Mock Interviews slots are available – sign up in Handshake!

Interviews are in full swing! Be sure that your interview skills are perfected by doing a mock interview! You’ll get better every time you practice. Sign up to do a Mock Interview through Handshake to interview with a volunteer recruiter to get relevant feedback on how you’re doing!

Upcoming Mock Interviews:

herkyinterviewOctober 30th:  Alliant Energy
November 5th:   CRST International, Inc
November 6th:   Mudd Advertising
November 7th:   Principal Financial Group – by phone
November 13th:  Collins Community Credit Union
November 19th:  Oracle – by phone
December 5th:   GreatAmerica Financial Services

To find and sign up for upcoming Mocks, log into Handshake and go to Jobs and type “Mock” into the keyword search area. For assistance, call us at 319-335-1023.

MSCI:3000 and MSCI:3005 format updates

The business core is introducing a new format to MSCI:3000 Operations Management and MSCI:3005 Information Systems that becomes effective Fall 2020. The courses will change from 3 s.h. to 2 s.h., and be offered off-cycle for 8 weeks each.

We know that changes in the curriculum bring up many questions. To help address those, please use our Frequently Asked Questions resource. Included are answers to questions like:

  • Why is this change happening?
  • How are the courses different?
  • What if I have already taken one or both?
  • What about the Second-Grade-Only option?

If you have already completed the courses or are currently enrolled in one/both, you have met the requirement for the course. We advise that you continue your enrollment to follow your academic plan and do not make changes to your registration based on this curriculum update. 

Changing your registration can significantly affect your course sequencing and has the potential to impact your graduation timeline. We advise to continue your enrollment. If you have concerns about this, please contact your academic advisor before making a change.

 

 

 

Hawks Like You: A Guide to Study Abroad

Curious about studying abroad?

Underrepresented students that are interested in opportunities abroad have the opportunity to hear from students that have returned from studying and learn from their experience. Do you have questions or concerns about going abroad? Come chat with our panel!

  • October 23rd
  • 3 – 4:30pm
  • Pappajohn Business Building S401
  • No RSVP required

We will also have the IES Senior Diversity Relations Manager chat about information to overcome the barriers to study abroad, including academics, funding, safety and more. At the end of the event, we will host a small networking event to learn more about study abroad opportunities at Tippie and through the Study Abroad Office.

First-Generation student, faculty or staff? Please join this celebration!

As part of the National First-Generation College Celebration happening at the University of Iowa, the Undergraduate Program Office will be hosting a Diversity in Business Lunch:

Monday, November 4

12-1pm

S401 Pappajohn Business Building

This lunch is an opportunity for business and pre-business students to meet with professors and staff in the Tippie College of Business in an informal setting and learn more about being successful in business and at the University of Iowa.

 

Business & Culture in China

Visit SHANGHAI & BEIJING for 2 weeks this May!

Earn credit for: BUS:2450 | 3 s.h. | International & Global Issues GenEd

Through interactive company visits, cultural excursions, discussions, and readings, you will explore how business operates in China, strategies in the Chinese market, US-China trade relations, and the Chinese consumer.

Past company visits: FedEx, Intel Corp., BaoSteel, Walt Disney Resorts, Baidu, Lenovo, Volkswagen, BBDO Ad Agency, and more!

For more information, come to an info session:

  • Mon, Oct 21 at 12pm | S104 PBB
  • Fri, Nov 8 at 1:30pm | S104 PBB

 

Handshake Reminders and Tips

Get the most out of the Handshake recruiting system possible – here are a few reminders:

1. Be sure to include your GPA and Graduation Date as well as experiences and student organization involvement on your profile. Employers are using profiles much like resumes and expect that information when they are searching for the candidate that are the best fit for their position(s)

2. Utilize key word searches for job and internship search- the more you search the more precise the machine learning in the system will get and the more relevant your suggested items will be

3. Having trouble signing in? Here are two tips to try:

  • Try switching browsers
  • Clear your browser cache

Questions? be sure to call the Career Center at 319-335-1023

International Business Certificate

As you meet with your advisor about registration, ask about the International Business Certificate (IBC). Combine your curiosity about world cultures with coursework in international business. The IBC adds an international dimension to your degree with globally focused coursework, plus study abroad and language study options. It is a great way to use your non-business elective hours and select globally focused general education/business courses for your major.

