Corporate Year-to-Year Guide
During your first year, your goal is to start exploring and building a base of skills and experience. You can pursue any summer experience that will give you exposure to business or help you build strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Autumn Quarter
Participate in Business First-Year Career Cohort Program to learn about corporate and other business career pathways
Sign up for the Corporate Mentorship Program
Apply for a winter break business career trek
Attend the Leadership Development Program Panel (November 4, 2026) to understand more about rotational corporate roles and what the application and interview processes look like
Sign up for the Business Bulletin to monitor upcoming internship opportunities and employer events
Winter Quarter
Participate in our Corporate Growth Strategy Challenge
Apply for a spring break business career trek
Spring Quarter
Attend the first-year corporate career courses to learn more about the field and opportunities available: Corporate Functions Deep Dive (April 9, 2027), Sports, Marketing, & Brand Management (April 16, 2027), and Navigating Corporate Recruiting: Develop Your Plan (May 7, 2027)
Participate in our corporate soft skills courses to gain valuable leadership skills and to hear advice from established corporate executives: Leadership Development (March 31, 2027), Handling Networking Scenarios (April 7, 2027), and SHINE Leadership (April 14, 2027)
Attend the Corporate Networking Night (April 29, 2027) to meet employers and peers looking for talent in corporate roles
Join our Corporate Site Visit (May 21, 2027) to learn more about the day-to-day experiences of those working in corporate fields
Apply for a summer business trek!
Summer Quarter
Attend a summer business trek
Participate in Career Advancement’s Search Strategies and Application Prep Essentials
Enroll in the Recruiting Bootcamp Series: Exploring Business Careers