Business

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Exploring the economics of sustainable craft brewing

A wise professor in graduate school once told me that the most relevant research questions come when you least expect them, and usually when you are talking with people about their everyday activities and concerns. He was known for always carrying a pen and notepad regardless of the social setting. While I carry a smartphone instead, his advice has served me well. For me, a casual conversation with a colleague has led to a new line of research involving beer. Tough gig, right?!
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Why social responsibility has become a bigger part of company planning

Ronnie Chen, assistant professor of finance at UNIBusiness, has noticed corporate social responsibility becoming a hot topic in the finance research world over the last decade. More companies are paying attention to social responsibility as more consumers become more socially conscious, and researchers have taken notice. 
jacob smith, TK and Dean Leslie K. Wilson pose at the 2019 University of Northern Iowa commencement

University of Northern Iowa business student delivers unique commencement student address

Despite possessing one of the most common names in the English language, Jacob Smith (Marketing '19) rejects the idea of being generic. He’s a bowling-obsessed marketer and entrepreneur who has been described as “intense” on his worst day and “passionate” at his best.  Jacob was selected to give the student address at UNI's fall commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019.
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Artificial intelligence is an integral part of the UNI accounting curriculum

Over the next 10 years, Forrester Research estimates that AI will take over up to 16% of jobs in the United States. Being analytically-literate will soon be an integral skill set, if it hasn’t already. 
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Artificial intelligence is an integral part of the UNI accounting curriculum

Over the next 10 years, Forrester Research estimates that AI will take over up to 16% of jobs in the United States. Being analytically-literate will soon be an integral skill set, if it hasn’t already. 
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Can sustainable business practices be profitable?

It’s no secret that business decisions are largely driven by the bottom line. Historically, that’s how sustainability has been viewed, as a financially driven concept, said Scott Blankman (Accounting ‘89), director for energy and air programs at Clean Wisconsin, a nonprofit environmental policy advocacy organization. In short: Does sustainability make me money? More recently, that question is becoming easier to answer.
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Can sustainable business practices be profitable?

It’s no secret that business decisions are largely driven by the bottom line. Historically, that’s how sustainability has been viewed, as a financially driven concept, said Scott Blankman (Accounting ‘89), director for energy and air programs at Clean Wisconsin, a nonprofit environmental policy advocacy organization. In short: Does sustainability make me money? More recently, that question is becoming easier to answer.
The team of Tyler Dau, Trent Koser (team leader), Adam Schmidt, Ryan Weber and Sydney Younge finished No. 8 out of the 409 teams

Three UNIBusiness teams compete in CME Group University Trading Challenge

Real-time trading can bring feelings of excitement and energy that is hard to replicate without real-world experience. Three UNIBusiness teams — 15 students — received that valuable experience in the CME Group University Trading Challenge, which was held from Oct. 6 to Nov. 1.