I immediately felt at home at DePauw.
-Kate Pederson
The School of Business and Leadership is dedicated to equipping all students with the personalized resources they need to excel in their academic and professional pursuits. With a focus on experiential learning, our programs include internships, mentorship opportunities and networking events that connect students with industry professionals. No matter your area of interest, you will find a supportive community and a wealth of resources to help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary for success in today’s competitive business landscape.
The DePauw School of Business and Leadership is housed in Harrison Hall, first constructed in 1938 and now expertly modernized to include:
A stunning atrium and shared space popular for both daily student use and formal events.
Flexible configurable classroom designs for lectures, small group collaboration and other learning.
A case study room.
Financial information library with 9 Bloomberg terminals providing interactive tools that support a wide range of disciplines.
At DePauw's School of Business and Leadership, you'll have access to cutting-edge Bloomberg Terminals, the most powerful and flexible tool for financial professionals who need real-time data, news and analytics. Located in Harrison Hall, these terminals enable you to conduct market research, analyze economic trends and develop financial models just like industry experts. By using Bloomberg Terminals, you'll gain hands-on experience with technology employed by top financial institutions, giving you a significant advantage as you prepare for internships and careers in finance and business analytics. This resource empowers you to apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios, enhancing your understanding of global markets.
The Sanger Leadership Initiative at DePauw University empowers you to become the leader you were meant to be by integrating leadership development into your educational journey. Through a blend of curricular and cocurricular opportunities, you will engage in experiential learning, including workshops on ethical decision-making, networking events with prominent leaders, and collaborative projects that challenge you to think critically. Sanger Opportunity Grants are also available to support you in Winter Term or May Term classes, travel, internships, study abroad opportunities, and more.
The McDermond Center is your gateway to blending business expertise with a liberal arts education. Here, you can enhance your leadership skills and gain practical experience through a variety of engaging programs designed to prepare you for success in the business world.
All students, regardless of major, can participate in curated events and activities that allow you to:
Network with successful and experienced business and startup leaders to support your career exploration and job search.
Attain real world leadership experience with a variety of sponsored student groups as you work in teams to pursue your passions.
Access entrepreneurship accelerator resources to explore your startup ideas and foster your creativity and innovation.
Young Alumni Discussions: Connect with recent graduates who share their career transitions and experiences in an interactive format.
Industry Tours: Spend a day visiting companies in cities nearby, exploring industries such as startups, real estate, and digital marketing.
Soft-Skill Development Workshops: Participate in sessions on interview skills, personal branding, networking, and more to enhance your professional presence.
The Prindle Institute for Ethics equips people to deepen their understanding of different moral perspectives and to think critically about the inescapable ethical issues of our time. Through ethics education resources and interactive experiences, the Institute brings communities together to fully engage with the ethical dimensions of their lives. Offerings for students include:
Internship Opportunities: Gain hands-on experience working to support ethics-related projects and initiatives, including the Institute's renowned libraries of education resources - "The Prindle Post," "Teaching Children Philosophy" and the "Examining Ethics" podcast.
Symposia and Conferences: Attend or present at events featuring leading scholars and practitioners in various fields of ethics.
Project Grants: Apply for funding to support your own ethics-focused research or community engagement projects.
Ethics Bowl: Join a team to compete in regional and national ethics debates, honing your argumentation and analytical skills.
Blend your passion for business with a top-notch liberal arts education in this prestigious honors program. Management Fellows connects you with dynamic real-world experiences and influential industry leaders, setting you up for success in your future career. You’ll dive into essential subjects like economics, accounting and ethics while pursuing any major that excites you. Imagine engaging with inspiring business leaders through exclusive speaker series and networking events, and gaining invaluable hands-on experience through a full-time, paid internship that puts your skills to the test. This program empowers you to sharpen your critical thinking, leadership, and problem-solving abilities, ensuring you stand out in any field – whether in the public, private, or nonprofit sectors. Learn more.
The Ullem Center for Sustainability and Campus Farm offer exciting opportunities for students to engage in real-life applications of sustainable agriculture and environmentally friendly land use. The building features a spacious, flexible interior equipped with resource-saving systems that demonstrate practical ways to enhance environmental quality. The surrounding 12-acre property features a three-acre crop field, greenhouse, wash and pack facility, two hoop houses, experimental growing plots and bee hives.
Our academic and cocurricular centers serve as dynamic hubs of experiential learning, bridging classroom knowledge with real-world application. These innovative spaces empower you to:
Expand your horizons through hands-on experiences.
Cultivate essential technical and interpersonal skills.
Connect with accomplished DePauw alumni and industry leaders.
Explore diverse career paths in media, business, technology, social justice, ethics and creative fields.
By engaging with our centers, you'll not only enhance your academic journey but also develop the critical competencies needed to thrive in our interconnected, global society. From workshops to professional development opportunities, these resources are designed to nurture your passions and prepare you for success in an ever-evolving world.
Learn more about:
The Kathryn F. Hubbard Center for Student Engagement
The Robert C. McDermond Center for Management and Entrepreneurship
The Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics
The Eugene S. Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media
The Justin and Darrianne Christian Center for Diversity and Inclusion
DePauw’s fellows and associates programs are your ticket to an extraordinary college experience. These immersive programs blend rigorous academics with hands-on learning, giving you a competitive edge in your chosen field. Whether you're passionate about media, business, environmental issues, scientific research, global studies or information technology, there's a program designed to fuel your ambitions.
You'll dive deep into your area of interest, gaining real-world experience through internships, research projects and collaborations with industry leaders. Plus, you'll be part of a tight-knit community of like-minded peers and mentors who'll support and challenge you every step of the way. With a fellows or associates program, you're not just preparing for a career – you're setting yourself up to be a leader and innovator in your field.
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The Honor Scholar Program explores the connections between vast areas of human knowledge. This interdisciplinary academic honors program is designed for intellectually curious students who seek connection across difficult and important topics - and who are interested in preparing for a world in which the most pressing and challenging problems require the ability to think and work across multiple fields.
The program is open to all potential majors and backgrounds, and requires a separate application following admission to the university. Learn more.
I immediately felt at home at DePauw.
-Kate Pederson
DePauw’s legacy of academic excellence and the reputation of its faculty, students and alumni create a compelling story for the School of Business and Leadership. Learn more about DePauw, the School of Business and Leadership and begin your transformative journey by visiting our admission page.
