Professional Business Experience For Students

Illinois Business Consulting

Why should I join Illinois Business Consulting?
As a result of the client base that IBC has established, students have a wide-range of networking opportunities that lead to summer internships and full-time employment after graduation.  The professional staff provides training and development that gives members a significant advantage when competing for any internship or full-time job.  IBC members are able to tell potential future employers about creating economic value, solving problems, and working on a team for a real-world client.  If you are looking to expand your professional networking base, develop technical and communication skills, gain real world consulting experience, and improve your opportunities for employment, please apply online at www.ibc.illinois.edu.   


What is Consulting?
Consulting is a valuable tool that organizations use in which an external organization is contacted to assist the client in improving their performance through the analysis of existing organizational issues, as well as the development of plans for improvement and growth.  Those who work in the consulting industry have a wide range of backgrounds depending on the area of expertise that the company specializes in.


What is Illinois Business Consulting?
IBC is the largest student-run consultancy in the country, conducting 60-70 business consulting projects each year for established organizations of varying sizes (Fortune 500 to small businesses, both for-profit and nonprofit).  Illinois Business Consulting works with real-world clients by assembling teams of 5-6 consultants, 1 project manager, and 1 senior manager from a wide-variety of backgrounds to take on a complex, challenging project that the client currently faces.  Throughout the project, students have the opportunity to interact with management of the respective client, as well as communicate their findings in a final deliverable.


Who can join Illinois Business Consulting?
Since our clients have a wide-range of projects, the skill set that is needed for consulting teams is very diversified.   As a result, students of all majors, undergraduate and graduate, are invited to apply.




Chris Lalla
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign-M.S. in Statistics
Statistics 100 Teaching Assistant and Course Coordinator
Illinois Business Consulting - Recruiting Manager

clalla2 --at- - illinois.edu

Business Administration (BADM) Course Available to All - Summer Only!

The Summer Sessions are the only terms when Business Administration (BADM) courses are open and available to all qualified (prerequisite-meeting) Urbana-Champaign campus students.  The Summer Sessions offer the unique opportunities for you to enroll into select Business Minor courses without admission into the Business Minor program.




BADM 300 The Legal Environment of Business (Business Minor Elective course)                                                              


BADM 310 Management and Organizational Behavior (Business Minor Core course)                    on-line section


BADM 313 Human Resource Management (Business Minor Elective course)                                                              


BADM 320 Principles of Marketing (Business Minor Core course) on-line section                         


BADM 350 Information Technology for Networked Organizations (Business Minor Elective course) on-line section


BADM 395 Senior Research II: Business Case Analysis


BADM 395 Senior Research II: Strategic Nonprofit Management                                                                                                                                                      

Pizza and a Professional - Alternative Careers in Business

Come enjoy a free pizza lunch and hear from alumni as they share about their experiences with choosing a major and pursuing their careers!


The topic in March will be: Alternative Careers in Business 


Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
12:00pm - 1:00pm 
Conference room 143 in The Career Center
To register, visit www.careercenter.illinois/edu/upcomingevents.

Exploring Business Majors

An exciting new opportunity this spring has been made available to DGS students who are interested in exploring the business majors within Illinois' College of Business. In order to prevent overwhelming our friends at Business by posting this information publicly, I am asking those advisees of mine who are interested in learning about this to contact me directly, so I can pass along the details to you on an individual basis.

Upcoming Career Fairs: Engineering & Business

Don't miss out on these valuable career fairs open to ALL students from ALL majors. Find internships, job opportunities and network with employers. And if you're not sure how to prepare, see the workshops listed here!


Business Career Fair
January 31-February 1, noon-4pm
Activities and Recreation Center
www.business.illinois.edu/bcs


Engineering Career Fair
February 1-2, 10am-3:30pm
Illini Union Rooms A, B, C
www.engr.illinois.edu/ecs

The College of Business has scheduled three ICT meetings for the beginning of the spring semester.  There will be more to follow later in the semester as well.  These meetings are not mandatory.  


