Why Attend a Conference?

The Kogod Center for Career Development encourages all MBA and MS students to take advantage of the various affinity career fairs offered throughout the fall semester. These are great opportunities to network with employers throughout the country as well as gain practical knowledge regarding the industries and career fields in which you are interested.

The KCCD will offer Career Expo registration reimbursement for students per the following guidelines. Travel reimbursement will also be offered in some cases. For students interested in attending the full conference, please note that reimbursement will only cover the Career Expo portion of the conference. Reimbursement will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

To ensure you maximize the return on your investment of time, class absences, and travel costs, review each conference website carefully. Where is the greatest concentration of target employers? Are there conference speakers of great interest to you?

Reimbursement Policy and Procedure

• Students should visit the student registration links to register for the Career Expo only or Conference, depending on preference.

• To be eligible for reimbursement, students must sign up with the Kogod Center for Career Development. Per the limits expressed above, student reimbursement will be granted based on the order of sign-ups received from the timestamp on this form. Reimbursement will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Jennifer Murphy will confirm with students whether or not they are eligible for reimbursement based on their sign-up order. Within 5 business days of conference close, students should submit travel (flight or accommodations) receipts to Jennifer Murphy to qualify for additional reimbursement.

• Students will receive reimbursement no later than December 5, 2011 should all of the above criteria be met.

Asian MBA Conference and Career Expo

New York City, NY
Conference: September 8-10, 2011
Career Expo: September 10, 2011

Reimbursement Amount & Guidelines

• $80 Career Expo Registration Reimbursement
• $100 Travel Expense Reimbursement
  
• Reimbursement Eligibility: 10 Students
  

National Black MBA Conference (NBMBAA)

Atlanta, GA
Conference: October 4-8, 2011
Career Expo: October 6-7, 2011

Reimbursement Amount & Guidelines

• Up to $300 Career Expo Registration Reimbursement
• $200 Travel Expense Reimbursement
• Reimbursement Eligibility: 10 Students
  

National Association of Women MBA Conference (NAWMBA)

Dallas, TX
Conference and Career Expo: September 15-17, 2011

Reimbursement Amount & Guidelines

• Up to $125 Conference Registration Reimbursement
• $200 Travel Expense Reimbursement
• Reimbursement Eligibility: 10 Students
  

National Society of Hispanics MBA Conference (NSHMBA)

Anaheim, CA
Conference: October 13-15, 2011
Career Expo: October 14-15, 2011

Reimbursement Amount & Guidelines

• Up to $195 Career Expo Registration Reimbursement
• $200 Travel Expense Reimbursement
• Reimbursement Eligibility: 10 Students
  

Net Impact Conference

Portland, OR
Conference and Career Expo: October 28–30, 2011

Reimbursement Amount & Guidelines

• Up to $300 Conference Registration Reimbursement
• $150 Travel Expense Reimbursement
• Reimbursement Eligibility: 10 Students
  

Tips for Students to Maximize Attendance

• Review the website for the conference carefully. Research companies attending the fair to determine your targets.

• In some cases, including NBMBAA & NSHMBA, there are pre-conference job/internship boards. Be sure to upload your resume so that employers can pre-screen you as a candidate and invite you to interviews and/or meetings prior to the start of the conference. If you do this, you might not have to wait in lines at the fair to speak with employers.