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Emporia State University Faculty - Stephen Jones

Dr. Stephen C. Jones, Instructor

"A master's in Business Administration should help the student to look at business operations from a larger perspective, viewing everything holistically."

Degrees Held:

  • PhD, University of North Texas, 1998
  • MBA, Missouri State University, 1989
  • MA, University of Missouri, 1983
  • BS, Pittsburg State University, 1981

Career Highlights:

  • Professor of Management at Arkansas Tech University
  • Managed an art gallery, a truck stop, and a testing center

Which online degree program(s) do you teach?

  • Links to share?

    YouTube (boring educational stuff): youtube.com/channel/UCEXhi6OjaLf7bLc0AAgmd9w

    LinkedIn (boring professional stuff): linkedin.com/in/stephen-jones-b73626a0/

  • Which classes do you teach online?

    BU 820: Quantitative Analysis of Business Decisions

  • What types of projects can your students expect in these courses?

    • How Many Pizzas Do You Have to Eat? A Linear Programming Problem
    • What Will Your Retirement Portfolio Do? A Forecasting Problem
    • Discussions on Forecasting the Flu and Correlation/Causation Confusions

  • What do students learn in your classes? What is the expected outcome?

    • Interpreting data relationships: Learn how to assess what value data has
    • Using data to make decisions: Learn how data can reshape the question
    • Creating useful data answers: Learn how to demonstrate with data

  • What advice would you give to those considering this online MBA program?

    • Stay on top of your calendar
    • Keep in touch with your instructor
    • Give each assignment your best

  • What is the value of this degree?

    A master's in Business Administration should help the student to look at business operations from a larger perspective, viewing everything holistically.

  • What is the one book you think everyone should read?

    “Free to Choose” by Milton & Rose Friedman

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