In this LAUNCH, we have included a variety of opportunities so that you can invest in your professional skills over the summer. If you are a current Business student or intending on applying to Business in the fall, I am offering virtual "Let's Get Connected" appointments over the summer. These appointments are intended to assist you in furthering your engagement with opportunities relevant to your personal and professional goals. Have a wonderful summer and we look forward to seeing you in the fall!

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Global Business Programs has created these professional development programs in partnership with Connecticut District Export Council to promote knowledge about exporting to students who may wish to have this additional skill for their résumés and potential internships.

To participate, please email Global Business. Once you have contacted Global Business Programs, you may begin any of the programs listed below. “How to Complete the Program” provides the necessary steps. 

Students who complete all the tracks above are eligible to participate in the Advanced Export during the spring semester.

The Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) is an 8-hour, self-paced e-learning course that provides a visual introduction to the financial markets. The BMC consists of 4 modules - Economic Indicators, Currencies, Fixed Incomes, and Equities.

All UConn students are able to complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts e-certification course from their laptop or home computer. No remote or in-person access to the Bloomberg terminals is necessary.

Click on the link below to join Kelly Kenndy in learning more about a variety of industries.

Edward has put together many guides for business students that cover a range of topics, including course-specific content, industry guides, and general business resources.

BUILD Hartford creates the opportunity for students to immerse themselves within the city as they dive into entrepreneurial education and real-world applications. Students network with members of the city to understand the history of the city from personal experiences and perspectives, discover opportunities and create innovative projects that can aid in the development of the city with the use of tools provided to students through the BUILD Hartford curriculum.

In the fall course, BADM 4895: BUILD Hartford, students will gain knowledge about the entrepreneurial ecosystem within the city of Hartford. This provides opportunities for students to analyze real world data and listen to speakers that not only have experience in entrepreneurship, but also have a connection to the city. Students will gain an understanding of how to create strategic plans and communicate their ideas to stakeholders around the city. 

BUILD Hartford is a 3-credit course open to UConn undergraduate students in all majors from any campus. Please note that you must travel to the Graduate Business Learning Center in Downtown Hartford to attend class.

Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments that are similar to those given to new hires or interns. These projects enable Career Launchers to demonstrate skills, explore career paths, and build their networks as they seek the right full-time role. Unlike traditional internships, micro-internships can take place year-round, typically runs 5 to 40 hours of work, and are due between one week and one month after kick-off.

FORAGE is a real-time job simulation tool for students to explore career pathways. This will help you be confident as you peruse which business major and/or minor may be right for your academic and professional goals. This will help you feel confident in your chosen major and path.

OPIM Innovate's lab research specialists have identified 10 fields of emerging technologies, which are broken down across 10 learning blocks within the lab. Each learning block contains 3 tech tracks, each of which focuses on a specific technology within that emerging tech sector. Each tech track contains 3 tech kits which are further broken down into three different difficulty tiers: beginner, intermediate and advanced. Each tech kit is self-guided and meant to be completed within 30 – 60 minutes. Please note at this time that the in-person lab kits in the Gladstein Lab are not open regular hours over the summer. If you have questions, please email Opiminnovate@uconn.edu.

Recruiters in industries from Health Care to Management Consulting use case interviews to level up the recruiting process. We also know you encounter these in some opportunities you seek to add to your undergraduate experience. Therefore, this academic year we have paid for unlimited access for business students to use CaseCoach.  CaseCoach provides everything you need to prepare for case study interviews used by top consulting firms and other employers.

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Do you have a suggestion for content and questions? Email laila.chaoui@uconn.edu