Better
Business
begins with Blue.
Sycamores are leading the way in big (and small) business. They’re entrepreneurs. Influencers. Problemsolvers. And they’re creating new solutions to brighten our Blue world.
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Student Organizations (SCOB)
Career Readiness Events* *STUDENT ENGAGEMENT EVENTS PER YEAR
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Average Class Size
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Career Events Per Year* *PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, NETWORKING, ETC.
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Centers and Institutes (SCOB)
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Faculty members 36 FULL TIME, 15 PART TIME
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Undergraduate Students (Spring ‘18)
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MBA + ProMBA PRINCETON REVIEW RECOGNIZES STATE’S MBA PROGRAM AS ONE OF THE NATION’S OUTSTANDING BUSINESS SCHOOLS FOR 15 YEARS STRAIGHT (2019 EDITION)
U.S. News and World Report CLASSIFIES INDIANA STATE AS A BEST COLLEGE FOR BUSINESS PROGRAMS AND HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR RANKINGS – (2017 EDITION)
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB-International)
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smarter Our business programs prep you for a brilliant career—and our scholarships boost financial freedom when you start bringing in big bucks. That’s just smart business.
Propelling careers to the fast lane is what the Scott College of Business does best When he began the college search, Tanner Smith, ’18 was unsure about choosing State. But visiting campus—and discovering State’s top-notch academic programs, big scholarships, and established employer connections—made his choice obvious. And four years later, the operations and supply chain management major from Fishers, Indiana, landed a position with the famous luxury car and aero engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce—all before graduation day. Building the foundation for success starts in the classroom, where expert professors help Smith master the information he’ll use on the job. Outside the classroom, Smith enhances those lessons through hands-on experiences that help him polish his real-world business skills—and get ahead in his career. So when Smith needed to convince a top executive at Rolls-Royce North America to present the keynote address at State’s annual Networks Ethics Conference, this Sycamore was more than up to the task. “There’s a big emphasis on learning how to speak well and gaining confidence with talking to people you might not know,” said Smith, a recipient of the President’s Scholarship and participant in the Networks Professional Development Program. “It’s a valuable skill because I’ve been lucky to meet powerful and successful people through the College—and those connections made it easier to get my foot in the door.”
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“There’s a big emphasis on learning how to speak well and gaining confidence with talking to people you might not know.” Tanner Smith, ’18 operations and supply chain management major from Fishers, Indiana
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Prep for the dream job with one (or two) of our ten majors MAJOR
CAREER OPTIONS
MEDIAN ANNUAL SALARY
Accountant
$68,000
Auditor
$68,000
Budget Analyst
$74,000
Corporate Manager
$136,000
Information Systems Manager
$122,000
Human Resources Manager
$107,000
Business Training Specialist
$65,000
High School Teacher
$54,000
Technical Trainer
$68,000
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
$321,000
Financial Analyst
$82,000
Financial Manager
$122,000
Private Banker
$88,000
Consumer Loan Officer
$64,000
Personal Financial Advisor
$91,000
Insurance Underwriter
$67,000
Claims Adjuster
$64,000
Risk Analyst
$55,000
ACCOUNTING
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BUSINESS EDUCATION
FINANCE
FINANCIAL SERVICES
INSURANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT
Salaries sourced from bls.gov and salary.com
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MAJOR
CAREER OPTIONS
MEDIAN ANNUAL SALARY
Administrative Services Manager
$90,000
Property & Real Estate Manager
$57,000
Medical & Health Services Manager
$97,000
Systems Analyst
$87,000
Database Administrator
$85,000
Management Analyst
$81,000
Market Research Analyst
$87,000
Promotions Manager
$128,000Â
Sales Manager
$118,000
Supply Chain Manager
$74,000
Production Manager
$96,000
Management Analyst
$81,000
MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
MARKETING
OPERATIONS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Minors Entrepreneurship
Financial Services
Motorsports Management
Finance
