Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities is a non-profit organization, whose mission is to bring hope, resources, and advocacy to the poor and most vulnerable among us regardless of faith, race, marital status, or condition in life. Their activities are based upon the fundamental belief in the dignity and sanctity of human life and the principles of Catholic Social…Continue Reading Catholic Charities

Gynesonics

As a double-major in Finance and Marketing, I thought that I would have to choose between the two when finding a summer internship. Luckily, however, I was given the opportunity to gain experience in both departments through a joint internship, set to last 3 months. These first 6 weeks, I will be working with Marketing…Continue Reading Gynesonics

Featured Class: Product Development

Within the Pamplin School of Business lies an array of electives that cover a variety of topics that are relevant in today’s business world. One of the newest classes to be added to this already impressive list is Product Development (BUS 491) taught by Dr. Ian Parkman. Geared towards Marketing and Entrepreneurship majors, this seminar style class…Continue Reading Featured Class: Product Development

Guest Speakers Bring Real Life Experience into the Classroom

To most people the subject of international finance is business on a global level. The students of Bus 441 International Finance, taught by Chris Dunnaville, this semester were fortunate to meet with and learn from three executives who know the intricate financial considerations of globalization and what it means for their companies. The first executive…Continue Reading Guest Speakers Bring Real Life Experience into the Classroom

An Investing Class That Uses Real Money

When students sign up for BUS 468 and BUS 567 with Dr. Brian Adams, they are jumping into the world of applied portfolio management with real money! The description for the Applied Portfolio Management class indicates that investment philosophy, asset allocation, asset class management, investment process, and behavioral finance are covered. Students gain experience using…Continue Reading An Investing Class That Uses Real Money