Student Experiences
As a student in Slippery Rock University's School of Business, you have the opportunity to engage in a variety of experiences that complement your education and are aligned with your personal interest. During the semester there are several expert guest speakers on campus, professional conferences, workshops, networking events, and educational programs abroad.
We invite you to participate in one of the 160+ student organizations offered by The Office for Student Engagement and Leadership and explore a wide variety of involvement opportunities revolving around advocacy, governance, media, marketing culture, religion, service, arts, sports, and more.
School of Business Student Organizations:
ACCOUNTING
Kyle Chopko, ‘23
BSBA Accounting, Internship at PriceWaterhouseCoopers
“Slippery Rock’s Accounting Department is one that students can be excited about. They offer a wide range of courses that are specifically designed to make you critically think, yet provide the opportunity to earn high grades. Once I graduate from SRU, I am confident that I will have a successful future ahead of me, thanks in part to the staff and professors at the SRU.”
ECONOMICS
Economics Alumni Spotlight
Lindsey Fadden, ’23
Real Estate Banking Anaylst at PNC Bank
Megan Bozzer, ‘22
JD candidate, Pennsylvania State University Law School
Austin Frameli, ’20
Pricing Analyst at Buchan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
FINANCE
Brian MacMurdo, ‘23
Financial Systems Analyst, Gartner, Inc.
“Slippery Rock’s finance program prepared me for my career by making me fluent in the language of finance. Throughout my day to day, the thing I recognize most is the specific financial/accounting terms and I can effectively participate in all conversations.”
Ashley Burhenn, ‘22
Financial Consultant, Equitable Advisors, LLC
“The finance program helped me gain knowledge about the principles and characteristics of investing and communication skills from working in a team and presenting projects in the classroom.”
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Samantha Hartz, ‘19 Masters, ‘21
Membership Executive, Seattle Sounders FC
Professional Soccer Club
“My time at SRU was nothing short of stellar. From putting on networking conferences, serving as President of the University Program Board, studying abroad in Italy, developing lifelong friendships, and being part of the inaugural Graduate Cohort, this program truly set me up for success. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities Slippery Rock granted me.”
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Information Systems Alumni Spotlight
Michael Viola, ‘21
Supply Chain Analytics Specialist at CNH Industrial
Brett LaBarge, ‘21
Consultant at Agilarc LLC
Zachary Morrison, ‘20
Business Systems Analyst at Pitt Ohio
Cecil Crouch, ‘20
Portfolio Roadmap Analyst at enGen
MANAGEMENT
Addison Winterhalter, ‘20
Services Engagement Manager, Vault RIM at Veeva Systems
“I have a tremendous amount of gratitude and appreciation for my time at SRU. The professionalism and experience of the Management and Marketing department’s faculty has rubbed off on me in a very positive way. I credit my success to the excellence displayed daily in courses within the school. SRU truly mimics the real world. Great opportunities are given to those that are deserving of them, and it was those opportunities during my time in college that led me to the path that I’m on today.”
Ashley Foster, ‘20
Marketing Manager, Billco Manufacturing
“Some of the most memorable and useful classes to me were productivity software, principles of marketing, creative advertising, and the leadership courses. Being a member of the American Marketing Association (AMA) my senior year also helped me to get connected with local marketing professionals. I currently sit on the AMA Pittsburgh Professionals Chapter Board of Directors as their Vice President of Programs. The connections that I made with some of my professors while at SRU led me to some great job interviews. There are still a few professors that I have stayed connected with since graduating. You never know how those connections can help you in the future.”
MARKETING
Yasemin Grassl, BSBA, ’21, MBA ‘22
“I never thought I would find the kind of academic and career support I did at Slippery Rock University. My community involvement and leadership opportunities as president of Slippery Rock’s American Marketing Association have allowed me to network and grow immensely on a personal and professional level in the school of business as a marketing major. My marketing professors were always willing to help me and truly showed a genuine interest in wanting me to succeed in my future career. Thanks to the relationships I have been fortunate enough to build, I now have a full-time job as a graduating senior and halfway finished with my MBA! Without the guidance of my professors and advisor at SRU and their extensive real-world knowledge and experience in the marketing industry, I would have never seen myself graduating with a well-paying marketing job that I feel passionate about along with a strong sense of self-confidence and security regarding my future. Becoming a marketing major at SRU has been a life-changing decision and the best one I ever made!”
Bella Serapiglia, BSBA ’21, MBA ‘22
“My experience at Slippery Rock has truly been better than words! After transferring from another institution, I thought that would stop me from being able to make real connections with the faculty in the two years I had left of my undergrad. I couldn’t have been more wrong. After one short year, I made lifelong relationships with my professors, even after online classes due to COVID-19. These relationships set me up to begin my MBA as an undergraduate student and be able to finish only one year after my bachelors. This experience with graduate level work has prepared and pushed me to want to attend law school in the fall. After my time with the marketing and business faculty at SRU, I feel more than capable to become a successful corporate attorney.”
You can contribute to enhance and support the student body by joining the Slippery Rock Student Government Association representing the student's interest.
Global Engagement offers you the opportunity to participate in a study abroad program, joining one of our faculty and staff led programs, summer programs, or study for a semester or a year in one of our international partner institutions.
School of Business Roundtable: To plan, coordinate and communicate School of Business activities among and between School of Business stakeholders including student organizations, faculty and staff, advisory council members and other regional business people. Members are Representatives of the student organizations in the School of Business.
The Office for Student Engagement and Leadership helps to connect students with a variety of leadership opportunities and programs that help to transform their leadership capacities. Through student organizations, activities, and leadership development training and programs, students learn valuable knowledge and skills that will help them be a leader well beyond their time at SRU!