Human capital management
Sales and Negotiations
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Earn scholarships that help bring college costs down— so you can experience more financial freedom during college and beyond. TOP SCHOLARSHIPS AT STATE
AWARD
President’s Scholarship*
Full in-state tuition and on-campus housing
University Honors Scholarship*
Full in-state tuition
Networks Scholarship*
Full in-state tuition
Gongaware Scholarship*
Full in-state tuition
President’s Academic Excellence Scholarship* $3,000 per year Academic Excellence Award
$4,000 per year
Academic Distinction Scholarship
$2,500 per year
Academic Merit Scholarship
$1,000 per year
*interview and/or application required Learn more about these awards—and discover even more scholarships offered by State and the Scott College of Business — at indstate.edu/scholarships and indstate.edu/business/scholarships
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“MY FULL IN-STATE TUITION SCHOLARSHIP ALLOWED ME TO BUILD SAVINGS DURING MY EDUCATION SO I CAN BE COMFORTABLE POST-GRADUATION AND FLEXIBLE ON LOCATION AND CAREER CHOICES. PLUS, I’VE ALREADY BEEN ABLE TO PURCHASE A VEHICLE AND I CAN TAKE TIME OFF BEFORE STARTING MY CAREER AND STUDYING FOR CERTIFICATIONS.” Lilly Eubank, senior accounting major, Networks Scholarship
“A $1,000 PER YEAR SCHOLARSHIP THAT MEANS ONE-EIGHTH OF TUITION IS PAID FOR. COMBINE THAT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OFFERING THE RIGHT MAJOR AND CAMPUS BEING CLOSE TO HOME, IT MADE CHOOSING STATE AN EASY DECISION.” Madison Shaffer, junior marketing major, College of Business Scholarship and Academic Merit Scholarship
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bolder Count on our profs to push you to your personal best. Become an unrivaled professional, get real-world experience. Even explore the globe. It’s everything you need to make it big.
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DR. CONCETTA DEPAOLO DR. JIN PARK
“Dr. DePaolo has the ability to explain very complicated statistical concepts in a way that makes them clear as day. She led me to achieve my first ever 100% on a statistics exam and I could not be happier!”
“What really stands out to me about Dr. Park is his passion for teaching and relating to his students. He truly wants to see us learn and be successful.” Evan Rogers, ‘18 insurance and risk management major from Cory, Indiana Department of Accounting, Finance, Insurance and Risk Management
Kristina Concepcion, ’19 accounting major from Hollywood, Florida
Our professors have one important goal—your success.
Department of Marketing and Operations
DR. KUNTAL BHATTACHARYYA DR. CHIA-AN CHAO
“Dr. Chao has a unique way of taking interest in the success of each student. This starts with her personable attitude and willingness to help. She ensures students have a handle on the material before moving on.” Austin Angel, ’18 finance and financial services major from Newton, Illinois Department of Management and Information Systems
“Dr. B’s passion for teaching classes, mentoring students, traveling to industry visits, and coaching for case competitions prove his commitment (and high energy!) toward student success. My favorite advice from Dr. B: ‘Your only goal is to be better than yourself.’” Nadia Snedeker, ’18 operations and supply chain management major from Casey, Illinois Department of Marketing and Operations
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Get ahead of the competition with super-charged professional development Christopher Moghadam didn’t become a polished business management scholar overnight. He’s been laying the foundation for his career since freshmen year, thanks to the Meis Student Development Center in the Scott College of Business. “When Sycamores like me apply for jobs, the skills taught through the Meis Center help us get into the workforce by being prepared on a different level,” said Moghadam, a junior from Cloverdale, Indiana, and student mentor at the Meis Center. “Success is about more than simply attending class and getting a bachelor’s degree.” Dozens of workshops and events hosted by faculty, staff, student mentors, and outside professionals allow students to practice core career competencies. Think: networking with business professionals, understanding emotional intelligence, negotiating a job offer, enhancing one’s social media presence, and more. Together with State’s strong business programs and the Meis Center, dedicated Sycamores become standout job candidates. “I learned the little things you don’t always think about before going to a job interview that can make a big difference,” said marketing major Kelsey Darin,’17, now a product developer at McGraw-Hill Education. “I’m using what I’ve learned through the Meis Center more and more.”
