Business Buzz Blog

To celebrate the end of the semester and begin preparation for finals, please join the School of Business for our Spring Wellness Week! From May 1 through May 5, we will be hosting a series of events to help wind down the semester. We will also be introducing new and updating programming during these events and hope to get your feedback as we roll them out. We look forward to seeing you there!

Are you interested in declaring a minor? Want to know what your options are and how to fit them into your degree plan? If so, the Business Minors Information Session is the place for you! There will be a free catered lunch for students who RSVP.

The Academic & Student Programs at Mercatus offers and hosts a diversity of fellowship programs for undergraduate and graduate students across all majors and disciplines who are interested in better understanding the economic, political, social, and cultural institutions that affect people’s ability to live free, prosperous, peaceful, and empowered lives. Undergraduate Fellows study and critically discuss the ideas with other undergraduate students from across the Mason community and with Mason faculty and Mercatus scholars. Deadline to apply: May 20, 2023. 

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is accepting applications for a graduate Financial Management and Assurance (FMA) intern. Learn more.

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is accepting applications for an undergraduate Financial Management and Assurance (FMA) intern. Learn more.

Attend the Accounting Mix & Mingle hosted by ALPFA, Beta Alpha Psi, NABA, Mason Accounting Society, and MISOMA on Monday, April 24. Learn more.

U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Office of Structured Finance & Insurance (OSFI) is hosting a Virtual Career Fair on Friday, May 5th. Learn more.

The School of Business Office of Student Success and Academic Services Donut Stress event. Stop by Enterprise Hall 008 to grab a free donut and coffee to fuel you for finals May 1 through May 5 (while supplies last).

The School of Business is now accepting applications for the Student Leadership Council. The Student Leadership Council (SLC) is to serve as a voice of students' needs, thoughts, and innovative ideas within the School of Business (SBUS). Applications due by April 30, 2023.

Macro-economic conditions, supply chain disruptions, and tightening consumer spending are causing headwinds for retailers. In response, the Center for Retail Transformation will host a half-day, virtual summit on April 20th, from Noon to 4 p.m. explaining how retailers can thrive in today’s environment.

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The John S. McCain Strategic Defense Fellows Program is a one year civilian fellowship program designed to provide leadership development for the commencement of a career track toward senior leadership in the Department of Defense. Learn more.