Congratulations to Dr. Brenda Ghitulescu, Chair of the Management Department, on receiving the Outstanding Reviewer Award from the Academy of Management’s (AOM) Managerial and Organizational Cognition (MOC) Division at the AOM Conference in Copenhagen! This award recognizes reviewers who demonstrate excellence in providing thoughtful, timely, and constructive feedback on papers and symposium proposals. By honoring…
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Professor Susan Hume Featured in WalletHub Article, “Credit Cards for Bad Credit”
Susan Hume, Professor of Finance, was recently featured as an expert in an article, “Credit Cards for Bad Credit.” The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – Using a credit card to improve your credit score. With my humble acknowledgement to Clint Eastwood and his epic Western, let’s tackle this question of using a credit…
Professor Yutong Xie Featured in WalletHub’s Recent Article “Best Credit Cards for Bad Credit”
Yutong Xie, Assistant Professor of Finance, was featured in WalletHub’s August 2025 article, “Best Credit Cards for Bad Credit.” How can people improve their credit scores using a credit card for bad credit? Using a credit card responsibly can help rebuild credit over time. The key is consistent on-time payments, as payment history accounts for…
The School of Business Celebrates the Class of 2025 Graduate Business Students
This past Saturday, the School of Business Administration came together with faculty, family, and friends to celebrate the accomplishments of the 27 outstanding members of the Graduate Business Class of 2025! Assistant Dean Stephen Tomkiel kicked off the celebration by expressing his admiration for the unique strengths and accomplishments of this outstanding group of graduates.…
Inside the Game: Trenton Thunder Hosts Sports Management Networking Night in Partnership with TCNJ School of Business
On July 21, 2025, the Trenton Thunder brought the business of sports to life by hosting a Sports Management Networking Night at the ballpark, in partnership with The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) School of Business. The event welcomed local high school and college students, as well as recent graduates, offering them a behind-the-scenes look…
Professor Tae-Nyun Kim Featured in WalletHub’s Article on “Best 0% APR Credit Cards”
Tae-Nyun Kim, Associate Professor of Finance, was recently featured in a WalletHub article, “Best 0% APR Credit Cards.” Why do banks offer 0% credit cards? Banks offer 0% credit cards primarily as a marketing tool to attract new customers and encourage either balance transfers or new spending. While these cards initially generate no interest income,…
Stephen Tomkiel Named Assistant Dean of the School of Business at TCNJ
The College of New Jersey is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Tomkiel as the new Assistant Dean for the School of Business, effective July 1, 2025. In this role, Mr. Tomkiel will work closely with Department Chairs to analyze enrollment trends and plan course schedules; oversee the School’s Alumni Mentoring Program; support the…
Dr. Sunita Ahlawat Appointed Interim Dean of the School of Business
Following a comprehensive nomination and interview process conducted in collaboration with incoming Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Margo DelliCarpini, as well as faculty and dean colleagues, it was announced on June 3, 2025, that Dr. Sunita Ahlawat has been appointed Interim Dean of the School of Business at The College of New Jersey…
Professor Tang and Student Present Research on Green Energy Policy at Prestigious EURAM Conference
On June 24, 2025, at the European Academy of Management (EURAM) Conference in Florence, Italy, Professor Linghui Tang and senior Economics major Kate Siedelhofer presented their co-authored research paper, “From Target to Implementation: A Systematic Evaluation of Green Policies and Renewable Energy in Electricity Generation.” Their paper was featured during a competitive session alongside presenters…
TCNJ adds sports management and communications minor
The College of New Jersey’s School of Business has recently added a minor in Sports Management and Communications to its academic offerings. “The business of sports is a fast-paced, ever-evolving $490 billion industry,” said Brenda Ghitulescu, chair of the Management Department. “The growth and development of sports will continue to expand and play a key…
“Market Moves” – TCNJ School of Business Student Investment Fund Features in TCNJ Magazine
In the June 4, 2025, edition of TCNJ Magazine, Dr. Seung Hee Choi and alumni Sal Zotti ’25 and Tyler Rummel ’25 were featured in the magazine in an article titled “Market Moves”. The Student Investment Fund was launched 25 years ago by finance professor Herbert “Buddy” Mayo. The article traces the history of the…
School of Business Student & Faculty Member to Present Paper at the 2025 EURAM Conference in Florence, Italy!
