In response to changing industry demand, the finance and general business (FGB) department will be renamed finance and risk management (FRM), effective July 1, 2022. In addition to the name change, the department will be offering new financial technology (fintech) programs for students. About FRM The FRM department offers a dynamic range of majors, tracks, minors, and … [Read more...] about COB department positions itself for the future
For cybercriminals, stealing your personal information and money through online scams has become big business. The growth of social media use has resulted in even more scams, according to recent reports given to the Federal Trade Commission. More than one in four people who reported losing money to fraud in 2021 said it started on social media with an ad, a post or a … [Read more...] about Beware falling prey to online scams
Why do some credits cards have annual fees and others don’t? Which type should you get? Dr. James Philpot, certified financial planner and associate professor of finance and general business at Missouri State University, offers some insights to WalletHub. … [Read more...] about Annual fees vs. no annual fees credit cards
Please join us in congratulating Missouri State University’s College of Business spring class of 2022. “This group of graduates has experienced a difficult time given the pandemic,” said COB Associate Dean Dr. Elizabeth Rozell. “Our students have pushed through and navigated their way to graduation. “We are extremely proud of the tenacity our students have … [Read more...] about Celebrating the spring class of 2022
When the NCAA announced a one-year extension for player eligibility, Missouri State University College of Business (COB) student and Lady Bear Abby Hipp jumped at the chance. Embracing the opportunity to round out her studies and finish strong with her team is a testament to Hipp’s characteristic drive. “I call Abby ‘The Mayor of Missouri State,’ because she seems to … [Read more...] about Business student and Lady Bear reflects on her time at MSU