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“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 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…

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…

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…