The Missouri State University CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Research Challenge Team emerged victorious at the Kansas City CFA Society Regional Competition Feb. 8-9, 2025. The team went up against Kansas State University (second place), University of Missouri-Kansas City and Northwest Missouri State University. This marks the fifth time in the last seven years the … [Read more...] about A triumphant performance
Building and promoting financial literacy among Missouri State University students — that is the goal of the new and free BEAR Essentials program on campus. BEAR stands for Building Economic Awareness and Resilience. What is BEAR Essentials? Dr. Jana Phillips, clinical assistant professor in the department of finance, economics and risk management, knew college students … [Read more...] about Helping students make smart money choices
The departments of finance, economics and risk management (FERM) and management in the College of Business at Missouri State University have new leaders. Associate professor Dr. Seth Hoelscher will head FERM. He has served in an interim role since October 2024 and has been with MSU since 2016. He earned his PhD in Finance from the University of Oklahoma and has … [Read more...] about College of Business appoints two new department heads
Among Missouri State University’s exemplary cohort of graduating seniors this May is Deenal Patel. With a major in finance (corporate and investments) and a minor in economics, Patel is set to embark on a promising career in the world of finance. Patel’s inspiration to study finance was rooted in a blend of early exposure to business with her family-owned business and … [Read more...] about College of Business senior reflects on her time at MSU
For Missouri State University senior Anna Peterson, her academic trajectory has been shaped by a profound familial connection to the world of risk management and insurance. Growing up among relatives working in various facets of the field, Peterson’s early exposure laid the foundation for her career aspirations. Witnessing her family’s experiences as small business … [Read more...] about Celebrating an outstanding graduating senior