Michigan Tech College of Business Newsblog

Michigan Tech Approves New Degree in Engineering Management

Published February 23, 2012

Academics

The Engineering Management degree will bring together technical and business knowledge to advance products, services, and organizations.

At its regular meeting, Michigan Technological University’s Board of Control approved a new Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management degree, to be offered by the University’s School of Business and Economics. This degree is designed to satisfy the growing needs in industry and our economy for individuals with strong skills in both business and engineering.

Students will take courses in engineering, math, and science while completing a comprehensive business curriculum. They will develop a broad and strategic perspective of business, acquire a solid command of the technical fundamentals of engineering, and link their technological skills with their business knowledge through the required senior capstone business development experiences courses.

“Michigan Tech has long been committed to delivering a distinctive and rigorous discovery- based learning experience grounded in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM),” said Provost Max Seel. “Combine that with hands-on experience in business, and you have just what students will need to prosper in the new economy.”

Published from Michigan Tech News.

Professor Gary Campbell quoted in Copper Investing News

Published February 17, 2012

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Faculty and Staff

Gary Campbell, Professor of Natural Resource Economics at Michigan Tech

Professor of Natural Resource Economics Gary Campbell was quoted in an article titled “Glencore’s Xstrata Takeover May Lift Copper Juniors’ Finances” that ran this week in Copper Investing News.

His comments focused on business companies looking to gain market share in the mineral market. Read the article.

Savvy Entrepreneur hosts, “Inside The Mind Of An Angel Investor”

Published February 17, 2012

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News

Savvy Entrepreneur series to take place on Tues, Feb 21.

This month’s topic is one of the most popular. “Inside The Mind Of An Angel Investor”. For most entrepreneurs, raising seed and early stage capital is arguably one of the most challenging steps of starting a company. This financing stage is usually too early for most professional Venture Capital firms. After you’ve put in most of your own money and that of some close friends and family, it is probably time to seek out some Angel investors.

Agenda

Tuesday, February 21
Networking social with refreshments 5:30 PM
Panel discussion 6:00 PM to 7:45 PM

Michigan Technological University
ATDC Conference Room

Leading investors and entrepreneurs will be on this great panel to answer your questions. Bring your questions and thorniest challenges to this program to advance your technology entrepreneurship skill set.

If learning more about this topic is important to you then please join us at the MIT Enterprise Forum on Tuesday. For more information contact John Diebel 487-1082 or jfdiebel@mtu.edu

Locally hosted by Michigan Tech’s Office of Innovation & Industry Engagement, the School of Business and Economics and the Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance. The public is welcome to attend at no cost.

Alum Randy Isaacson Visits Michigan Tech

Published February 14, 2012

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Randy Isaacson ('86) on campus as part of the Scott Pattullo Visiting Executive Speaker Series.

Randy Isaacson (’86) will be on campus March 1st and 2nd as part of the Scott Pattullo Visiting Executive Speaker Series. Join our School in welcoming Randy at one of these opportunities:

Thursday, March 1, 2 – 4pm: Student Networking Opportunity
MUB Alumni Lounge A
Free forum with students in enterprise, entrepreneurship, business, and engineering.
Thursday, March 1, 6 – 7:30pm: Campus Presentation
MUB Ballroom A
Presenting on The Biology of Business.
Friday, March 2, 1:30 – 3:30pm: Student and Faculty Discussion
Academic Office Building 101
Meet with faculty and students of the School of Business and Economics.

Biography

Randall E. Isaacson graduated from Michigan Technological University in 1986 with a BS in Biological Sciences and an MS in Rhetoric and Technical Communication in 1988. His master’s thesis studied language patterns in small group communication during simulated scientific problem solving.

He began his career as a medical copywriter at Roche Pharmaceuticals in New Jersey, and later joined VICOM/FCB, a medical advertising agency in New York. After moving to Chicago in 1990, Randy worked as a copy supervisor at Frank J. Corbett, before joining a new agency, Williams‐Labadie, in 1992. Since then, Randy has risen through the ranks as copy supervisor and creative director, and is now executive vice president at Williams‐ Labadie.

Randy and his team have won numerous awards in healthcare advertising, including recognition from Medical Marketing and Media for creating the best pharmaceutical advertisement in 2003 and the best professional digital campaign in 2007. His multidisciplinary background in biology and technical communication was excellent preparation for a very successful career in healthcare marketing and advertising.

He has maintained an ongoing relationship with Michigan Tech by providing strategic marketing guidance for the School of Business and Economics and the University, and financial support for Rhetoric and Technical Communication graduate students. He has also taught classes in the School, and hosted students for a half‐day seminar on healthcare advertising at his office in Chicago. He has developed a reputation in the industry for his ability to transform complex scientific concepts into simple, compelling marketing campaigns.

Poster for Campus Presentation (feel free to distribute).

Feb 22: Lunch Research Presentation with Jun Min

Published February 14, 2012

By Tanya Maki

Assistant Professor in Marketing Jun Min

Join the School of Business and Economics and Assistant Professor in Marketing Junhong Min for a brown bag lunch presentation on Wednesday, February 22nd at Noon in Academic Office Building 101. The campus community is invited to attend.

His presentation is titled: “Practical Guidelines for Online Educators.”

Biography

Junhong Min earned his Ph.D. in Marketing from the State University of New York at Binghamton as well as a Master of Marketing Research (MMR) from the Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. Prior to entering the Binghamton Ph.D. program Junhong Min was a senior research executive at Nielsen, NY. He has also served as a marketing consultant for a variety of marketing research projects. He brings this practical background to both his research and teaching efforts.