Kate Siedelhofer, senior Economics major, and Linghui Tang, Professor of Economics, will be presenting their paper, “From Target to Implementation: A Systematic Evaluation of Green Policies and Renewable Energy in Electricity Generation,” at the European Academy of Management Conference in Florence, Italy, on June 24, 2025. They will present their research findings in the competitive…
TCNJ School of Business Commencement 2025
On May 22nd, approximately 360 of the 411 members of the 2025 School of Business graduating class showed up to celebrate 4 years of accomplishments! Rain couldn’t diminish the joy and celebration they and their families felt as they celebrated the culmination of their hard work! The ceremony began with President Michael Bernstein, who kept…
Marc Monseau to Moderate Webinar on “Battling Misinformation in the Age of AI”
As a follow-up to his article, “Setting the Record Straight: How Finland is Fighting Off the Rapid Spread of Misinformation, from Elementary School to Adult Education“, Marc Monseau, Lecturer in the School of Business Marketing Department, is moderating an upcoming webinar, “Battling Misinformation in the Age of AI”, hosted by the American Scandinavian Foundation. This…
Winner Emerges in SOBIC Art Contest!
This semester, the School of Business Inclusion Council held an art contest that was open to all TCNJ students. There were specific requirements that had to be met for the artwork. The piece should: embody themes of inclusivity, diversity, and belonging within the context of the business school. promote an environment where all students feel…
TCNJ School of Business Students Inducted into the NJCBAA Honor Society
The New Jersey Collegiate Business Administration Association (NJCBAA) is a statewide honor society that recognizes outstanding academic achievements of undergraduate business students in New Jersey. It specifically recognizes the top 1% of students pursuing business degrees at two- and four-year colleges, who have completed at least 70% of their degree requirements. This year, five School…
2025 Senior Awards Ceremony
Earlier this week, the School of Business held its annual Senior Awards Ceremony. Each year, the faculty of the School of Business recognizes the academic and co-curricular achievements of our graduating seniors. Full descriptions of all of the awards can be found here. This year’s award recipients were: The Neil Gaston Student Achievement Award –…
Faculty Spotlight – Nancy Lasher, Professor, Interdisciplinary Business
Our final Faculty Spotlight for the spring 2025 semester is on Nancy Lasher, Professor of Interdisciplinary Business. Nancy has her BA in Economic Development from Rutgers College and her J.D. from the University of North Carolina. She joined the TCNJ School of Business in 1992, and she is retiring as of June 30th. This past…
Celebration of Student Achievement
On April 29, 2025, TCNJ held the 28th Annual Celebration of Student Achievement (COSA). COSA is a showcase for student scholarly and creative work. Students presented their work in the form of papers, posters, performances, panels, and other forms of scholarly or creative activity. Twenty-nine (29) School of Business students, from all majors, presented their…
Professor Tae-Nyun Kim Featured in WalletHub’s Piece, “Credit Limit Guide: Everything You Need to Know 2025”
Tae-Nyun Kim Associate Professor of Finance, was recently featured in WalletHub’s piece on “Credit Limit Guide: Everything You Need to Know 2025.” Do you think credit card companies should be more transparent about their cards’ limits? Yes, credit card companies should be more transparent about how they determine credit limits and whether a customer’s limit…
28th Annual Celebration of Student Achievement
The 28th Annual Celebration of Student Achievement will take place on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The event features the research, scholarship and creative activity of TCNJ students from all disciplines. The event will include papers, posters, art exhibitions, video discussions and other products of student work. The schedule of presentations for the School of Business is below.…
TCNJ student team awarded fourth in division and honorable mention at this year’s Solar District Cup
A team of nine students from the College earned fourth place and an honorable mention in their division on Monday at this year’s United States Department of Energy Solar District Cup Collegiate Design Competition. The team was recognized for designing a clean energy system for SUNY Oneonta that is both financially and environmentally efficient. The students…
Mentoring Program Success!
In the fall 2024 semester, the School of Business began a pilot of a new mentoring program. The purpose of the program was to connect School of Business students (mentees) with Alumni (mentors) who would be a resource for the mentees, answer questions, share experiences, guide them in building skills to achieve their goals, and…
School of Business Graduate Programs Spring Wrap Up
April has flown by! Here are a few highlights from the TCNJ School of Business Graduate Programs as the students wrapped up the Spring semester: ● On April 19th, the School of Business Graduate Programs hosted the Second Annual MBA Alumni Panel. Thank you to Kayla Bertolino ’18 & ’23, Lauren Biernacki ’17 & ’21,…
TCNJ School of Business Real Estate Club Case Competition Winners Announced!
