College of Business and Security Management

Alumni Spotlight: Anthony Picasso Makes Waves in Emergency Management

April 09, 2024

If you ever find yourself in a coastal community within Alaska and come across the blue tsunami evacuation signs or hear the tsunami sirens, you are probably among the work of a UAF CBSM alumni, Anthony A. Picasso. Read more about our alumni spotlight!

CBSM Costa Rica Excursion May 2024

December 09, 2023

Have you ever had the desire to study abroad? If so, adventure is calling with the UAF College of Business and Security Management in Spring 2024. Earn three credits in Costa Rica towards BA 151: Introduction to Business.

UAF students bring Alaska to Disney World

December 09, 2023

The UAF College of Business and Security Management had a remarkable opportunity to partner with Disney's Imagination Campus at Walt Disney World in Fall 2023. In accounting class, Creating Theme Park Magic with Ruth Prato, students flew to Walt Disney World from Nov.12-18.

GAAP wins first place in the Armanino LLP case competition

December 05, 2023

CBSM offers students a variety of hands-on learning opportunities from traveling to national conferences to student employment and internships. Last spring, four members from the student organization, Great Alaskan Accounting People (GAAP) traveled to Seattle for a case competition hosted by Armanino LLP, a top 20 CPA and consulting firm.

CBSM Students suit up at Professionally Polished

November 03, 2023

Professionally Polished is a series of events at CBSM to help students immerse into the professional world. Students get opportunities to learn about etiquette, build a professional wardrobe, and connect with local experts.

Professionally Polished: Etiquette Seminar and Dinner

October 23, 2023

UAF College of Business and Security Management hosts Professionally Polished each year, giving students the opportunity to network, build a professional wardrobe and get advice into the next steps of their career.

Q&A With Kim McGinnis - One Health, One Future

September 12, 2023

UAF's MBA Program Director, Kim McGinnis discusses her involvement in planning the 2023 One Health, One Future conference.

CBSM students get their wings in Angel Investing

July 14, 2023

hree CBSM students participated in the Alaska Angel Investment conference, a twelve-week program that teaches Alaskans about angel investing, the practice of individual investors financing small business ventures in exchange for equity. CBSM’s Student Investment Fund and the Alaska Center for Innovation, Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship partnered together, providing $5,000 for the students to make an investment in an early-stage Alaskan company.

New graduate degree approved: Master in Healthcare Management and Leadership

July 11, 2023

Read about CBSM's new graduate program, Master in Healthcare Management and Leadership.

From Pilot to Graduate: How One Man Proved It’s Never Too Late to Get Your Degree

June 14, 2023

A young U.S. Air Force pilot Ben Cason, stationed at Eielson Air Force Base in 1976, enrolled in the Master of Business Administration program offered at UAF.

Spring Break: GAAP Takes on Anchorage!

April 03, 2023

Student organization, Great Alaskan Accounting People (GAAP) took a field trip to Anchorage over Spring Break! They spent the week learning about job opportunities, visiting different accounting firms, and even got to mingle with professionals at an ice cream social.

Gaap hosts 10th annual Alaska Native corporations seminar

March 25, 2023

Student organization Great Alaskan Accounting People (GAAP), invited speakers from several Alaska Native corporations including Doyon Limited, Tanana Chiefs Conference and more. This was the 10th annual event where students could network with community leaders, explore opportunities, and learn how to make a difference for Alaska and its people.

Ian Ludwig on CBSM Opportunities Outside the Classroom

August 17, 2022

Receiving a CBSM education is about more than learning in a classroom or out of a textbook. Numerous opportunities are available for experiential learning. This happens through offerings such as the Professionally Polished program and student organization involvement. These unique experiences teach students skills such as time management, prioritization, teamwork, and marketing. Networking opportunities are abundant to match our students with potential employers. Guest speakers from around the nation provide a boost to topics covered in classes. CBSM students often say these opportunities have a huge impact on their overall educational experience - as well as their career path after graduation. Ian Ludwig, a 2022 business administration alumnus, shares his thoughts on the opportunities provided by an education at CBSM:

Students attend National Millennial and GenZ Community trip to San Francisco

April 17, 2022

On April 3-6, 2022, two members of the Associated Students of Business student organization participated in a trip organized by the National Millennial and GenZ Community. Each of them shared a few thoughts on their experience. Jenifer Garcia, senior accounting and business administration student: It was an honor to attend the National Millennial and GenZ Community visit to San Francisco, California. The mission of NMGZ is to change the conversation about NextGen. The community elevates conversations to find real solutions. This is done by having direct conversations with corporations, foundations, governmental agencies, and nonprofit groups.