Quinnipiac University

BS in Marketing Experiential Learning

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.

Inspiring innovative marketing and behavioral research

Marketing Insights and Behavioral Research Lab

Quinnipiac’s Marketing Insights and Behavioral Research Lab seeks to be a leader in advancing the understanding of consumer behavior, driving innovation in marketing practices and contributing to the improvement of consumer welfare. The mission is to foster a dynamic and collaborative research environment dedicated to advancing knowledge, innovation and societal impact.

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Undergraduate Lab Fellows Program

Undergraduate students in the marketing programs who have an interest in marketing/behavioral research and demonstrate the qualities sought for the fellows program are invited to apply for intensive independent research studies for class credit. These students have the opportunity to learn new software tools and work closely with the Faculty Program Director on research and lab administration.

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QU National American Marketing Association

QUAMA is a collegiate chapter of the National American Marketing Association. The organization aims to bring a variety of different majors together to explore the worls of marketing, take a look at different career opportunities, and for students to grow and develop their own personal brand. Members can join either of the subgroups highlighted below to participate on different projects, further develop and allow for application of skills.

Work on for-profit consulting projects, allowing students to work on paid consulting projects, allowing you to apply what you’re learning.

Manage our social media, develop graphic content, promote our club and events, and host on-campus fundraising events.

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Innovation Hub

The Innovation Hub provides students with a uniquely collaborative and interdisciplinary opportunity by bringing together the university’s innovation ecosystem. It delivers dedicated spaces — physical ones and virtual ones — that spark exciting new ways to create 21st-century solutions and act as an incubator for entrepreneurial pursuits across the university.

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Spend a Semester in LA

Quinnipiac University in Los Angeles

Quinnipiac University in Los Angeles is a year-round program that allows students to live, work and learn in the heart of America’s entertainment industry. Los Angeles is home to the “Big 5” film studios, 10 professional sports franchises, major broadcast news network bureaus and a media market that reaches millions daily.

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School of Business student competitions

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.

  • American Marketing Association (AMA) competitions
  • Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) competition
  • ENACTUS National Competition
  • FED Research Challenge
  • Media Innovation Collaborative (MIC) Project
  • National Student Advertising Competition
  • Northeast Intercollegiate Sales Competition (NISC)
  • NYSSA Challenge (New York Society of Securities Analysts)
  • Quinnipiac App Development Hack-a-thon
  • Rotman Financial Trading Competition
  • Start-up Weekends (Connecticut)
  • Travelers IT Case Competition
  • Regional, state and national business plan competitions

Real-World Experience

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Unique experiential learning opportunities

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:

A Foundation for Your Future

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150+ Internships

The School of Business helps students find internships at more than 150 companies and organizations in Connecticut, New York and across the country.

73% Hands-On Experience

Percentage of seniors who participated in at least one internship during their time at Quinnipiac.

Career-Building Resources

Job Market Trends

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. 

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Design your career path

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.

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Career and Experiential Learning Lab

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. 

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