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In the episode of Breaking Down Business, we talk with Lock Reynolds, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Economics in the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship about how he uses data in the classroom, his research on wage gaps, and updates happening in the Department of Economics at Kent State.

In this episode, we talk with Catrina Palmer Johnson, Ph.D., a faculty member in the Kent State Department of Management and Information Systems. Palmer Johnson discusses the career path that led to her obtaining a Ph.D. as well as her research in the areas of the role of gender and racial disparity on mentorship relationships and the effects of criminal history on individuals’ ability to acquire meaningful work. She also discusses her involvement in the PhD project.

On this episode of Breaking Down Business, we hear from Ryan Ballestero, Ph.D., assistant professor of accounting at the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship. Dr. Ballestero discusses how he brings his former experience as an auditor into the classroom, his research in the areas of organizational culture as it impacts audit quality as well as his work with the Ph.D. Project.

In this episode, we talk with Robert Hisrich, Ph.D., Bridgestone Chair of International Marketing at the Kent State College of Business Administration. Dr. Hisrich has vast global experience as a visiting and honorary professor at more than eight universities in six different countries. He has authored or co-authored 36 books and written more than 300 articles on entrepreneurship, international business management, and marketing. Listen as Dr. Hisrich shares some career highlights and discusses the College’s entrepreneurship offerings.

In this episode, hear from Chris Groening, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Marketing at Kent State, on his recent research in Corporate Social Responsibility and Consumer Behavior and his recent first-place win in the MENA case competition. He also discusses his approach to helping Executive MBA students solve business problems.

On this episode of Breaking Down Business, we hear from Drew Sellers, EDM, CMA, chair of the Department of Accounting at Kent State’s College of Business Administration. Drew shares with us highlights on the accounting program including career trajectories for accounting students and the newly launched Online Master of Science in Accounting program.

In this episode, Kent State University Chair of the Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Dr. Robert Jewell, discusses his consumer behavior research on secret consumption and shares the career opportunities for graduates of the Managerial Marketing Program and why recruiters are eager to hire them.

In this episode, we hear from Kent State Economics Department Chair Kathy Wilson as she discusses her role on the Ohio Economics Experts Panel and gives an overview of what the Kent State economics major entails and which types of career economics students can go into following graduation.

On this episode of Breaking Down Business, we hear from Amy Grincewicz, Ph.D., senior instructional designer at the College of Business Administration. Amy shares with us about the progress the college has made in seeking Quality Matters Certification for online courses in an effort to provide high-quality instruction to students.

In this episode of Breaking Down Business, we hear from Shawn Rohlin, Ph.D., professor of economics and Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation at Kent State’s College of Business Administration. Rohlin shares how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the national economy and how smaller businesses have been affected. He also talks about the College’s entrepreneurship highlights and resources available for students looking to start a business.

COVID-19 impacted how universities delivered courses for the second part of the spring 2020 semester. Kent State University successfully moved over 9,000 course sections online, with more than 200 of those courses being in the College of Business Administration. While this mode of delivery is new for the College’s undergraduate population, the College has been delivering graduate courses online for many years and is providing the same quality educational experience to students. In this episode, Dean Deborah Spake, of the Kent State University, College of Business Administration, discusses the College’s response to COVID-19 and how business students will continue being taken care of regardless of how courses are delivered in the future.

In this episode of Breaking Down Business, we learn about the College of Business Administrations, Responsible Leadership Initiative from Cathy Dubois, and Brandon Shields.

In this episode, Mark Whitmore overviews The Kent State University College of Business Administration’s assessment tool that helps students learn about their leadership style and hone their skills in a simulated business environment. Listen through the end of this episode to learn about the Workplace Big 5 Profile Assessment and how studying personality traits can help guide leadership development.

If you’re intrigued by emerging finance technologies, cryptocurrency, and blockchain or maybe even a little puzzled by them - you won’t want to miss this episode. Joining us today is Kent State University Professor of Finance, David Pelleg. In this episode, David breaks down the economic side of cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, and their place in the emerging Tech 4.0 business landscape.