The certificate includes 4 areas of study:

  • International Business
  • International Relations
  • Study Abroad and/or World Language
  • Area Studies based on where you study abroad or which language you study

Declare the IBC
You can declare the IBC by logging into MyUI and navigating to Student Information > Advising > Programs of Study and Advisors.

Questions?

  • Pull a “What-If” degree audit on MyUI for the IBC
  • Ask your academic advisor
  • Visit the IBC Webpage
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International Business in Italy- App Deadline 10/15

Now accepting applications for International Business in Italy for Winter 2019/20.

Application Deadline: October 15

Immerse yourself in Northern Italy over winter break and gain a unique firsthand perspective of the business decisions facing leaders in the Eurozone today. Dive deeper into the economics, finances, and geopolitics that impact not just the EU, but the U.K., the U.S., and the entire world through company visits, guest speakers, and cultural activities.

Program Highlights

  • 13 days in Northern Italy during holiday season (New Years and Epiphany)
  • Experience multiple towns, including Padua, Venice, Verona, Asolo, Bassano del Grappa, and Paderno del Grappa
  • Visit prominent local businesses and learn from industry guest speakers
  • Incorporate Italy’s international environment directly into classroom topics
  • Earn credit toward finance major or international global issues gen ed
  • Fulfill a portion of the International Business Certificate
  • Enjoy a cultural excursion days and free time to explore Italy
  • Scholarships available
  • Applications now open

Learn more

Questions? Email Stephanie-Fountain@uiowa.edu

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Where in the W🌍rld Will You Intern? Tippie Global Internships Around the World

Gain hands-on internship experience, earn academic credits, and experience living in a new culture with the Tippie Global Internship program. This summer, intern in 1 of 12 locations around the world:

  • Vienna
  • Dublin
  • Rome
  • Milan
  • Cape Town
  • Berlin
  • London
  • Santiago
  • Shanghai
  • Sydney
  • Paris
  • Barcelona

Summer internships are 8 weeks and include options in English and other languages. Internships are customized to your professional goals and interests. Come learn more about how to gain professional experience and study abroad this summer.

Upcoming ways to learn more

  • 10/16   Info Session  PBB S126    3:30PM
  • 11/1     Info Session  PBB S104    1:30PM
  • 11/21   Info Session  PBB C106    3PM

Can’t make an info session? Set up an appointment with Stephanie Fountain in the Undergraduate Program Office during Global Internship Office hours. Contact 319-335-1037 or PBB C140 at the front desk to set up an appointment. Check out the Global Internship website for upcoming info sessions, tables, and application details.

The application is now open until January 31. Early applications strongly encouraged.

Masters of Health Administration- Open House Wednesday, October 2 and Saturday, October 5

Virtual Open House (Online)

Wednesday, October 2 @ 3:00-4:00 PM CST

During this event, we will cover information about our CAHME-accredited Master of Health Administration program, recently ranked #8 in the nation by US News and World Report. Topics will include the program curriculum, professional development opportunities, and employment success. Tips for the application process and a Q&A with current students, alumni, and our program director will also be included. Just send an email to Alex Smolik at alexandra-smolik@uiowa.edu to receive the ZOOM link.

On-Campus Open House

Saturday, October 5 @ 10-11:30 AM

An opportunity to meet faculty, students, staff and alumni and tour the Department of Health Management and Policy and the College of Public Health Building, room C217. Topics will include the program curriculum, professional development opportunities, employment success, and admission process.

Register online: https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/mha-open-house-registration/

Iowa Startup Games- October 25 – 27 – Apply by October 9th

Team up. Pitch Ideas. Create a business in a weekend- October 25-27

Dive into the entrepreneurial culture with your classmates at Iowa Startup Games! This is a three-day event where students, from all areas of study, pitch their ideas to have an impact.

After you pitch, you will form teams and work together to bring the best ideas to life. By the third day, each team will pitch to a group of panelists for a chance to win cash prizes. You will learn problem-solving skills, have the opportunity to meet with community members, and begin to think like a creative entrepreneur.

There is also the opportunity to earn one credit hour (if you are a full-time registered UI student, this may be available to you at no cost) and we feed you (all weekend long)! Bring your ideas to life in a creative and collaborative weekend!  For more information visit www.iowajpec.org/iowa-startup-games

The deadline to apply is October 9.

Practice your Interview skills with Mock Interviews – sign up in Handshake!

