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.