Congratulations to Darius Johnson, Finance'23, and Luke Poltorak, Economics '23, whose startup, Drem, was recognized by Poets & Quants as one of 2022 Most Disruptive Business School Startups.  “Drem is aiming to democratize access to financial resources and the web3 ecosystem, said Chris Norris, Executive Director, Ciocca Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.  “Darius and Luke are on an Entrepreneur’s Journey made possible by the interdisciplinary opportunities provided to them by the Leavey School of Business and Ciocca Center’s Bronco Venture Accelerator.  Drem graduated from Ciocca Center's venture accelerator program in 2021 and it’s clear that Darius and Luke are doing big and amazing things!”. Click here for the full article.

Waitlist Process for Business Courses: Students on the waitlist will be notified of their status no later than Wednesday, 12/7. For questions about a specific course, contact the academic department, not the professor of the course. Here are the department emails: Accounting, Economics, Finance/BUSN85, Information System & Analytics, Marketing/BUSN 179, Management/BUSN 70

11/21-1/9: Students who have completed 131 units and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.20 or higher may enroll in up to 20 units without permission from Drahmann Center. Students who do not meet the above criteria may enroll for no more than 19 units. 
1/9-1/13: Students in the University Honors Program and/or students who have a cumulative grade point average at Santa Clara of at least 3.3 may enroll in up to 25 units without written approval.

Students who do not fit into the above category may request to overload on the Drahmann website starting on Tuesday, 1/3. One 2-unit course or two 1-unit courses are not counted as overload units. To add a 2 unit or 1 unit course, fill out the  Add/Drop Form.

SENIORS Graduating Spring 2023 - Deadline to submit your pre-graduation evaluation form is between 12/24, 2022 to 1/9, 2023. The Undergraduate Business Programs Office (UGBP) does a requirement check for every graduating business student before the Office of the Registrar deadline. This will give you a chance to ensure you are meeting all the requirements before you register for your final quarter. The process takes about 2 minutes to complete. Go to the Office of Registrar Form Section.  

It's important to remember that the business school strictly enforces prerequisites. In particular, please note that the prerequisites for MGMT 162 - Strategic Analysis-Business Capstone are: FNCE 121, MGMT 160, MKTG 181, MGMT 80, and ECON 41/ECON 42 or OMIS 41 and senior standing.

NAIOP Silicon Valley hosted the 2nd Annual University Case Study Challenge, an intercollegiate competition between full-time undergraduate student teams from Menlo College, San Jose State University, and Santa Clara University. University teams were charged with evaluating the site of a previously completed development project to devise a current ground up development plan based on the current market environment.  SCU team members won the second annual Silver Sledgehammer Challenge!
Congratulations to: Spencer Stevens '23 (Accounting, Political Science, Real Estate), Lucy Walsh '24 (Finance, Real Estate), Jacqui Mercier '23 (Political Science, Real Estate), Dylan Allen '23 (Finance, Real Estate), Alex Blattner '23 (Finance, Real Estate) and their advisor, Jeff Hardy-Executive Director of the LBS Real Estate Institute.

Congratulations to Clare Carlson '23, Economics (BSC) Major and Environmental Studies Minor for being selected as one of the Markkula Center’s 2022-23 Environmental Ethics Fellows!  Clare shared this about her project: “My project is about corporations’ responsibility to eliminate water pollution and conserve water within their supply chains. This relates to my studies in the business school because I have learned a lot about corporate social responsibility and how being sustainable can be profitable for businesses. I am enjoying this fellowship so far because I am able to combine what I have learned in the business school with what I have learned in my environmental studies courses. It is very rewarding to have this opportunity where I can research some of my passions and collaborate with other fellows who are also interested in similar topics!”.

Guillaume Dalmasso is a junior from Aix-en-Provence, France competing on the Division 1 Men’s Tennis Team. Guillaume is studying Finance with a minor in Economics. He finished 2nd in the 2022 Men’s Tennis ALL -West Coast Conference for singles and was elected this past year’s MVP of the SCU tennis team. Over the summer he ranked professionally on the ATP Tour. The tennis season does not start until January, but Guillaume has been competing in personal matches throughout the Fall Quarter in preparation for the season to begin. Guillaume is super excited for his 3rd season here at SCU and his goal is to win the West Coast Conference with his team. 

- Study Abroad Application due on December 16th, 2022 at 11:59 PM PT.
- You must have declared you major with the program petition form via the Office of the Registrar by December 16th (earlier is better)
- If you miss the December 16th deadline - you must provide an email of major declaration of intent to Study Abroad (studyabroad@scu.edu)

The Center for Student Involvement is hosting the SCU Winter Quarter Involvement Fair on Wednesday, January 11th in Locatelli Student Activity Center.  There will be giveaways, music, networking, and more.

Click here to check out the Leavey School of Business Student Associations.

