As part of Michigan Tech’s Visiting Women and Minority Scholar/Lecturer Series, SBE welcomes Dr. Mitzi Montoya to campus April 3-4, 2014. The campus community is invited to attend an open presentation titled, “University as Entrepreneur: The Role of the Institution in Driving Innovation.”
Join us for the lecture on Wednesday, April 3, 2014 at 2:00 pm in EERC 100!
Want to open your own business just like current SBE student Scott Ramage? Interested in being your own boss? Come learn more about the B.S. in Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship!
Can’t wait to see you there!
Are you still unsure about what major to choose? Do you want to add something to your existing Management degree? Are you looking to add a second major? Come learn about Supply Chain and Operations Management!
Can’t wait to see you there!
Scott Ramage has just a few months left until he graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Operations and Systems Management from the School of Business and Economics, but that didn’t stop him from celebrating the opening of his new business on February 5. This unique venture is called 906 Vapor, and is an electronic cigarette lounge and vapor bar.
What is an electronic cigarette? Often referred to as an e-cigarette, this personal vaporizer often looks much like an “old-fashioned” cigarette with an LED light on the end. Using one of these satisfies nicotine cravings without most of the chemicals and carcinogens known to typical tobacco products.
Where did Scott find the inspiration to become an entrepreneur before even graduating? He says that he owes some of his success to his dedicated personality, persistence, and of course, the classes he’s taken as part of his undergraduate career at Michigan Tech! The idea for 906 Vapor originally began as a homework assignment for Scott’s Management of Technology and Innovation (MGT 4600) course. His professor, Andre Laplume, encouraged him to keep thinking about ways to make the business into a reality. Scott also drew inspiration from Michele Loughead’s business courses, as well as BUS 2300: Quantitative Problem Solving, taught by Roger Woods.
After graduation, Scott plans to continue his success with 906 Vapor while furthering his education. Perhaps he may even be interested in pursuing his MBA through the School of Business and Economics!
For all of SBE’s young entrepreneurs, Scott offers some advice: “If you have an idea and you believe it will work, take the chance and give it all you have. Even if you fail, keep trying. The experience and knowledge gained can never be taken away from you. It can only benefit you in your future endeavors.”
Do you have an idea for a new business venture? Or have you recently started your own business? Tell us all about it in the comments!
While most students had already left Houghton in the rearview following five days of finals, 22 School of Business and Economics students gathered for yet one more exam. The Bloomberg Aptitude Test (BAT) was developed in collaboration with financial professionals, recruiters, and academics to uncover knowledge and skills relevant for a financial career.
“Bloomberg already provided students with Bloomberg Certification in the use of the Bloomberg terminal. Now Bloomberg has strengthed its commitment to students achievement through the BAT,” said James and Dolores Trethewey APMP Professor Dean Johnson. “The BAT allows Bloomberg to bring prospective employers together with skilled investment students.”
Over thirty five thousand people around the world have completed this proctored exam, specifically designed for people who are interested in working with investments. The 165-question exam covers topics ranging from financial statement analysis to portfolio management, ethics, and logic in a three-hour period.
Brent Halonen, a 2011-2012 member of the Applied Portfolio Management Program achieved a notable accomplishment by placing among the top 525 (1.5%) test takers. “The BAT is was a good opportunity to show the world what we learned in school in a unbiased environment,” said Brent. “I think my results reflect the strength of APMP and the educational opportunity that it represents.”
Congratulations to Brent and the rest of the test takers.