Overview

Are you thinking about going into business, but you’re wondering how your major will allow you to do that? Perhaps you’re majoring in the liberal arts, but you would like to gain practical experience to give yourself an edge in the job market.

UVM’s Business Savvy Program allows you to acquire business skills and experience in just two weeks. Aimed at college juniors, seniors and recent graduates, the program gives you the chance to:

  • Develop competence in the fundamentals of business: accounting, finance, marketing, human resources and strategy.
  • Practice contributing to a team by participating in a business simulation exercise and ropes course.
  • Discover what challenges today’s businesses and learn where your talents might fit in.
  • Create a resume that stands out from the crowd.
  • Build your confidence in making presentations and improve your networking, interviewing and business writing skills.
  • Interact with successful business people from a variety of industries and backgrounds.
  • Discover how UVM alumni and other savvy CEO’s started their own businesses.
  • Visit a local business and see how it operates.

If you have questions about this, please contact us.