Bookstein M.S. in Taxation Graduates First Class

At this spring's Commencement, the Bookstein Institute for Higher Education in Taxation celebrated the graduation of its inaugural class. Launched in the fall of 2007, the two-year Master of Science in Taxation program awarded 25 students with a graduate degree on May 20th.

The degree, offered by the College of Business and Economics in collaboration with The Tseng College, was created to meet the needs of those employed in the field of taxation who may require an advanced degree to achieve their career goals and excel in their profession. The program prepares students to be professional tax advisers and consultants, as well as leading practitioners in both the private and public sectors.

The Bookstein Institute for Higher Education in Taxation serves as the hub for education, scholarship and community service in taxation in the Greater San Fernando Valley. Established by Los Angeles philanthropist, co-founding partner of RBZ, LLP, Harvey Bookstein ’70 and his wife Harriet, the Institute has been instrumental in launching of the Master of Science in Taxation program. The Bookstein Institute provides professional growth and development opportunities through advanced studies in taxation, scholarly research, networking events and service learning projects in taxation.

For information regarding the M.S. in Taxation or the Bookstein Institute for Higher Education in Taxation, please contact the Bookstein Institute at 818.677.3952 or northridgeacctis.com/bookstein/index.htm.

 

 

Three Departments Welcome New Chairs This Fall

This fall, three departments in the College of Business and Economics will welcome new Chairs for the 2009-2010 academic year.

Professor Adam Gifford will become the Chair of Economics. Professor Gifford received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, San Diego and joined the College of Business and Economics in 1975. Some of his recent publications include "Cultural, Cognition & Human Action" in the Journal of Socio-Economics and "Why Juries Can't Follow Instructions" in the Franklin Business and Law Journal.

Professor William Roberts will become the Chair of the Management. Professor Roberts received his Ph.D. from the University of California, San Diego and joined the College of Business and Economics in 1973. Professor Roberts is also the Director of the San Fernando Valley Economic Research Center, a widely recognized expert source for information and perspective on the economy and demographics of the San Fernando Valley.

 

Dr. Ali Behnezhad will become the Chair of Systems and Operations Management. Professor Behnezhad received his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and joined the College of Business and Economics in 1985.

 

Department Chairs are the principal administrators of the departments, under the leadership of the Dean and in consultation with faculty, Chairs are responsible for curricular planning and program development, faculty assignments, personnel matters, budget recommendations, and facilities management. In addition, Chairs normally teach one class per semester.

College of Business and Economics' Internship Program is a Win-Win for Students and Businesses

The College of Business and Economics is committed to providing students with every advantage for a successful career. This includes providing internship opportunities, through the College of Business and Economics' Internship Program, that allow students to explore careers and apply their academic learning in the professional world.

This past academic year, more than 500 students from the College of Business and Economics interned in all business disciplines at companies throughout the San Fernando Valley and Greater Los Angeles area. For most students participating in an internship provided them with opportunities to gain valuable work experience, develop their professional skills and knowledge, and gave them a chance to “try out” a particular profession and/or company.

Internships are structured as a partnership between student-employees, the employers, and the College. All of whom are invested in the success of the experience. Benefits of an internship are numerous for both students and employers. By allowing hands-on learning, nor normally possible in a college classroom, coursework is applied in real life situations. In doing so, internships lead to stronger positions following graduation because they provide the kind of prior, related experiences sought by employers.

A planned program, such as the College's Internship Program, alleviates some of the school/work dissonance for students, while also providing employers access to talented business students. For more information about the Internship Program, contact Craig Oka, Director of Internships, at 818-677-4697 or merlin.csun.edu/~businter/.