Forging The Future of Business Education
Perceptions of Dallas and North Texas are shaped by iconic symbols – from cheerleaders and cowboys to barbecue and oil wells. In reality, the Dallas region benefits from a thriving, diverse economy fueled by a range of companies, many of them transplanted from other parts of the country. As a result, the area offers an exceptional quality of life, affordability and ample opportunities to achieve dreams. The SMU Cox School of Business in Dallas helps to drive the prosperity of our region – from talent development and placement, program innovation and a network that spans the world. Join the SMU Cox School of Business in its new podcast, “Forging the Future of Business Education,” created in partnership with the Dallas Business Journal, as its leaders debunk misconceptions about Dallas, North Texas and business schools, and unveil the secrets that make the community a fantastic place to live, learn and build a career. New episodes will drop (XYZ cadence). Listen to new episodes and subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
Forging The Future of Business Education
When it comes to businesses and industries, there’s far more to Dallas than oil and the energy sector
Dallas’ connection to the oil industry is indisputable. But the city’s economy and business sector are no longer solely defined by the energy industry.
In this episode of Forging the Future of Business Education podcast, presented by SMU Cox School of Business, in partnership with the Dallas Business Journal, the growth and diversification of industries in Dallas will be discussed by Shane Goodwin, associate dean, graduate programs and executive education of the business school, and Dale Petroskey, president and CEO at the Dallas Regional Chamber.
“From AT&T to Frito-Lay to American Airlines to Texas Instruments, the industry diversity here is so different than most cities. We have a lot of everything because we’re a big economy,” said Petroskey.
That robust economy depends on a workforce that aligns with employer needs. For SMU Cox School of Business, this means ensuring students are not just job ready but are prepared for the future.
“We want to make sure we’re building resiliency into their skill set today to help propel them into that C-suite or a leadership position;” said Goodwin.
Listen to this episode to learn about:
- The types of talent and skills employers are seeking (5:56)
- How the Cox School of Business meets students’ needs (12:30)
- Economic and diversification trends (17:35)
- How new arrivals can assimilate into the community (22:42)
Discover how SMU Cox School of Business is shaping the workforce of today and the future.