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All business is global business: College of Business Administration realigns to better prepare students
All business is global business: College of Business Administration realigns to better prepare students
“All students, especially business students need to understand and compete in the global economy. After consulting with the faculty, our advisory boards, the central administration and our students, this reorganization of the college will enable our students to think globally while they prepare for their careers,” said Charlie Hoffman, dean of the college. “This renewed global focus in the classroom and in the community will emphasize the skills and capabilities our students need to manage and lead global organizations.” More.
UMSL’s chief marketing officer earns rare Distinguished Toastmaster distinction
UMSL’s chief marketing officer earns rare Distinguished Toastmaster distinction
Toastmasters International recently bestowed the organization’s highest honor to Ron Gossen, UMSL’s chief marketing officer, senior associate vice chancellor for marketing and communications and the founding president of the Triton Toastmasters Club. Only about one in every 200 toastmasters has received the award in Toastmasters International’s history. More.
Businessman returns to school to earn MBA, mentor entrepreneurial scholars
Businessman returns to school to earn MBA, mentor entrepreneurial scholars
“When I started in the 1980s, the entrepreneurial community wasn’t as strong as it is today,” he said. “The Small Business Administration was the only resource we had. Not like today, where there are so many resources and support. It was a different world. I was under capitalized. I didn’t know my market. You name it, I did it wrong.” More.
Young innovators compete in entrepreneurial program
Young innovators compete in entrepreneurial program
Scott was among 30 high school students who participated in The Pitch, a summer entrepreneurial program organized by the University of Missouri–St. Louis College of Education. The program challenged teams of students to develop innovative business projects. They focused on solving real-world commercial and social problems, giving the students free range to test and refine their wildest ideas. More.