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Business Degrees Add Up to Success for New Grads

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Four soon-to-be graduates stand near a sign that says Accounting in their caps and gowns at Michigan Tech graduation.
From left, accounting majors Jason Pleau, Amber Tuttle, Faith Nayback, and Chris Berard prepare to walk in Michigan Tech’s 2024 Midyear Commencement ceremony.

Nearly 50 College of Business (COB) students marked a major milestone in their lives on Saturday as Michigan Tech staged its 2024 Midyear Commencement ceremony. In the lineup section reserved for graduating business students, four accounting majors were the first to arrive—a fact that surprised none of them.

“I mean, we are accountants,” said Jason Pleau. For Pleau and his fellow accounting graduates, the job opportunities are as predictable as their purported tendency to arrive prepared and on time. The accounting program has a 92 percent job placement rate.

“Once you have your degree, what you can do is pretty broad. You can choose your niche,” said Pleau, who will begin his career at Schneider National, working in internal audit.

The other members of the early bird quartet, Amber Tuttle, Faith Nayback, and Chris Berard, are also embarking on fulfilling careers. Tuttle is already a Michigan Tech staff member, putting her skills to work as an associate buyer in the Purchasing Department. Faith Nayback said she’s headed “to the other end of the U.P.” near Kinross, to work in payroll and tax. Berard is going into audit at PWC in Detroit.Dean Johnson, dean of the College of Business, congratulated all of the graduates and offered some advice.

“We’re proud to have you as COB alumni!” he said. “In the days ahead, remember to thank your family and friends who supported you, make a great first impression at your new venture after graduation, and be a life-long learner—don’t stop educating yourself.”

Tuttle is already taking the Dean’s advice. She plans to go for her Tech MBA.

About the College of Business

The Michigan Tech College of Business prepares tomorrow’s business professionals through STEM-infused, AACSB-accredited degree programs and minors. The college offers nine bachelor of science programs in accounting, business analytics, construction management, economics, engineering management, finance, management, management information systems, and marketing; and four master of science programs in accounting and analytics, applied natural resource economics, engineering management, and the TechMBA®.Questions? Contact us at business@mtu.edu.

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College of Business Graduate Programs Info Session Is Nov. 14

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The College of Business offers four advanced degree programs, including accelerated and online options.

If you’re thinking about pursuing a master’s degree, you’re invited to attend an information session about College of Business graduate programs. The session takes place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 14 in Academic Office Building 101. It will include details about coursework, application requirements, and accelerated and online programs. Pizza and beverages will be served.The College of Business graduate programs that will be discussed include:

  • TechMBA: The two-semester 30-credit Tech MBA® program with evening classes focuses on technology and decision-making, leadership and management skills, and innovation and strategy. Additional education in corporate social responsibility, ethics, and legal issues is integrated throughout the curriculum. Graduate Program Director: Mari Buche Graduate Program Associate Director: Manish Srivastava.

  • Accounting and Analytics MS: Our coursework-only program consists of 30 credit hours and can be completed in less than a year. Eligible Michigan Tech undergraduate students can complete the Master of Science in Accounting and Analytics with 24 credit hours of study beyond the BS degree through the Accelerated Master’s Program. Graduate Program Director: Laura Sieder. Graduate Program Assistant: Laura Shawhan.

  • Engineering Management MS: The master’s degree in engineering management differs from the Tech MBA® by placing engineering knowledge into the context of operations management, teaching the leadership and communication skills necessary for managing a high-technology, cross-disciplinary team. Graduate Program Directors: Mari Buche and Manish Srivastava.

  • Applied Natural Resource Economics MS: The master’s of science degree  in Applied Natural Resource Economics is a unique blend of business, economics, forestry, and geology, plus engineering, social sciences, and technical communications. Graduate Program Director: Jenny Apriesnig

We hope to see you at the information session! If you’re unable to attend but want to know more, reach out to the graduate program director for the degree option you’re interested in.

About the College of Business

The Michigan Tech College of Business prepares tomorrow’s business professionals through STEM-infused, AACSB-accredited degree programs and minors. The college offers nine bachelor of science degree programs in accounting, business analytics, construction management, economics, engineering management, finance, management, management information systems, and marketing. We offer master’s degree programs in accounting and analytics, applied natural resource economics, engineering management, and the TechMBA®.

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Elham Asgari and Co-Authors Win Tariq Farid Franchise Institute Award for Best Paper

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Elham Asgari, assistant professor of management and entrepreneurship in the College of Business, and co-authors Richard A. Hunt and S. M. Abidul Islam were awarded the Tariq Farid Franchise Institute Award for Best Paper on the Topic of Franchising at the 2024 Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference (BCERC). The award will be presented at the 2025 BCERC Conference, June 4-7 at Babson College.

The award-winning paper is titled, “Franchising in the Metaverse: Entrepreneurial Pathways for Virtual and Mixed Reality.” An abstract of the paper is below.

Asgari’s research interests include corporate entrepreneurship, technological innovations, star employees, and the small satellite industry. She is a Charles C. and John G. Gates Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

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American Marketing Association Students Compete At Regional Conference

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Michigan Tech AMA students (L-R) Lydia Sterly, Olivia Perry, Ruby Walker, Tessa Baker, Maia Nelson, Jaylen Body, and Micah Volger at the 2024 AMA Regional Conference

College of Business students from the Michigan Tech chapter of the American Marketing Association were among 400 students from over 30 universities who participated in competition at the 2024 AMA Regional Conference on October 23, 2024, at University of Wisconsin Whitewater.

In the Digital Marketing Strategy Competition Micah Vogler (marketing) and Jaylen Body (management) were finalists.

In the Marketing Strategy Competition, Olivia Perry (marketing), Maia Nelson, and Lydia Sterly (marketing) were finalists.

In the Gatekeeper Competition, Ruby Walker (marketing) was a finalist and she and took home fourth place overall.

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Chelsea Rheault ’22 Offered Houghton County Administrator Position

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After candidate interviews for the Houghton County administrator position on October 16, the county board voted to offer the job to current county finance director Chelsea Rheault ’22 (B.S. Accounting). Rheault was praised for her strong financial management skills and her contributions over the past three years

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