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Category: School of Business Administration Stories

  • AMA chapter recognized for national leadership in community service

    For the second year in a row, the American Marketing Association recognized Oklahoma Christian University’s chapter with an award for excellence at the AMA International Collegiate Conference last week in New Orleans. Oklahoma Christian’s chapter was chosen from more than 175 colleges across the nation for its community service efforts. The award reflects the chapter’s contributions to the university’s school of business, the campus community and society at large. ...

  • Academic and professional success from business department

    Business professor Kimberly Merritt’s research was selected as the 2010 distinguished paper by the Southwest Federation of Administrative Disciplines in March. Her paper was titled “Qualitative Investigation of Information System Success: Interviewing Data Warehouse Users.” Merritt teaches economics and business technology classes at Oklahoma Christian. She is a member of the International Association for Computer Information Systems, and the Federation of Business ...

  • OC alum, faculty member play key roles in technology conference

    November 4th marked the fourth annual Oklahoma City InnoTech Business and Technology Innovation Conference, the largest event of its kind in this region of the country. One of the key components of InnoTech is the “eMarketing Summit,” a series of presentations by thought-leaders from across the country that focus on all aspects of marketing in the digital arena. “When Innotech was first brought to this market, they looked for partners to help promote the event and give the ...

  • Accounting students excel in state competition

    In the third statewide competition of college accounting departments, the OC Accounting Club placed second, receiving a $1,000 grant, after winning the first two years of competition. East Central University received a $5,000 grant on behalf of the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants, barely beating two-time champ Oklahoma Christian University. In an ongoing effort to make educators and students aware of the valuable benefits and services the OSCPA offered, the Campus Competition...

  • Marketing students win national award

    A note from Kerianne Roper, Professor of Business: —- The OC chapter of the American Marketing Association just joined more than 1,200 students and more than 140 schools for competition at the Annual AMA Collegiate Conference held in New Orleans this past weekend. In order to even be recognized as a chapter, the AMA requires all chapters to write a chapter plan and an annual report and submit these documents to AMA headquarters each fall and spring, respectively. However, because our ...

  • Professor interviewed for economic insight

    Professor of Business Jody Jones was recently featured in a local news story describing the possibly impact the Stimulus Bill on Oklahoma Homeowners. To see the full story, click here.  To watch the video, click here. For more information about the College of Business Administration, click here.

  • Business professor awarded best paper at conference

    The Federation of Business Disciplines recently selected Dr. Kimberly Merritt’s submission as the Best Paper in its Association of Business Information Systems division. Merritt, an associate professor of business, will receive the award at the Federation’s annual meeting in Oklahoma City February 24-28. Her paper, “Using Experiential Learning to Develop Communication Skills and Increase User Satisfaction with Student Developed Projects,” was coauthored by K. David Smith...

  • Business professor moderates panel

    The American Marketing Association of Oklahoma City hosted an event showcasing how the City of Oklahoma City is marketing itself for the 21st Century on January 8th. The event featured Mayor Mick Cornett, Former Mayor Kirk Humphreys, and Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce President Roy Williams in a panel discussion. OC Associate Professor of Marketing and Management, Dr. Burt Smith, was chosen to moderate the panel. The panel provided their insight into how the City of Oklahoma City has...

  • Renowned tax expert to speak at OC Ethics Symposium

    Nationally recognized law professor Susan Hamill will be the featured speaker at Oklahoma Christian University’s third annual J.J. Millican Ethics Symposium on Feb. 6. Hamill will discuss the topic of Taxes and Ethics: What Does God Really Say? The event is free to the public. Hamill teaches at the University of Alabama and holds a master’s degree in theological studies from Samford University. She has gained national attention for evaluating state and federal tax policies under ...

  • Business professor presenting at conference

    Assistant Professor of Business Jana Cook has had two papers accepted for the 4th Annual Business & Leadership Symposium, held in Ft. Hays, Kansas on September 29-30.  Her papers are entitled “To Merge and Merge Again, That is the Question: Repeat Acquirers’ Performance” and “Economic Determinants of QSR Using Forecasting Software.” Many congratulations to Mrs. Cook and the School of Business Administration!  Our faculty members always go above and ...

  • Exchange student at Korea Christian University

    Marshall Wade, a senior accounting major at Oklahoma Christian University, is the first OC student to be selected for our exchange program with Korea Christian University.  In fact, he is the first American exchange student at that university.  Marshall participated in OC’s Pacific Rim study abroad program in 2006 and will serve as an excellent representative of Oklahoma Christian in our new exchange program.  He will be studying in Seoul until December.  Click here to...

  • Business professor honored as AMA Member of the Year

    Dr. Burt Smith, Professor of Business at Oklahoma Christian University, has been named the American Marketing Association’s Member of the Year by the Oklahoma City Chapter. Dr. Smith is the author of the book “The Great Game of Networking,” and he is an accomplished entrepreneur. He is the past president of the American Marketing Association (AMA) and a former board member for the OKC Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Smith is a National Chapter Excellence Award Winner, and was among...

  • Accounting department receives grant

    From the Edmond Sun Oklahoma Christian University receives grant EDMOND — In a statewide competition of college accounting departments, Oklahoma Christian University received a $5,000 grant on behalf of the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants. This is the second year in a row for OC to win the grant. The University of Tulsa won the $1,000 grant for second place. In an ongoing effort to make educators and students aware of the valuable benefits and services the OSCPA ...

  • An empty nest for the Swans

    When she drove onto the campus, an unexpected wave of emotion swept over her. She had to stop and take in the moment. She was very sentimental about all that had happened the last few years of their lives, but she was also very happy. The whirlwind of the last few months had swirled around even faster than their normal pace of hectic. A graduation. A wedding. Another graduation. Now, their youngest is heading to college. The empty nest looms ahead. “I guess I’ll just go to work, ...

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