Lawrence University's most popular and multi-faceted career community. Explore the wide world of Business and the exciting world of Entrepreneurship in this career community.

Business is a broad term encompassing careers in consulting, finance, banking, real estate, business operations, management, marketing, human resources, and insurance. Entrepreneurship also encompasses a wide range of careers, but generally refers to identifying a need and starting a business or enterprise to fill that void. Roles in a “start-up” environment can span many industries and job functions.  A common factor in entrepreneurial careers is fast-paced, ambiguous environments where you move rapidly from idea to action. 

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  • Accounting
  • Advertising, PR & Marketing
  • Commercial Banking & Credit
  • Construction
  • CPG - Consumer Packaged Goods
  • Defense
  • Food & Beverage
  • Human Resources
  • Insurance
  • Internet & Software
  • Investment / Portfolio Managemen...
  • Investment Banking
  • Management Consulting
  • Manufacturing
  • Movies, TV, Music
  • Oil & Gas
  • Real Estate
  • Sports Administration
  • Telecommunications
  • Utilities and Renewable Energy
  • Wholesale Trade

Your passion for business can start right in the classroom at Lawrence! The liberal arts can prepare you for a variety of fields regardless of your major. Below is a list of academic pages whose curriculum can help your intellectual development as you prepare for life after Lawrence in the areas of business and entrepreneurship.

M = Major, m = Minor, P = Pre-professional Program, IA = Interdisciplinary area, CD = Cooperative Degree Program

For more information on symbols indicating types of study, visit Lawrence's Academics page

 

Sample Internships Sites

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Learn more about Internships.
You may also be interested in these Hiring Programs.

Student Organizations.

Learn, experience, and give back.

  • Lawrence University Club of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (LUCIE)
  • Makerspace Club
  • Rabbit Gallery
See Lawrence's Directory of Student Organizations.


Professional Associations

Professional associations are a great source of field-specific information, career path ideas, and networking contacts; below are some examples:

Alumni Contacts

Viking Connect is our new online alumni mentoring platform giving you quick access to connect directly with alumni! Additionally, these alumni are available for informational interviews.

Schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor to learn more about Viking Connect, informational interviews, or to identify more alumni.

Advising Resources

Career Advising


Advising for Business & Entrepreneurship (coming soon!)


  • Consulting
  • Case Interview
  • Finance
  • Business & Operations
  • Management & Human Resources
  • Entrepreneurship

 

Events and Experiences

Chicago Business Trek
All majors are welcome to participate in this networking and immersion trip to Chicago with Lawrence alumni and other connections!
Timeframe: Fall Reading Period

The Pitch
The Pitch is a startup business pitch competition among college student teams in NE Wisconsin.
Timeframe: April

LU Research Fellows
As a Lawrence University Research Fellow, you will have the opportunity to participate in student-faculty collaborative research, whether it’s with our professors here on campus or with one of our collaborating off-campus programs around the world.
Deadline: Mid-February
Shadow Silicon Valley Trek
Get an insider’s view into the ecosystem of Silicon Valley. Previous employers visited have included Facebook, Google and Airbnb among other networking stops and events. For more information, contact Mandy Netzel.
Timeframe: Spring Break

Volunteer
List, find and record volunteer opportunities on Lawrence GivePulse.
Timeframe: Year round

Harvard Business CORe Classes
The Career Center now offers the opportunity for a select group of students each year to participate in online Harvard Business School classes. 
Timeframe: (Spring Term)

students at the pitch