By: Rayanna Anderson Entrepreneurship and business startups are a major source of economic development globally, nationally and locally. In fact, Springfield honors include a number three ranking as one of the “Best Cities to Start a Business” by WalletHub; recognition by Forbes magazine as a top U.S. metro area for start-ups; and, most recently, identified by Brian … [Read more...]
As you return to Glass Hall after the holiday weekend, you will notice some offices have moved. The Center for Academic and Professional Success, CAPS, is now open and houses the Business Advisement Center and the Career Center. In addition, the Graduate Programs Office and Executive MBA Office have new office suites on the 1st floor of Glass Hall. Please note the … [Read more...]
Earning an internship with the Federal Reserve As a finance major, Fernandez has received the benefit of being a member of both MSU’s Honors College and the College of Business, one of the largest business colleges in the Midwest. Fernandez received an internship with the Kansas City Federal Reserve through resources unique to the College of Business. “My first interview … [Read more...]
You’ve heard the old saying, are leaders born or made? My answer is yes! Leadership is sometimes a complex proposition, but it doesn’t have to be. Following is my top ten list of qualities and attributes for successful and effective leadership. Competitive Spirit – When you lose, get up and try again. Laugh Often – Be serious about your responsibility, but don’t take … [Read more...]
In 2014, General Motors lost $4.1 billion and was tied to the deaths of over 100 people (Isidore, 2015). The cause of this calamity was a faulty ignition switch designed by GM and installed in several of their cars. The ignition switch had a detent plunger that was too short, allowing the key in the ignition to easily turn from the on to the off position. Sometimes, the … [Read more...]