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Join Us for Spring 2025 Professional Blueprint Workshops

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Our events for students get you ready to make the right impression on recruiters at Michigan Tech’s Career Fair.

As a part of our Professional Blueprint Program, the College of Business offers workshops by some of our student organizations and clubs, as well as staff from the College of Business.

Join us this semester for a workshop (or two!) designed to enhance your professional skills and prepare you for your career after graduation. From resume prep and a pre-Career Fair meetup with potential employers to portfolio reviews and how-tos on perfecting your personal pitch, these activities are designed to enhance your confidence and increase your success. There’s also some fun in store, including our annual Winter Carnival All-Nighter statue building.

No RSVPs to the workshops are required unless indicated on the schedule (you do need to make reservations for the Etiquette Dinners). If you have ideas for future workshops or wish to host a workshop please email us business@mtu.edu

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Houghton High School Team Wins Husky Investment Tournament

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Houghton High School students Birk Seagren, Nadja Doman, and Layla Hilts

The fall Husky Investment Tournament results are in! Congratulations to the winners, a team of three students from Houghton High School who grew their virtual portfolio by nearly 11%, increasing its value to $1,108,424.82. The students–Nadja Doman, Layla Hilts, and Birk Seagren–were awarded a $1,000 cash prize. All active tournament participants received a one-time $1,000 Michigan Tech scholarship.

The 12th grade students were in a Personal Finance class instructed by Jennifer Rubin. All of the students in the class participated in the tournament. Rubin says she loves the value that the Husky Investment Tournament provides for her students. “It is a great way to expose them into investing and see live-time how the market works!” she said.

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College of Business Graduate Programs Info Session Is Nov. 14

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Two graduate students in the Michigan Tech College of Business discuss advanced degree programs while looking at a laptop computer.
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:

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Husky Innovate Business Pitch Competition Is November 20

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The annual Husky Innovate Idea Pitch Competition will take place Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 5-7 pm in the M&M Building, Room U115. Hosted by the College of Business and the Office of Innovation and Commercialization, the pitch competition is a platform for students to showcase their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.

The event encourages participants to present innovative, creative business or product ideas that address real-world problems and opportunities. Participants will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges and cash prizes will be awarded to the top ideas. Supported by expert guidance and feedback, participating students will gain valuable experience in a professional setting, enhance their skills, gain recognition, and make an impact.

The pitch competition is open to all enrolled Michigan Tech undergraduate and graduate students. Participants can compete individually or on teams of up to three members. Each pitch should be a maximum of five minutes and supported by up to five presentation slides. Pitches must adhere to Title IX University guidelines for student conduct.

A mandatory pitch preparation session takes place November 15 from 5:30–7:30 pm in M&M U113. The short seminar will share information about event set-up and design, present pitch idea reviews, and explain the scoring format.

To participate, please register and send pitch slides by Friday, November 17, at 11:59 pm.

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Students Find Success in Entrepreneurship Competitions

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(Left to right) Students Abigale Hayes and Ambarish Rao with Jon Leinonen

By Jon Leinonen, College of Business

At Michigan Tech, entrepreneurship happens across campus. “Entrepreneurial capacity and success continues to grow at MTU. It’s a great experience for the students,” said Husky Innovate director Jonathan Leinonen, assistant dean and teaching professor in management in the College of Business.

Husky Innovate, a collaboration between the College of Business, Office of Innovation and Commercialization, and Pavlis Honors College, is Michigan Tech’s resource hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. The program works to develop a campus where entrepreneurial spirit thrives throughout the university and across all disciplines. Among other activities, Husky Innovate hosts workshops, competitions, and other entrepreneurship-related activities. View this fall’s schedule of events, which culminates with the Husky Innovate Business Pitch competition on November 20.

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