Interviews are in full swing! Be sure that your interview skills are perfected by doing a mock interview! You’ll get better every time you practice. Sign up to do a Mock Interview through Handshake to interview with a volunteer recruiter to get relevant feedback on how you’re doing!

Upcoming Mock Interviews:

October 15th: Hybrid Transit Systemsherkyinterview
October 22nd: MediRevv
October 23rd: ChildServe
October 24th: Pella Corporation
October 30th: Alliant Energy

To find and sign up for upcoming Mocks, log into Handshake and go to Jobs and type “Mock” into the keyword search area. For assistance, call us at 319-335-1023.

Shhhh…..Women in Business Silent Auction this Thursday!

Join Women in Business (WIB) at their annual Silent Auction this Thursday, October 10th.

All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Iowa Women’s Foundation, a statewide nonprofit based in Iowa City that advocates for economic self-sufficiency for Iowa women.

Thursday, October 10
10:00am – 2:30pm
West Galleria, PBB (near Pat’s Diner)

How does a silent auction work?
A silent auction is a common way for organizations (often nonprofits) to raise funds.  Goods and services donated by businesses and individuals are packaged into gift baskets, often with a theme, such as “movie night” or “spa retreat.”  Those gift baskets are then set out on tables with a bid sheet at each one.  During auction hours, anyone can come by to look at the gift baskets and decide if they would like to bid on one.  To bid, you write your name, contact info, and your bid amount on the bid sheet.

If you are the person with the highest bid on that sheet at the end of the auction, you are the winner.  You will be contacted and asked to pay for your gift basket for your bid amount.

Traveling for an academic conference or study abroad? Travel grants available

Sally and Ken Mason Student Success Grant

Description/Eligibility for Award
Sally and Ken Mason Student Success Grants are available to support travel for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, to include travel to academic and professional meetings and conferences, study abroad, and any other student travel deemed beneficial to the student’s academic experience.  Preference will be given to first-generation undergraduate students.  At the University of Iowa, first-generation students are those students who do not have a parent(s) or legal guardian(s) who completed a four-year degree.  Students can request up to $500 per application, but no more than one $500 award will be made to any individual student.

The student’s travel must take place after December 1, 2019, but no later than May 15, 2020.

Application Instructions
Please use the online application form.

Include (by uploading via the online application form) the following supporting materials:

  • An estimated travel budget for the trip, and
  • One letter of support from a faculty or staff member or advisor (addressing how the student’s travel is deemed beneficial to the student’s academic experience, and how the travel supports and advances the student’s educational experience at the University of Iowa).

Application Deadline
5:00 p.m., Friday, November 1, 2019

(Applicants will be notified by approximately December 2, 2019.)

Contact Angie Cochran (angie-cochran@uiowa.edu) with any questions.

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International Business in Italy- deadline approaching

The application deadline for International Business in Italy this winter is approaching.

Application Deadline: October 15

Immerse yourself in Northern Italy over winter break and gain a unique firsthand perspective of the business decisions facing leaders in the Eurozone today. Dive deeper into the economics, finances, and geopolitics that impact not just the EU, but the U.K., the U.S., and the entire world through company visits, guest speakers, and cultural activities.

Program Highlights

  • 13 days in Northern Italy during holiday season (New Years and Epiphany)
  • Experience multiple towns, including Padua, Venice, Verona, Asolo, Bassano del Grappa, and Paderno del Grappa
  • Visit prominent local businesses and learn from industry guest speakers
  • Incorporate Italy’s international environment directly into classroom topics
  • Earn credit toward finance major or international global issues gen ed
  • Fulfill a portion of the International Business Certificate
  • Enjoy a cultural excursion days and free time to explore Italy
  • Scholarships available
  • Applications now open

Learn more

Questions? Email Stephanie-Fountain@uiowa.edu

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Upcoming BCaP Workshops @ the Frank Center: Elevator Pitch

All BCaP students are invited to attend a 45-minute Elevator Pitch workshop, sponsored by the Frank Business Communication Center. Experienced Frank Center tutors will share tips and give feedback on the Elevator Pitch assignment.

There are two sessions. No RSVP required, but space is limited, so plan to arrive early.

Friday, October 4
11:30am
W181 PBB

Tuesday, October 8
11:00am
C332 PBB

For more information, contact Frank Center Assistant Director Mark Petterson.