Intern Spotlight: Alexander Jankowski

Supply Chain intern at Paratek Pharmaceuticals in King of Prussia, PA “Going into my Junior (3rd year) I got my internship by contacting a recruiter through LinkedIn. I learned how to forecast the Cost of Goods (COGs) for our Active Pharmaceutical …

Risk Management

Risk Management-Enterprise Risk Management – Enterprise Risk Management is a senior corporate function designed to increase the value of a firm through the optimal treatment of risk. ERM encompasses a variety of risks, including strategic, financial, hazard, and operational risks. Students …

Parents & Families

The Business Career Center has resources for families that are looking to encourage their student in the career development process. There are many ways that families can help their students achieve their career goals. We recommend encouraging your student to …

Management

Organizations need leaders—people who can effectively manage organizations and the people in them, as well as develop and implement strategies that will lead to success. Gain the knowledge and skills managers need to deal with contemporary challenges including leading and …

Management Information Systems

The Management Information Systems (MIS) major focuses on technology-supported techniques for exploring, analyzing, integrating, and reporting business data to facilitate fact-based decision-making and enterprise-wide management. You will develop proficiency in business analytics, competency in systems analysis and design, and mastery …

Finance

Finance focuses on how individuals and business organizations raise money and capital, and how those resources are allocated among competing investment and consumption opportunities. The field focuses on domestic and international financial economies and the role of financial markets and …

Corporate Innovation & Entrepreneurship

The Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIENT) major is designed to help you develop problem-solving and creative thinking skills, along with the ability to spot trends, recognize opportunities, and develop plans to capitalize on high-potential ideas. Emerging entrepreneurs and innovative managers …

Change of Campus Students

Students can start their undergraduate Smeal degree at 19 different Commonwealth campuses.  Business Career Center resources and services are available to students pursuing Smeal at any campus. There are several resources available in order to be successful in your transition …

Accounting

Accountants develop and interpret financial data required for decision-making by managers, investors, regulators, and other stakeholders. To perform their functions, accountants must work with both numerical information and concepts, and they must be able to function effectively as individuals and …

Employer Spotlight: Ferguson

This week’s employer spotlight is Ferguson Enterprises Inc. Ferguson is a diverse distributor that spans multiple businesses including HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial. In the past 64 years, Ferguson has grown from a local distributor to a $15 billion dollar company with …