Experiences

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…

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…

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…

“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…

Management Students Participate in Harvard Strategy Simulation Exercise

Dr. Martine Bertin-Peterson has incorporated an exercise from the Harvard Strategy Simulation into her MGT499 – Strategic Management class. Each student is expected to take part in the exercise and write a paper describing what they learned from it and the strategies they employed. Several of her students “achieved the greatest profit” while participating in…

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,…