Tuesday, January 31, 2012 
11:00am 
Wohlers Hall 130


Tuesday, January 31, 2012 
2:00pm 
Wohlers Hall 166


Wednesday, February 1, 2012 
2:00pm 
Wohlers Hall 245


More information about our ICT process can be found at http://business.illinois.edu/undergrad/admissions/intercollege-transfers.aspx

New Business Major & Minor Webpages

The College of Business has updated their webpages regarding both the Business Minor, as well as the page for students wanting to transfer into a Business major. Here are the new links:

The InterCollege Transfer page has changed to http://business.illinois.edu/undergrad/admissions/intercollege-transfers.aspx

The Business Minor page is now located at http://business.illinois.edu/undergrad/academics/business-minor-for-non-business-majors.aspx

CMN101 (Speech) for Non-Native English Speakers

The Department of Communication is offering two sections of Communication 101 for students whose first language is not English.  If you need this course, you must email the instructor for permission to register.

Interest in Business, Marketing, or Management Careers?

Ag & Consumer Economics is offering a special section of ACE 231 (3 hours, Section T, CRN 55458, meets TR 3- 4:20 pm) dedicated to DGS sophomores only.  A great course for DGS sophomores who are interested in business/marketing/management careers.


ACE 231 provides an overview of management in the food and agribusiness sector. Major topics covered include: 
• introduction to the food and agribusiness sector;
• the environment of the firm;
• fundamentals, structural design, and change in organizations; 
• leadership, motivation, communication; and planning and control. 


Prerequisites for this course are: Sophomore standing and completion of either ACE 100 or ECON 102.

More Personal Statement Workshops

Wednesday, November 30, 3-4pm and Thursday, December 1, 3-4pm
The Writers Workshop is offering brief personal statement workshops in the Undergraduate Library for students (primarily undergraduates) who are writing personal statements or any other type of application essay.
Sessions will be interactive, starting with a brief presentation given by consultants introducing the concept of personal statements, followed by a discussion of some strategies and pitfalls as well as sample statements. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and if time allows, to get individual feedback on their own personal statements. Call 217-333-8796 to reserve your place today!

Resume Workshop

Need help developing your resume? Attend the resume-building workshop next week:
Tuesday, November 29, 5pm: Winning Resumes
Student Arcade Building Conference Room 143 at The Career Center - 715 S. Wright Street
Register here!

ACE 199SC, Agribusiness Leadership & Policy, Spring 2012
CRN 44953
2 hrs
MW 3:00-4:20pm


A unique experience for undergraduate students to learn firsthand about the
issues facing the agriculture sector.
ACE 199SC, Agribusiness Policy & Leadership is designed to provide students with a well-rounded immersion
in the complex issues and constraints involved in policy making and implementation. The course analyzes the entire policy making process; exploring the complex linkages and relationships between Who is involved in policy making; What are the current topics; Where does it occur, Why policy is important & How is it implemented. The policy issues presented in this course are those that are currently impacting the Agriculture Industry and complimented by a field trip to Washington D.C.


DC Trip: Spring Break March 2012
Students will head to Washington DC over spring break and will be provided with an opportunity to see where and how policy happens, while at the same time providing the rare opportunity to interact with those engaged in Food & Agriculture Policy-Legislators, Federal Agencies, and Representatives of the International Community. Other visits typically include American Farmland Trust, American Farm Bureau, Crop Life America, EPA, USDA.


Course Format: Meets January to Early April with Trip to Washington DC over Spring Break.
Class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays 3:00 p.m.-4:20 p.m.


Course Fee: Please note there is a course fee estimated at $950 for the Washington D.C. Field trip.
Preference will be given to junior and seniors


For More Information Contact:
Ron Warfield, Instructor,  rwarfiel -at -illinois.edu

TEC Charm School: Interview & Network Better

Saturday, October 29, 8:15am-4:30pm, Activities and Recreation Center
Want to learn how to get a job? Impress an employer? Become a great networker? TEC's Charm School can teach you everything you need to know to make it in the business world. You will learn the finer points of: networking, business communication, searching for and landing a job, business etiquette, and more. Cost is $25 per student and a business lunch and networking reception is included. Space is limited so register today.

LeaderShape® Institute Set for January

The LeaderShape® Institute is being held January 8 -13, 2012 at Allerton Park.
Applications will be available in the DGS office after the first information session on October 5th. 


