Department of Business and Information Technology
AACSB extends business accreditation for Missouri S&T
Missouri S&T is one of 40 higher education institutions worldwide to receive an extension of accreditation for its business and information technology degree programs by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB is the world’s longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools and programs.
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S&T student winners in AT&T Smart Cities Case Competition showed advanced iOT understanding
A keen understanding of the the internet of things (iOT) displayed by a team of four Missouri S&T students was recognized by AT&T’s iOT technology executives who provided the team a remote mentoring session in December.
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For Carla Bates, perseverance pays
Growing up in Rolla, Dr. Carla Bates knew all about the local university and thought about working there, or even earning a degree from there one day. Three degrees later, she’s now in her fourth year on the business and information technology (BIT) faculty and doing her “dream job” of teaching.
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‘Fashnology’ a factor for picking wearable devices, researchers find
From fitness bands to smart glasses, wearable technology has grown in popularity in recent years. But what prompts people to put on a wearable device? A recent study conducted by researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology provides some answers.
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Will artificial intelligence disrupt higher education?
Artificial intelligence, robotics, automation and machine learning are already disrupting the workplace. Will they disrupt the college experience next?
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Automated security kiosk could alleviate travel, border woes
An automated screening kiosk developed by a Missouri University of Science and Technology researcher could alleviate concerns about safety and wait time at U.S. airports and border crossings. Dr. Nathan Twyman, assistant professor of business and information technology at Missouri S&T, has been developing a next-generation automated screening kiosk since he was a Ph.D. student […]
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Preparing MBA students for the artificial intelligence and machine age
Someday soon, you might be managing, working with or even working for a robot. A core MBA class at Missouri University of Science and Technology prepares students for this distinct possibility, and teaches them how to coexist with their future artificial intelligence colleagues.
Read More »Two Missouri S&T professors ranked among the best in information systems field
Two business and information technology professors at Missouri University of Science and Technology are among the most prolific management information system researchers in the world, according to a study by the University of Arizona.
Read More »AI and e-commerce: a perfect storm for retail jobs
If you work in retail sales, it might be time to explore a new career, according to a Missouri S&T researcher. Dr. Keng Siau, chair and professor of business and information technology, writes in a new research paper that the problem for retail salespeople is two-fold.
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S&T students shine in case study competition
Fifteen Missouri University of Science and Technology teams, comprised of 57 students, recently competed in a cybersecurity case study competition for the chance to earn a $1,000 prize and a mentoring session with executives from AT&T Inc., the event’s sponsor.
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