The Real Estate Club 2nd Annual Case Competition Finals were held on April 16, 2025. The competition began with 7 teams of 19 students competing in round one. The teams were tasked with analyzing a value-added investment opportunity of 1 Electronics Drive in Hamilton, New Jersey, to discern effective leasing strategies on the existing asset…
Congratulations to our 2025 NJCPA Scholarship Recipient
The New Jersey Society of CPAs (NJCPA) Scholarship Fund has supported more than 2,000 New Jersey students, totaling more than $7 million in awards since 1960. The Fund has helped to increase the number of both minorities and women who enter the accounting profession, and many scholarship recipients have been the first to attend college in…
The School of Business New Honor Society Inductees – 2025
On April 3, 2025, the School of Business held its annual induction ceremony for Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma, the New Jersey Collegiate Business Administration Association (NJCBAA), and Omicron Delta Epsilon. Congratulations to all the new honor society members! BETA ALPHA PSI Beta Alpha Psi is a national honors organization for information professionals, which…
“The Business of Cannabis: Past, Present, and Future” Was a Success!
On March 27, 2025, TCNJ’s School of Business hosted “The Business of Cannabis: Past, Present, and Future”. This free event was open to both the TCNJ and the local communities. Approximately 40 students and community members attended the event. Experts in different areas of the cannabis industry made up the panel: Dr. Lucas McCann, Co-Founder…
Juniper Takes First-Place at the 2025 Mayo Business Plan Competition
Congratulations to Yasaman Galer (Senior, Biology major), Isha Patwardhan (Junior, Biology major), and Livia Minaides (Sophomore, Marketing major) on winning the first-place prize of $30,000 in the 2025 Mayo Business Plan Competition! The final three teams presented their plans to the judges and a live audience on March 26, 2025, in Mayo Concert Hall. If…
TCNJ School of Business Ranks 53rd in the Nation!
The College of New Jersey School of Business moved up five spots from last year to #53, as ranked by Poets&Quants Best Undergraduate Business Schools of 2025. The system used by Poets&Quants is considered the most comprehensive assessment of undergraduate business programs, ranking the top 100 schools each year. Poets&Quants methodology ranks the top undergraduate…
TCNJ School of Business Real Estate Club holds Its 2nd Case Competition
The Real Estate Club held the first round of its 2nd Annual Case Competition on March 12, 2025, organized by President, Salvatore Zotti (senior, finance major). It was judged by Professor Eric Szabo ’97, Senior Lecturer at TCNJ’s School of Business, and James Keenoy ’07, President and Founder of Farrell Flynn. Seven competing teams were…
Professor Susan Hume Featured on WalletHub Discussing “Credit Card Fees”
Susan Hume, Associate Professor of Finance, was featured as an expert in a recent article on WalletHub discussing “Credit Card Fees.” Do you have any tips for avoiding credit card fees? Let’s consider the factors that affect these fees. Fees are influenced by the credit card benefits, the rewards offered, and your credit score. This…
2025 Mayo Business Plan Competition Finalists Announced
The final three teams competing in the 2025 Mayo Business Plan Competition have been selected. A top prize of $30,000 will be awarded to the winning team with prizes of $20,000 and $10,000 for second and third-place teams. Open to the public, the live finals will be held on March 26, 2025, at 5:00 pm,…
Authors Joe Judge & Dr. Mike Merrill Visit TCNJ
Last week the School of Business sponsored several events with the co-authors of “Leadership is Overcoming the Natural“, Joe Judge and Dr. Mike Merrill. They spent the day speaking to varying groups across campus. Their day started with a breakfast with members of the Staff Senate, that was co-sponsored by the School of Business…
Faculty Spotlight: Alan Chernoff, Visiting Instructor, Economics
Our next Faculty Spotlight of the semester is on Dr. Alan Chernoff, Visiting Instructor, Economics. Dr. Chernoff joined TCNJ’s School of Business in the Fall of 2022. He has his BA in Mathematics, and MA in Economics, and, in 2024, earned his PhD in Economics, all from Rutgers University. In 2024, he won two awards:…
School of Business Students Receives CAPM Certification
Logan O’Connor, a Senior Management major, with a Minor in IST, received the CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI). The certification, intended for college students and those new to the field, requires at least 23 hours of project management education before taking the exam and demonstrates an understanding of…
Stephanie Horner Elected to NAPAHE Board of Directors