Centers and Institutes Center for Supply Management Research
Minas Center for Investment & Financial Education
Gongaware Center
Networks Financial Institute
Meis Student Development Center
Sales and Negotiations Center Small Business Development Center
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“It’s an experience I know will help me with sales negotiations when I’m in a management position someday. These are lessons you only learn outside the classroom.” Seth Biggs junior business management major from Terre Haute, Indiana 20
Experience your career— before you graduate—with unique hands-on opportunities Seth Biggs sat alone with a panel of judges and a video camera staring at him. The junior business management major steeled himself for a tough battle when the “buyer” appeared nonchalant during a sales competition at Bryant University in Rhode Island. “I had to bring in data and other knowledge on the fly [to convince him to buy],” said Biggs of Terre Haute, Indiana “It’s an experience I know will help me with sales negotiations when I’m in a management position someday. These are lessons you only learn outside the classroom.” Team faculty advisor Dave Fleming sees firsthand how the Indiana State Sales Team—a group of Sycamores who compete at sales competitions against other universities —is a one-of-a-kind experience. “Competitions are an opportunity for students to grow, find out if sales is right for them, be seen by employers, and make connections,” Fleming said. And thanks to the skills she learned, senior marketing major Sarah Powers is headed to United Rentals’ sales development program after graduation. “Competitions allow us to apply what we’ve learned and get feedback from professionals,” said the Paris, Illinois, native. “The Scott College of Business helps students develop a skill set that is transferrable to a career path – not just a job.”
Student Organizations American Marketing Association
Investment Club
Association for Operations Management (APCIS)
Management Information Systems Association
Business Professionals of America
MBA Association
Financial Management Association
5+ Co-ed Business Fraternities
Financial Planning Association
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Ramp up your business education with the allinclusive Networks Program Leaders aren’t simply born. They’re developed through unique opportunities like the Networks Professional Development Program. “The four-year professional development and leadership program is an intensive and in-depth experience focused on developing future financial services and business industry leaders,” said Rebecca Wray, Networks Program director. The program incorporates many perks—corporate and faculty mentors, access to internships, industry visits, international travel, professional conferences, leadership opportunities, personalized interview prep, and more. Plus, members are eligible for a full-tuition scholarship and $3,000 professional development account. “It was an excellent opportunity to further my business education outside of the classroom,” said Miguel de la Rosa, ’13, marketing major and project director at My Super Marketer. “And by traveling abroad, I was able to expand my view of the world and how business is handled overseas.” “Through Networks, I was fortunate to be mentored by Mike Alley, then president of State’s Board of Trustees,” said Kristen Booe, ’10, who earned her degree in management and now works at Deloitte Consulting. “He supported my goals, provided invaluable guidance, and connected me with opportunities and professionals during and after my job search. He is an advocate for me to this day.”
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Travel on a mind-expanding faculty-led trip to see business in a new place—and in a new way Olivia Havenor entered her freshman year at State an insurance major interested in studying entrepreneurship and ethics. Within her first six months on campus, the Plainfield, Indiana native was off to Thailand to learn about both—and so much more. “During a two-week trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand, I fell in love with the people, the food, and the climate—something I did not expect going in,” Havenor said. A visit to Nati Sang’s Makerspace Thailand left a lasting impression. The Americanborn Chiang Mai innovator welcomes other visionaries to his workshop where they have the space, technology, and capital to develop their inventions. “What you take with you from that kind of experience is to always keep an open mind,” Havenor said. “Just because something isn’t done like you’re accustomed to it doesn’t mean it’s the wrong way. It’s just a different way of looking at it.” The trip was co-led by Professor Aruna Chandra, who intentionally stacks her study abroad experiences with a mix of academics, culture, history and personal interaction. “They’re in a living classroom the whole time when they’re there. They’re learning — every single minute they’re awake, they’re learning about the country, its culture, they’re gaining a new perspective,” Chandra said. “It kind of shakes them out of their complacent worldview to see how a different country operates. So they’re learning without knowing they’re learning—how much better can it get?”
READ MORE STORIES ABOUT STUDYING ABROAD AT STATEMAGAZINE.COM/BUSINESS-ABROAD
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stronger Our big-time opportunities and strong employer connections help you land your dream job at companies big and small, here and abroad. Like thousands of our grads today.
