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An MBA alumna’s story of perseverance

February 13, 2023 by Meredith A. Gale

Left to right: Dr. Dana Haggard, Linda Ihesiaba, Dr. Stephen Haggard, Dr. Raju Mainali.

In Nigeria, she was the supervisor of a successful bank. In the U.S., she was a part-time bank teller making minimum wage.   It was Linda Ihesiaba’s sense of will that kept her from becoming discouraged in a new country.   Ihesiaba, her husband and son immigrated from Nigeria to the U.S. in 1993. As a trailing spouse, Ihesiaba had to find her own way in the world of … [Read more...] about An MBA alumna’s story of perseverance

Filed Under: Alumni Spotlight, College of Business, MBA, Online Tagged With: Alumni Spotlight, Dana Haggard, Online MBA, Raju Mainali, Stephen Haggard

Finding support away from home

September 13, 2022 by Meredith A. Gale

Headshot of Camila Moreno.

Meet Camila Moreno! Moreno is from Rosario, Argentina, and began the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Missouri State University in the spring of 2022.   Bringing high energy to the U.S.  Moreno came to the U.S. in 2017 to pursue her education and play for the tennis team at University of Pittsburgh.   “In Argentina, it's impossible to attend school and … [Read more...] about Finding support away from home

Filed Under: College of Business, MBA, Student Spotlight Tagged With: diversity and inclusion, Master of Business Administration, Student Spotlight

How leading through service can produce the equivalent of gold

August 29, 2022 by Meredith A. Gale

Zellipah Githui with a display of woven baskets.

Zellipah Githui grew up in Kenya and learned to weave sisal bags from her mother.  She knew these artisanal skills passed from generation to generation could be appreciated more broadly. She also believed they could be a vehicle for improving the lives of artisan groups and families in Sub-Saharan Africa.  This belief sparked the creation of her organization, Gitzell … [Read more...] about How leading through service can produce the equivalent of gold

Filed Under: Alumni Spotlight, College of Business, MBA Tagged With: Alumni Spotlight, MBA

Business student and Lady Bear reflects on her time at MSU

May 17, 2022 by Meredith A. Gale

Abby Hipp embraces teammate at her last game as a Lady Bear.

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

Filed Under: College of Business, Management, MBA, Student Spotlight Tagged With: Business Administration, lady bears, Master of Business Administration, MBA, Student Spotlight

Online MBA program recognized for exceptional value

February 14, 2022 by Meredith A. Gale

Student working on laptop with notebook and cup of tea.

College Consensus ranked Missouri State University’s online MBA program 14th on its 2022 list of most affordable online programs.  “Enrolled students can be sure they are earning a degree with elite quality standards,” College Consensus affirmed.   “Professionals seeking advancement within an organization and those looking for a position within a different organization or … [Read more...] about Online MBA program recognized for exceptional value

Filed Under: College of Business, MBA, Online Tagged With: Dr. Elizabeth Rozell, Master of Business Administration, Online MBA, ranking

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