Student Activities and Events
IGNITE
This career development program was created for students to improve their interviewing skills, to provide networking opportunities, and to connect students with potential employers. IGNITE was originally conceived for majors in the Department of Management and the Department of Marketing, but it has been expanded to include all departments and majors in the Jones College of Business (JCOB). JCOB majors can join IGNITE and earn a certificate while completing career development activities. For details and a complete schedule of IGNITE events, visit the IGNITE webpage.
"Career Showcase" - Fall Career Fair
ONE Career Fair for ALL Jones College of Business Majors!
Tuesday | October 8, 2024 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | MTSU BAS | Outside in the Courtyard
- This career fair will be "business casual", as the career fair will take place outside in the courtyard (if it rains, it will be inside on the southside of the building, the first three floors)
- a traditional-style career fair
- 20 companies who have either internships or professional positions available or will be available at the beginning of the year, paying salaries at a minimum of $45,000 or $20/hour for internships (unless otherwise noted)
List of companies attending:
Chick-fil-A Murfreesboro |
City of Murfreesboro |
Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc. |
Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc. - Tennessee Valley |
Enterprise Mobility |
Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman, LLC |
GEODIS |
Lockton |
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores |
Mars, Inc. |
Modern Woodmen of America |
Murphy_Hoffman Company (MHC Kenworth) |
OMNIA Partners |
Oracle |
Republic Finance |
The Sherwin-Williams Company - Paint Stores Group |
TK Elevator |
Waffle House, Inc. |
XPO - Less Than Truckload |
Past Events
B.E.S.T. Career & Internship Fair 2024
(Business Exchange for Student Talent)
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 // 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Student Union Ballroom
- Meet employers seeking College of Business majors for professional positions and internships. All Jones College of Business majors are invited to attend! Updated room map is here. Current list of Career Fair companies listed by Table Number.
- The Supply Chain Management Career Fair has been combined with the BEST career fair. BEST is bigger than ever, with more companies and more available jobs!
- This is a structured career fair. The schedule is coming soon: Career Fair Schedule
- Free Professional Portraits (Head Shots) for the first 60 students from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. The portraits will be digital photos suitable for online use.
- Recommendations for students:
- Wear professional attire (business formal)
- Bring several copies of your resume
- Bring a notebook and pen
2024 MTSU Midsouth Supply Chain Summit
April 11, 2024 - Multiple rooms in KUC
We are pleased to announce that the third annual Supply Chain Summit has been scheduled. Come hear from industry representatives as they lead in-depth discussions on a variety of relevant supply chain issues. This event is sponsored by the MTSU Supply Chain Management student organization.
Opening Session: 9:30 am to 11:00 am KUC Theater
- Keynote speaker Mike Honious, CEO of Geodis Americas.
Morning Sessons: 11:15 am to 12:45 pm
- Find Your Why (hosted by R & L Logistics)
- International Transportation (hosted by V. Alexander Co.)
- In your Professionalism Era: Practical Tips on How to Build your Resume, Ace an Interview, Dress for Success, and More (hosted by Omnia Partners)
Lunch break from 1:00 to 2:15 pm
Afternoon sessions 2:40 pm to 4:05 pm:
- Building People Efficient Technology (hosted by SiLo)
- Women in Supply Chain panel discussion (moderated by Dr. Senali Amarasuriya, MTSU Supply Chain Faculty)
- What to do with your degree in Freight (hosted by KCH Transportation)
Networking & Social Event - 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm MT Center in the Ingram building
Sponsored and hosted by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Nashville Roundtable. Light refreshments will be provided.
Business Plan Competition 2024
- Application deadline February 22, 2024
- For dates and deadlines, click here: Business Plan Competition information and rules
INNOVATIVE LEADER CHALLENGE - 2023
WHAT: A contest to examine a current business challenge and to provide creative and novel ideas to solve the challenge.
Access the Challenge and Submission Details at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jUavGju1JyWAH3K1KdvjBXomlgin7yb__NQcRFNEOHA/edit?usp=sharing
WHO: for Jones College of Business majors and minors
WHEN: March 15, 2023 - Contest opens
March 31, 2023 by 11:59 pm (Central Time) - Deadline for submitting an entry (Your idea proposal and a 3-5 minute video explaining your idea)
April 7, 2023 - Finalists Announced
April 19, 2023 - Employer-Student Roundtable. All Students submitting an entry are invited to participate. Finalists are invited to present their ideas for further discussion at the Roundtable.
WHY: PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED FOR THE BEST IDEA PROPOSALS.
Student Activities
Institute of Leadership of Excellence
The Institute of Leadership Excellence is a leadership development course for undergraduate
students. This unique immersion experience is held during the May S1 term. For more
information, visit the ILE webpage.
One-on-One Resume Sessions
Appointments are available during the fall and spring semesters in BAS N140. Appointment
is required; Contact Ms. Jean Wilson at Jean.Wilson@mtsu.edu to schedule an appointment.
Supply Chain Management Student Group
Students interested in Supply Chain Management are welcome. Meeting times vary. Contact
Dr. Richard Tarpey at Richard.Tarpey@mtsu.edu.