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Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Launches Consulting Initiative Offering Services to St. Louis Businesses

Student-Led Initiative Designed to Bridge Classroom Knowledge With Real World Impact


Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ has launched Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Business Solutions (MBS)—a student-led, faculty-guided consulting initiative within the John E. Simon School of Business. MBS is designed to bridge classroom knowledge with real-world impact, providing strategic business solutions while preparing the next generation of consultants and business leaders.

“This initiative is a great example of how Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is constantly strengthening our partnerships with the St. Louis business community and immersing students in a curriculum designed to teach the technical skills needed in today’s dynamic job market,â€� said Scott Chadwick, Dean of the John E. Simon School of Business. “̹½´«Ã½ Business Solutions will help give our students a unique edge in navigating today’s real-world business challenges.â€�

MBS, co-led by Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s Robyn Wand and Robert Barrett, will offer a suite of professional services at an affordable rate for local businesses, including: 

  • Cyber security audits and testing
  • Marketing campaign management
  • Financial health analysis
  • Strategic growth consulting

“These services will support the success of local businesses, while giving students hands-on experience developing cutting-edge solutions to real challenges local businesses are facing,â€� said Robyn Wand, Co-Director of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Business Solutions. “̹½´«Ã½ Business Solutions represents a true win-win: local small businesses will gain access to high-quality professional services and students will gain valuable experience working on real-world projects.â€�

MBS is committed to supporting local businesses and fostering sustainable growth in the St. Louis community, reflecting Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s commitment to driving positive change through strategic collaboration. Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s John E. Simon School of Business prepares students and professionals to be ethical, adaptable, socially responsible, and technically adept leaders in diverse and dynamic business environments through its market-relevant curriculum developed with input from engaged business partners.

Businesses interested in receiving MBS services can contact the team at mbs@maryville.edu.

 

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Founded in 1872, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is a comprehensive and nationally ranked private institution with an enrollment of well over 9,000 students. Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ offers over 90 degrees at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels, as well as several certificates that align with the undergraduate and graduate education levels. Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is recognized as the third fastest-growing private university in the United States by The Chronicle of Higher Education, serving students from 50 states and 56 countries. More than 50,000 Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ alumni globally, many of whom work and live in the St. Louis region. /

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