Hands-On Learning
It’s not enough to be trained in your field. You need real experience.
Immerse yourself in real-world challenges.
At the Lundquist College of Business, you’ll gain hands-on experience managing real dollars, collaborate with companies on meaningful projects, and develop practical skills that prepare you for what's next. From internships to class projects, study abroad, and more, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to explore career paths and build your resume.
At the heart of the Lundquist College of Business's vision and mission are our four centers of excellence. Immersed in the college's "learning by doing" approach to business education, the centers set us apart and help advance the work of our talented research-productive faculty members.
Meet Stella
Stella Rabb is an executive leader for the UO Real Estate Investment Group and Oregon Entrepreneurship Club, and a participant in the Oregon Innovation Challenge (OIC). Her creative spark ignited through OIC, leading to her startup project, Staro, a college game-day onesie brand designed for school spirit and style. “The opportunities at the Lundquist College of Business have been life-changing. My future is in entrepreneurship, and the University of Oregon has been pivotal in shaping this trajectory.”
Learn more about what it's like to be a student at the Lundquist College of Business by attending an info session or connecting with a current student.
The Lundquist College offers several programs, groups, and projects for students to strengthen their career and professional development. Manage live money across several portfolios. Choose from a collection of short courses to develop cutting-edge essential skills. Participate in a student team that provides strategic recommendations to real companies. We have the opportunities to expand your career and professional skills.
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Global Opportunities Fair
11:00 a.m.Nov
3
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
The Global Opportunities Fair is a collaborative initiative hosted by the Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages and the Lundquist College of Business (LCB). The event connects students with academic and co-curricular global experiences through partnerships with the Center for Academic Advising, Global Education Oregon (GEO), the Career Center, and other campus partners.
Bringing together academic programs, advisors, student organizations, career services, study abroad providers, and faculty, the fair highlights how international experiences and language proficiency can enrich students’ education and contribute to professional success across industries and sectors.
Whether you’re a Lundquist College student exploring global markets or a Schnitzer School student looking to apply your language and cultural skills in international business contexts, the Global Opportunities Fair is an opportunity to discover new connections, explore global experiences, and uncover pathways that bridge academics, culture, and career development.
Industry Bites: Entrepreneurship and Small Business
5:30 p.m.Nov
3
5:30–6:30 p.m.
"You Don't Need a Unicorn to Be Your Own Boss!"
Forget the pitch decks, the Series A, and the pressure to build the next billion-dollar app. Most successful businesses in America never take a dime of venture capital. They're bootstrapped, bought, inherited, or built one customer at a time.
In partnership with Oregon Founders Club, Mohr Career Services, and the Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship, come hear from founders and small business owners who took the other road: buying an existing business, growing through revenue, franchising, or turning a side hustle into a real living. Bring your questions. Leave with a clearer picture of what building something of your own actually looks like.
Panelists:
- Anne Marie Levis, President - Creative Director, Funk & Levis, Advertising/PR
- Justin Freeman, Owner, Bagel Sphere, Retail - Food
- Melissa Koke, President, QSL Printing, Business Services
- Malia Schultheis, CEO and Lead Designer, TruForm Tiny Homes, Home Manufacturing
- Jen Carroll, COO and Co-Owner, TruForm Tiny Homes, Home Manufacturing
- Dylan Sagahon Smith (Moderator), Director of Recruitment, Oregon Founders Club, Expected to graduate in 2028
Meet Alex
The college actively supports and encourages student participation in clubs as a vital component of the college experience. Not only do clubs give students an opportunity to interact and learn from peers, but they also provide the opportunity to bring together and apply lessons learned from various courses in a hands-on setting. Club activities include everything from organizing events, seminars, fundraising for local nonprofits, guest speakers, field trips, site visits, and career development workshops to networking and managing real stock portfolios.
Learning Spaces
Students at the Lundquist College have access to two on-site innovation labs, each providing students with hands-on experience using specialized equipment to develop business ideas, and design and test prototypes. The college is also home to several labs that bring people together from across campus and the greater community to advance business knowledge.
Eugene
- Business Academic Residential Community (BizARC) Innovation Lab
- Insights Research Lab (IRL)
- Intelligent Futures Lab (IF Lab)
Portland
- Sports Product Management (SPM) Innovation Lab
Academic Learning Experiences
At the Lundquist College of Business, we offer students a range of academic experiences to help make connections, gain skills for a diverse world of business, and build a lifelong community so they can go on to do great things in the world.