UAA College of Business and Public Policy

The UAA College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP) is a dynamic academic resource that serves and reflects Anchorage, Alaska's largest metropolitan community. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the College has an impressive faculty who bring a wide range of academic and industry expertise to students and community partners. CBPP students represent all age groups, ethnicities and backgrounds.

The College of Business and Public Policy was founded in 1973, has over 15 degree programs, is accredited by the AACSB, and currently serves over 2100 students.

More than 280 students graduated from the college in the twenty fifteen to twenty sixteen academic year, and it has over 8000 alumni.

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Economics and Public Policy

Dr. Mouhcine Guettabi Testifies before the House and Senate Finance Committees

Perhaps the most interesting set of hearings during the week of March 4th was the House and Senate Finance Committee’s review of the projected economic impacts of the Governor’s proposed FY20 budget. The committees separately engaged economists from state agencies, the Governor’s office, and UAA’s Institute of Social & Economic Research to assess the economic impact budget cuts will have.

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Professor John Duffy receiving an honorary doctorate

Economics and Public Policy

John Duffy Receives Honorary Doctorate from National University of Mongolia

The School of International Relations and Public Administration (SIRPA) at the National University of Mongolia (NUM) conveyed an honorary doctorate to Professor John Duffy, Ph.D., of the University of Alaska Anchorage, on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019.

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Information Systems and Decision Sciences

Professor Prokop in FreightWaves Article

Professor Darren Prokop talks about Alaska's exception from the 1920 Jones Act and the logistical advantage it gives freight carriers operating in Alaska. (article by Linda Baker of FreightWaves)

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General

Introducing the College of Business and Public Policy Dean's Student Advisory Board

Our Student Advisory Board provides ideas and feedback to the Dean regarding multiple facets of the College’s operations, including: program and curriculum offerings, technology, policies, career-related options, social and networking opportunities, and outreach.

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Economics and Public Policy

Diane Sleszynski Came a Long Way to take Willie Hensley's Class

Diane Sleszynski's commute from Lutz, Florida, to Anchorage is 3,700 miles one way and takes roughly 20 hours, and that’s if the layovers are generous. Despite the hefty price tag and time commitment, Sleszynski is more than happy to pay it.

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