Students had the opportunity to experience the Big Apple from April 8 to 10, 2024, visiting the headquarters of more than a dozen companies, observing a solar eclipse, and attending a Yankees game.
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Second-year business fellows spent a three-day visit to New York City investigating the inner workings of major corporations, gaining insight into a variety of financial and business landscapes.
A highlight of the Business Fellows’ trip was a networking event hosted by Jack Ryan, Chief Administrative Officer of Rockefeller Capital Management. Throughout the evening, the business fellows networked with approximately 20 alumni from various business organizations.
During their visit to the city, fellows completed office tours, attended presentations, and spoke with company representatives.
“Visiting BlackRock headquarters gave me a glimpse into the high-stakes world of finance and enhanced my academic knowledge through real-world trading experience and valuable networking with top industry experts. ” said Ben Sykes, ’26, a finance and business analysis major at Linfield College. mass.
“We visited many companies, including EY, PwC, BlackRock, KPMG, and Bloomberg,” said Mia Robinson ’26, an accounting major from Franklin, Massachusetts. “I was also able to network with other Elon alumni about their time at each company and their background.” Their Elon experience contributed to their success at work. ”
This experience clarified many students’ paths after graduation and highlighted the Elon Network’s role in promoting student success.
“I’ve received the same advice over and over again,” says Kaidyn Carroll ’26, a finance major from Phoenixville, Pa. “Don’t stick to the title, get your foot in the door. We found that mobility is popular.
“I learned that I am my own CEO,” said Em Ohlendorf, 26, a finance major from Annapolis, Maryland. Please.”
company visit
- wells fargo
- CIBC (Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce)
- rockefeller capital management
- marcus and millichap
- Richard Bernstein Advisor
- Nasdaq
- Matrix Applications LLC
- south street
- black stone
- JP Morgan
- estee lauder
- Bowery
- NBC
- EY
- PwC
- black rock
- KPMG
- bloomberg
Faculty from the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business and staff from the Porter Family Professional Development Center guided the fellows on company visits and city tours. During company visits, fellows met with more than 70 alumni.
The fellows had a free day with 89% of the total solar eclipse visible in the city. On the final day, several fellows visited Yankee Stadium to watch the Miami Marlins game in New York.
Learn more about Business Fellows
The Martha and Spencer Love School of Business’ Business Fellows Program blends rigorous academic coursework with practical experience to prepare students for leadership roles in business, nonprofits, or the government sector. This is an initiative. As a Business Fellow, you will engage in a strong curriculum and collaborative projects, from consulting work to managing real investment portfolios, and develop as an integral team player.
The program is tailored for students majoring in accounting, business analysis, economic consulting, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, human resources management, international business, marketing, project management, supply chain management, and more.
