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Schoolof

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In the School of Business and

Economics, we are looking for dyforward-thinking students who wato be involved in projects, developroducts, research markets, and side by side with other intelligentstudents, corporate sponsors, facmentors, and helpful staff.

Our School is ready for individualwant to gain experience in businedevelopment and innovation, not attend class.

We Want

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Points of

School StatsStudent-to-faculty ratio, 14:1

40 percent of business classes havefewer than 20 students.

Top 15 percent of business schools

in the world. (Learn more on page 12.)

Michigan Tech Sta11th highest average

starting salaries$53,000.

91 percent of students receivefinancial aid.

94 percent of classes are taugby professors, not graduateassistants.

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More than taking classes, you will receive hands-onlearning opportunities during your time at Michigan Tech.

Kayleigh White is a good example.BS, School of Business and Economics

201112 Finance ExperienceManaged a $1.3 million portfolio in the stock marketwith the Applied Portfolio Management Program.Created buy reports and received shareholder buy-infor financial decisions. Placed second in National RISE

Competition in Dayton, Ohio.201213 Team LeadershipCollaborated with a team of engineers to develop abusiness and marketing plan for GM. Presented findingsto client and met regular, deliverable deadlines.

Your FutureRsum

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As part of our hands-on education, studin the School of Business and Economiccomplete the Business Development Exthat consists of three tracks designed toyour skills.

Business DevelopmentExperience Opportunit Develop, write, and present a busine

for a new product or technology devby a College of Engineering Senior Dteam; or

Develop, write, and present a businedevelopment or management plan fo

campus Enterprise team; or

Successfully manage an investment through the Applied Portfolio ManagProgram (APMP).

Start your career by moving business ideforward. Your education will encompassinnovation, new technologies, entreprenand business development.

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Get InvolvedCollege not only provides you with the opportunitylearn, but it is also a place to get involved. Experiethe benefits that business and economics studenthave to offer.

Major Organizations American Marketing Association (AMA)

Entrepreneurs Club (E-Club)

Business Professionals of America (BPA)

DECA (International Association ofMarketing Students)

Association of IT Professionals (AITP)

Kappa Sigma Iota (KSI) Accounting Club Finance Club

Beta Gamma Sigma (International Honor Socie

Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics Honor Soc

Why Join?Network and develop leadership experience with s

and professionals who share your career interestsVisit corporations and learn about different workinenvironments with your peers.

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Business Student

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Want to getyour handson more thanThe Applied Portfolio Management Program

(APMP) allows students to manage aninvestment portfolio comprised of fundsprovided by the Michigan Tech EndowmentFund, as well as other generous donors.

The APMP annually selects students withdemonstrated aptitude and leadershipskills in the areas of finance and financialeconomic theory to manage the portfolio.

APMP has taken the top award atthe RISE International InvestmentCompetition three times in nine years.

The program has been featured on CNBCfour times and in Business Weektwice.

As top finishers in investmentcompetitions, APMP opened the

New York Stock Exchange.

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Global

Investing;

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ECONOMICSGain a strong analyticalfoundation to examineand solve economic,business, and socialproblems. Understandbasic economicprinciples, as well asstatistics, mathematics,finance, and otherdisciplines.

ENGINEERINGMANAGEMENT

Bridge the businessand engineering ortechnical aspects of afirm. Complete courses

in engineering, math, andscience while building asolid business foundation.

FINANCEHelp firms and otherorganizations raiseand invest money,allocate funds to startor expand operations,manage the cash needed

for daily operations,analyze operations andperformance, andstimulate growth.

ACCOUNTINGCollect, summarize, andcommunicate financialinformationimportanttools for investment,financial analysis,management decisions,and business planning.

Bachelor of Science Degrees

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MANAGEMENTINFORMATIONSYSTEMS

Analyze, design,develop, implement,and manage computer-

based informationsystems, which allowbusiness and industry tostreamline operations,create effective workenvironments, andcompete in themarketplace.

MARKETING

Coordinate, develop,promote, and delivergoods and services frothe producer to the usGain skills in analytica

thinking, technicalcommunication, anddealing with people, awell as statistical andquantitative skills.