Kent State University Professor of Accounting, Wendy Tietz has earned national recognition for her innovative practices in the classroom. Whether it’s conducting online polls, teaching students to build a software bot, or interacting with students from locations around the globe via chatroom, Tietz focuses on making the learning experience interactive. In this episode, you will hear how Tietz teaches future professionals to develop technology agility and how she shares her innovative teaching practices with educators and practitioners across the country.

The demand for data analytics is increasing across all sectors of business, and with that comes a need for more trained data analysts. But what exactly does data analytics entail, and what kind of skills does one need to pursue a career in the field? In this episode, we talk to our resident expert, Dr. Rouzbeh Razavi, director of the Master of Science in Business Analytics program at Kent State’s College of Business Administration. Dr. Razavi shares how he used data in his former career as a machine learning scientist, and how Kent State has developed an innovative business analytics program based on industry needs. If you want to know more about data analytics, or are considering a career in the field, don’t miss this episode. To learn more about pursuing a degree in business analytics either in-person or online at Kent State, visit kent.edu/business/msba.

The Golden Flash Asset Management Group (GFAM) provides student participants the opportunity to manage $1 million in Kent State University assets. In this episode, the founder and faculty co-adviser of the student-managed fund Dr. Steven Dennis discusses GFAM's first-place win at the international G.A.M.E. Forum in New York City. And shares how GFAM helps student participants gain real-world experience to advance their career opportunities.

We are wrapping up 2019 with a special bonus episode featuring job search advice and interview clips with our panel of HR recruiters that did not make the original Ready For Business series. Our website: http://www.kent.edu/business Check out average salary data using these online tools: Glassdoor Salaries https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/index.htm U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics https://www.bls.gov/bls/blswage.htm O*NET OnLine www.onetonline.org Special Guests Include: Alyssa Angelletti of Vizion360 Kate Blake of The Sherwin-Williams Company Matt Klouse of Fathom Marie Henry and Lynn Murphy of Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans Molly Phelps and Andrew Trotter of Fastenal Sara Martin of Bober Markey Fedorovich Susan Denton of Medical Mutual of Ohio Tiffaney Proud of FedEx Custom Critical Rachel Higgins of Northwestern Mutual Music featured: "Militaire Electronic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Bummin on Tremelo" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Lobby Time" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Nouvelle Noel" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

If you're in the early semesters of your Business degree, what can be done now that will make you stronger job or internship candidate later? Our guests describe three things that can be started today. Our website: www.kent.edu/business Special Guests Include: Alyssa Angelletti of Vizion360 Kate Blake of The Sherwin-Williams Company Matt Klouse of Fathom Marie Henry and Lynn Murphy of Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans Molly Phelps and Andrew Trotter of Fastenal Sara Martin of Bober Markey Fedorovich Susan Denton of Medical Mutual of Ohio Tiffaney Proud of FedEx Custom Critical Rachel Higgins of Northwestern Mutual Music featured: "Militaire Electronic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License "Lobby Time" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License "Loopster" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License "Magic Scout Farm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Like the résumé, your profile and activity in a professional networking site can show a recruiter that you would be a good match for their company. Our guests describe the process of building an online brand in sites like LinkedIn that can help your candidacy move forward. Our website: www.kent.edu/business Handshake access for Kent State University students and alumni: https://www.kent.edu/business/handshake Find the Kent State College of Business Administration on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kent-state-college-of-business-administration Find our Career Services Office on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8154060/ Special Guests Include: Alyssa Angelletti of Vizion360 Kate Blake of The Sherwin-Williams Company Matt Klouse of Fathom Marie Henry and Lynn Murphy of Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans Molly Phelps and Andrew Trotter of Fastenal Sara Martin of Bober Markey Fedorovich Susan Denton of Medical Mutual of Ohio Tiffaney Proud of FedEx Custom Critical Rachel Higgins of Northwestern Mutual Music featured: "Militaire Electronic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License "Teddy Bear Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License "Apero Hour" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License "Thinking Music" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License "Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License "Magic Scout Farm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License