Tariffs Are Likely Here to Stay
A Supreme Court ruling striking down the reciprocal tariffs won’t end CEO stress. Warren P. Browne, an adjunct professor of economics and international trade at Lawrence Technological University’s College of Business, provides insight on a ruling of the Supreme Court regarding tariffs. Tariffs: Far From Over Many executives at U.S companies hoped the commercial […]
Turning Vulnerability Into A Growth Mindset: LTU Professors Provide A Strategy For Classroom Success
Each fall, educators across colleges and universities are greeted by a class of new faces, wondering how they can be engaged, individually and collectively, in the common embrace of new concepts and information within a matter of a few short weeks. The challenge of the new classroom can be heightened in a multicultural setting where […]
Letter From the Dean
Dear Friends, The crispness and clarity of these late fall days bring an accelerated pace and urgency, not just in physical activities but in the way we approach the agenda in front of us. That is certainly what we feel here at Lawrence Technological University’s College of Business + Information Technology about new programs and […]
Smart Move: LTU’s CoBIT brings artificial intelligence into the business classroom
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Lawrence Technological University’s College of Business and Information Technology is expanding its commitment to emerging technologies, innovation, and industry relevance with the launch of a new Undergraduate Certificate in AI for Business. The nine-credit program prepares students to harness the power of artificial intelligence, data, and digital tools to drive smarter business decisions and enhance career […]
A U.S. Automotive Production Strategy Beyond Tariffs
Warren Browne, adjunct professor at Lawrence Technological University’s College of Business and IT and president of WP Browne Consulting, analyzed the impact of tariffs on automotive production. Click here for an updated report on automotive productions and tariffs. In early April, the Trump administration increased duties on Canadian and Mexican vehicle imports. They also […]
LTU Information Technology Professor’s Breakthrough Medical Imaging Research Has Multidisciplinary Impact
Armed with his Bachelor of Science degree and a concentration in coding languages from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, the young IT engineer was already engaged in fulfilling work in machine languages and image processing and working on his master’s degree. Then his career path added a new dimension as fate intervened. Yash Patel, Ph.D., assistant […]
An Entrepreneur Gives Back: John Sammut at LTU
The energy and excitement came crackling through the phone. John Sammut BS ’88 was on the line, and he was exuding enthusiasm for his latest project, theIntroduction to Entrepreneurship course in Lawrence Technological University’s College of Business and Information Technology. The Introduction to Entrepreneurship course is barely one-semester old, but it is already making a mark […]
Global Strategic Management: A CoBIT Competitive Advantage
Architecture Professor Scott Shall is widely known within the LTU community and his profession for pioneering efforts to address the housing shortage through the use of innovative technology, affordable materials, and industrial-scale manufacturing in home construction. With his partner, CoAD BS/MS graduate Breck Crandell, their firm has delivered dwellings that are more efficient, effective, and […]
Flagship Doctoral Program Leads Business Administration Fall 2025 Offerings
“We’re excited to get it started!” During the College of Business and Information Technology’s segment of Lawrence Technological University’s Giving Day livestream on April 8, Matthew Cole, Ph.D., dean of the college, announced the return of the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program to LTU’s academic catalog for fall 2025. The DBA program at LTU […]
Letter From the Dean
Dear CoBIT Community, At the College of Business and Information Technology, our purpose is simple: Connect. Empower. Succeed. Our mission is to create innovative business professionals equipped with technological skills using an interdisciplinary approach emphasizing theory and practice. This edition of our digital newsletter showcases how we bring that mission to life across our community. […]
