5 reasons why e-commerce jobs make sense for MBAs
Choosing a career post MBA can be a daunting decision. From pay and location requirements, promotion and leadership potential, sector and industry interest…there seem to be countless factors to consider. And while financial and consulting industries have been the traditional choice for many MBA program graduates, newer sectors, like e-commerce are becoming an increasingly popular […]
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Why CPA license matters for accounting students
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average annual salary for accountants and auditors in Missouri was $71,480 in 2015. And according to the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, the employment of accountants is projected to grow 11 percent from 2014 to 2024. But what does it take for business and accounting students to land […]
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The return on investment (ROI) for an MBA degree
When it comes to deciding whether or not to pursue an MBA degree, many students consider a wide range of factors from the time investment, career compatibility, personal goals and cost. However, while some factors may be a matter of pros versus cons, when it comes to the financial investment of an MBA, the bottom […]
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Going global with your business degree: 5 things students should consider
As globalization continues to flatten the business world, more companies are evolving into international operations with offices, branches and partnerships across the globe. If you’ve ever dreamed of taking your bachelor of business degree global, here are a few things to consider. Leverage internship experience As the old saying goes, you don’t really know, until […]
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International Business Career Conference: March 4, 2016
Our last post discussed how William Woods University business student, Addie Rolwes, used event attendance to secure a full-time position after she graduates. With her approach as an inspiration, we invite you to explore the International Business Career Conference (IBCC), an upcoming regional event intended for business students and employers. The conference will be held […]
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Business student spotlight: Addie Rolwes
When William Woods University business student Addie Rolwes looks for a job, she doesn’t simply submit an application and wait to see what happens. Rolwes is accustomed to more of a hands-on approach and it’s what helped her land a full-time position at Capitol Plaza Hotel after she graduates. Rolwes discovered her interest in hospitality […]
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Job outlook and pay scale factors for bachelors in accounting students
Our recent post discussed resources for starting one’s own Certified Public Accounting (CPA) business; however, the accounting profession offers a number of lucrative job opportunities. In fact, according to a 2015 salary survey by the National Association for Colleges and Employers (NACE), graduates earning a degree in accounting were among the top-paid from the class […]
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Why media training is important for bachelor of business administration and MBA students
When an executive of a large energy company was called by a reporter and asked why the sign on the company’s newly leased building read something different from the official name of the company, he replied, “I don’t know. Maybe there wasn’t enough room for [the full name] up there.” The name used on the […]
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Business course spotlight: Managerial Statistics
Our previous post discussed the value of predicting business trends with helping businesses stay ahead of their competition. Managerial Statistics or BMT468 is course offered at William Woods University that teaches business students how to make inferences about the future based on statistical information. Statistics is a study of the collection, analysis, interpretation and organization […]
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2016 Business trends: What students should know
In our personal lives, the end of the year is usually a time of resolutions; in business, it’s often a time of predictions. Anticipating business trends helps firms stay ahead of the competition by leveraging insights that drive business growth. Ian Altman, Forbes Magazine contributor, is a three-year veteran when it comes to predicting market […]
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