Future business leaders learn to factor societal benefits into the bottom line.
Hershey. Boeing. Aon. Pfizer. What’s one thing these big American companies have in common?
They’ve all had K-State grads at the helm.
K-State has an impressive track record of nurturing leaders, and the College of Business Administration’s Center for Principled Business carries on that tradition. The center strives to develop future business leaders who will keep in mind prosperity for all stakeholders — including society — along with the bottom line. Some of its key programs:
Business and Society
The business and society class and CAT (Connecting Across Topics) Community bring together first-year students to learn about the history and “why” of business.
K-State Business Innovation Challenge
This competition encourages students to address challenges in the K-State and Manhattan communities by developing or improving a product, service, technology or process.
Menard Family Scholars Program
A yearlong program for outstanding freshman business students, the Menard Family Scholars program develops leadership, ethical decision making and innovative thinking. Students explore leadership opportunities and career pathways through industry trips, alumni connections, one-on-one mentoring and other exclusive experiences.
Women in Business
This initiative works to educate, empower and engage leaders to create social and economic impact and enhance societal prosperity. The annual Women in Business Career Summit brings together business professionals, alumni, and high school and college students for professional development and networking. WIB strives to help the college increase the percentage of women in the college to 50%, up from 37% currently.
High School Summer Institute
This camp introduces high school students to all aspects of business while immersing them in campus life. They challenge their ideas and build leadership skills through teamwork, discussions with peers and K-State faculty, and visits to local businesses.
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