The technology and construction management (TCM) program at Missouri State University is setting the pace for hands-on learning with the addition of a steel crane. David Joswick, senior instructor of TCM, began planning a steel lab unit three years ago. He got the program off the ground recently after receiving funding for an indoor steel crane and additional materials from … [Read more...] about Bringing real life experience to the classroom
A Missouri State University professor’s outstanding work in higher education has not gone unnoticed by her industry. The Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants (MOCPA) recognized Dr. Kimberly Swanson Church director of the university’s School of Accountancy (SOA) for excellence in accounting education. Swanson Church recently chaired a taskforce that is … [Read more...] about Dr. Kimberly Swanson Church receives outstanding educator award
The Missouri State University Association for Business Information Technology students (A-BITS) scored big at the recent U.S. Information Technology Collegiate Conference (USITCC) south central regional competition. A-BITS student members brought home 11 of the 22 trophies awarded: Application Development: 1st place, 2nd place. PC Troubleshooting: 1st place, 2nd … [Read more...] about Business Bears sweep the USITCC South Central regional competition
What’s a credit union and how does it differ from a bank? What are its pros and cons? Dr. James Philpot, certified financial planner and associate professor of finance and general business at Missouri State University, sheds more light about credit unions on MoneyGeek. … [Read more...] about Why choose a credit union?
When it comes to marketing, Megan Short, executive director of the Springfield Contractor’s Association (SCA), has tried it all. Short earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing management and Master of Business Administration from Missouri State University. The Springfield Business Journal named Short among the “2021 Most Influential Women.” As the face of the SCA, … [Read more...] about Finding her fit