MANAGEMENT

Develop the skills toachieve efficiency,productivity, andprofitability of bothservice and manufacturingoperations. In thisexciting and versatilefield, you can havean immediate impact onthe operations of abusiness.

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Supply Chain and OperationsLearn supply chain, project, andquality management methodsand tools, as well as fundamentaloperations management techniques.

EntrepreneurshipSee how to identify opportunitiesby observing trends around you,filling gaps in markets, or providingsolutions to existing problems.


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Build YourDegree

Economics Education CertificaA major or minor in economics education will you for teaching economics in a Michigan secschool system. Students mix education courswith the requirements for the Bachelor of ScieEconomics.

Economics MinorMinoring in economics provides an in-depthunderstanding of the analytical skills that leadin economies around the world employ to drivgovernmental and political decisions.

Global Business MinorThe minor in global business integrates Study

or a faculty-led travel experience with busineseconomics, and foreign language courses to hexcel in a global economy and workforce.

Industrial Forestry CertificatioPursue an industrial forestry certificate to obtaworking knowledge of the forestry and woodproducts industries. This certificate is awardecooperation with the School of Forest Resour

Environmental Science.

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In the School of Business and Economics, I wasnt jusa student with an ID number; all of my professors knewmy name. My experience as a Michigan Tech student hforever impacted my life.

Jenna Hase 09

Human Resources SpecialistDefense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)

When transferring from a community college, yourbiggest worry is Will the class sizes be overwhelming?With small class sizes, entrepreneurship and leadershiopportunities, and hands-on teaching methods,

Michigan Tech was the best choice for me. In the Schoof Business and Economics, I am finding my path topersonal and career success.

Reginald Hicks 14Marketing Student

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From theStudents

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Accreditation

ProvesOur Quality.

Today, a lot of universities claim to be accredited, but whom? Since not all accrediting bodies are recognized,is important to always learn more about the accreditatioschool holds.

AACSB-accredited schools have the highest quality facrelevant and challenging curriculum, and provide educaand career opportunities that are not found at otherbusiness schools.

Having an AACSB-accredited business program meansour School must continually pass a strict set of standarthat are designed to ensure quality education practicesfaculty illustrate their knowledge of industry and researcmeet these requirements.

Our accounting, engineering management, finance,management, management information systems, markeand operations and systems management programs areaccredited.

Visit www.mtu.edu/business/school/dean/accreditation for more information.

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CareerDevelopment

A big part of being a top technological universincredible amount of support for students. Fromday you step on campus for orientation (O-weeday you graduate with your dream job, we will succeed.

Advising staff will help you make the most of yundergraduate career.

Job fairs attracting more than 300 companper year

Rsum and cover-letter review and prepa

Mock interviews

Stay up to date with the School e-newslettreceive internship and co-op opportunities become available

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Internships and Co-ops Alaska Premier Charters, MKT Bank of Ann Arbor, MGT/FIN China Telecom Corporation, ACC Department of Defense, MGT Ford Motor Company, MIS General Motors, MKT

GS Engineering, ACC Michigan Tech Athletic Department, M Sentry Insurance, MIS SN Phelps, ACC/FIN Walgreens Distribution Center, OSM Walmart, MGT

Careers 3M, MGT

Ameriprise Financial, FIN Boeing, MGT Car and Driver Magazine, MKT Cummins MGT/MKT Dow Chemical Company, MGT Edward Jones, FIN Ernst & Young, ACC JPMorgan Chase, ACC/FIN Metro Marketing, MKT

Revenue Management Solutions, MIS SN Phelps, FIN Wells Fargo, ACC

Jump-start Your

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Dean JohnsonJames and Dolores TretheweyProfessor

Once you develop a personal relationship, it becomes much easto push them to learn and study

because they realize I truly havetheir best interest at heart.

Becky LafrancoisAssistant Professor

It is fun showing students how theycan use economic principles to thinkabout decisions they make in their dai-ly lives. Who would have thought that

you use economics when you decide togo to class in the morning?

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