty are obsessed w/ student success. Examples:WMU named in Princeton Review's 2021 'best business schools'https://lnkd.in/esW6ZuD WMU: No. 1 in Michigan...

Resume & Cover Letter Guide – Thank you WMU for 112 pages of great resume ideas & career resources.

Western Michigan University: Resume & Cover Letter Guide - https://lnkd.in/gipsXEsK, Thank you WMU for 112 pages of great resume ideas & career resources.When applying for an internship or full time job, having great hard/technical skills & grades alone may not be enough. You must go beyond just summarizing your education & work experience. You have to sell your “brand” on your resume & emphasize your ability to deliver results. This WMU resource...