Category Archives: Business and Economics

MBA program at UW-Stevens Point moves step closer to reality

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A Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in Applied Leadership and Decision-Making may be offered at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point beginning in May 2019. By focusing on applied leadership and decision-making, this MBA program is unlike others in the UW System, said Lyna Matesi, MBA director and assistant professor of management in the UW-Stevens Point […]

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Kely Rodriguez Earns WICPA Accounting Student Award

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Kely Rodriguez, an accounting and business administration student at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, was presented the Accounting Student Award at the Wisconsin Institute of CPAs (WICPA) Membership Recognition Banquet and Annual Business Meeting on May 10. Kely V. Rodriguez Receives Accounting Student Award Kely V. Rodriguez, accounting student at UW-Stevens Point and member of UWSP Accounting […]

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CPS students honored with 2018 Chancellor’s Leadership Award

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Each semester, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s best and brightest student leaders are presented with the Chancellor’s Leadership Award. This semester, 24 students from the College of Professional Studies have been selected for this honor. These students are a select group of graduating seniors who throughout their careers at UW-Stevens Point have contributed significant leadership, demonstrated […]

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School of Business and Economics Awards Scholarships

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The UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics handed out 42 student scholarships as well as multiple awards to students and faculty at its 2018 Awards Reception sponsored by Associated Bank Friday, April 20 in the Dreyfus University Center Laird Room. [Photo Gallery] The School of Business and Economics is accredited by the Association to […]

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Research in the Rotunda: Understanding Employability

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Central Wisconsin employers want the right fit for their organization and students are looking make themselves marketable in the workforce. UW-Stevens Point business administration senior Jordan Stuart presented his research on “Understanding Employability: A Mixed Methods Study of Hiring Decisions in Central Wisconsin” at the 15th annual Research in the Rotunda event Wednesday, April 11, at […]

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Mason Czaikowski: ​Internships provide experience, often lead to jobs

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Mason Czaikowski grew up in Stevens Point and wants to stay in the community. Going to the local university made sense economically and gave him a learning experience at a local business. “I grew up here. I like the community. I really want a career here. The university was a great fit. I was conscious […]

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UWSP Business Students Share Research on Study Abroad, Employability

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Two School of Business and Economics students from UW-Stevens Point presented at the Seventh Annual Minnesota Conference of Undergraduate Scholarly and Creative Activity in Rochester, Minnesota, on Friday, March 23. Carly Rhyner and Jordan Stuart shared their research on study abroad programs and employability, respectively, with Prof. Nik Butz serving as their adviser. Rhyner was […]

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More than 500 CPS students earn Dean’s List honors

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Fall semester 2017 grades are in and a total of 523 students had a GPA over 3.75, including 216 with a perfect 4.0, to earn dean’s list honors at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Professional Studies. Congratulations to all! Dean’s List by major (number of 4.0): Accounting: 33 (10) Athletic Training: 3 (2) […]

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Chancellor’s Leadership Award presented to CPS students

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Each semester, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s best and brightest student leaders are presented with the Chancellor’s Leadership Award. This semester, 18 students from the College of Professional Studies have been selected for this honor. These students are a select group of graduating seniors who throughout their careers at UW-Stevens Point have contributed significant leadership, demonstrated […]

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Rodriguez installed as Sentry Insurance Endowed Chair in Business Analytics

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It was a historic day for our data analytics program, our university and our community as Assistant Professor Eduardo Rodriguez was installed as the Sentry Insurance Endowed Chair in Business Analytics. View Photos Professor Rodriguez shared his vision for the new data analytics program, which has been made possible by Sentry’s $4 million gift, the […]

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