In January, Stephanie Horner, Assistant to the Dean for TCNJ’s School of Business, was elected to a three-year term on the Board of Directors for NAPAHE. NAPAHE is a national organization for professionals supporting leaders in higher education. Stephanie has been a member of NAPAHE since 2019, a member of the NAPAHE Annual Conference Planning…
Gavin Farber Presents at NYU
On February 13, 2025, Gavin Farber, Coordinator for Undergraduate Advising, presented at NYU’s Academic Advising Pre-Conference Institute. This institute offers a focused opportunity for professional development in academic advising, bringing together experts and practitioners for meaningful discussions and learning. Approximately 240 professionals from across the country attended this year’s event. The theme was “Shared Success:…
2025 Mayo Business Plan Competition Semi-Finalists Announced
Six teams have been selected to advance to the next round in the Mayo Business Plan Competition. On February 26, 2025, the semi-finalists will deliver their presentations, in a closed session, to a panel of judges. Three teams will be chosen to advance to the finals. The finals will be held on March 26, 2025, beginning…
THE BUSINESS OF CANNABIS: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Are you interested in learning more about the opportunities presented by the booming cannabis industry? Join us on March 27, 2025, at 5:00 pm at The College of New Jersey School of Business, and learn about the fundamentals of cannabis business management, from “seed to stem”. Hear from industry experts on effective marketing and branding…
2025 Neil Gaston Student Achievement Award
Applications are being accepted January 2, 2025 through February 28, 2025, for the 2025 Neil Gaston Student Achievement Award. The award includes a monetary award and will be presented at the School of Business Senior Awards Ceremony on April 29, 2025. To be eligible for the award, the recipient must: be a graduating senior. Graduates…
Announcing New Professional Development Classes at the School of Business!
TCNJ School of Business is excited to announce that starting in spring 2025, we will begin offering professional development classes taught right here on campus! These classes offer the TCNJ and local community the opportunity to enhance their skills, advance in their professional careers, or just satisfy a passion. Taught by professionals with relevant industry…
A semester-long project in MKT370 has produced 12 episodes of a podcast
At the beginning of the semester, we shared how Dr. Caleb Mezzy kicked off a semester-long project in his MKT370 (Sports Marketing) class with a guest from Under Armour. The class was divided up into groups, and each group was assigned a professional athlete. The groups will have spent the semester working on a sports…
Finance Students Visit NYC & the New York Stock Exchange
On Wednesday, November 14, 2024, a group of Finance majors joined Jennifer Graf ’96, Peter Simons ’98, and Brandon Klein ’16 at Renaissance Technologies in Manhattan for conversations about their career paths, how TCNJ helped them on their journey, skills most valuable to advancing their careers, the importance of networking, and the most challenging and…
Professor Tae-Nyun Kim Featured on WalletHub Discussing the “Best Car Insurance in New Jersey”
Tae-Nyun Kim, Associate Professor of Finance, was featured as an expert in a recent article on WalletHub discussing the “Best Car Insurance in New Jersey.” Why are car insurance prices so different from state to state? Car insurance prices vary significantly from state to state due to factors related to state laws, demographics, and environmental…
Management Department Annual Alumni Night
On November 6, 2024, the Management Department hosted its Annual Alumni Night. The Management faculty, joined by Management majors, and undeclared business majors interested in Management, listened to an alumni panel share their insights and advice to help students stand out and make them more attractive to employers, skills students should start building now, challenges…
TCNJ School of Business Holds Its 14th Annual Women’s Leadership Summit
On October 30, 2024, The College of New Jersey School of Business hosted its 14th Annual Women’s Leadership Summit. This year’s keynote speaker was Sylvia Baffour, a renowned speaker, emotional intelligence expert, and author of “I Dare You to Care – Using Emotional Intelligence to Inspire, Influence, and Achieve Remarkable Growth.” Sylvia presented the 5 Strategies…
TCNJ School of Business Alumni Pickleball Tournament & Social
On October 8, 2024, TCNJ School of Business held its inaugural Alumni Pickleball Social at Mercer Bucks Pickleball Club. The evening began with welcome remarks from Interim Dean, Tammy Dieterich, and tournament instructions given by Stephen Tomkiel, MBA Director and MC. Ten teams participated in a 4-round tournament bracket. The final round culminated in a…
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