Category Archives: Applied Learning

How Brittany Witte Gets the Most Out of College

criminal justice degree

Brittany Witte, a criminal justice degree student from Minnesota School of Business-Blaine, is currently completing an internship for credits at the Alexandra House, an organization that provides domestic violence and sexual violence services to victims from across Minnesota. The Alexandra … Continue reading

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Newsflash: Information Technology Workers May Actually Enjoy Working with Others

information technology

There is a misconception in today’s society that  information technology professionals aren’t interested in making connections with co-workers, and that they don’t need customer service skills. Both couldn’t be farther from the truth. Yes, maybe 10 years ago there was … Continue reading

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Cancer, Canines, and a Vet Tech Class

vet tech

Vet tech class hits the road for a 4-legged cause On Saturday, a vet tech class at Minnesota School of Business-Elk River hit the road to Ramsey to volunteer at the 2nd Annual American Cancer Society’s Bark for Life event. … Continue reading

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What a Dirty Mess Can Teach Us

City of Lakeville watershed cleanup

Minnesota School of Business strongly supports our “We Care” philosophy and each campus participates in variety of activities that represent the dedication that the students, faculty and staff have to our local communities. The Lakeville campus of Minnesota School of … Continue reading

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A Blog Post About a Music Video that Includes an Actual Music Video

Last time I did a story on the Digital Video and Media Production program’s applied learning project – the Astronautalis music video shoot –people commented that it was a nice story with nice pictures – but where was the music … Continue reading

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3 Events for Sexual Assault Awareness

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Minnesota School of Business has a strong dedication to giving back. Whether it be through volunteering with local nonprofit organizations or through applied and service learning projects, the students, faculty and staff understand the importance of the “We Care” philosophy. … Continue reading

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6 Reasons to Complete an Internship: Accounting Student Shares Experience

For many students, an internship isn’t on their checklist of things to do before graduation. Sure, some Minnesota School of Business programs require internships or externships. For those students, it’s a bonus – in-field experience that is built right into … Continue reading

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Landing IT Dream Job is ‘Like Winning the Lottery’ – Student Credits Internship

associate degree in information technology

A Minnesota School of Business-Blaine (MSB) graduate in the associate degree in information technology program has been offered his dream job after moving to Texas. Eric Phinney, an MSB student who took his IT internship course with John Daley, IT … Continue reading

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Small Business Focus: Brandy’s Boutique Gets Student-Made Business Plan

business management

Small Business Management students from the Minnesota School of Business-Blaine campus applied their knowledge from the classroom to create a business plan for Brandy’s Boutique, a business inspired by owner Brandy Favilla’s passion for helping others achieve their goals. Brandy’s Boutique … Continue reading

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Breaking Barriers 365 Days a Year: One Student’s Story

Jeremiah Sampah volunteers with People Serving People.

Jeremiah Sampah, business management degree student, is in his second quarter at Minnesota School of Business-Shakopee. Although his career emphasis is finance, he has a passion for helping others in need. That passion is what led Jeremiah to volunteer with People Serving … Continue reading

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