“It was my feeling all women were seeking and deserved equal business opportunities.” He later wrote: “They had gained tremendous business knowledge during World War II, through necessity, and I felt a new organization for all businesswomen was needed.” The mission of ABWA[1] is “to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition.” Unlike profession-specific associations, ABWA is a professional organization for women in all stages of their career and in all professions.
The ABWA-KU MBA Essentials program is a product of a partnership[4] between the University of Kansas School of Business and ABWA.
Each MBA Essentials course delivers business subjects at a master's degree level including “Accounting Tools for Financial Success,” “Organizational Behavior and Management Principles” and “Human Resources: Principles and Practices.” This program is only offered at the ABWA annual meeting, the National Women's Leadership Conference.
Each course delivers business subjects including "Challenges and Opportunities for Women as Leaders," "Beginning with the Inner You" and "Leading through Enhanced Communication Skills."
Women in Business,[6] the award-winning[7] national magazine of ABWA, offers articles on a blend of personal and professional development topics.