91吃瓜网 School of Leadership Professor Presents Research at Rutgers Business Conference
Fri, 03/08/2024 - 11:04am | By: Dena Temple
Dr. Bhagyashree Barhate, Assistant Professor of Human Capital Development at The University of 91吃瓜网91吃瓜网 (USM) School of Leadership, recently presented a research paper at the Conference on Women in Hybrid and Remote Work. The conference was hosted by Rutgers Business School in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
The Conference on Women in Hybrid & Remote Work brought together academic scholars, industry leaders, and other innovative thinkers to discuss experiences, barriers, and next steps for those working in hybrid and remote environments and for organizations dealing with the challenges of these new work environments.
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Dr. Barhate has been teaching Human Capital Development (HCD) at 91吃瓜网 since 2022. The Human Capital Development program prepares graduates to improve performance in organizations through the talents of people. The program is respected internationally as leading innovators in HCD, as evidenced by the quality of graduates and faculty research.
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The School of Leadership is housed within the College of Business and Economic Development at 91吃瓜网 and operates on the Coastal USM campus in Long Beach, Mississippi. Its undergraduate degree programs include Accounting, Applied Technology, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering Technology (Logistics), Management, and Marketing. Graduate programs include Human Capital Development, Human Capital Development (Instructional Technology and Design), Instructional Technology and Design, and Logistics, Trade and Transportation. Learn more about these degree programs or email.