Have you noticed the many advertisements promoting home equity lines of credit? Or the myriad of promotions for car loans? Is your mailbox filled with offers for credit cards? For the average consumer, having access to more credit, especially in the economic disruption from COVID-19, may seem like a good thing; but what if all … Continued

The business of education is, naturally, knowledge transfer. For Dr. Albert Link, Virginia Batte Phillips Distinguished Professor, that goal has been met on an international basis since joining the Department of Economics at the Bryan School of Business and Economics 38 years ago. From guiding the development of research parks around the globe and counseling … Continued

This isn’t your traditional business degree. If you want to stand out in your field, consider the Master of Science in Retail Studies. The fully-online degree with a concentration in Global Apparel Retail Management is a professional development degree specific to the apparel industry. “It’s targeting people who want to get the next level of their … Continued

In this new world of COVID-19, we’re all in uncharted territory, according to Dr. Martin Andersen, assistant professor of economics at the Bryan School of Business and Economics. “Our behavior (social distancing and other preventative precautions); our health and the health of those most vulnerable in society, the economy – our incomes and savings accounts; … Continued

When Nilay Unsal returned to Ankara, Turkey, with her PhD in Economics from the Bryan School of Business and Economics at UNC Greensboro, and stepped into her current position as a research fellow at Ankara University, Faculty of Political Science, Department of Economics, her sense of gratitude was overwhelming. She had gratitude for Dr. Irvan … Continued

Editor’s note: Individuals are asked to provide a personal statement when applying to Bryan School graduate programs. It’s a chance to add personality to an application, filling any gaps left by a resume. Below is a personal statement from MBA student Heather English. From a young age, English knew she wanted to be a respiratory … Continued

You think you have a great idea to start a small business. Does it have the potential for lasting financial success? “We all have great ideas. They’re not all opportunities,” says Dr. Dianne Welsh, director of the Entrepreneurship Cross-Disciplinary Program in UNC Greensboro’s Bryan School of Business and Economics. Welsh is the professor for UNC … Continued

Dear Bryan School Students, Welcome to the 2020-2021 academic year in the Bryan School and at UNC Greensboro. For those of you who are new, we are pleased that you chose us to continue your education. To those of you who are returning, whether to finish a degree or start a new degree, we are … Continued

Joining the board ‘has been enormously rewarding,’ writes Rory Higgins ’11 Fellow Bryan School Alumni, There is no denying the Bryan School’s 51st year will begin under unusual circumstances, but our exceptional problem-solvers will find innovative ways to adapt. A strong support network is now more important than ever, and it is exactly what can … Continued

Who do I ask? A common question we get about the application process is, “Who should write my three letters of recommendation?” Short answer: Everyone is different! It depends!Long answer: Well, here you go… There are a lot of options when it comes to your letters of recommendation. Start by thinking about people who can … Continued