University at Buffalo School of Management

MBA on the rise U.S. News and World Report has again ranked the UB School of Management a 'best business school' in its annual ranking of MBA programs. The school was ranked No. 70 out Schwartzkopf brings expertise to finance role Last issue, we introduced you to a new role in the School of Management: execu- tives in residence, a cadre of individuals who are leveraging their industry experience to enhance the school's programs and students' learning experience. Jay Schwartzkopf, BS '97, is contributing to that mission as executive in residence for finance. Currently a silent partner in a private equity fund fo- cused on multifamily real estate in North Carolina, Schwartzkopf brings a wealth of insights and contacts to his role in the school. He serves as advisor to the Terese Kelly Investment Group, a student-run, real-money investment fund that educates fi- nance students on the practical aspects of global capital markets, while providing real-world learning experiences in investment management. Working closely with the school's alumni engagement, career resource and philanthropy teams, he also facilitates col- laborative relationships throughout Western New York and New York City to promote opportunities for investment banking and equity-related internship and job opportunities for students and alumni. Schwartzkopf helps students understand overall portfo- lio performance and new equity positions, and assists them in bringing in outside speakers each semester to discuss the fi- nance industry. A former board member of the UB Alumni Association, Schwartzkopf has been recognized multiple times for his service to UB and the School of Management, and is the recipient of the School of Management Alumni Association Service Award, the UB Alumni Association Volunteer Recognition Award, and the Career Resource Center's Intern Supervisor of the Year Award. x Schwartzkopf Autumn 2018 Buffalo Business 3 Ryan Jaquin and Shane Nolan, win- ners of the 2018 Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Compe- tition for their company, Bitcrusher. Photo: Nancy J. Parisi. of 480 MBA programs surveyed, climbing three places from last year, and a total of 11 places over the past two years. "Our efforts to recruit high-caliber students and top faculty, cre- ate outstanding learning experi- ences, and provide quality career development are paying off," said Paul Tesluk, dean of the School of Management. "It's gratifying to see our success reflected in our forward movement in these rankings and in our global reputation." The School of Management is the only business school in the Buffalo Niagara region to be includ- ed in the U.S. News business school rankings. x Blackstone LaunchPad at UB, a campus-based entrepre- neurship program that supports and mentors students, staff and alumni, and the eLab, a hands-on, 3-credit course that helps develop skills needed to launch a new venture. Nolan is a past winner of the Bulls Launch Elevator Pitch Competition, where students have 90 seconds to talk about their idea without props, presentations or notecards for a chance to win up to $1,500. x Photo: Tom Wolf EXECUTIVE IN RESIDENCE

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