Two info night meetings are being held soon so you can learn more about this opportunity.
Info Night – Wednesday October 5th @ 7:30 p.m. in 404 Illini Union
2nd Info Session – Friday October 7th @ 2:00 p.m. in the Illinois Leadership Center (2nd floor of the Union from Quad side)


The Illinois LeaderShape® Institute itself will be held 8-13, 2012 at Allerton Park in Monticello, IL
The Illinois LeaderShape® Institute is a six-day, five-night program where you experience a leadership process that teaches visioning, the importance of developing relationships, and leading with integrity.  
To apply, get an application in the DGS office after Oct 5, or contact the Illinois Leadership Center's Paul Stanton at stanton5 - at - illinois.edu, or at 290 Illini Union, or by phone at                      217-333-0604
www.illinoisleadership.illinois.edu  
Applications are due October 28, 2011.


Check out how LeaderShape can impact your leadership experience!
The 25th Anniversary of LeaderShape 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvsA4gqn_gk 
An Illinois student shares her experience about LeaderShape
http://www.youtube.com/user/ILLeadershipCenter#p/u/18/vhix2PaczsM

MBA Info Session for Undergrads

Thinking about an MBA after graduation? Find out more at one of the upcoming MBA Info Sessions for Undergrads. Read more here https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/dmurph/www/index_files/Events/MBA_%20Info_Session.pdf  then register for one of the dates by going through the MBA program's calendar of events here: http://www.mba.illinois.edu/admissions/events.aspx

Career Center Events for Fall 2011

There are so, so many events being hosted by the Career Center this fall. No matter what your career interests, what semester you're in, or even if you have no idea what you want to do after graduation, there are things you can be doing NOW to figure out what you what to do, and to prepare. The full calendar of events is here. Most events are being held multiple times. Be sure to register for the event(s) you want to attend - most are limited to 35 participants. Register at careercenter.illinois.edu/services/workshops
A selected listing of event titles:

• Winning Resumes
• Successful Interviewing
• Finding a Major that Fits
• Career Paths: Making the Next Step
• Career Fairs: Making an Impression
• Freshman Year 101
• Internship Essentials
• Salary Negotiation
• Professional Etiquette Series
• Non-Profit Series
• Peace Corps Info Meeting
• Health Related RSO Fair
• Anatomy of a Successful Pre-Health Student
• Pre-Health Wednesdays
• UIC Pharmacy Dean Visits
• Engineering Career Fair
• Business Career Fair
• Majors and Minors Fair
• ACES and Bio-Sciences Fair
• Multicultural Career Fair
• LAS Exploration Night
• Career Exploration for International Students
• Women of Worth (WOW) Seminar Series
• Navigating the Multi-Cultural Career Fair
• Illinois Medical School Admissions Seminar

Discover the Majors in Business Administration Reception

Dear DGS Freshmen:

 Have you ever wondered what you’re going to do after college, if Accountancy or Finance isn't your thing?

 Well, you’re cordially invited to attend the Discover the Majors in Business Administration Reception also known as, what can I do with a Business Administration degree after my graduation?

 This informational reception will inform you about the wonderful world of Business Administration.

 The reception is Monday, September 12th beginning at 5 PM in 370 Wohlers Hall. 

 Free Pizza and drinks will be provided.

 Faculty representing each of the Business Administration majors will discuss with you how each major will best academically prepare you for your career.

•          Business Process Management
•          Information Systems and Information Technology
•          Management- General, Entrepreneurship and International Business concentrations  
•          Marketing
•          Supply Chain Management

 Business Career Services will discuss with you the variety of career opportunities and the recent hiring trends of Business Administration alumni.  You’ll learn who does hire Business Administration graduates.

 The Department of Business Administration hopes you’ll attend, so you’ll know what you’re going to do after college, if Accountancy or Finance isn't your thing.

College of Business Transfer Meetings

The College of Business has four ICT Informational Sessions slated for the fall semester.  Here is a video which contains information similar to that which will be presented at these meetings: http://business.illinois.edu/undergrad/prospective_students/icts-requirements.html

Monday, August 29
11:00am
166 Wohlers Hall

Tuesday, August 30
2:00pm
166 Wohlers Hall

Wednesday, October 12
2:00pm
130 Wohlers Hall

Thursday, October 13
9:00am
130 Wohlers Hall

College Seminar Series

The College Seminar Series for Fall 2011 has been announced. Each College seminar will focus on the requirements to get into a certain college, major, or professional program. These include:

• Engineering
• Nursing
• Education
• Social Work
• LAS
• AHS
• ACES
• Secondary Education
• Business
• Media
• FAA. 

The full schedule can be found here: https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/dmurph/www/index_files/Events/COLLEGE%20SEMINAR.pdf