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.
Some of my favorite memories come from my time as a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, particularly during my term as President. One standout event I always reminisce about is our collaboration with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
The first snowfall of the season during my freshman year in the dorms brought several inches of snow. That evening, everyone ended up wandering out of their living centers and a giant snowball fight broke out around Kleiner and lasted for hours.
My favorite GV memory was studying abroad with the HTM program in Italy!
Find more business & management alumni on LinkedIn!
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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.
3/13/25
Entry-Level Financial Services (Remote Life Insurance Agent)
for job 9763604
PFS Investments
Expires: 9/12/25
3/13/25
Entry-Level Financial Services Representatives
for job 9763592
Primerica TTO
Expires: 9/12/25
3/13/25
PR & Outreach Marketing Intern
for job 9763589
Grow Your Business
Expires: 9/17/25
March 20, 2025 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Seidman College of Business Second Floor Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from Ally Logistics! Students can stop by for a casual conversation with...
March 23, 2025 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
All Grand Valley students and alumni are invited to attend a GVSU/JCPenney Suit-Up Event! This event will include options to participate virtually or in-person. In-person: Come to JCPenney at RiverTown...
March 24, 2025 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Stop by before, after, or even during classes from 11:30am-3:30pm on Monday, March 24, 2025 in the Hager-Lubbers Exhibition Hall (105E DeVos Center) to chat to local managers from a variety of hospitality...
March 25, 2025 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Careers in Communication & The Arts allows students to learn more about career opportunities in communications, journalism, writing, film and video, and related sectors. Students will network with...
March 27, 2025 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Seidman College of Business Second Floor Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from Adams Remco! Want to learn about exciting career opportunities and meet...
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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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