Undergraduate Student Work

 

This collection contains works by undergraduate students in the College of Business Administration at the University of Northern Iowa. All student works require department, unit, or individual faculty review.

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Events from 2024

Small Business Burnout: Reversing the Entrepreneurial Burnout, Adele Kuruppu Poster Presentation

Submissions from 2023

The Power of Homeownership, Esha Sanjiv Jayswal Honors Program Thesis (Electronic Copy Not Available)

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The Power of Homeownership [poster], Esha Sanjiv Jayswal Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)

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Better Solutions to Increasing COVID-19 Vaccine Access: Giving Away Vaccines Rather than Vaccine Formulas, Tristen Prouse Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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How to Not Save the World from COVID-19: The Dire Consequences of Giving Away the Vaccine Formula [poster], Tristen Prouse Open Access Poster Presentation

Reversing the Entry: Generation Z's Outlook on Accounting, Andrew Straube Honors Program Thesis (Electronic Copy Not Available)

Submissions from 2022

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Influence of the CPA credential on the life satisfaction of University of Northern Iowa accounting alumni, Derek Richard Koppes Open Access Honors Program Thesis

Submissions from 2021

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Theories and applications of blockchain, Matthew R. Barton Honors Program Thesis (UNI Access Only)

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Spreading awareness and gaining donor support for UNI Dance Marathon, Hannah Marie Dash Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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GILTI regulations: The intended effects compared to the actual results, Carson Lee Ehrenberg Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Fraud and COVID-19: An unintended downside of government aid during the pandemic, Derek LaBarge Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Homeownership by race: Factors that explain the homeownership gap between blacks and whites, Sarah Madsen Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Creating an optimal portfolio with covariance adjustments for moving average trends, Jayden Moore Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Evaluating college students' attitudes and understanding of recycling, Taylor Shipley Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Converging artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies for security and risk management in banking, Van Binh Hai Tran Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Consideration of the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in the audit profession, Marcy Kim Uglum Open Access Honors Program Thesis

Submissions from 2020

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A statistical analysis of the NFL draft, Jaedon Bettle Honors Program Thesis (UNI Access Only)

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The influence of state political orientation on firm environmental practices, Trisha Coberly Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Determinants of long-term care insurance: Are spouses substitutes?, Jacob Harold-Matthew Haag Open Access Honors Program Thesis

What Determines Whether or Not Individuals Purchase Long Term Care Insurance [Poster], Jacob Harold-Matthew Haag Poster Presentation (Electronic Copy Not Available)

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"Finding financial freedom": A financial literacy program for high school students, Alexis Hahn Honors Program Thesis (UNI Access Only)

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An empirical analysis on major league soccer player earnings, Aaron Michael Anderson Iehl Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Examination of the attribution of blame for accounting errors under the proposed 2024 CPA examination structure, Laura Jean Kaufmann Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Frauds in K-12 school districts, Cassandra Lorraine Zinnel Open Access Honors Program Thesis

Submissions from 2019

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Alcohol and marijuana: Substitutes or complements and a deeper evaluation of marijuana prohibition, Nicholas Andrew Brown Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Non-linear Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model Approach and the J-Curve Phenomenon: China and Her Major Trading Partners, Alex Hunter

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The Effects of Relative Wages and Border Enforcement on Illegal Immigration, Aaron Iehl

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The effects of casinos on unemployment: A county level analysis, Sally Anne St. Clair Kron Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Foreign-born workers' effect on agricultural industry in Iowa, Hannah McDevitt Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Work-related outcomes and organizational commitment, Mushaun Miller Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Valuation Multiples: Identifying Undervalued Stocks From 1987 to 2017, Luke Muller

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Intrinsic vs extrinsic job search factors: What is more attractive to the younger workforce?, Danielle Nardini Honors Program Thesis (UNI Access Only)

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Determinants of Box Office Performance: Return of the Regressions, Griffin Scott

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Maternal Mortality in the U.S., Christine Shipley

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Examining the NCAA selection process for bias against mid-majors, Jackson Twait Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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The domestic impacts of industrial wind energy in the United States, Collin John Woods Honors Program Thesis (UNI Access Only)

Submissions from 2018

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Organized Gaming and Its Effect on Collegiate Academics, Mark Cochran Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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The rise of social media marketing: How an entire industry has transformed, Ryan Steven Doser Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Effective leadership: Prior research vs. the millennials, Marissa Heinzerling Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Biotech fever: Market overreaction to FDA clinical trials, Ethan J. Hugstad Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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The propitious puzzle for small business owners: Understanding the Section 199A deduction, Kameron Elizabeth Kehoe Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Should Division I College Athletes Receive Compensation in Excess of their Scholarships?, Trey Kilburg

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Technological Unemployment in the United States: A State-Level Analysis, Courtney Krousie

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Identifying the Risk Factors for Food Insecurity in the United States, Destiny Leitz

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Marriage premium among homosexual men in the United States, Cole Robert Malcolm Honors Program Thesis (UNI Access Only)

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Factors influencing academic performance: A study of predicting student performance at a regional comprehensive university, Hannah Martin Honors Program Thesis (UNI Access Only)

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Gentrification in Polk County, Iowa, Danielle Massey

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English proficiency and earnings of U.S. immigrants, Toni F. Moeller Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Misconceptions of HR: An analysis of post-millennials' thoughts before entering the workforce, Sarah Paukert Honors Program Thesis (UNI Access Only)

