COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Fortune includes Traditional MBA on newest list of top programs
The College of Business was ranked No. 64 in the nation on Fortune’s inaugural full-time MBA ranking, and the only public institution in Louisiana named to the list.
Article: Economics professor serves as industry expert on child tax credit
Dr. Patrick Scott spoke with the Monroe News Star about the economic impact of the advance child tax credit payments.
Article: Economics professor estimates impact of “Welcome to Ruston”
Dr. Patrick Scott estimates the program will bring a value-added benefit of $22.8 million over the three-year life of the initial opportunity.
Article: REAL Report quantifies economic impact of Tech students
Nearly one tenth of all sales tax revenues for taxing authorities in Lincoln Parish is generated because of Louisiana Tech students. That’s according to a study published in the latest Regional Economic Analysis of Louisiana (REAL) Report by Tech’s Center for Economic Research.
Latest REAL Report Highlights Impact of Louisiana Tech Students on Local Economy
The Spring 2021 issue explores the economic impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic, with specific focuses on economic forecasts for the state, employment losses and gains, and foreclosure rates. The report also examines the economic impact of Louisiana Tech’s newest residence facilities as well as the impact of one Tech student on the local economy.
Seven mission-driven projects awarded ‘Just Business’ grants
With membership in this leadership giving society more than doubling over the past year, alumni and friends collectively funded seven projects that support the College’s mission.
Student Managed Investment Fund sees significant gains in volatile market
Students have managed institutional funds through periods of considerable uncertainty—trade wars with China, the COVID-19 pandemic, and elections. At present, the SMIF is considerably outperforming the benchmark with yearly gains of 37 percent in a market environment that has been, according to Associate Professor of Finance Dr. Bill McCumber, “challenging for the most experienced and thick-skinned professionals.”
TOP DOG New Venture Championship winners for 2021 announced
Team Peryton Drone took home first place in the 2021 Top Dog New Venture Championship for their device that combines flying and driving into one drone in a singular lightweight package.
Online MBA Ranks High on Fortune’s First-Ever List of Top Programs
The College of Business was ranked No. 40 in the nation, and the only institution in the state to rank within the top 50. The ranking coincided with the launch of Fortune Education, and evaluated four components: program score, Fortune 1000 score, brand score, and prestige score.
Stafford publishes new theory in cybersecurity research
What is the most significant threat to workplace cyber security breaches? It may just be the complacency of the person in the cubicle next to you. Five years after first presenting his concept in 2016, Dr. Tom Stafford has published his grounded theory development of a mid-range Theory of Cybersecurity Complacency.