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.
Like every Quinnipiac student, you'll have many opportunities to learn via hands-on experience through research, course projects and capstones. These immersive experiences illustrate the depth of your knowledge and skill not only to your professors and peers, but also to potential future employers. These projects allow you to gain an in-depth understanding by applying knowledge to practice, giving you insights into different industries and career paths.
Introduction to Doing Business in the European Union (IB 120) focuses on the fundamentals of business practice and business culture in Europe. The course introduces European business practices and principles in the context of the modern global economy. It includes topics of the European financial market, European regulation, European industrial structure, European political and economic systems and European history. The overarching objective of this course is to provide students with the basic but comprehensive skills and knowledge they need to get involved in international business with focus on the EU.
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Locations: Lisbon, Portugal; Porto, Portugal
Studying Global Business with a focus on Innovation and Sustainability in Portugal provides a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a dynamic business environment at the forefront of innovation. You will engage with leading companies such as Revolut, EY Portugal, and AdEPorto, gaining insights into sustainability, renewable energy, and cutting-edge business strategies.
Portugal’s strategic location, political stability, and vibrant startup ecosystem make it an ideal gateway to the European market. With Lisbon recognized as the European Green Capital, you'll explore real-world applications of environmental and governance initiatives, preparing you to integrate sustainability into global business practices.
Beyond academics, the program offers deep cultural immersion with visits to UNESCO-listed historical sites, city tours, and traditional Fado music, enhancing your understanding of how culture shapes business. Ranked among the safest and most livable countries, Portugal’s blend of tradition, innovation, and quality of life makes it a prime destination for business students seeking to develop globally relevant skills.
This program combines academic rigor with practical experience, offering invaluable exposure to global business trends, sustainability, and Portugal’s thriving business landscape.
Locations: Gdansk, Poland; Krakow, Poland; Warsaw, Poland
This course offers a distinctive blend of cutting-edge technology and cultural immersion, centered in one of the fastest-growing economies in the European Union. Poland, as a hub of innovation, is an ideal destination for students passionate about AI and tech.
Students will attend the Perspektywy Tech Summit, a large AI, tech and quantum computing event, and visit leading companies such as Intel and Dynatrace. Exclusive networking opportunities with startups and students at the Cambridge Innovation Center, Kozminski University, and CampusAI will provide insights into AI's growing influence in the European market.
Beyond the tech focus, the trip includes visits to Krakow's historical sites, such as the UNESCO recognized Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz – German concentration camp, offering critical context for understanding the societal impacts of technological advancements. In Gdansk, students will visit the historical birthplace of the Solidarity Movement – the very site where Communism was defeated. This pivotal location stands as a testament to the power of unity and courage in the face of oppression, and it represents a crucial turning point in history that shaped the course of freedom and democracy in Europe.
This unique experience invites students to explore the intersection of innovation and history, making it a compelling choice for students interested in deepening their understanding of AI within a broader cultural and economic framework.
The Quinnipiac University in Budapest, Hungary program provides students of all majors the chance to live, work and learn as they study abroad in a foreign nation’s capital. Located in the heart of Central Europe, Budapest is a hub for international businesses and organizations that enable our students to complete internships or engage in research as part of an unforgettable resume-building experience.
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:
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.