Management Careers<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe\u00a0Rankin College of Business has a strong record of\u00a0job placement for graduates in all fields, and management\u00a0majors are no exception. Management students are given the foundational knowledge needed for careers in Operations Management, Human Resource Management, Small Business Management, and any number of supervisory positions.<\/p>\n
Alumni Profiles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n- Matthew Pierce (BBA 2018) Production Specialist at Southern Marketing Affiliates<\/li>\n
- Justin Richmond (BBA 2016) Inventory Coordinator, Lanxess ESA<\/li>\n
- De\u2019Marcus Talley (BBS 2015) Support Technician at Murphy USA<\/li>\n
- Hillary Stone (BBA 2013) Management Analyst, Production Planning\/Scheduling at Aerojet Rocketdyne<\/li>\n
- Otis Tramble (BBA 2011, MBA 2013) Hiring and Training Coordinator at Best Buy<\/li>\n
- Jason Sands (BBA 2005) Global Remote Delivery Tools Development Group at Global Solutions<\/li>\n
- Nick Watson (BBA 2003) Production Supervisor at Southern Aluminum<\/li>\n
- Chris Otwell (BBA 1996) Production Services Superintendent at Commercial Metals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Guest lectures and workshops conducted by business professionals and recognized speakers<\/li>\n
- Student travel both within and outside the region and the US: Recent trips included tours of financial institutions in New York and Chicago, advertising agencies in Dallas and Chicago, and Arkansas businesses like Walmart, Tyson, and J.B. Hunt and international destinations such as Costa Rica.<\/li>\n
- The Arkansas Small Business Development and Technology Center<\/a> is located on the first floor of the business building. The center offers seminars and other resources that are free to students and houses the Entrepreneurship Center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Faculty Expertise<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe Rankin College of Business is AACSB certified. All upper level professors are required to hold doctorates from AACSB certified universities or to have significant professional experience in the areas in which they teach.<\/p>\n
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- Our graduates are prepared to be socially responsible citizens.<\/li>\n
- Our graduates can think critically, solve problems, and make informed decisions.<\/li>\n
- Our graduates can use technology effectively in their fields.<\/li>\n
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- Matthew Pierce (BBA 2018) Production Specialist at Southern Marketing Affiliates<\/li>\n
- Justin Richmond (BBA 2016) Inventory Coordinator, Lanxess ESA<\/li>\n
- De\u2019Marcus Talley (BBS 2015) Support Technician at Murphy USA<\/li>\n
- Hillary Stone (BBA 2013) Management Analyst, Production Planning\/Scheduling at Aerojet Rocketdyne<\/li>\n
- Otis Tramble (BBA 2011, MBA 2013) Hiring and Training Coordinator at Best Buy<\/li>\n
- Jason Sands (BBA 2005) Global Remote Delivery Tools Development Group at Global Solutions<\/li>\n
- Nick Watson (BBA 2003) Production Supervisor at Southern Aluminum<\/li>\n
- Chris Otwell (BBA 1996) Production Services Superintendent at Commercial Metals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Student Engagement<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- Student organizations like Phi Beta Lambda<\/a>, ENACTUS<\/a>, Emerging Entrepreneurs, the Finance and Economics Society, and the Business Student Investment Advisory Council provide opportunities for fun, leadership, and networking<\/li>\n
- Guest lectures and workshops conducted by business professionals and recognized speakers<\/li>\n
- Student travel both within and outside the region and the US: Recent trips included tours of financial institutions in New York and Chicago, advertising agencies in Dallas and Chicago, and Arkansas businesses like Walmart, Tyson, and J.B. Hunt and international destinations such as Costa Rica.<\/li>\n
- The Arkansas Small Business Development and Technology Center<\/a> is located on the first floor of the business building. The center offers seminars and other resources that are free to students and houses the Entrepreneurship Center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Faculty Expertise<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nLearning Goals<\/h3>\n
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- Graduates from the College of Business can communicate effectively.<\/li>\n
- Our graduates are prepared to be socially responsible citizens.<\/li>\n
- Our graduates can think critically, solve problems, and make informed decisions.<\/li>\n
- Our graduates can use technology effectively in their fields.<\/li>\n
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