College of Business

The war in Ukraine makes headlines daily as new updates of civilian casualties, Russian advances across the country and sanctions put in place become available in real-time. At this point, it’s hard to fully understand the impact the war is having in Eastern Europe and internationally. Two Georgia College graduate students in the Master of Management Information Systems (MMIS) program are looking at empirical data to try to quantify at least a small portion of that impact.  “The data...

Five management information system (MIS) students, in their first experience competing, placed sixth in the Enterprise Resource Planning Simulation (ERPsim) North American Competition, a part of the 13th ERPsim International Competition. The competition pitted seniors Tyler Maxwell, Daniel Marcus, Edward Cooper, Palmer Wilson and junior Jacob Wood against 21 other universities from North America. This included universities like Valdosta State University, University of Southern California...

Name: Chason Thompson Hometown: Roswell GA Major/minors: Criminal Justice, French and Outdoor Education What made you choose Georgia College: When I toured here, I felt that I could see myself here. I felt that I could see myself studying in the library and hanging out on Front Campus. What inspired you to pursue a degree in Criminal Justice: Ever since I was little, I have been interested in a career in law enforcement. I always knew that I wanted to help people and I feel that law...

When you think of business, you may not automatically think of sustainability. But there’s a lot to be learned in supporting locally-owned farmers and learning more about Georgia College’s sustainability efforts.  “The dean and I discussed that agriculture is one of the largest industries in Georgia,” said Kari Brown, business outreach coordinator of the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business (COB). “Your local farmers’ markets are small, but growing businesses. We want the Georgia...

Even though they were eliminated later, a team of five students were the first from Georgia College to advance to the second round of the Southern Classic Research Challenge, a sub-regional competition in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute Research Challenge. The annual, global competition rigorously tests university students on their analytical, valuation, report writing and presentation skills. As part of the Southern Classic sub-region, students from Georgia College...

Almost every American is now familiar with the term ‘supply chain.’ “On the Dock with the GCLA,” a new webinar, will address what it takes to understand supply chains, their challenges and how to innovate the industry.  The first live episode will air online Feb. 16 from 2 – 3 p.m., will feature Dr. Scott Cox, assistant professor of logistics, as host to a panel of experts. They will discuss the transportation network in Georgia, and how they’ve navigated recent challenges. “There...

Innovative. Tough. Approachable. Passionate.   In her nomination, these were the words students and colleagues used to describe Dr. Brooke Conaway, associate professor of economics, and 2022 recipient of the University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents Felton Jenkins Jr. Hall of Fame Faculty Award.  Conaway is the fourth Georgia College professor in five years and the second in her department to earn this award. At Georgia College for the last 12 years, she also received the...

Hannah Hair Tell me about your major, what led you down that path? I chose business administration and management wanting to go into the nonprofit sector. My grandfather is the CEO of a foster care organization in Florida, Children in Crisis. I fell in love with what he did, what the staff did and taking care of the kids. I chose management because I want to be a leader in that industry, and make it better. What do you want to change in foster care? My dream is to be part of a nonprofit...

Khaliyq Thomas-Sousa Why management? I started out with marketing, and I really liked the sales part of it—the advertising and being able to talk with people to grow their business But as I moved towards the management side of things, while working at Zaxby’s as a general manager, I realized that I had a passion for management. Marketing is still one of my favorite things to do, so I can join that with my management experience to really help me propel my career. I really enjoy managing...

By majoring in management with a pre-medicine concentration and minor in biology, it would seem senior Eve Gallo has her hands full. But her rigorous course load hasn’t stopped her from improving the lives of others. While attending Grovetown High School, Gallo was diagnosed with cancer. Now in remission and cancer-free, she’s dedicated herself to Georgia College Miracle for the duration of her college career.  “By being a patient, and then being on the opposite side and sharing my...