Student Activities and Events

IGNITE

This career development program was created for students to improve their interviewing skills, to provide networking opportunities, and to connect students with potential employers. IGNITE was originally conceived for majors in the Department of Management and the Department of Marketing, but it has been expanded to include all departments and majors in the Jones College of Business (JCOB).  JCOB majors can join IGNITE and earn a certificate while completing career development activities. For details and a complete schedule of IGNITE events, visit the IGNITE webpage.

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INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE – 2024

WHAT:  A contest to examine a current business challenge and a poster display of creative and novel ideas to solve the challenge. 

WHO:  for Jones College of Business majors and minors 

WHEN:  October 22, 2024

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B.E.S.T. Career & Internship Fair 2024
(Business Exchange for Student Talent)

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 //  10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location:  Student Union Ballroom

• Meet employers seeking College of Business majors for professional positions and internships. All Jones College of Business majors are invited to attend!  Updated room map is here. Current list of Career Fair companies listed by Table Number.
• The Supply Chain Management Career Fair has been combined with the BEST career fair.  BEST is bigger than ever, with more companies and more available jobs!
• This is a structured career fair. The schedule is coming soon: Career Fair Schedule 
• Free Professional Portraits (Head Shots) for the first 60 students from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.  The portraits will be digital photos suitable for online use.
• Recommendations for students:
  • Wear professional attire (business formal)
  • Bring several copies of your resume
  • Bring a notebook and pen

2024 MTSU Midsouth Supply Chain Summit 

April 11, 2024  – Multiple rooms in KUC

We are pleased to announce that the third annual Supply Chain Summit has been scheduled.  Come hear from industry representatives as they lead in-depth discussions on a variety of relevant supply chain issues.  This event is sponsored by the MTSU Supply Chain Management student organization.

Opening Session: 9:30 am to 11:00 am     KUC Theater

•  Keynote speaker Mike Honious, CEO of Geodis Americas.

Morning Sessons: 11:15 am to 12:45 pm

• Find Your Why (hosted by R & L Logistics)
• International Transportation (hosted by V. Alexander Co.)
• In your Professionalism Era: Practical Tips on How to Build your Resume, Ace an Interview, Dress for Success, and More (hosted by Omnia Partners)

Lunch break from 1:00 to 2:15 pm

Afternoon sessions 2:40 pm to 4:05 pm:

• Building People Efficient Technology (hosted by SiLo)
• Women in Supply Chain panel discussion (moderated by Dr. Senali Amarasuriya, MTSU Supply Chain Faculty)
• What to do with your degree in Freight (hosted by KCH Transportation)

Networking & Social Event – 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm MT Center in the Ingram building

Sponsored and hosted by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Nashville Roundtable.  Light refreshments will be provided.

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Business Plan Competition 2024

• Application deadline February 22, 2024
• For dates and deadlines, click here: Business Plan Competition information and rules

• What should your Business Plan look like?

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Student Activities

Institute of Leadership of Excellence
The Institute of Leadership Excellence is a leadership development course for undergraduate students. This unique immersion experience is held during the May S1 term. For more information, visit the ILE webpage.  

One-on-One Resume Sessions
Appointments are available during the fall and spring semesters in BAS N140. Appointment is required; Contact Ms. Jean Wilson at Jean.Wilson@mtsu.edu to schedule an appointment. 

Supply Chain Management Student Group
Students interested in Supply Chain Management are welcome. Meeting times vary. Contact Dr. Richard Tarpey at Richard.Tarpey@mtsu.edu.

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