Leadership Development
Leadership and career development are vital and important components of the student experience in the School of Business.
Through participating in programming that supports those areas, students will learn leadership characteristics which are essential to prepare for future roles as global leaders.
“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other”
-John F. Kennedy
Freshmen Leadership Opportunities
Sophomore Leadership Opportunities
Junior Leadership Opportunities
Senior & Recent Graduate Leadership Opportunities
Student Conferences
Case Competitions
Mentoring Programs
Professional Organizations and Annual Conferences
Students are encouraged to participate in a wide range of professional annual conferences to develop not only their professional skills but to gain networks and contacts within their future profession. Please also note that many of these organizations offer scholarships or discounts to students interested in attending the annual conference. Here are a few professional organizations to consider.
The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) is the leading national professional association. ALPFA is dedicated to enhancing opportunities for Latinos in accounting, finance and related professions.
Ascend is the largest, non-profit Pan-Asian organization for business professionals in North America. Ascend has grown to serve professionals and corporations across various professions and across multiple industries.
The National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. has been the leader in expanding the influence of minority professionals in the fields of accounting and finance. Student Regional Conferences.
NAWMBA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women MBAs in order to propel more women into leadership positions in corporate America and to enhance the diversity of the nation’s workforce.
Established in 1970, the National Black MBA Association is dedicated to develop partnerships that result in the creation of intellectual and economic wealth in the black community. Annual NBMBAA Conference & Exposition
Schedule An Appointment
Do you have questions about scholarships, leadership development programs, academics, internships or getting into the School of Business? Schedule an appointment.
| Mondays | Storrs | 9am - 3pm |
| Tuesdays | Hartford Campus | 9am - 3pm |
| Wednesdays | Storrs Campus | 9am - 3pm |
| Thursdays | Storrs Campus | 9am - 3pm |