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
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
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
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
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