Earlier this semester, eight students from the Michigan Tech College of Business traveled to Bay City, Michigan, to represent the University at the Collegiate DECA 2026 State Career Development Conference (SCDC). Their performances did not disappoint, as the Business Huskies carried on a College tradition of placing in the state round and qualifying to advance to the international competition.
College of Business students from Michigan Tech’s American Marketing Association (AMA) chapter made their mark on and off campus in the 2024-25 academic year, earning accolades in regional competition, building community through networking events, and showcasing their talent at Spotlight Night.
When Sydney Lurvey crosses the commencement stage on Saturday, the award-winning College of Business student knows exactly where she’s headed: Wausau, Wisconsin, where she’ll pursue a career in financial planning and advising through the post-grad program at Northwestern Mutual.
The Michigan Tech College of Business Collegiate DECA Chapter brought a record 13 students to the state Career Development Conference in Bay City, Michigan last month, where nine were recognized as finalists. Five Business Huskies were top-three competitors and now move on to global competition at the International Career Development Conference in San Francisco, California in April.
There’s a little-known resource on the second floor of the Van Pelt and Opie Library that can help students chart a brighter financial future. The College of Business, the Michigan Tech Finance Club, and the Library are encouraging Huskies to find and use the Bloomberg Terminal.
In addition to developing financial literacy, there’s another strong incentive—cash prizes will be awarded in a stock-picking contest open to all graduate and undergraduate students enrolled this spring semester at Michigan Tech. The first-place winner will receive $500, second place, $300, and third place, $100. An additional $100 prize will be awarded to a randomly selected participant.