Christine Hill, ’93 Global Customer Experience Strategy and Measurement Leader
“Indiana State educates the whole student.” Carina DeMoura Lawson, ’04
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Our graduates are business leaders who drive innovation, making a positive impact on local (and global) communities. A key to success is staying organized. But Carina DeMoura Lawson, ’04, realized most organizational tools on the market, focused only on daily tasks and checkmarks, often fail to help us craft meaningful lives. The Brazilian native with roots in the Middle East turned the dilemma into an opportunity. She tapped the savvy she gained as a business management and business administration major at State to launch Ponderlily in 2017, an international planner and stationery start-up based in the United Kingdom. Ponderlily’s products help people live with intention and balance by focusing on “to-be” lists that prioritize what matters most. “As a student in the Scott College of Business, we were taught everything from business theory to business etiquette,” Lawson said. “The university equipped me with the business training that made me excel in my professional life and shaped my appreciation for logistics and the importance of excellent customer service.” Plus, opportunities across campus—including serving as a residential hall assistant, mailroom worker, and tutor — gave Lawson hands-on experience in operational management, training programs, safety, and other key areas that enhanced her business knowledge. “Indiana State educates the whole student,” Lawson said.
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See where our alumni are today—and how State helped them get there Sycamores learn from the best and are more than ready to get to work. That’s because most Indiana State graduates have completed an internship and/or professional work experience prior to graduation. State offers a host of professional skills certificate programs for students focusing on skills such as communication and team facilitation. Plus, more than 280 student organizations provide students with ample opportunities to develop leadership skills while contributing to the campus — and the Wabash Valley — community. State grads are candidates employers dream of hiring.
Find our grads at these big businesses: ADIDAS
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP (AIG)
ANGIE’S LIST CLABBER GIRL IKEA MACY’S
BALDWIN & LYONS
BOEING
COOK MEDICAL
DELOITTE
KIMBALL ELECTRONICS
DUPONT PIONEER
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE
MARATHON PETROLEUM CORPORATION
MCGRAW-HILL EDUCATION SALESFORCE
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CATERPILLAR
ORACLE
RAYTHEON
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP
ROLLS-ROYCE
VOLKSWAGEN
“STATE’S TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES AND INDUSTRY VISITS HAD THE GREATEST IMPACT ON BOTH MY PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. ” Kassie Carpenter, Insurance and Risk Management, Finance ‘16 State Farm Insurance, Internal Auditor
“THE CLASS SIZES MADE IT POSSIBLE TO DEVELOP ONE-ON-ONE RELATIONSHIPS WITH PROFESSORS AND I FELT LIKE THEY TRULY WANTED TO SEE STUDENTS THRIVE AND SUCCEED.” Dave Santelik, Accounting, ‘08 California State Board of Equalization, Business Taxes Specialist
“STATE HELPED ME BETTER COMPETE WITH MY PEERS ENTERING THE MARKETPLACE. THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT PROPELLED ME INTO A CAREER.” Jon Lough, Insurance and Risk Management, ‘09, Travelers Insurance Company, Account Executive
“I KNOW THAT STATE HAS HAD AN IMPACT ON ME AS AN INDIVIDUAL, MANAGER, AND LEADER.” Chris Hagemeier, Business Management, ‘92, Human Resource Development, GR ‘02 Walmart Stores, Consultant II, Global Business Services
“THE HANDS-ON WORK AND ATTENTION TO DETAILS, ALONG WITH THE PROBLEM-SOLVING APPROACH THAT MY PROFESSORS TAUGHT, HAVE UNIQUELY PREPARED ME FOR THE EVER-CHANGING CORPORATE ENVIRONMENT.” Nick Vanholsbeke, Finance ‘03 Cars.com, Senior Finance Manager
“MY EXPERIENCES WITH THE PROGRAM HELPED INCREASE MY CONFIDENCE BY CONTINUOUSLY PUSHING ME OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE.” Kristin Booe, Management, Business Administration ‘10 Deloitte Consulting, Senior Consultant
“STATE REPRESENTS AN INCREDIBLY VALUABLE PART OF MY LIFE THAT PREPARED ME FOR WHERE I AM TODAY.” Will Lehman, Insurance and Risk Management ‘13 Cook Group, Inc., Insurance Specialist
“THE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES WITH BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS PROVIDED GREAT ADVICE AND HELPED ME DETERMINE MY CAREER PATH.” Trey Carpenter, Finance ‘15 State Farm Insurance, Enterprise Risk Management
“The reputation of our programs, training of our faculty, quality of our facilities, and eagerness of our students make the Scott College of Business one of the best institutions from which to earn a business degree. Make the right investment in your future by choosing State.� Brien Smith Dean, Scott College of Business
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