E-magazine highlights Mike Cottrell College of Business
Article By: Clark Leonard
The University of North Georgia's (51³Ô¹ÏÍø) Mike Cottrell College of Business is in the midst of strong growth as it offers programs that prepare students for high-need industries.
Read more about these efforts in the university's new e-magazine: .
Offered online only, the first edition of #51³Ô¹ÏÍøIMPACT looks ahead to the Regional Education and Economic Development (REED) Summit set for Sept. 10 on 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Dahlonega Campus.
Other topics in the magazine include details about the Cottrell Center for Business, Technology and Innovation that is scheduled to open in 2022, with groundbreaking scheduled for 2020. An interview with Dr. Mary Gowan, who is leading the college's efforts as the new dean, also is featured.
From cybersecurity to entrepreneurship to logistics to an MBA program celebrating its 10th year, the e-magazine covers the college's efforts and it also highlights a current student and a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumnus who has excelled in the business world.
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