College of Business Top Things to Know

Academic Calendar

Academic Dates dates may be found at: https://registrar.unl.edu/academic-calendar

 

Enrolled in a PO# section? That's a January Pre-Session Class

Check your spring classes again, especially if you enrolled in an online class - did you enroll in class section PO# instead of a 3-digit number like 003 or 702? This mean you are enrolled in a 3-week pre-session class (January 2-19). If you enrolled in error, update your schedule now.

 

MyRED and waitlists

As students update their spring schedules, they may add and drop classes. As this happens, there could be movement on the waitlists and opportunities to get into the class you’ve been waiting for. Continue reading…

 

Harris Lecture Series: The Future of Work

The Harris Lecture Series presents The Future of Work featuring Tyler Waye, Leadership and Teamwork Specialist on Friday, November 10, at 10:30 a.m. in HLH 002.

 

Pitch Your Business Idea For Prizes

The 3-2-1 Quick Pitch Competition on Thursday, Nov. 9, in Hawks Hall allows you to showcase your entrepreneurial, communication and presentation skills through a “quick pitch” proposal for a new business venture. Competitors have 3 minutes 2 pitch 1 idea to a panel of entrepreneurial-minded judges. Continue reading…

More details at: https://business.unl.edu/quickpitch

 

Law + Business Sneak Peek Nov. 7th

Students with an interest in business who are considering law school can attend this virtual event and will gain insights into careers that combine the two areas. Continue reading…

More details at: https://law.unl.edu/node/3535/

 

Nebraska Bureau of Business Research Hosts Guest Speaker Thomas A. Rubin

Nebraska Bureau of Business Research is hosting a special guest speaker on November 13, between 4 – 5 p.m. in HLH 231 as part of the BBR Seminar Series. Thomas A. Rubin, CPA, CMA, CMC, CIA, CGFM, CFM has over four decades of experience in government surface transportation and finance. Continue reading…

 

Nebraska Business Hall of Fame Scholarship

The NE Chamber Foundation is proud to honor deserving young adults that will be the business leaders of the future. Apply by November 15! Continue reading…

More details at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M6NFGGL

 

Discover Entrepreneurship Day

Build your network with peers and founders, and learn from trailblazers in the Nebraska entrepreneurship system ecosystem on Thursday, November 16, at 4 p.m. in the Union Regency Suite.

 

Nebraska Governors New Venture Competition

Nebraska Governors New Venture Competition is open to Nebraska college students, prizes range from $10,000-20,000. Submissions are due Dec. 1.

More details at: http://go.unl.edu/negovnvc

 

Spring course highlights

These courses are either new, unique, or only offered in spring. See something you like? When will you plan it into your degree?

 

MNGT 411 Philanthropy and Leadership

Do you want to make an impact in the community and award real money to a local non-project? You are looking for MNGT 411 Philanthropy and Leadership. Get a code to register for the Spring 2024 class at http://go.unl.edu/mngt411

 

ENTR 425 Franchising

Have you considered a franchise? What is a franchise? How does it differ from the traditional business model? Answer these questions and more through traditional lectures and many guest speakers. *This course is only offered in the spring so plan accordingly.

 

Gain Internship Experience During Class Time

No books or tests in this class! Work on real projects with the Ameritas innovation hub, all during class time! Email rsimon2@unl.edu to apply for MRKT 490: Ameritas Special Projects (3 credits) with built-in internship experience on Wednesday mornings 8-10:50 a.m. Open to all majors.

 

MNGT 342 Intro to Sports Management

NEW course alert! Do you have sophomore standing and MNGT 301? Learn the sports industry and the factors that make it unique to other industries. You will hear from guest speakers and complete a project to solve a real sports problem.

 

MNGT 413 Building Ethical and Sustainable Organizations

This spring-only class is back!

 

MNGT 398-001 New HR Analytics Class

You will learn how to ask relevant HR questions to improve business outcomes, how to analyze data using R and showing solutions using Tableau. MNGT 360 or 361 are prerequisites.

 

Employment Readiness Certificate for International Students

Gain Skills for U.S. job opportunities, and learn to succeed in American culture. Wednesdays starting January 31 to April 10 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. in HLH 219. Visit http://business.unl.edu/erc for more information.

More details at: http://business.unl.edu/erc

 

Medallion Program

Level up your experience with the Medallion Program, open to all Business majors. Email Richard Fishler at rfishler2@unl.edu for more information!

 

Free Tutoring for Business Classes

The Teaching and Learning Center offers free tutoring for business classes. See the full list of courses and schedule at https://business.unl.edu/tutor.