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Another top ranking for MSU’s online finance degree program

November 29, 2023 by Shania Dedigama

Finance students in Glass Hall on the Missouri State University campus.

Missouri State University’s online bachelor’s degree in finance has earned another accolade.  It secured the No. 3 spot on Intelligent.com’s esteemed list of top 29 affordable online bachelor's programs in finance for 2024.   “It’s an honor to be recognized for the value of our online finance program,” said Dr. Jeff Jones, head of the department of finance, economics and … [Read more...] about Another top ranking for MSU’s online finance degree program

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

Getting the most bang for your buck

September 20, 2021 by admin

Jeff Jones stands in front of stock trading lab in Glass Hall.

To provide students with the best return on their investment, the finance and general business (FGB) department focuses on staying up to date with ever-changing industry demands.    The FGB Advisory Board, comprised of industry professionals, provides an inside look into industry changes. Their recommendations are the foundation of recent curriculum changes, with the goal of … [Read more...] about Getting the most bang for your buck

Filed Under: Finance and Risk Management Tagged With: COB Connection, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Jeff Jones, Online Classes

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

Bears Business Brief: Exploring master limited partnerships

November 23, 2015 by Mary Grace Phillips

By: Dr. Jeff Jones  As interest rates have hovered near record lows for nearly a decade, many investors have increasingly sought alternatives to fixed-income securities in order to provide them with steady cash flow. One such investment alternative is something called a master limited partnership, or MLP. MLPs are an alternative to the traditional corporate … [Read more...] about Bears Business Brief: Exploring master limited partnerships

Filed Under: College of Business, Uncategorized Tagged With: Jeff Jones

Bears Business Brief: How to survive the volatility of financial markets

November 2, 2015 by Mary Grace Phillips

By: Dr. Jeff Jones  Volatility reflects the uncertainty of a particular outcome. In the world of investments, volatility reflects the risk of an investment. The risk of an investment is the fluctuations in price that occur over time and is generally measured by something called standard deviation. People often misconstrue risk as the chance of only a bad outcome … [Read more...] about Bears Business Brief: How to survive the volatility of financial markets

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