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Positive Trend for MBA Program Rankings and Enrollment
Since the Crosby MBA Program was established as a strategic priority of the College of Business in
fall 1998, there has been 74 percent increase in the enrollment. At the same time, there has been a measurable increase in the undergraduate GPA and GMAT scores of the entering students, a clear indication of the academic reputation of the program and the quality of the student body as a whole.
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Consulting Projects Provide Exceptional Experiences
Some of the most important skills in the business world cannot be learned by reading a book or listening to a lecture. That's why students gain so much from taking BA 8600, the MBA Consulting Project. "Classroom teaching and collaboration with businesses fosters student success in a special way," said Gregg Martin, adjunct assistant professor of management. "Outside experiences with practitioners are a cornerstone of the Crosby MBA Program." Read More
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An Incentive to Collaborate
The College of Business and Shelter Insurance are collaborating on a project that should yield mutual benefits. Professor Srinath Gopalakrishna, a faculty member in the Department of Marketing and Jason Garrett, a doctoral student in Marketing, are examining the impact that sales incentives programs have on the performance of agents at Shelter Insurance, headquartered in Columbia, Missouri. Read More |
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MBA Students Compete at Olympic Trials
Academic success is hard enough when simply attending school, but Crosby MBA students Michelle Moran and Tim Dunne managed to balance homework and training for the Olympic Trials, which took place in July. MU was well represented at the U.S. Track and Field Trials by these two students, who proved to be very competitive at the meet. Read More |
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Crosby MBA Seminar Speakers
An important part of the Crosby MBA Program is the weekly speaker series in which accomplished senior executives are invited to address MBA students. Most of the visiting executives participate in both a small group conversation with less than 25 students as well as a general presentation to the entire MBA student body. Read More
Dave Thomas, vice president and chief diversity officer of Sprint, addresses MBA students during a seminar session. |
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Reopening of the Heidelberg
One of the most discussed events on campus in the past month has been the reopening of the Heidelberg, which was completely rebuilt following a serious fire last year. The basic layout of the Heidelberg remains the same, but it will take some years to generate the "special character" that was the hallmark of the famed MU institution. Read More |
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MBA Program Alumni Receptions
The Crosby MBA Program hosted receptions for alumni and friends during the month of November in Columbia, Kansas City, and St. Louis. These casual events provided a great opportunity for alumni to reconnect with colleagues. Read More |
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