Business Contest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 12, 2007
Beverly Block
Phone: (417) 625-9603
block-b@mssu.edu block-b@mssu.edu

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JOPLIN, MO (SNS) - Area high schools students will get a preview of college life and a chance to win an Apple iPod when The Robert W. Plaster School of Business Administration (SOBA) at Missouri Southern State University hosts its 29th Annual Business Contest Wednesday, April 4.

 

The students will have the opportunity to meet Business faculty and learn more about the programs available in the School of Business. Career Services and Admission staff will be on hand to answer questions.

 

First place winners in each event will receive a $300 scholarship, and all students are eligible to enter into a drawing for an iPod. The awards ceremony, which will be held at 1 p.m. in Taylor Auditorium, is open to the public.

 

Testing begins at 9 a.m. and is followed by lunch and an award ceremony. Last year’s event was attended by approximately 750 students representing 31 high schools in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

 

“This experience allows high school students to compete academically while enjoying a simulated college experience,” said Beverly Block, professor of Business Education in The Robert W. Plaster School of Business Administration.

 

Students compete in categories including Accounting, Business Communication, Business Law, Business Math, Computer Concepts, Economics, Free Enterprise, General Business, Keyboarding, Management, and Marketing. New areas this year include International Business, Multimedia, and Web Site Development.

 

More information on rules and registration can be found at www.mssu.edu/business.

 

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Note to Editors: Schools taking part include the following

 

Afton
Baxter Springs
Bronaugh
Carl Junction
Cassville
Chetopa
Clever
Columbus
Dadeville
Diamond,
East Newton
Frontenac
Galena
Girard
Golden City
Gravette
Jasper
Joplin
Kickapoo
Labette County
Liberal
McDonald County
Marionville
Monett
Neosho
Northeast
Ozark Mountain Tech. Center
Pierce City
Purdy
Sarcoxie
Sheldon
Verona
Webb City
Welch

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