Considering a career in business, entrepreneurship, or management? If so, welcome to the Business and Management Community! This community is a great way to explore a wide range of jobs that complement the following interests and skills: relationship-building with people, critical thinking, analytics, project management, working with numbers, event planning, business development, utilizing technology to solve business problems, process improvement, supervision…and much more! Use the resources below to explore various options, regardless of where you are on your business pathway.
Many students are interested in pursuing business at GVSU but aren’t sure how to get started. Check out resources to help you learn more about yourself, GVSU majors, and business careers.
Engaging in professional opportunities can help you build the necessary skills to be successful in landing your first destination job or internship. Check out resources to get involved, expand your network, get prepared for your internship and job search, and connect with the business community.
Not all careers in business begin with a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Seidman College of Business. Check out additional options at GVSU.
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Many students are interested in pursuing business at GVSU but aren’t sure how to get started. Here are some tools to help you learn more about yourself, GVSU majors, and business careers.
Click on each career guide to obtain information about internship & volunteer sites, job titles, and skills relevant to these areas.
Go to the department website for each major to research course offerings and curriculum guides, learning outcomes, more detailed career information, and much more!
Check out what alumni are doing in business and entrepreneurship-related fields to help inform your own career journey.
I have so many amazing memories from my time at Grand Valley. I was a resident assistant for several years, and I always loved throwing Halloween parties. But mostly, I cherish the memories I have hanging out with friends at Fresh Foods eating Laker Bowls
One of my accounting professors (Sopariwala) once sat with me for 2 hours straight to help me understand my homework and prepare for the final exam. After he graded mine, he emailed me to let me know he was proud of my grade.
There are way too many special GV memories to share. All of them revolve around my time spent with friends on and off campus, traveling to national championships in football, and more.
Find more business & management alumni on LinkedIn!
Don't have a LinkedIn profile? Read these tips to learn more!
Engaging in professional opportunities can help you build the necessary skills to be successful in landing your first destination job or internship. Professional development does not have to be scary or intimidating…the more you put yourself out there, the better informed you will be about the world of work. Check out the resources below for ways to get involved, expand your network, get prepared for your internship and job search, and connect with the business community.
On-campus student organizations with a professional goal are an excellent way to explore your future career and get involved in your field. For more information on the organizations below use the GVSU LakerLink.
Accounting:
American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants (AICPA)
Beta Alpha Psi Honors Accounting
Association (BAP)
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
Economics:
American Economic Association
National Association for Business Economics
Finance:
Certified Financial Analyst
Institute (CFA)
Certified Financial Planner Board (CFP)
Management:
American Management Association
Americas’ SAP Users Group (ASUG)
Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
Entrepreneurs’ Organization
Society for Human Resource Management
(SHRM)
Marketing
American Marketing Association
Hospitality & Tourism Management
American
Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and list of hospitality
related organizations
Meeting Planners International (MPI)
Professional Convention Management
Association (PCMA)
Sport Management
National Association of Collegiate
Directors of Athletes (NACDA)
National Intramural-Recreational
Sports Association (NIRSA)
National Interscholastic Athletic
Administrators Association (NIAAA)
Sport Marketing
Association (SMA)
The Admiral Program is a professional development platform created specifically for Seidman College of Business students, where you can track attendance and earn prizes for your participation in events and activities that enhance your professional readiness competencies.
Seidman College of Business mentorship program that fosters learning agility for GVSU students and mentors.
The GVSU Career Center is excited to partner with Parker Dewey to offer Micro-Internships to Lakers!
A Micro-Internship is a short-term, paid project that can be completed within 10-40 hours, typically due within a week to a month. These projects require no onboarding and can be completed by a college student with minimal instruction. These are important but low-risk tasks that can be completed either on-site or remotely.
4/14/25
Marketing Research Intern
for job 9812318
Global Harmony Academy
Expires: 9/29/25
4/14/25
Marketing & Business Development Intern
for job 9852030
eAI
Expires: 4/30/25
4/14/25
Inside Sales & Marketing Intern
for job 9852006
The Chefs' Warehouse
Expires: 5/25/25
There are no upcoming Career Community- Business & Management at this time
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Not all careers in business begin with a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Seidman College of Business.
Minors and certificates can be a great way to demonstrate to employers that you have training in a specific area or skill set. Minors and certificates supplement your degree and typically range from 9-30 credits.
To discuss major/program requirements, schedule an appointment with an academic advisor on Navigate.
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Office Address: 101B DeVos
Phone: (616) 331-6708
Email: staggsl@gvsu.edu
Lori is a Career Advisor and works with students, faculty, and employers in the Seidman College of Business, as well as HTM and Sport Management.
Office Address: 101B DEV
Phone: (616) 331-6708
Email: cwiakaka@gvsu.edu
Katie is a Career Advisor and works with students, faculty, and employers in the Seidman College of Business, as well as HTM and Sport Management. She also leads the Career Center's peer-to-peer Career Connector program.
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