Applied Learning Experience
Every Eller Student. Real-World Experience. Real Career Impact.
At Eller, learning extends far beyond the classroom. Every first-year student has access to hands-on experiences that help build skills, expand professional networks, solve real-world challenges, and prepare for career success.
Explore pathways such as:
- Industry & Career Experiences
- International Programs
- Community & Social Impact Projects
- Research & Innovation Opportunities
Why Applied Learning Matters
Students who participate in applied learning experiences can:
- Build career-ready skills
- Gain hands-on experience before graduation
- Expand professional networks
- Explore industries and career paths
- Strengthen resumes and graduate school applications
- Connect classroom knowledge to real-world challenges
Start Your Journey: Experiences Built into Every Student's Path
Every Eller student participates in foundational career and applied learning experiences designed to build confidence, skills, and career readiness.
Included for All Students:
- Career Quest (in BNAD 100)
- Consultative Sales Case Competition (in BNAD200)
- Career Immersion Days
- Business Communication Case Competition
- MIS Case Competition
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Capstone
Start Customize Your Applied Learning Experience
After building a strong foundation through Eller’s curriculum and career programming, students can pursue an applied learning pathway aligned with their interests and career aspirations.
Choose Your Path
Industry & Career Experiences
Apply what you're learning alongside employers, alumni, and industry leaders.
Examples:
- Suit Up Sales Challenge
- Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge
- Student Managed Investment Program (SMIP)
- Rising Scholars in Marketing
- Zipperman Scholars
- Wall Street Scholars
- Executive Speakers Series
- Immersion Learning Projects
- Internships
- Cooperative Learning (Co-Op)
- Study Treks
- Eller Career Connections
- Industry Experiences/Company Visits
International Programs
Gain global perspective through international learning opportunities.
Examples:
- Global Business Program
- Eller Global Cohort
- Study Abroad Programs
- Global Internships
- Service-Learning Experiences Abroad
Innovation & Impact Opportunities
Work alongside faculty, organizations, and innovation partners to tackle emerging business and societal challenges.
Examples:
- Honors Thesis
- Social Innovation Certificate
- New Venture Development
- Service-Learning Programs
- Eller Make a Difference Day
Participation is contingent upon students electing to pursue and complete an eligible experience. Some pathways, such as study abroad programs, may involve additional costs, although scholarship support may be available.