Specialized Courses
Career Advancement's specialized corporate courses are deep dives into corporate sub-sectors, solving business problems, and preparing for the interview process for corporate recruiting.
Digital Marketing
Students should register for all four sessions
January 25, 2027 | Register Here
This session will introduce students to key marketing concepts: positioning, messaging, go-to-market, and campaign development. The session will also introduce students to common marketing tools including Salesforce/HubSpot, Canva, and Google Workspace.
January 29, 2027 | Register Here
In this hands-on workshop, students step into the role of a marketing project owner —scoping a campaign, building a timeline, assigning work, and managing cross-functional delivery using Asana and Jira, with Figma for creative review. Students will learn the agile and kanban fundamentals that hiring managers expect, and see how marketing, product, and engineering teams collaborate to ship a launch. Students will develop a campaign project plan and launch timeline in the session.
February 15, 2027 | Register Here
This session will teach the basics of KPI measurement, dashboarding, and turning data into recommendations. Students will use tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and SQL to understand how to successfully measure the impact of marketing campaigns.
February 19, 2027 | Register Here
Industry professional-led workshop on social media management. They will discuss how they think about followers and other engagement metrics on various platforms including TikTok and Instagram, and provide a case study on successful product launches within their company in the age of social media and AI.
The Business of Fashion
Students should register for all five sessions
January 12, 2027 | Register Here
In this session, students will explore the structure of the fashion industry, including luxury brands, elevated fashion, and everyday retailers, while learning how trends move from the runway to consumers. Guest speakers will share insights into the wide range of careers available, from product-focused roles to opportunities in finance, accounting, strategy, and other business functions.
January 19, 2027 | Register Here
What makes consumers choose one brand over another? How do companies stay relevant in an ever-changing market? In this session, students will examine how fashion brands identify their target customers, anticipate trends, and use storytelling, social media, and influencers to build loyal communities. We will be joined by guest speakers who will discuss how brand strategy shapes business decisions and how careers in marketing, digital media, and corporate strategy support brand growth.
January 26, 2027 | Register Here
Have you ever wondered how retailers decide what products to sell, how much inventory to carry, or when to mark items down? This session explores the business decisions that determine which products reach consumers and how they are managed throughout their lifecycle. We will be joined by guests in the industry to share how these roles combine creativity, analytics, and business strategy.
February 2, 2027 | Register Here
Bringing products to consumers requires a complex network of sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and technology. In this session, students will explore the operational side of the fashion industry and examine how companies balance speed, cost, quality, and ethics. Guest speakers will discuss careers in supply chain, operations, and sustainability while sharing how emerging technologies are transforming the future of fashion.
February 16, 2027 | Register Here
Interested in a career in fashion but unsure where to begin? This final session focuses on navigating the recruiting landscape and developing a strategy for entering the industry. Guest speakers will share their career journeys and provide advice on networking, internships, and positioning yourself for success. Students will also explore entrepreneurial pathways and learn how to build a professional presence that reflects their interests and goals.
Sports Business
Students should register for all four sessions
January 14, 2027 | Register Here
Learn about the broad range of career opportunities in the sports business world, from teams and leagues to corporate and advisory roles.
Gain insights into the skillsets and educational backgrounds that are valued in each sector as well as recruiting pathways and timelines
You'll lay the foundation for your own career decisions with firsthand accounts and an interactive Q&A.
January 28, 2027 | Register Here
Take a deep dive into the inner workings of sports teams, focusing on front office operations, event management, and fan engagement.
Hear directly from professionals about the day-to-day challenges and opportunities in team environments.
You'll learn about internship and entry-level pathways, plus gain tips for networking with professionals working in team management.
February 4, 2027 | Register Here
In this session, you'll get a firsthand look at what it’s like to work for a sports agency, including athlete management, endorsements, and contract negotiations.
You'll discover the skills needed for agency work, such as communication, relationship building, and legal competency.
Review a real case study and discuss the steps you can take to break into this competitive sector.
February 18, 2027 | Register Here
In this session, you'll explore roles in corporate sports marketing, sponsorship strategy, and brand activation.
You'll learn how brands leverage sports partnerships to reach new audiences and drive engagement.
Gain insights on the relevant skills, building your own portfolio for roles in sports promotion, and recruiting for internships and full-time roles.
Developing Soft Skills to Succeed in Business
March 31, 2027 | Register Here
This session will help students develop executive communication skills, build a top performer mindset for succeeding in business, and stand out as candidates in the interview process. Frank Van Buren is the Managing Director and Founder of Van Buren Advisory LLC (“VBA”), based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He founded the firm in October 2024 upon his retirement from Wells Fargo, where he was a team member for 26+ years and held roles in Investment Banking, Sales & Trading and Talent Development Leadership for the Corporate & Investment Banking business. At the enterprise level, Frank was recognized for excellence as a recipient of the Golden Spoke (2016) and Champion’s Spotlight (2023) awards.
April 7, 2027 | Register Here
This session will help students prepare for different types of networking scenarios and how to convert those conversations into future advisers, mentors, and sponsors for internship and full-time roles. Students will learn about etiquette on zoom vs at an information session vs in a client dinner, set goals for the different types of ways they interact with practitioners and peers, and learn how to navigate conversations effectively.
April 14 | Register Here
This interactive workshop is designed to help students bridge the gap between the academic and professional worlds, building the confidence, communication skills, and ownership mindset required to thrive in competitive business environments. Led by Jen Zacharius, she most recently served as Head of Learning & Development/Onboarding for the Boston Consulting Group. She also served as a consultant at BCG, as well as a Senior Brand Manager for SC Johnson, Alberto Culver, and Unilever.
Excelling in Corporate Interviews
January 13, 2027 | Register Here
This session will help students develop specific benchmarks and skills for succeeding in behavioral interviews. Led by David Ohrvall and Zintervu, they bring years of corporate and consulting experience to the table to ready students for key questions asked in behavioral interviews.
January 20, 2027 | Register Here
This session will help students create frameworks for dealing with ambiguity in behavioral and technical interviews as well as bringing in business acumen to stand out in the process. Led by David Ohrvall and Zintervu, they bring years of corporate and consulting experience to the table to ready students for key questions asked in behavioral and technical interviews.
January 27, 2027 | Register Here
This session will help students approach business case technical interviews they would expect to see in corporate and consulting careers. Take this course to feel confident navigating different types of cases, creating frameworks, tailoring recommendations, and bringing executive presence to the forefront of technical interviews. Led by David Ohrvall and Zintervu, they bring years of corporate and consulting experience to the table to ready students for key questions asked in case technical interviews.