Learn more about how the UND Nistler College of Business & Public Administration (NCoBPA) impacts North Dakota, the region, the country, and the globe as we accomplish our mission.
The Nistler College of Business & Public Administration is proud to celebrate Dr. Young Jae (Jay) Choi, Dr. Hyuksoon Lim, and Dr. Chih Ming Tan on their recognition at the University of North Dakota’s Early Career Scholars Program Awards event on February 12, 2026. Dr. Choi and Dr. Lim have been selected to participate in […]
By: Marissa Burian On National Women in Sports Day, the University of North Dakota recognizes student-athletes whose impact extends beyond competition. Brooklyn Brouse represents the intersection of athletics, academics, and leadership, balancing life as a Division I track athlete while pursuing both a JD and an MBA at UND. A graduate of UND’s 3+3 political […]
Categories: News
UND Nistler College of Business & Public Administration announces newly named Fransen Department of Real Estate, Economics & Finance New bachelor’s degree program in Real Estate will be first of its kind in North Dakota A UND graduate, Robert “Bob” Fransen is the founder and CEO of Timberland Partners, a real estate investment company based […]
Categories: News
University of North Dakota Economist David Flynn again has provided expert analysis on the economic conditions in North Dakota for the Federal Reserve of Minneapolis’ Regional Economic Conference, which took place on Jan. 9. Flynn, a professor and Aarestad Endowed Chair in Economic and Finance, was among representatives from across the region participating in panel discussions and […]
SMIF students demonstrated strong investment strategy and analytical skills during the Fall 2025 FMA/StockTrak Student Investing Challenge, a nationwide competition that challenged students to manage a simulated $1,000,000 portfolio in real-time market conditions. […]
Students in MRKT 340: Integrated Marketing Communications were recently recognized for their successful client project with Blakeway Panoramas, led by panoramic photographer Jim Blakeway. Interim Dean O’Neill joined the moment, congratulating students as they received a commemorative gift from Blakeway Panoramas in appreciation of their work and the professionalism they demonstrated throughout the project. As […]
Categories: News
By Marissa Burian For Hannah Thompson, a former UND softball player turned sports business professional, the lessons she learned on the field now guide her in the fast-paced world of professional sports. As a graduate student in UND’s MBA program, Hannah is building an impressive career working with two major organizations, the Minnesota Vikings and […]
By: Marissa Burian The Nistler College of Business and Public Administration is celebrating a historic achievement after the UND Sales Team delivered an extraordinary performance at the Northeast Intercollegiate Sales Competition (NISC), held at Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Competing against more than 300 students and 40+ universities from across the country, UND not […]
By: Marissa Burian On Thursday, November 13, students from across the University of North Dakota came to Nistler Hall to put their creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit to the test at the annual Middleton Pitch Competition. With only two minutes to sell their business idea, participants stepped onto the stage ready to convince a panel […]
By Marissa Burian For UND junior Halle Landstrom, studying abroad in Torino, Italy, has been nothing short of life-changing. A Marketing major from Park Rapids, Minnesota, Halle traded small-town life for the lively streets of Italy’s fourth-largest city—a leap that’s challenged her, inspired her, and reminded her what it means to truly live. Inspired to […]