We believe that an education is the sum total of many experiences –
in and out of the traditional classroom. By cultivating your intellectual curiosity in unexpected ways, we prepare you for whatever the future brings. We offer a curriculum that is a contemporary blend of theory and real-world practice, reflecting the central Lasallian value of learning by doing.
Participating in a co-op or internship is not just something we encourage in the School of Business; it is deeply rooted in the heritage of the Christian Brothers and is part of the Lasallian mission that links theory and practice. Co-op and internship education enhances a student’s academic training with practical experience.
Our Business Scholars Co-op Program, for example, is an innovative program for motivated students who want to complete two co-ops and still graduate in four years.
Our students have been placed in co-op, internships, or full-time positions in companies and organizations throughout the region and the country. These include: Disney Studios, Ernst & Young, Johnson & Johnson, Kraft Foods, the Philadelphia Zoo, Vanguard, Subaru, and The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.
Case competitions offer unique hands-on insight into what it really takes to get a job done or a project launched in today’s business environment. Our teams have travelled around the country to participate in high-stakes business problem-solving competitions. In collaboration with major global corporations and other universities, the competitions foster team building, provide real-world experience, and allow students to develop their professional communication skills. Of course, the networking opportunities are invaluable.
The importance of understanding business beyond a local view is critical in helping all students develop a global mindset with the goal of equipping them to, literally, change the world.
We strive to provide our students with a global perspective that helps to connect local and wider world issues. The intent of our travel/study courses is to help bridge cultural divides and prepare our students to be citizens of the world.
Travel/study courses are semester-long courses taught at La 91Ö±²¥, with a seven- to 10-day travel component. Students in these courses have travelled to Germany, China, Chile, France, Quebec, Bermuda, and England. Students study international business and comparative business practices, and some have included classroom experiences at partner universities in the countries they visit.
Core to Lasallian values is the importance of serving the common good. To this end, we offer our students the opportunity to participate in community service trips. Our students have traveled to destinations such as the Dominican Republic and Kenya, working side-by-side with locals.
91Ö±²¥ is one of 1,000 schools and higher educational institutions worldwide that are operated in the tradition of St. John Baptist de La 91Ö±²¥. This network provides opportunities for creative and customized learning experiences.
As an incoming student in the School of Business, and through students’ entire time at La 91Ö±²¥, there are countless ways to hit the ground running and become a student leader. Opportunities include but are not limited to: