Michigan Tech College of Business Newsblog

Learn More About Majors in Business and Economics

Published September 20, 2018

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Undergraduate students who are unsure of their major, or are interested in pursuing a dual major, are invited to attend the Meet Your Major series hosted by the School of Business and Economics (SBE). This is an opportunity to hear from faculty and current students about internships, courses, career paths, and student organizations.

Meet Your Major will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Contact Shannon Rinkinen with questions and see below for topics, dates, and locations.

Marketing—Sept. 26 in AOB 101
Engineering Management—Oct. 10 in AOB 101
Finance—Oct. 17 in the APMP Trading Lab
Management Information Systems (MIS)—Oct. 17 in AOB 101
Management with concentrations in Supply Chain Operations and Management and Entrepreneurship—Oct. 24 in AOB 101
Accounting—Nov. 7 in the APMP Trading Lab
Economics—Nov. 7 in AOB 101

Annual Business Mixer Provides Networking and Opportunities

Published September 17, 2018

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When first-year business students pair with returning student scholars, the result is peer-to-peer mentoring, networking, and scholarship and career opportunities.

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Q&A with Russ Louks

Published September 11, 2018

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Sit down with Russ Louks, management information systems professor of practice in Michigan Tech’s School of Business and Economics.

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New School of Business and Economics Faculty Awards Recognize Research, Service

Published September 5, 2018

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The bronze Husky dog statues sits in the center of Michigan Tech's campus. At its annual faculty retreat last week, Dean Johnson, dean of the School of Business and Economics (SBE), presented for the first time awards for excellence in research and service. Dana Johnson, professor of supply chain and engineering management, was the recipient of the research award. Johnson will receive funding toward faculty development for her current stream of research to predict which patient psychometric attributes and demographic variables impact overall patient experience. This will extend prior research by working with Aspirus Keweenaw who utilizes the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems.

Joel Tuoriniemi, professor of practice in accounting, was acknowledged for his dedication to service. “There are many deserving faculty members in SBE who work to advance our strategic vision. I am fortunate to be surrounded by motivated students who demand a rigorous experience and serve as ambassadors. It makes my job promoting the Master of Science in Accounting program to future Huskies and employers that much more rewarding,” says Tuoriniemi.

In addition to the new honors in research and service, the School each year recognizes exemplary teaching. The addition of two new awards promotes the hard work School of Business and Economics faculty dedicate to blending business and technology curriculum to meet student and industry needs of the future.

“Faculty have expectations in the realms of teaching, research, and service. These new awards are designed to recognize faculty leaders in the School of Business and Economics,” says Dean Johnson.

Internship Spotlight: Rachel Chard at L’Oreal

Published August 30, 2018

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Supply Chain and Operations Management major, Rachel Chard ’18, interned with L’Oreal USA this summer. The cosmetics group operates in more than 140 countries, providing hair care, skin care, and makeup through a portfolio of 34 brands including Maybelline, L’Oreal Paris, Urban Decay, and Garnier.

Michigan Tech student Rachel Chard poses in the L'Oreal USA office. — Chard, who will graduate in December 2018, finds professional value in her business education rooted in a STEM university.