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Organizations & Opportunities

Organizations & Opportunities

Student organizations: Get involved!

The School of Business encourages active participation in university student organizations. You can learn about business careers and opportunities through several student groups that explore business through speakers, tours, career workshops, and seminars. The School of Business sponsors groups or chapters of the following organizations:

  • American Marketing Association
  • Beta Alpha Psi (accounting)
  • Beta Gamma Sigma (international business honor society)
  • PLU Business Network (alumni association)
  • Society for Human Resource Management
  • Student Investment Fund
  • Young Entrepreneurs
  • ePLU
For more information visit the Clubs & Orgs page.

Jobs & internships

Internships, taken for credit or not-for-credit, provide you with the opportunity of valuable work experience in a wide variety of fields, ranging from private, family-owned business to international corporations. An internship will give you the advantage of getting hands-on experience while also developing a network of contacts for the future. For many students, an internship is the the experience needed to land the first job after college. The School of Business can assist you in locating an internship that will complement your formal business education. Review our weekly Job & Internship Opportunities site.

For more information visit the internship resources page.

Study abroad

Students are encouraged to study abroad for a J-term, a semester, or even a year. The School of Business frequently offers study away programs led by a business faculty member. Please contact us for information about upcoming J-term trips. Students planning to study abroad for a semester or longer should talk with the Wang Center to begin researching study destinations as well as meet with the Undergraduate Coordinator to discuss how your study away affects your academic plan.

Scholarships

Business scholarships are awarded annually to outstanding transfer and continuing business students. Most scholarships are awarded based on scholastic achievement and leadership skills. Other scholarships have more specific requirements.

For more information on scholarships that you may be eligible to apply for, visit the scholarships page.

State Farm MBA Executive Leadership Series

Click here for the current semester lineup of executive speakers. Undergraduate students are welcome.