A live masterclass with senior faculty in International Business, plus admissions insights from the University of San Diego – Knauss School of Business
Eileen Daspro
Director, Ahlers Center for International Business Business Management and International Business Honors Faculty Liaison Clinical Professor of International Business
University of San Diego - Knauss School of Business Eileen Daspro is the director of the Ahlers Center for International Business and a clinical professor of international business who teaches international business, international comparative management and global strategy. She has twenty years of international work experience as a professor, researcher and manager in Brazil, France, Venezuela and Mexico. She has always been passionate about international business and international education, having earned a Doctorate of Business Administration in international business from Argosy University, as well as masters degrees in language education and Latin American studies. She is a NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) and has developed and coordinated international business consulting projects with Gruma, Vidanta, La Huerta, Mabe, KidZania and P&G. Her research interests include international competitiveness, global strategy and NAFTA. Professor Daspro has published papers in The Latin American Business Review, The Journal of Business Ethics, and book chapters on emerging market multinationals in the Cambridge University Press and Oxford University Press. She was twice recognized by the EGADE Business School at Tec de Monterrey in Mexico as the best evaluated professor in the MBA program and five times as an outstanding regional international business chair. At the university, she led efforts to develop innovative, international business programs and concentrations in international entrepreneurship, international logistics and international competitiveness. In 2012, she led the Tec de Monterrey international business team, which was honored with Mexico’s national export prize.
Kellyn Beltran
Director of Admissions
University of San Diego - Knauss School of Business She is a bilingual professional with over 15 years of experience in leadership, project management, recruiting, and admissions. Her expertise lies in building strong relationships with stakeholders across diverse sectors while driving impactful results. Throughout her career, she has successfully managed budgets exceeding $3.2M, executed recruitment and admissions strategies, and coordinated cross-functional projects to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency. Her strategic initiatives, including inclusiveness programs, process optimization, and CRM implementation, have consistently improved stakeholder engagement and delivered measurable outcomes. Passionate about fostering collaboration and creating solutions that drive organizational success, she thrives in dynamic environments where she can leverage her skills to make a lasting impact.
Director, Ahlers Center for International Business Business Management and International Business Honors Faculty Liaison Clinical Professor of International Business
University of San Diego - Knauss School of Business Eileen Daspro is the director of the Ahlers Center for International Business and a clinical professor of international business who teaches international business, international comparative management and global strategy. She has twenty years of international work experience as a professor, researcher and manager in Brazil, France, Venezuela and Mexico. She has always been passionate about international business and international education, having earned a Doctorate of Business Administration in international business from Argosy University, as well as masters degrees in language education and Latin American studies. She is a NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) and has developed and coordinated international business consulting projects with Gruma, Vidanta, La Huerta, Mabe, KidZania and P&G. Her research interests include international competitiveness, global strategy and NAFTA. Professor Daspro has published papers in The Latin American Business Review, The Journal of Business Ethics, and book chapters on emerging market multinationals in the Cambridge University Press and Oxford University Press. She was twice recognized by the EGADE Business School at Tec de Monterrey in Mexico as the best evaluated professor in the MBA program and five times as an outstanding regional international business chair. At the university, she led efforts to develop innovative, international business programs and concentrations in international entrepreneurship, international logistics and international competitiveness. In 2012, she led the Tec de Monterrey international business team, which was honored with Mexico’s national export prize.
Director of Admissions
University of San Diego - Knauss School of Business She is a bilingual professional with over 15 years of experience in leadership, project management, recruiting, and admissions. Her expertise lies in building strong relationships with stakeholders across diverse sectors while driving impactful results. Throughout her career, she has successfully managed budgets exceeding $3.2M, executed recruitment and admissions strategies, and coordinated cross-functional projects to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency. Her strategic initiatives, including inclusiveness programs, process optimization, and CRM implementation, have consistently improved stakeholder engagement and delivered measurable outcomes. Passionate about fostering collaboration and creating solutions that drive organizational success, she thrives in dynamic environments where she can leverage her skills to make a lasting impact.In this event, Professor Daspro, DBA will dive deep into the principles and practices of building a sustainable business that not only generates profits but also makes a positive impact on the world. You will learn about the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in sustainable business and gain insights into how to create a successful business that aligns with your values and beliefs.
Learn how profit and purpose can coexist
Explore how purpose drives sustainable profitability
Learn how responsible leadership builds trust
Learn key differences between Master’s and MBA options
Explore career outcomes and placement trends
Understand admissions requirements and timelines
Welcome to the Knauss School of Business - located in San Diego, CA, USA. With more than 20,000 alumni around the world, the Knauss School of Business regularly ranks among the top programs for business education, entrepreneurship and sustainability. An exceptional learning environment at the nation's most beautiful campus supports an outstanding education for their students. For almost 50 years, the Knauss School of Business degree programs have achieved the highest level of international recognition by being fully accredited by AACSB International. It has also been ranked among the top graduate business schools in the United States and #12 by US News & World Report for its Full-Time MBA in California, 2023. Located in San Diego, California, some of its top employers are NBC Universal, Boeing, Amazon, Qualcomm, Tesla, The Walt Disney Company, and Deloitte among others.
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