Pre-Business, MBA Advising Program

Connecticut college

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An MBA degree program will focus on equipping its students with the theoretical and practical skills to make sound business decisions. It also will expose individuals to the core subjects of finance, accounting, human resources, marketing and information systems.

A well-rounded liberal arts education, therefore, provides an excellent complement to and preparation for business school. No specific major is required for business school, so Connecticut College students are free to pursue their specific interests in the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences.

Many business schools look for evidence of leadership ability, and Connecticut College’s commitment to shared governance provides its students with numerous opportunities to develop this skill. Students serve on virtually all standing committees at the college and have their own Judicial Board to handle a variety of disciplinary matters. Student House Fellows provide an important role in overseeing the smooth operation of residence halls, and the college’s Office of Volunteers for Community Service gives students numerous opportunities to develop leadership skills at area schools, social service agencies, hospitals, etc.

Many business schools emphasize model building and case study approaches. They prefer applicants who have utilized their college careers to perfect their oral and written expression as well as their analytical, problem solving and quantitative abilities—hallmarks of a liberal arts education. In terms of specific coursework, most business schools encourage students to study micro and macro economics, and some also ask for statistics and calculus.

Undergraduates should obtain professionally-oriented summer jobs and internships, as well as meaningful extracurricular activities to complement their academic records. While a number of business schools allow students to enroll immediately after graduation, many prefer two or more years of full time work experience. The Pre-business Advisor also works with graduates when they obtained full-time work experience and are ready to apply to business schools.

Pre-business resources at Connecticut College include:

• Workshops on Preparing for Business School, Applying to Business School and developing the Business School Personal Statement
  
• Individual advising appointments with the Pre-business Advisor
  
• Prominent alumni returning to campus to discuss their careers through the Distinguished Alumni Speaker Series
  
• An Alumni Network for students to discuss a wide range of business-related careers with Connecticut College alumni
  
• A Funded Internship Program to pursue significant work experiences during the summer after a student’s junior year
  
• A Reference Letter Service to store letters of recommendation for MBA programs