On March 4, the Business Career Connections (BCC) center held the Spring 2020 Career Fair in the newly opened Jake Jabs Event Center. Students had the opportunity to network and connect with 27 employers, who accepted resumes and offered information about their organization’s jobs and internship opportunities. Sarah Montoya-Ortega, a MS Management major, said “I enjoy coming to the Career Fair because it’s great to get employers’ perspectives on their own companies in addition to pitching myself.” Networking opportunities with 27 employers   Business school students and alumni had the opportunity to build their network and connect with employers they could potentially work for in the future.  Read more

With the CU Denver Business School’s shift to a remote learning environment due to COVID-19, many students are experiencing learning in a way they never have before. In an effort to help the transition go smoothly, we asked Business School students for advice that may help make the transition easier. Helpful Resources for Remote Learning Your professors are eager to help you excel in the remote learning format.  Read more

Since 2007, the Rocky Mountain Cable Association has hosted their annual case competition, the Cable Apprentice. This year, the competition featured student teams from CU Denver, University of Colorado – Colorado Springs, and the University of Denver.  The winners of the Spring 2020 competition were Jessica Olvera, Vasanth Rajasekar, and Chantelle Stevenson who competed as Peak Consulting, the team representing CU Denver Business School. “Through this experience I have gained a deeper understanding of the cable industry and the challenges of progress in a drastically changing business,” said team member Jessica Olvera. Peak Consulting was one of three teams of three people who made it to the finals.  Read more

What drives student Daniel Rivera-Ibarra is quite personal.  “I grew up in a lower middle-class family, which inspired my focus in real estate,” Daniel said. “Specifically, I want to help Hispanic families attain their first home, by helping them understand the financial side and guiding them through the complicated process.” What home looks like for Daniel’s family partly explains how he developed a passion for real estate.  Read more

Why should you join a club? Student clubs and organizations are a great way to get involved on campus. Joining can connect you with like-minded individuals, people in the same career paths or programs, and also push you out of your comfort zone. Clubs focus on a variety of topics: academic, cultural, faith/spiritual, service, professional development, and more.  Read more

Snowy days are wonderful, and we are fortunate to get so many of them here in Colorado. Nothing is better than curling up with a warm cup of coffee and watching the snow fall, except maybe going outside for a snowball fight. But if you’re on campus and looking for a way to enjoy the snow between classes or before heading home for the day, consider taking some time downtown to enjoy our beautiful city in the snow.  Read more

Choosing CU Denver Hassan Mustefa, a senior with a Human Resources major, is happy he chose CU Denver because of the diversity he has found here. CU Denver is one of the most diverse schools in Colorado, with students of color representing 60% of new freshmen and 48% of undergraduates. It’s also one of the more affordable accredited business school in the state, which Hassan says made the choice easy for him. Hassan also knew that CU Denver is a school with a valuable name and brand.  Read more