U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of best university programs recognized Missouri State University’s College of Business (COB) once again. Missouri State’s online bachelor’s degrees in business ranked number 51 in the nation in 2022. COB jumped to number 32 in the new 2023 listing. The boost in ranking can be credited to COB’s college-wide continuous improvement … [Read more...] about MSU online business programs remain on top
With a new year come new goals and resolutions. Many Americans will set financial goals in 2023, but do they have the right plan in place to hit those objectives? What are some simple steps they can take to achieve their financial goals? Dr. James Philpot, associate professor in the department of finance and risk at Missouri State University, offers insight and advice for … [Read more...] about Financial planning in the new year
A fuse lights a fire, generates a spark and leads to big changes. Likewise, the Missouri State University Ad team started something big in the 2020-2021 academic year by creating a campaign to prevent radicalization, which they called Fuse. “I was really proud of what the students produced,” said Samantha Francka, marketing and communications coordinator for … [Read more...] about Fuse program continues to gain momentum
As prices of goods and services continue to rise due to inflation, many Americans are struggling to cope. How can people weather these challenging times? What should they do or not do regarding their personal finance? Certified financial planner Dr. James Philpot offers some tips and advice. He’s also associate professor in the department of finance and risk management at … [Read more...] about How to ride out inflation
What comes to mind when you see articles like “Safest Cities in America” or “10 Most Dangerous Cities in the U.S?” Do you question their accuracy? Recently, SafeWise released its “The 50 Safest College Towns in America for 2022” report. It lists the safest and most dangerous college towns in America. Springfield, Missouri, was ranked as the no. 4 most dangerous college towns in … [Read more...] about Why crime data may not present an accurate picture