The College of Business & Economics is one of the many colleges at the University of Idaho. It offers eight majors and provides various opportunities for its students.
Undergraduate degrees that the CBE offers include accounting, business economics, financing, marketing, management information systems, management and human resources, online business administration and operations and supply chain management. It also has a master’s and juris doctorate in accounting, as well as certificates in areas such as applied finance, business leadership, enterprise systems integration, sales management and technical program management. People may complete their degrees at the Moscow campus, online or a combination of both, depending on the major.
The CBE also provides several opportunities for students to gain experience in their fields and apply concepts that they have learned in the classroom in a real-world setting before graduating.
For example, students can go into the Barker Trading Program. This program allows students to build their knowledge of markets, get a better understanding of trading capital, learn how to manage risk strategically and learn skills on managing financial assets. It is offered for both academic credit and a trading certificate.
Another organization for CBE students to get involved in is Beta Alpha Psi. The goal of BAP is to provide recognition for the field of business, including a sense of ethical, social and public responsibility, give opportunities for personal and career growth; promote the study and practice of different careers within the CBE and provide a welcoming environment to meet people and make new friends. BAP has opportunities to develop professional and leadership skills while providing tutoring and mentoring for those who may be struggling in their classes.
The Professional Golfers Association is also a part of the CBE. The PGA is a four-and-a-half-year program for students who are interested in playing golf professionally, and is one of only 18 PGA of America accredited programs. Students complete a Bachelor’s of Science degree in one of the business majors offered by UI, the Professional Golf Management 3.0 program and 16 months of internships in the golf industry. More information about the PGA can be found on the UI website for the CBE.
There are also many hands-on learning opportunities for students. These include student businesses, an entrepreneurship program and student-managed investments. More real-world learning opportunities and related programs can be found on the UI website.
The CBE also has an Executive Shadow Program that is available to all students in the college. The Chicago-based program lasts for two to three days over spring break and allows students to meet with experts and learn what day-to-day life looks like in their fields. Upon returning to campus, students give a brief presentation about their experiences to CBE faculty and advisors. All expenses are paid for, to alleviate worry about finances.
Other organizations in the CBE include the Business Process Center, the Davis Investment Group, the Economic Impact Center, the Idaho Entrepreneurs and Vandal Solutions, all of which provide great hands-on learning experiences for students. They are a great way for students to become more successful in their potential future careers.
In addition, there are clubs that are specific to the CBE. These clubs include the American Marketing Association, Vandal Hat Hackers and the Human Resource Management Club. These clubs are an excellent way to get involved in various activities while learning new things and greatly benefit students who join them.
The CBE also offers scholarships for students. There is a fund available for people to donate to, with funds used to award students with scholarships. The link to the fund can be found on the CBE website.
With many amazing opportunities and chances for real-world experiences in related fields, the CBE is here to help students succeed and get a head start in their future careers while still in school. Anyone working toward or considering a major within the CBE should take advantage of the resources available for them.