Symposium - Boston University Graduate School of Management

Boston University Graduate School of Management

2010 Keynote Speakers
John C. Lechleiter Eli Lilly and Company John C. Lechleiter, Ph.D., is chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Eli Lilly and Company, the world's tenth largest pharmaceutical company. Read more...		Don Walker Magna International, Inc. Don Walker is Co-Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors for Magna International, a $26- billion global automotive supplier that designs, develops and manufactures components and systems for the world's leading auto makers. Read more...

What is Symposium?

Since the year 2000, the Boston University Graduate School of Management has hosted an annual Symposium. Featuring keynote addresses and panels sponsored by the MBA clubs, the event brings together our extended MBA community, traditionally attracting more than 350 students, alumni, faculty, staff, and distinguished professionals.

Past Symposium have hosted presenters from companies including Bloomberg News, Chrysler Corporation, Deloitte Consulting, Digitas, EMC, General Electric, J. Crew, Motorola, and Terra Lycos. At every Symposium corporate representatives include speakers from companies in a wide range of industries including finance, consulting, healthcare, biotechnology, marketing, and information technology. The event provides significant educational and networking opportunities.

Symposium 2009 Video

Panel Topics

2010 Sponsors

Asian Business Club
Thriving in a Global Economy

BioBusiness Organization
Managing During Difficult Times

Boston University MBA Consulting Association (BUMBACA)
Implications of Health Care Reform

BU Entrepreneurs Club
Entrepreneurship: Beyond Borders

Health Services Management Assocation
Health Care Payment Reform: What Does It Mean for Management?

IPconnectED
Business Transactions Involving Intellectual Property

Marketing Club
Bridging the Gap: How traditional products benefit from new marketing techniques

MBA Finance Club
Lessons Learned from the Crisis and Next Steps in Finance (Investment Banking and Investment Management)

Net Impact/Energy Club
Water & Energy

Public and Non-Profit Club
The Responsible Approach to Nonprofit Leadership: Should you start another nonprofit?