First Program of Its Kind in the United States
San Francisco, August 31, 2007

Recognizing the increasing importance of design and its impact on the business world, California College of the Arts (CCA) has launched a new MBA in Design Strategy program, the first of its kind in the United States. Slated to enroll its inaugural class of students in fall 2008, the innovative program will unite the studies of design, finance, and organizational management in a unique curriculum aimed at providing students with tools and strategies to address today's complex and interconnected market.

Graduate Information Day
Sunday 21 October 2007
10 pm to 1 pm, San Francisco campus
(Check-in will begin at 9:45AM at the entrance of the San Francisco campus)

Prospective students will learn about CCA's graduate programs in architecture, curatorial practice, design, film, fine arts, visual and critical studies, writing, and the MBA in Design Strategy. Additional information regarding admissions and financial aid will be presented. Visitors can tour studios, view student work, and meet faculty and current students.

RSVP requested.

Wednesday 5 December 2007
7:00 pm
San Francisco campus

Please join us on the CCA campus in San Francisco for an in-depth look at our new MBA in Design Strategy. Nathan Shedroff, the chair of this program, will present the curriculum, application requirements and what to expect as a Design Strategy student at CCA. There will be time at the end of the presentation to address any questions you may have about this exciting new program.

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Dan Pink is one of my favorite business writers and I was told he had spoken on PRI's Marketplace about the subject of MFAs being the new MBA. Here's the piece:

"Business schools will be launching their graduates into the real world over the next few weeks. Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan speaks at Wharton's commencement this Sunday. Pepsico's president will do the honors at Columbia Business School next Wednesday. General Electric's CEO Jeff Immelt shares his thoughts with the graduating class at the Harvard Business School in June. These stars are all at the top of their game. But commentator Dan Pink says an MBA won't necessarily get you there..."

marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/05/09/mfa_vs_mba/