Submissions from 2017

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An Analysis of the Causal Relationship Between Transportation and GDP: A Time-Series Approach for the United States, Arijan Alagic

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Organizational culture: An analysis of the aggregate impact on financial performance, Arijan Alagic Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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The Gender Pay Gap in College Basketball: Is Discrimination the Driving Factor?, Melissa Ament

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The Effect of Childhood Siblings on Adult Income, Heather Bavido Open Access Poster Presentation

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Determinants of IPO Underpricing: Tech vs Non-Tech Industries, Jordan Beck

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The business of fraud, Jessica Marie Berkshire Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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The professional development of students through global experiences, Myle Duong Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Cedar Falls Community Main Street: A gap analysis of customer & business owner perceptions, Cassie Evers Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Major depressive disorder in adults: Determining demographic causes and links between health insurance and government aid, Taylor Lillian Fox Honors Program Thesis (UNI Access Only)

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The 2008 Financial Recession and Fair Value Accounting, Anthony Hurlburt

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Trying to fit in with the weird parts of the Internet: Online subcultures and content creation, Isak Fedeler Knivsland Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Factors Affecting Student Graduation Rates, Kaleb Luse Open Access Poster Presentation

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The Return of the Machinery Question: Is it different this time?, Kaleb Luse

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The impact of terrorism on commercial office real estate in Manhattan, Madeline M. O'Donnell Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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The effects of governance and inequality on economic growth, Ethan James Philo Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Accommodating invisible illnesses and disabilities in the workplace, Elizabeth Simmons Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Evaluating trends in financial literacy: The impact on individuals and workplaces, Michelle Temeyer Honors Program Thesis (UNI Access Only)

Events from 2016

Determinants of the GPA's of College Students, Mitchell Beckman Poster Presentation (Electronic Copy Not Available)

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Factors Influencing College Choice: A Study of Enrollment Decisions at a Regional Comprehensive University, Trevor Draisey

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The determinants of NFL player salaries, Trevor Draisey Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Health Savings Accounts: Benefits, Costs, and Potential Effects, Conrad Keezer

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Elasticity of Food Demand by Outlet: Effects of the Nutrition Labeling Provision of the Affordable Care Act, Kevin McGee

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Determinants of NBA Average Annual Attendance by Team, Kevin Joseph McGee Open Access Poster Presentation

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Determinants of per game average annual attendance for NBA teams, Kevin Joseph McGee Honors Program Thesis (UNI Access Only)

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Examining the renewable energy consumption-economic growth nexus in sub-Saharan African countries, Luke Neuhaus Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Chinese Strategic Asset Seeking Activity in the United States, Justin Niday Open Access Poster Presentation

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The Efficiency of the Major League Baseball Free-Agent Market, Jacob Oswald

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The effects of colonial origin on economic growth, Erica Lynn Pabst Honors Program Thesis (UNI Access Only)

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2014 Welfare Use by Immigrants vs. Natives in the United States, Jessica Pabst

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Changing the Calculus: An Investigation of Undergraduate Economics Program Quality, Lindsey Pedersen

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Dropping in on dropouts: an analysis of withdrawals from the University of Northern Iowa, Lindsey Marie Pedersen Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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The secondary interview : Ethical concerns regarding social media scanning in the commercial hiring process, Christopher Pollpeter Open Access Honors Program Thesis

Submissions from 2015

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Relevant decision criteria and their level of importance in consumers' choice of hospital, Jordan Brelje Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Latinos in the Major Leagues from 1920 to 1939: A Human Capital Approach, Tom Cullen

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The impact of hyped IPO's on the market, Elias Escobedo Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Easterlin or Cantril: Does a Country’s Income Determine its People’s Happiness?, Jon Heinzman

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By How Much Does a College Degree Affect Earnings?, Jennifer Lewis

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Higher education expenditures and revenues : a case study on the University of Northern Iowa, Thomas Keld Madsen Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Does religion affect economic growth?, Parash Upreti Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Factors Affecting Economic Growth in Developing Countries, Parash Upreti

Submissions from 2014

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Public accounting recruiting: implications of the antecedents and consequences of organizational identity on hiring, Ariana Marie Aquilani Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Were Revenues of National Basketball Association Franchises Affected by the Tim Donaghy Gambling Scandal of 2007?, Travis Buhrow

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Measuring employee recognition: a review and recommendation, Jessica Sue Clark Honors Program Thesis (UNI Access Only)

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The Final Four Formula: A Binary Choice Logit Model to Predict the SemiFinalists of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament, Cameron Fuqua

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Royal Flush or Just a Bluff: Casinos and County Unemployment in the Midwestern United States, Amber Irlmeier

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Management information systems: an information portal for a major with limitless interpretations, Benjamin Richard Lahue Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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What variables explain differences in coaching salaries for Division I women's sports?, Tyler Lange Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Determinants of college hockey attendance, Max Martino Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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From College to the NFL Playoffs: An Analysis of Individual Contribution to Team Success, Elizabeth Mastalio Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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What Motivates U.S. Food Aid Donations? Characteristics of Countries That Received Food Aid from the U.S. in 2012, Beth Monnier

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Determinants of poverty and strategies to reduce poverty in Cambodia, Beth A. Monnier Honors Program Thesis (UNI Access Only)