One of Lawrence University's most popular and multi-faceted career communities. 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. 

Business & Entrepreneurship students working on business pitch with advisors in B&E Center Board Room

Business & Entrepreneurship Center

Lawrence is forming strategic partnerships with community organizations to develop innovative living-learning spaces where students can collaborate with businesses and non-profits for hands-on experiential learning.

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Get Career Advising

Meet with Grace Kutney, the dedicated advisor for the business and entrepreneurship community.

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Enter the BE Resource Portal

Already joined the BE career community? Go to the BE Resource Portal. You'll also find career-specific resources related to business and entrepreneurship, such as consulting, finance, sports administration, investment banking, human resources, marketing and more!

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Career Development Resources 

Don't know how to start looking for an internship or job? Need help writing a resume or cover letter? Check out these useful guides.

Lawrence students won first place at The Pitch. They are posing with their trophy.

Workshops and Programs

Upcoming events pulled directly from Handshake will appear below. 

  • McKinsey Unpacked (Monday, September 15th 2025, 9:00 am - 10:00 am EDT)

    Fri, 08/29/2025 - 1:29am
    When: Monday, September 15th 2025, 9:00 am - 10:00 am EDT Marie and Blair will be joined by Kate Smaje, a senior partner based in our London office and THE leader in digital and AI transformations.Together, they’ll talk about the future of consulting in the age of AI. They’ll explore how we’re moving beyond ideas to build real-world AI solutions for clients, while also transforming the way we work every day, and how we advise global leaders to navigate this wave of disruption.This is a great opportunity to hear from a senior leader working at the intersection of business and technology and gain exclusive insights into how our firm is embracing AI.Session Timing: 9:00 am ET // 3:00 pm CET // 6:30 pm IST

  • Educational Session: What is Investment Management? (Monday, September 15th 2025, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm EDT)

    Thu, 08/14/2025 - 9:53am
    When: Monday, September 15th 2025, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm EDT Join us for an educational presentation to learn more about the investment management industry. We will define investment management and introduce you to frequently used terminology, including differentiating between asset classes. The session will also cover where Girls Who Invest (GWI) can fit into your educational and professional journey. Note: you must submit the GWI-specific registration link to attend this event.New to GWI? Consider following this overview with a Girls Who Invest Information Session to hear an introduction to our programs and application process. For any event or application-related questions, reach out to application@girlswhoinvest.org.We look forward to answering your questions!

  • Bank of America | Campus virtual insight series: The power to deliver together (Tuesday, September 16th 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT)

    Tue, 08/26/2025 - 3:10pm
    When: Tuesday, September 16th 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT Campus virtual insight seriesDiscover how we bring our mission to life by working across business lines to deliver for our clients and teammates. This session will introduce you to our company’s values, line of business structure, and aligned campus programs. You will gain insight into how our teams collaborate, innovate, and succeed together. All are welcome to register for this session.Date: September 16, 2025Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. EasternFormat: Virtual informational session – meeting link will be shared with registered attendeesLearn more and register for more campus insight series on our campus events page!

Internship Spotlight 

Lawrence has existing partnerships with local and national arts organizations, such as: 

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Breakthrough is a strategic transportation partner empowering shippers with data, technology, and market knowledge to reduce cost, create fair partnerships, and improve transportation network efficiency and sustainability. They've hired interns from Lawrence multiple times over the past several summers. 

Explore more internship opportunities with existing partners.

Get funding for internships

As a Lawrence student, you're eligible to apply for funding to support summer internships. Funding can help defray transportation costs, living expenses, and more so you can pursue opportunities that will expand your classroom learning and help you acquire important transferrable skills for future success.

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Relevant Student Organizations 

Joining a student organization can connect you with peers with similar interests and goals. Get involved, learn, experience, and give back. 

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Alumni Connections

Alumni can offer invaluable insights into your fields of interest and provide career advice to help you reach your goals.  

These Lawrence alumni are currently working in the visual or performing arts:

Connect with Lawrence Alumni on LUAA on LinkedIn for an informational interview.

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Professional Associations

Professional associations are a great source of field-specific information, career path ideas, and networking contacts. Examples of associations for visual and performing artists: