Experiential learning at Quinnipiac offers multiple opportunities to apply your knowledge through hands-on work, service and exploration, preparing you for success in 21st-century careers. With an abundance of resources, internship opportunities and career-focused guidance, you'll be equipped with the skills and knowledge that distinguish you to employers and pave the way for long-term success.
The Student-Managed Portfolio gives undergraduate finance majors the rare opportunity to develop investment strategies and apply portfolio management techniques with real funds as they seek to outperform the market and prepare for a career in finance. Every decision is made by students with mentorship from industry-leading faculty.
Quinnipiac issues small loans of up to $1,000 alongside consulting services to entrepreneurs and small businesses through local community and international partnerships. As students manage the underwriting and approval of the loans, they have the rare opportunity to develop strategies and apply management techniques with real funds in preparation for their careers.
The largest student-run financial conference in the world, Quinnipiac’s Global Asset Management Education Forum offers participants the rarest of opportunities: to discuss and debate financial best practices with world-renowned industry leaders.
In addition to a well of internships, the School of Business offers a number of other unique opportunities outside of the classroom to put your knowledge and skills to use and help you kickstart your career. You can:
Working with fellow students, you will test your skills and knowledge among the nation's best. As part of our business program, you'll have the opportunity to compete in the most prestigious business school competitions in the United States.
The School of Business helps students find internships at more than 150 companies and organizations in Connecticut, New York and across the country.
For the fifth year in a row, the career site Zippia ranked Quinnipiac as the best college in the nation for employment 10 years after graduation.
Quinnipiac students excel as interns, new hires, managers and executives in almost every industry. Gather real-world data about starting salaries, hiring trends and in-demand skills to inform your decision-making and put you on a path to success.
With an abundance of career-focused information and resources, the career advisers within the School of Business support students as they expand their professional networks and attract the attention of prestigious employers.
iQ, Quinnipiac University’s holistic approach to career development and experiential learning, surrounds every individual with a personalized plan that maximizes their time at Quinnipiac. The powerhouse of iQ, our Career and Experiential Learning Lab is the physical space where students and advisers bridge the gap between college and career.
Studying and working outside the classroom challenges you — and changes you. These experiences, from competitions and capstones to study abroad opportunities and service outlets, make you more confident, more independent and better prepared for whatever profession you pursue.
Our undergraduate admissions counselors are here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.