COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Louisiana Tech University launches School of Banking
Presented by the College of Business in collaboration with the Louisiana Bankers Association (LBA), this professional development program aims to expand the knowledge base of rising bank leaders, regulators, and vendors. Classes will take place June 6-10, 2022, and June 5-9, 2023.
Hill family commits $100,000 to benefit College of Business
Scott and Ashlea Hill’s gift will support current and future programming within the College and technology enhancements in Ray’s Trading Room.
Doctoral Students Honored for Excellence in Teaching and Research
Bao Duong was presented with the DBA Outstanding Teaching Award and Abdulah Bajaba was presented with the DBA Outstanding Research Award for 2021.
CER’s first Louisiana Economic Abstract paints comprehensive picture of state economy
The publication is the first in an ongoing series designed to report state-level economic developments and the impact of policies in Louisiana.
Business graduate nominated for U.S. Attorney in Louisiana’s Western District
Brandon Brown, a CIS and MBA graduate, is one of eight nominated by the President to serve as U.S. Attorneys across the country.
Article: Econ professor weighs in on regional restaurant struggles
Dr. Patrick Scott, director of the Center for Economic Research, discussed the state of Louisiana’s restaurant industry and unemployment numbers with reporter Sabrina LeBoeuf.
Student empowers others through servant leadership, commitment to diversity and inclusion
Senior finance major La’Dereka Christian hopes her Tech legacy is that she moved the needle forward, actively changing things for the better across campus.
Article: Catch the VSN
Alumni Marlon Watts and Nicholas Clark are sharing their vision across the U.S. through their multi-million-dollar clothing company, WRLDINVSN,
Students share original products, services at TOP DOG Idea Pitch
Chris Dopson, a finance major, took home the top prize for “Dealer Xpress” in the 2021 Top Dog Idea Pitch. The Idea Pitch gives teams exposure, both to experts who give feedback about the students’ ideas and to potential customers, who help teams gauge market interest.
The REAL Report: Students’ take on Louisiana’s economic climate
The REAL Report is an opportunity like no other for economic, finance, and accounting students. However, there are many more hands-on opportunities for College of Business students. Bulldog Marketing Consultants and the Student Managed Investment Fund are just two example of other programs that help students gain real-world experience.