Engaged All Four Years
Susquehanna Business Advantage
As a Sigmund Weis School of Business student, you’ll gain a robust foundation in business from our Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International-accredited school with lessons that encompass a well-rounded liberal arts education and foster transferable skills.
We’ll keep you on task and on track to graduate job-ready in four years. That’s the plan from day one at the Sigmund Weis School of Business. With the guidance of faculty advisers and mentors, you’ll follow a logical progression of courses that hone your analytical and communications skills. You’ll be immersed in hands-on learning that mirrors the business world and provides logical checkpoints that measure experience and growth.
You’ll also find plenty of time to play a sport, study abroad, participate in campus clubs and organizations and take advantage of internships and job-shadowing opportunities. Business students are among the most active on campus and grow to be leaders both in and out of the classroom.
You’ll gain a comprehensive real-world edge for your career search through four years of hands-on experiences, professional training and networking opportunities.
Year 1
Boardroom-Style PresentationS to Business Leaders
In your first year, you’ll embark on the Global Business Perspectives course, which includes an immersive experience of conducting extensive market research on a publicly traded company. It culminates in a team presentation to business leaders at an annual showcase. Recent projects have included Netflix, Burberry and Under Armour.
Year 2
Professional Mentoring: Real-World Insights
During your sophomore year, you’ll be paired with industry professionals as mentors — most are proud Susquehanna alumni. This invaluable opportunity allows you to network with and receive guidance from experts who offer unique points of view.
Mid-Path
Bloomberg Certification:
Real-World Credential
All business students earn the prestigious Bloomberg Certification, and you’ll have that opportunity by the end of your sophomore year. This certification, which involves your ability to dissect real-time data and news to analyze markets, is invaluable for business students and professionals.
Year 3
International Internship:
Global Experience
Our business school guarantees you an international internship. Imagine entering your senior year having interned in London, Singapore, Australia, Spain or somewhere else exciting in the world! It’s an amazing learning opportunity that looks great on your résumé.
Year 4
Capstone: Career Prep Culmination
In your senior year, you’ll engage in a highly collaborative capstone course with small groups that meet to analyze real-world case studies. You’ll work with faculty and give group presentations. You’ll also benefit from frequent visits by alumni who will judge presentations, facilitate mock interviews and share relatable experiences about real-world challenges and opportunities.
Career Launch:
Real-World Success
Nearly all Sigmund Weis School of Business students finish in four years and secure employment within six months of graduation, with many receiving multiple job offers before graduating. Our program equips you with the skills and experiences needed to launch your career successfully.
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Sigmund Weis School of Business
514 University Ave.
Selinsgrove, Pa. 17870
Location
Apfelbaum Hall
Phone & Email
570-372-4454