College of Business Top Things to Know

What’s New/Different for Fall?

There’s something new and different being offered - whether it is a new class, a new name or number, or something extra:

ACTS 445 – usually just spring but fall too this year!
BSAD 261 – this 1 credit hour course is offered every 3 weeks
ECON 320 International Trade Policy & Politics - offered on city campus this fall
ENTR 322 Family Business – fill out form to get your permission code: https://go.unl.edu/entr322
ENTR 323 Franchising – new number
FINA 420 Retirement and Employee Benefit Plans – new name
FINA 421 Estate Planning – new class!
MNGT 411 Philanthropy and Leadership – fill out the form to get your permission code: https://go.unl.edu/mngt411
MNGT 466 Employment Law – new name
MRKT 490 Special Topics-Union Pacific: see below for application
MRKT 490: Special Topics - Monetizing Identity: NIL & Branding
SCMA 335 Supply Chain Decision Making Models – extra section, try this class to gauge your interest in business analytics and supply chain management

What’s offered in fall vs spring? https://business.unl.edu/courses

As you are planning for you fall classes, be sure to check in with your advisor. You want to make sure your fall class choices also works into your degree plan so that you still graduate on time.
Schedule an appointment: https://unlincoln.my.site.com/SSH

 
SCMA 450: Communication for Business Analytics
SCMA 450: Communication for Business Analytics

SCMA 450: Communication for Business Analytics

This course is an introduction to intermediate and advanced approaches for business data visualization and communication in the context of analytics. What makes SCMA 450 especially valuable is how directly it prepares students for careers in business analytics and supply chain. Continue reading…

 
Command the Room | Thursday April 2, from 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Command the Room | Thursday April 2, from 3:30-4:45 p.m.

Command the Room

Hear candid, unfiltered stories from two accomplished founders-and how they responded on Thursday April 2, from 3:30-4:45 p.m. in HLH 010. Register by March 31

 
Dean's Office Hours
Dean's Office Hours

Dean's Office Hours

Drop in to visit Dean Kathy Farrell on Tuesday, March 31, from 4-5 p.m. in HLH 301C.

 
Ameritas Emerging Leaders Academy
Ameritas Emerging Leaders Academy

Ameritas Emerging Leaders Academy

Apply to the Ameritas Emerging Leaders Academy that provides free professional experience! Learn strengths-based leadership, problem solve & innovate, meet Ameritas leaders & professionals! Applications due on April 13.

More details at: http://go.unl.edu/AmeritasELA
 
Open Pitch Nights | February 3, March 3, or April 7 from 5–6 pm
Open Pitch Nights | February 3, March 3, or April 7 from 5–6 pm

Open Pitch Nights

Open Pitch Nights are a low-stakes, casual space to share ideas or practice a pitch. Join us on April 7 from 5–6 pm at the Center for Entrepreneurship (HLH 315). No registration required, open to all UNL students.

 
Careers in Finance Panel Discussion | Thursday, April 23, from 4-5:30 p.m.
Careers in Finance Panel Discussion | Thursday, April 23, from 4-5:30 p.m.

Careers in Finance Panel Discussion

Join the Department of Finance for the Careers in Finance Panel Discussion on Thursday, April 23, from 4-5:30 p.m.

 
Apply to be a 101 Coach!
Apply to be a 101 Coach!

Apply to be a 101 Coach!

Apply now to be a 2026-2027 MNGT 101 Coach for the new Introduction to Business Class! Support first-year students in their first business class, develop transferrable skills, and make a real impact in the classroom. Apply by April 24 with the link below:

More details at: http://go.unl.edu/101coach
 
Film Screening: This Is Not Financial Advice
Film Screening: This Is Not Financial Advice

Film Screening: This Is Not Financial Advice

Join us for a free screening of an award-winning documentary, followed by a director Q&A and panel with FINRA and Nebraska’s Department of Banking and Finance, moderated by Dean Kathy Farrell. Monday, March 30, 5:30–7:30 p.m., Hawks Hall Room 002.

 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found

Lost and Found

Lost something in the CoB? Check with the front desk in BASE (HLH 125) or the Dean's office (HLH 301) to reclaim your item!

 
Transfer Success Series
Transfer Success Series

Transfer Success Series

Join the Transfer Success Series, a monthly event connecting transfer students to UNL resources and support. Meetings are the last Wednesday of each month from 1:00–1:50 PM in Love Library South 224.

 
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