If you plan to graduate in Fall 2012, assure your DARS audit is running complete once you have finished scheduling your summer/fall 2012 courses. You may access DARS @ https://www.banweb.mtu.edu/pls/owa/twbkwbis.P_WWWLogin
Mass Mutual Life Insurance is focused on providing scholarship and employment opportunities to students who reflect the rich cultural diversity of our nation.
Check out this link for further information: http://www.act.org/massmutual/
Hello students,
Here is the final exam schedule for Spring 2012….thx.
https://www.banweb.mtu.edu/pls/owa/stu_ctg_utils.p_final_exam_sched?ps_subj_code=
Students,
If you are planning to complete degree requirements in either Spring or Summer 2012, make sure to apply for graduation at this link: http://www.mtu.edu/registrar/students/graduation/
Also: Check your degree audit to assure it is showing all requirements met upon completion of scheduled courses. Contact me if you have questions. Audits should be completed prior to the Christmas break. Thanks.
We have a great study abroad opportunity for this summer, 2012, in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Our Associate Dean, Dr. Tom Merz, will be teaching at Copenhagen University this summer and he can provide you with more details about this program. Dr. Merz can be reached at temerz@mtu.edu
Courses will be taught in English. A study abroad experience will help you gain a greater understanding of cultures. Applications will be accepted in December.
Students,
If you are planning to graduate in Fall 2011 or Spring/Summer 2012….you need to apply for graduation at this link:
http://www.mtu.edu/registrar/students/graduation/degree/.
You may apply for graduation up to two (2) semesters prior to your expected graduation term. You must apply to graduate if you want to participate in the commencement ceremony. Thanks.
The purpose of “Meet Your Major Night” is to explore the seven majors within the School of Business and Economics. Faculty members will discuss what you can expect from each major and alumni will be available to describe their Michigan Tech experiences, careers, and plans for the future. Sessions will be held for three evenings on October 24, 25, 26th starting at 6:00 pm in Fisher 131.
Monday, October 24th
6:00 Management
7:00 Operations and Systems Management
8:00 Marketing
Tuesday, October 25th
6:00 Finance
7:00 Accounting
Wednesday, October 26th
6:00 Economics
7:00 Management Information Systems
MEET YOUR MAJOR NIGHT
MANAGEMENT
Develop the skills to achieve efficiency, productivity, and profitability of both service and manufacturing operations. In this versatile field, you will have an immediate impact on the operations of a business.
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Analyze, design, develop,implement, and mange computer-based information systems which allow business and industry to streamline operations, create effective work environments, and compete in the marketplace.
MARKETING
Coordinate, develop, promote, and deliver goods and services from the producer to the user. Gain skills in analytical thinking, technical communication, and dealing with people, as well as statistical and quantitative skills.
OPERATIONS AND SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
Solve problems in all areas of business using current technology. Learn supply chain, project, and quality management methodologies and tools, as well as techniques including forecasting and decision-making.
FINANCE
Help firms and other organizations raise and invest money, allocate funds to start or expand operations, manage the cash needed for daily operations, as well as analyze performance, and stimulate growth.
ECONOMICS
Gain a strong analytical foundation to examine and solve economic, business, and social problems. Understand basic principles, as well as statistics, mathematics, finance, and other disciplines for economic decision making.
ACCOUNTING
Collect, summarize, and communicate important financial information. Learn skills that combine important tools for investment, financial analysis, management decisions, and the best business planning practices.
RE: Last Day to Drop Fall ClassesAll drops must be done in person, in the Student Service Center. Drops cannot be done via the web.
The last day to drop track B classes (those classes that begin on October 17, 2011) with a refund is Thursday, October 20, 2011.
The last day to drop track B classes with no grade is Wednesday, October 26, 2011.
The last day to drop track B classes with a “W” grade is Friday, November 11, 2011.According to the University policy on late drops: “After eighth week of the semester, a student may request a late drop from the Dean of Students Office, which will consider those requests that involve circumstances beyond the student’s control.” Extenuating circumstances considered are prolonged illness, serious accidents and death in the immediate family or of a close friend, or similar situations beyond the students control. All requests must be made in writing. Instructions for late drops are available in the COMPASS office (Wadsworth Hall, G28), the Dean of Students Office (Administration Building 170) or on the web at http://www.admin.mtu.edu/dos/latedrop.htm
No late drops will be granted to avoid poor grades.
THE LAST DAY TO DROP FULL TERM FALL SEMESTER CLASSES IS OCTOBER 21, 2011 AT 5:00 P.M.
Sring and Summer 2012 course registration begins on Sunday, October 30th. This link provides information on the priority order for scheduling. This priority is based on credits earned.
http://www.mtu.edu/registrar/pdfs/registration-priority-schedule.pdf
Students,
Dr. Dana Johnson will be offering an opportunity for selected students to participate in a Project Managment Competition
during the Spring 2012 semester. This especially good for management or ops management majors.
Any one interested in participating in the competition should be available spring semester, have completed or concurrently enrolled (during spring) in project management (OSM 3200), and have an interest in working with a company to develop a comprehensive project plan.
This opportunity includes the possibility of taking a three credit independent study course.
Students need to contact Dr. Johnson by noon on Monday. She needs a total of four to five students.
Two students have shown an interest thus far.
If you have any questions, contact Dr. Johnson directly.
Dana M. Johnson, Ph.D., CQE, CQA, CQMgr, CSSGB, CPA, CMA
Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management
School of Business and Economics
Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931-1295
telephone: 906-487-2803
fax: 906-487-2944
email: dana@mtu.edu
http://www.mtu.edu/business/school/faculty-staff/faculty/dana-johnson/