About three years ago, the College of Business began exploring ways to help underrepresented and low-income students obtain highly recognized experiential opportunities throughout their college years. Denita Gadson, an academic advisor who oversees the College’s student diversity initiatives, had noticed that some students weren’t going on study abroad trips or even joining clubs because of financial barriers.
New York-based PR agency Vested recently announced they had purchased Red Lab Technologies, a Cedar Falls digital marketing firm started by UNI alum Greg Jass.
Shahina Amin, Lawrence Jepson Professor of International Economics at the UNI College of Business, was the recipient of the Board of Regents’ Faculty Excellence Award this fall, which recognizes those who have made outstanding professional contributions during their careers.
As the world becomes more reliant on data, every industry is looking for more people to interpret the information. A degree in business analytics will teach you how to gather and interpret data so better business decisions can be made for the future.
Gaining professional experiences before graduation has enormous benefits — and not just in the ways that you think. Of course, one of the biggest pluses is increasing your chances of gaining employment upon graduation. In fact, according to a 2019 study from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), those with an internship were 16% more likely to have a job offer when finished with college.
Pre-professional experiences most commonly include internships but can also include freelance work or part-time jobs in a related field.
The College of Business has become a powerhouse in the annual Deloitte FanTAXtic competition, which pits colleges and their students against each other in accounting-focused challenges. For the third time in four years, a team from UNI has won the fall regional competition, proof positive of the high-quality UNI accounting program that prepares students for their career challenges
For college graduates, having credentials can be a huge appeal to employers. At the College of Business, a new digital badge program further expands business students’ opportunities to earn professional distinctions, so they can kickstart their careers and showcase key skills gained from high-impact experiences at school.
UNI is home to dozens of innovative graduate programs, including the Master’s of Business Administration program. Accredited by AACSB International, UNI’s MBA program is designed for working professionals who are seeking professional connections and a highly applicable education.
Dr. Dale Cyphert, Program Director, believes that UNI’s flexible and affordable MBA is uniquely suited to graduate students throughout Iowa and across the country.
For Chris Yuska (Accounting, ’01) and Kevin Zaugg (Accounting, ’96), giving to UNI Accounting is a passion. Over the years, they’ve contributed money to various Ernst and Young scholarships in order to help accounting students obtain their degrees and find success in the accounting profession.
