MSU’s Tim Alzheimer Recognized for Work with High School Business Programs – 2007 "Most Outstanding High School Economics Program"

Tim Alzheimer, College of Business adjunct assistant professor of finance and former commercial bank officer, was awarded the 2007 "Most Outstanding High School Economics Program" from Business Simulations, Inc. in Pompano Beach, Florida, in April 2008. This award recognizes Alzheimer’s administration of the High School Business Challenge Simulation for the Montana Council for Economic Education.

The Business Challenge is an eight-week simulation, where students manage a compact disc video player manufacturing company. Business decisions are made weekly, with each decision representing one quarter in the business lifecycle. Students are required to make decisions in areas such as plant size, amount of production, product price, advertising and human resources. The team with the highest overall stock price is deemed the "winner."

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