College News
Risky business – influences on CEO risk-taking
The Wall Street crash in 2009 was preceded by years of increased risk-taking by executives. What influences whether these and other CEOs make risky business decisions? Performance goals but not compensation compared to peers, according to a study co-authored by … Continue reading
Wilson named Department of Marketing Chair
R. Dale Wilson, professor of Marketing, has been appointed chair of the Department of Marketing for a five-year period beginning Aug. 16, 2012. Roger Calantone, current Marketing chair, will step down as chair at that time after years of exemplary … Continue reading
Schoenherr selected for 2012 Withrow Emerging Scholar Award
In just a few years at the Broad College of Business, Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management Tobias Schoenherr has made a significant impact through his teaching and research – efforts which have earned him the 2012 John D. and … Continue reading
Taking the stage for their final act as Broad students
On Saturday, May 5, 2012, 980 undergraduate students will be graduating from the Broad College of Business, 224 with honor or high honor, with the following degrees: Accounting – 164 Finance – 249 General Management – 53 Hospitality Business – … Continue reading
Krishnan to receive Withrow Teacher-Scholar Award
Sustained excellence. Innovative methods. Exceptional teaching skill. These accomplishments are embodied by the 2012 John D. and Dortha J. Withrow Teacher-Scholar Award winner Ranjani Krishnan, professor of Accounting and Information Systems (AIS) and Plante & Moran Teaching Fellow. Each year, … Continue reading
Brand loyalty increases when other customers look, act like us
The more other customers look and act like us, the more likely we are to stay loyal to a particular store or product, according to a groundbreaking study co-authored by a Michigan State University marketing expert. Surprisingly, the presence and … Continue reading
MSU scholar to receive national accounting award
Sue Haka, a veteran accounting professor and senior associate dean in the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University, will be awarded the 2012 Outstanding Educator Award from the American Accounting Association. Haka will receive the prestigious national award … Continue reading
Remembering Professor Emeritus and former Finance Chair O’Donnell
John L. O’Donnell, a Michigan State University (MSU) Finance professor in the Broad College of Business for over 40 years and a tremendous supporter of the Broad College, MSU and the local community, passed away April 16, 2012, at the … Continue reading
MSU recognizes Broad students on top of their game
Broad students spend hours in and out of class preparing for finals, internships and ultimately graduation – dedication which has paid off academically. As a result, several graduating seniors and scholar-athletes from the Broad College of Business have recently been … Continue reading
MSU student projects could save nonprofit groups $500,000
In 2010, Tobias Schoenherr had a novel idea: turn his supply chain management students at Michigan State University into volunteer business consultants for nonprofit organizations. After all, the undergraduates in SCM 371 needed real-world experience. And the nonprofits were too … Continue reading
Demmer Center Managing Director, Assistant Director announced
James (Jim) Manley was recently appointed as the managing director, Demmer Center for Business Transformation, and Kristin St. Marie will be expanding her responsibilities within Executive Development Programs (EDP) as assistant director, Open-Enrollment Programs and assistant director, Demmer Center for … Continue reading
Gupta appointed to AACSB’s Accounting Accreditation Committee
Sanjay Gupta, the Russell E. Palmer Endowed Professor in Accounting and Department of Accounting and Information Systems chair, has recently been appointed to the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business’s (AACSB) Accounting Accreditation Committee (ACC). Gupta will join 10 … Continue reading
White House taps MSU expert for supply chain panel
The head of Michigan State University’s renowned supply chain program traveled to the White House March 30 to discuss ways of making the nation’s supply chains more sustainable. David Closs, chairperson of the Department of Supply Chain Management, was invited by … Continue reading
MSU to offer online master certificates in business
For the first time, Michigan State University’s Broad College of Business will offer online master certificate programs designed to benefit busy executives and managers. The two new programs, which start in June, will be offered through the college’s new relationship … Continue reading
Khanna, Sabin appointed to new positions in the Department of Finance
Naveen Khanna, the A.J. Pasant Endowed Chair in Finance, has recently been appointed chair of the Department of Finance for a five-year period beginning Aug. 16, 2012. Greg Sabin, an academic specialist in finance since 2008, will also begin Aug. … Continue reading
Social media concept wins inaugural business plan competition
A social media company that aims to improve the lives of its users was the winning concept in the inaugural Broad MBA Business Plan Competition held March 24 at the Henry Center for Executive Development. The competition was organized by … Continue reading
MSU places second at 2012 Undergrad Supply Chain Challenge
The Supply Chain Management program at Michigan State University’s Broad College of Business hosted the college’s fourth annual undergraduate supply chain competition, The MSU Undergraduate Supply Chain Challenge, March 22-23, 2012, at the James B. Henry Center for Executive Development … Continue reading
From electronic leashes to e-pay technology, MBA students plan big
One concept would create a company that makes electronic leashes for more humane treatment of dogs. Another would introduce a new Internet payment technology for rural India. And another would create a company around a technology for reheating thermoses. These are … Continue reading
Kasavana honored for student-athlete contributions
NAMA Endowed Professor of Hospitality Business Michael Kasavana was recently recognized by the National Football Foundation through its Faculty Salutes Initiative sponsored by Fidelity Investments. Kasavana is a faculty athletic representative for MSU and was recognized along with MSU for … Continue reading
Businessweek ranks Broad’s undergraduate program 13th among recruiters, 51st overall
In Businessweek’s 2012 annual ranking of undergraduate business programs, the Broad College was ranked 51st overall (21st among public institutions), down from 44th in 2011. For the full ranking, visit http://businessweek.com. In addition, recruiters ranked Broad 13th overall (8th among … Continue reading
U.S. News ranks Broad Full-Time MBA 19th among publics
U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2013 ranking of full-time MBA programs, placing the Broad College at 44th overall and 19th among public universities, up from 49th and 23rd last year, respectively. In addition, some Broad College subject … Continue reading
Broad faculty expertise attracts Kazakhstan railway managers
Recognizing the Broad College’s Railway Management Program (RMP) as the global benchmark for freight railways, 12 delegates from “Kazakhstan Temir Zholy” (the Kazakhstan National Railway Company – KTZ) recently attended a customized version of the program in the U.S. led … Continue reading
Students use Spring Break to explore corporate world, volunteer
Spring Break is a popular time for students to get away, but it is much more than a vacation this year for a group of students from the Broad College and the College of Engineering. A group of 24 undergraduate … Continue reading
Women in Business welcomes MSU Federal Credit Union Executive Vice President as keynote speaker for Fifth Annual Women in Business Leadership Conference
East Lansing, MI – What is the best way to land your dream internship or full-time position? Women in Business Students’ Association (WBSA) is giving all MSU students the opportunity to experience professional development and to network with Fortune 500 … Continue reading
MS students volunteer for Special Olympics of Michigan
For the third year, the Master of Science in Accounting program’s Student Activity Board, the Accounting Students Association, Beta Alpha Psi and the National Association of Black Accountants partnered with Special Olympics of Michigan for their annual basketball tournament. Over … Continue reading
