BHSU College of Business

10/15/2026

The Jacket Investment Club meets every other Thursday at 5:30 pm in Meier 210, typically on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays. JIC is dedicated to helping students deepen their understanding of investment principles, market news, and how real-world events shape our student-managed portfolio.
Members also have the chance to connect with industry professionals, making it a valuable space for learning and networking. If you’re interested in investing or want to build your professional connections, they’d love to see you at the next meeting!

10/15/2026

We love to see Dr. Benjamin Blakeney, Assistant Professor of Accounting, being showcased. He brings a lot of flavor to the classroom!

10/13/2026

We are excited to welcome Professor Susan Anderson to the College of Business! She holds a Bachelor’s in Business and Health Care with a minor in Economics, along with her Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota School of Law.
Professor Anderson is excited to share real‑world experience with students in her courses of Managerial Communications, Business Ethics, Survey of Business, MBA Law & Ethics, and Introduction to Ethics.
Her favorite places around Spearfish include Spearfish Canyon and any clothing store to contribute to her excellent fashion sense.
Join us in welcoming Professor Susan Anderson as she begins her new journey with us!

10/08/2026

We are delighted to welcome Professor Nic Hansen to the College of Business! A dedicated educator with ten years of teaching experience, Professor Hansen holds multiple degrees from BHSU.
This semester, he is teaching Accounting I, Accounting II, and Auditing. He loves seeing students engage deeply with auditing and enjoys sharing his passion for accounting in every class.
A surprising detail about Professor Hansen is that he used to live in Thailand for seven years!
Please help us welcome Professor Nic Hansen as he joins us for an exciting new semester!

09/30/2026

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Son Tran to the College of Business! Dr. Tran brings a global academic background with a PhD in Physical Chemistry from Moscow State University and an SM in Management from MIT.
This semester, Dr. Tran is teaching Entrepreneurship 1, Small Business Management, and Operations Management. His favorite part about BHSU is that he loves sharing a building with the music department in Meier Hall.
Fun Fact: Dr. Tran has been to 25 different countries.
Please welcome Dr. Son Tran in the comments as he embarks on this new journey with us!

09/24/2026

We are pleased to welcome Professor Stacey Wagner, MBA, to the College of Business! She is a proud BHSU alum.
This semester, Professor Wagner is teaching courses such as Statistics, Quantitative Decision Analysis, Business Policy & Strategy, and Human Resource Management.
Her favorite place around Spearfish is Cheyenne Crossing in Spearfish Canyon.
Please join us in welcoming Professor Stacey Wagner in the comments as she begins this exciting chapter with us!

06/04/2026

Business Analytics is one of the fastest-growing skill sets employers are looking for. Our new Business Analytics specialization in the BS in Business Administration puts students on a direct path to careers in business intelligence, data analytics, operations analysis, market research, and consulting!

This is the third new undergraduate program we've launched in the past year. We are continuing on our goal in building programs for the economy our students will graduate into.

Black Hills State University is expanding its Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a new Business Analytics specialization designed to prepare students for a wide range of high-demand careers, including business intelligence, data analytics, operations analysis, market research, and c...

05/28/2026

Thanks to the Enterprise Mobility Foundation™ for donating $2,000 to the BHSU College of Business. This grant will help support developing the next generation of business leaders in South Dakota and beyond.

05/15/2026

Alysia Cook from Opportunity Strategies will be presenting "Introduction to Economic Development and Strategic Planning" at this year's South Dakota Basic Economic Development Course at BHSU in Rapid City!

For registration and more information on what SDBEDC has to offer, please visit the link below.
https://www.bhsu.edu/university-resources/SDBEDC.html

04/30/2026

One of our professors, Andrew Buks, had an amazing opportunity to attend the Research & Innovation Forum 2026 in Athens, Greece. In the past, he has attended this conference and received the FinTech & Financial Markets Award. His successes continue with him being awarded The Research, Exploration, and Adventure Award at the conference this year.

At the College of Business, we strive to highlight our faculty's excellent achievements and are grateful for the opportunities presented to them to further their career.

Andrew Buks states, “For BHSU, my participation will directly support curriculum innovation by integrating new global case studies into at least two MBA courses and will elevate the university’s visibility in international academic circles, advancing both student learning and institutional reputation.”