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COB department positions itself for the future

June 29, 2022 by Meredith A. Gale

Students at work in the BKD trading lab in Glass Hall.

In response to changing industry demand, the finance and general business (FGB) department will be renamed finance and risk management (FRM), effective July 1, 2022. In addition to the name change, the department will be offering new financial technology (fintech) programs for students.  About FRM  The FRM department offers a dynamic range of majors, tracks, minors, and … [Read more...] about COB department positions itself for the future

Filed Under: College of Business, Finance and Risk Management Tagged With: Dr. Jeff Jones, Finance, Finance and General Business, Finance and Risk Management, fintech, Risk Management and Insurance

Student honors organization achieves superior status

July 21, 2021 by Lucy Atwood

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Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) selected Missouri State University’s Theta Pi chapter to receive superior status for 2021.   BAP is an honors organization for students interested in becoming financial information professionals.   “I am very proud of the BAP members,” said Dr. Julie Ravenscraft, BAP faculty advisor. She noted how hard the organization worked to receive superior … [Read more...] about Student honors organization achieves superior status

Filed Under: Student Success Tagged With: BAP, Dr. Ravenscraft, Finance, Information Technology, School of Accountancy

New scholarship creates opportunities

January 28, 2021 by College of Business

Outside of Great Southern Bank.

Reflecting its commitment to continuously improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce, last year Great Southern Bank recognized an opportunity to accomplish is mission and support COB’s efforts to recruit and retain diverse business students.  Matt Snyder, director of human resources, contacted his friend Kent Ragan, associate dean in the College of Business, to discuss … [Read more...] about New scholarship creates opportunities

Filed Under: COB Connection Tagged With: accounting, Finance, Missouri State University Foundation

Interning at home

January 22, 2021 by Kristina Khodai

Close up photo of person using laptop keyboard.

It was a tough year for interns across the country. COVID-19 caused many companies to shift to a remote workforce, cut jobs, freeze positions and cancel internships. But some businesses established virtual internships, and a few College of Business students were able to take advantage of those. Making the best of unprecedented times Last summer, Spencer Quinn, a graduate … [Read more...] about Interning at home

Filed Under: COB Connection, Student Spotlight Tagged With: Avionne Jones, Entertainment Management, Finance, internships, Kelly Metter, Master of Accountancy, Spencer Quinn

Jeff Jones named Department Head of Finance and General Business

February 26, 2019 by Melissa Price

After serving since January 2018 as Interim, Dr. Jeff Jones will become the permanent Department Head of Finance and General Business effective March 1, 2019. Jones’ appointment was confirmed by the Board of Governors at the February 22, meeting. “Dr. Jones brings an abundance of knowledge and industry experience to the position, and a straightforward, positive, and … [Read more...] about Jeff Jones named Department Head of Finance and General Business

Filed Under: College of Business, Finance and Risk Management Tagged With: FGB, Finance, Jeff Jones

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