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    Finance degree program ranks No. 5 nationally

    October 26, 2020
    CollegeRank has ranked UNG's finance degree program No. 5 nationally. Kondwani Kapembwa is a graduate of the program.

    Article By: Clark Leonard

    The University of North Georgia's (UNG) bachelor's degree in finance, a program in the Mike Cottrell College of Business, has ranked No. 5 nationally on a recent list.

    CollegeRank evaluated finance bachelor's degrees based 40% on potential salary after graduation, 30% on individual program accreditation, and 30% on overall affordability.

    Mike Ryan, department head of economics and finance at UNG, said the finance program equips graduates for success.

    "Our finance faculty prepare our students well for their future careers," Ryan said. "Students graduate with the knowledge, applications and hands-on experience with technology required by industry."

    CollegeRank listed UNG's average net price at $10,264, lowest among the top five schools, which included No. 1 University of Florida, No. 2 University of Wisconsin-Madison, No. 3 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and No. 4 the Ohio State University. University of Georgia was sixth on the list, just behind UNG.

    "The best bachelor's in finance programs include a broad curriculum, hands-on learning experience, internships, and networking opportunities," according to the article announcing the rankings.

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    Business students gain leadership skills

    Business students gain leadership skills

    UNG's Mike Cottrell College of Business has launched a new program this fall to help students grow their leadership and workforce skills. Ten students are part of the initial cohort of the Cottrell Leadership Fellows program.
    Two women honored  for entrepreneurship

    Two women honored for entrepreneurship

    UNG senior Krista Willey and alumna Taylor Merritt earned entrepreneurship awards from the Mike Cottrell College of Business this fall.
    Five cadets in top 10% nationally

    Five cadets in top 10% nationally

    Seventeen UNG cadets have been named Distinguished Military Graduates for the 2023-24 academic year, with five of them among the top 10% nationally of graduating active-duty-eligible cadets.
    UNG in second midway through NSA event

    UNG in second midway through NSA event

    Roughly midway through this year's NSA Codebreaker Challenge, UNG's students and faculty are in second place in the nationwide cybersecurity competition.

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