The Career Center wishes you a happy and restful holiday season. With the upcoming BASH Career Fair on January 25, the Winter Break is an excellent opportunity to recharge and catch up on your career-related goals. Here are several ideas for making the most of your break: (1) review our job prep toolkit, (2) update your LinkedIn and Handshake profiles, and (3) apply for jobs and internships. 

Check out our virtual and in-person events below as well as the self-serve resources on our website and/or make an appointment in Handshake to speak with a Career Coach. 

Wednesday, 1/25/23: Fall Virtual Career BASH from 1-4pm

Learn about job and internship opportunities from companies at our 2023 Virtual Career FAIR BASH. Employers are excited to meet with students and many are hiring for a variety of business majors! Register on Handshake beginning on January 6, 2023 to sign up for 1:1 and group sessions. View a list of attending employers HERE.

The sixth annual Diversity Works Expo (DWE) is here! Applications DUE Sunday, December 4th, 2022. Multiple awards of up to $1000 will be granted. Click here for nomination details.  

Career Related Events on Handshake:
Thursday, 12/08 (9:00 - 11:00 AM): Career Conversations for International Students
Wednesday, 12/14 (10:00 - 11:00 AM): ServiceNow: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Are you looking for an internship or a job? Handshake has a variety of opportunities.  Below, are openings that you might find interesting:
Market Operations and Analysis Associate at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Associate - Tax Services at Andersen
Strategic Programs and Analysis Intern at Nokia 
Finance Internship at Varian

Great for Underclassmen
Summer Analyst Intern at Accenture
Business & Technology Solutions Consultant Intern at Crowe LLP

Thank you to LSB students, staff, and faculty for making SCU’s Inaugural Gratitude Month such a success! At LSB alone, we had 378 thank you cards written for the “Thank You Thursday” events! Remember, gratitude is not for just the month of November  - you can continue to take part in the online gratitude journal, gratitude meditation, Examen, and more. We are already planning for next year's Gratitude Month and would appreciate hearing your ideas and suggestions. 

Have an internship search question? Want to learn more about the internship experiences of LSB seniors? The Leavey School of Business Peer Career Consulting Program is composed of senior LSB majors who coach and mentor business students and answer their career and professional development questions. If you have a career/internship question or would like to meet with a PCC, please contact careerconsultant@scu.edu.

How To Ask The Right Questions During Your Interview by Cristina Cavero
You’ve made it to the end of your interview, answering any tough question thrown at you. Now the positions have switched and it’s your turn to ask your interviewer the questions…what do you ask? Where do you start? Click here for the full blog.

Don’t Forget These Post-Interview Follow Up Steps by Jessica Lee
Congrats on completing your interview! What’s next? There are a few concrete steps you can take after an interview to continue to show your interest and that may help set you up for success.  Click here for the full blog.

As the Fall quarter comes to an end, SCU’s Finance Association Executive Team came together to celebrate the SCU FNCE ASSC as they began to plan for next quarter's events. They were able to chat and catch up over some delicious Korean BBQ! LSB Connect is still welcoming applications here! Reach out to Komi Sugimoto or Andrew Hom for more information or questions.

Register to attend Accounting Information Night: This annual event, scheduled for February 2, 2023, 7:00-8:30, virtual on Zoom), connects sophomore accounting and A&IS students with professionals who have chosen career paths in the industry.  The event includes a panel of professionals with >10 years’ experience, plus two breakout sessions where professionals interact directly with students.  

Sophomore Accounting\A&IS Career Fair - February 15, 2023, on campus: The SCUAA and CARE are hosting the sixth annual Sophomore Accounting\A&IS Career Fair to introduce sophomore business students to accounting firms who will be offering sophomore summer leadership programs, junior summer internships, and other opportunities.

Save the Dates:
Accounting Leadership Series with Judy Bruner, SCU alumnus ‘86, MBA -  January 25, 5:30pm-6:15pm in the Lucas Hall 126. Please register to attend.
Accounting Leadership Series with Lewis Chew, SCU alumnus ‘84, Bachelor of Science in Accounting - February 22, 5:30pm-6:15pm, in the Lucas Hall 126. Please register to attend.

Remember to check the Accounting Department Calendar often for events and updates.

If you are interested in joining the Retail Studies Minor you can apply anytime through this link. This is the last quarter that Juniors can apply to be in the minor. If you have any questions, please contact Casey Hill.  The Retail Studies Student Association have exciting upcoming events planned for Winter Quarter including hosting ThredUp and a corporate tour of the RealReal for students who are in the minor.

BEACH is looking for Student Advisors for our March/April Clinic!  The BEACH program groups students into a team of 6 - 1 attorney mentor, 2 current law students, 1 business practicing mentor, 1 business grad student, and 1 undergraduate student. These teams work on real business and legal problems for startups and small businesses in the Bay Area (some of which are student businesses). Sign Up soon, as we give priority to students who sign up early. 

Take a break from finals! Stop by the Lucas Hall lobby for snacks and free scantrons. Come by anytime from 12pm-1:30pm on Monday, December 5 through Wednesday, December 7.