Michigan Tech College of Business Newsblog

Day: September 30, 2024

Jon Leinonen Appointed Assistant Dean, Director of Husky Innovate

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The College of Business is pleased to announce that Jon Leinonen, teaching professor in management, has been appointed assistant dean for the College of Business and director of Husky innovate.

“I’m thrilled that Jon has accepted these new responsibilities,” says Dean Johnson, dean of the College of Business. “He brings a wealth of expertise and enthusiasm to both of these roles.”

“I’m excited to be working more closely with the COB administrative team as assistant dean,” says Leinonen. “I look forward to working with the College of Business and partners across Michigan Tech to help students reach their goals and position them for future success.”

Jon Leinonen, assistant dean, teaching professor in management, and director of Husky Innovate
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Husky Investment Tournament Engages High School Students in World of Investing

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The semi-annual Husky Investment Tournament, founded in 2019 and hosted by the Michigan Tech College of Business, takes place this fall from September 30 to November 8, 2024.

In the contest, teams of 3-4 high school students compete with teams at schools in their region, learning about business, finance, investing, and economics as they build an investment portfolio with $1 million virtual dollars. No experience is necessary and there is no charge to participate.

At the end of the tournament, the best performing team receives a $1,000 cash prize. All students who actively participate in the tournament receive a one-time $1,000 Michigan Tech scholarship.

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Business Students Present Investment Strategies to APMP Advisory Board

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Two teams of College of Business students met with the College of Business Applied Portfolio Management Program (APMP) advisory board on September 23, 2024.

The APMP program gives students the opportunity to manage and invest approximately $2.5 million dollars of real money in the U.S. stock market.

Front row (Left to right): Connor Cook, Noah Jukuri, Josh Ackerman
Back row (left to right): Katerina Khardina, Sam Eisenman, Elijah Joseph, Nate Abel
(L to R) Marguerite Goldman, Joseph Petersen, Daniel Zweng, Hunter Oswald, Sam Newman, Josh Terrian
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Dan Batten Joins Dean’s Advisory Council

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The College of Business is pleased to announce that Dan Batten ’88 ’90 has joined the College of Business Dean’s Advisory Council (DAC). The DAC is composed of business professionals with experience and expertise in leading businesses or public and nonprofit organizations, and for their commitment to the College of Business.

Batten graduated from Michigan Tech in 1988 with an associate’s degree in mechanical design technology, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis on finance in 1990.

Batten is a seasoned strategic business and technology executive with over 34 years of experience driving IT transformations for global organizations. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated expertise in aligning technology solutions with business strategies, ensuring operational efficiency, fostering innovation, and enhancing customer engagement.

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