College of Business Career Fairs
Fall 2025 Career Fairs
College of Business Career Fair
Majors invited to participate: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Risk Management and Insurance, General Business, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Entertainment Management, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management and Leadership, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics and Operations Management, Digital Fashion and Merchandising
Construction and Design Career Fair
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Who can attend the Career Fairs?
Students must be a major in one of the following areas:
The Career Fairs are open to freshmen through graduate students.
What if I’m not a business, computer science, or actuarial mathematics major?
This fair is specifically designed to connect business, computer science and actuarial mathematics students with employers searching for those precise majors. At this time students pursuing a business minor without a business major will not be granted admission. We encourage all students to attend the MSU Career Expo held in the spring semester and to utilize the many services offered within the MSU Career Center.
Are classes canceled on the day of the fairs?
All COB courses -- except CM, MET, HID and PM -- with start times between 9:30 AM and 1:59 PM are cancelled.
Please ask your faculty is you have questions.Is a workshop required in order to attend the fairs?
Yes, all students who plan to attend a COB Career Fair must complete the required COB Prepare for the Fair Workshop.
The required workshop will be available in Brightspace beginning Tuesday, August 13. All College of Business students will be automatically added to the course. The course is composed of a required video and a required quiz.
Can I get my resume reviewed before the fairs?
The Career Center will host a Business Resume Cafe workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 4 and Thursday, Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. outside of the Business Advisement Center on the second floor of the atrium. Additional information will be emailed to students closer to date.
How do I access information about employers attending the fairs?
Information for registered employers will be available via HandShake. All students are strongly encouraged to activate their HandShake account before attending a Prepare for the Fair Workshop.
Students may also download the Career Fair Plus App to see a list of particiapting employeers, view an interactive map and do research about employers.
What do I wear to the fair?
There is a professional dress code for participation in either Fair.
A COB Suits4Students Assistance Program is also available for a limited number of participants with demonstrated financial need. Limited funding is available each year and participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applications are closed for 2024.
What if I am a College of Business alum?
You are welcome to attend the fairs however you must request entry by emailing Mary Grace Phillips, Special Event Coordinator at MaryGPhillips@MissouriState.edu. The deadline to request attendance as an alum is September 1.
How may I request an accommodation?
If you need an accommodation to fully participate in either Career Fair event, please contact Mary Grace Phillips at 417-836-6351 or email marygphillips@MissouriState.edu . Missouri State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.
For questions regarding either Career Fair contact Mary Grace Phillips, Special Event Coordinator and Marketing Assistant, marygphillips@missouristate.edu or 417-836-6351.