Selective undergraduate business schools offer more than just a strong education. Their programs move beyond the classroom, providing students with leadership development, career and internship support, and hands-on learning across business fields. Networking opportunities and career advising offices are just the beginning of what these colleges have to offer enterprising business students! Here are some interesting features of selective undergraduate business programs where Galin students often apply.
Georgia Institute of Technology:
Georgia Tech is home to the Scheller College of Business, whose top 10 employers list includes giants like Microsoft, Deloitte, and JPMorgan. Scheller students complete two internship semesters and have access to Technology Square’s resources and partnerships, putting education into action throughout their undergraduate studies.
Indiana University-Bloomington:
IU’s Kelley School of Business boasts a huge alumni network of over 130,000 business grads, creating many opportunities for recruitment and industry connections. Offering 20 majors and co-majors, including unique options like “Sustainable Business” and “Law, Ethics, and Decision-Making,” Kelley students can craft a degree plan that fits their future career.
University of Michigan:
At the highly ranked Michigan Ross School of Business, 99% of its 2023 BBA grads received job offers. The REAL program’s action-based learning philosophy prioritizes students’ access to real-world learning, with opportunities like a startup accelerator, consulting clubs, and $10 million in student-managed assets.
University of Pennsylvania:
Often ranked as the best business program in the US, Penn’s Wharton School of Business prides itself on “business and more,” highlighting the breadth and depth of its education. The “Wharton 1010” course introduces first-year students to their own strengths, career pathways, and being a business student. The Leadership Venture Program provides unusual out-of-the-classroom opportunities meant to push students beyond their comfort zones for deeper, real-world learning.
University of Southern California:
USC’s Marshall School of Business designates its undergraduate business degrees as STEM programs, prioritizing technical skills and quantitative education. Marshall degree options such as the World Bachelor in Business, AI for Business, and Business for Cinematic Arts offer unique interdisciplinary skills and cultural experiences to prepare students for their individual career paths.
Wondering what programs might be a good fit for your aspiring business student? Talk to a Galin college counselor to learn more!
