Adelphi's Willumstad School of Business

07/23/2024

Be a part of our students' success stories! Complete this form to learn how you can contribute to our internship, mentoring, and job shadow initiatives: https://forms.gle/xEkQFgd22M1RusHVA

07/11/2024

Why Study Business at Adelphi University?

At Adelphi University, our commitment to your educational and career success is unparalleled. Here’s what makes our business program stand out:

-Personalized Learning: Small classes ensure you get individual attention from experienced faculty, including Wall Street professionals and corporate executives.

-Real-World Experience: Collaborate on projects with large and small companies, use Bloomberg terminals in our state-of-the-art James Reilly Jr Trading Room, and learn from visiting successful managers and entrepreneurs.

-Comprehensive Career Support: Our Willumstad Winning Edge activities and dedicated Edge advisor will help you with resume reviews, networking, and certifications like Microsoft Excel. Plus, our career services staff assist with job research, interview preparation, and business planning.

-Diverse Opportunities: Choose from careers in accounting, management, marketing, finance, and economics, or explore interdisciplinary programs like international studies or information systems.

-Successful Outcomes: Our graduates work at top organizations such as Goldman Sachs, IBM, AIG, and JetBlue.

Join Adelphi’s exceptional School of Business and prepare for a bright future with world-class academics, a personal approach, and proven success.

Learn more here: https://youtu.be/5L3l1YLxV-w?si=HUrtUspAhOlfNbWw

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07/09/2024

“At a young age, I knew I was going to have to live my life now and not wait...I always say that while my physical body continues to fail me, my brain is my best attribute and I am going to use it to the fullest extent and use my powers for the greater good.” - Peri Finkelstein

Meet Peri Finkelstein ’22, MBA ’23, a remarkable Adelphi alumna taking her nonprofit to new heights while giving back to a program that gave her so much. Peri played a pivotal role in founding Team Peri Foundation, raising over $1,017,340 for Chai Lifeline, and now she’s leading initiatives to support future leaders at .

This year, Peri and Team Peri established the Julie Hait Adler Scholarship to support Adelphi’s Levermore Global Scholars program. Her goal is to raise $25,000, which Adelphi will match with other funds. She’s reaching out to Adelphi alumni for support. If you’re interested in contributing, contact her at [email protected].
Discover Peri's story here: https://www.adelphi.edu/news/using-my-powers-for-the-greater-good-alumna-and-nonprofit-founder-establishes-scholarship-to-support-levermore-global-scholars/

06/27/2024

We are thrilled to announce the success of Thiago Negrao, a recent graduate of Adelphi University, who has secured a position as a Sales Associate at Ninety One!

Thiago shared his experience: "Adelphi has provided me with many different opportunities which led me to get the job I always wanted...Participating in the mentorship program was key for me to get to know more people, and that led me to meet one of the people in Ninety One, which was interested in me, and offered me an internship opportunity."

Thiago's journey is a testament to the power of networking, mentorship, and taking full advantage of the opportunities provided by Adelphi's business school, such as job shadowing and our annual Business Plan Competition. We encourage all our students to stay engaged, build their networks, and work hard in every opportunity.

The mentoring program at the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business matches professionals with a student interested in their field of expertise for strategic career planning conversations over the course of a semester. The career services team at the School of Business makes intentional introductions in this program to allow for thoughtful conversations and outcomes.

Congratulations, Thiago! We are proud of your accomplishments and excited for your future.

06/24/2024

Have you ever wondered what the day-to-day life is like for employees at leading companies? Our job shadowing program offers you the chance to connect with top organizations such as Flynn Zito (featured), Amazon, IBM, and J.P. Morgan to learn about their daily operations and procedures. This personalized experience, available both in-person and virtually, could even lead to an internship.

Through our program, you'll get to:

Connect with a company and industry of interest
Tour facilities
Attend meetings and conference calls
Meet colleagues and team members
Network and explore potential internship opportunities
Here's how it works: Partner companies outline criteria for job shadow opportunities, and we match and interview Willumstad School of Business students who meet these criteria. We ensure a supportive experience by meeting with candidates both before and after their shadowing.

A heartfelt thank you to our past and current partners who make this program a success: Geico, Mt. Sinai, Andersen Tax, and many more.

06/06/2024

On Wednesday June 12th, discover how a graduate business degree can advance your career in , , , and more! Explore our AACSB accredited graduate programs at our virtual Graduate Open House at 5PM: https://www.adelphi.edu/events/virtual-graduate-open-house/

06/05/2024

Technology leader Deborah Zawisza ’80 completed her year as the 2023–2024 executive in residence at Adelphi University’s Robert B. Willumstad School of Business on a high note. Check out the story here: https://www.adelphi.edu/news/executive-in-residence-for-the-robert-b-willumstad-school-of-business-shares-her-journey/

05/14/2024

Congratulations to Rachel Foley, '19, MBA '20, who won the grand prize in the Willumstad School of Business Giving Day Raffle. Thank you to Shop and Kitchen & Cocktails for sponsoring our raffle awards.

When Rachel was on campus for our annual Accounting Volleyball Networking event, we presented her with her prizes and she shared the following: "It’s always my pleasure to support the fabulous school of business that made me the professional I am today!"

Congratulations to all of our raffle winners and thank you to everyone who supported the business school on Giving Day.

05/08/2024

"I want to be the kind of mother he’s proud of speaking about...I want him to be able to say, ‘My mom went through this and did this while she was pregnant with me. She stayed in school, and she got her degree.’ I want to be an inspiration and an example for him in the future.”- Janary Mojica Martinez '23

Becoming a mother while enrolled in the undergraduate accounting program at the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business did not slow this Adelphi student down. In fact, she continued right through to graduate studies and is now working toward an MBA. Meet Janary Mojica Martinez ’23 and her baby Kairo, and see how the School of Business has supported her inspiring academic journey: https://www.adelphi.edu/news/a-mothers-day-story-of-remarkable-determination/

05/02/2024

We're thrilled to announce the winners of our 7th Annual Business Plan Competition! 🏆🎉 Congratulations to all finalists and a special thank you to Kevin G. Mahony for his generous support. Check out the winning ideas that impressed us all:

First place, $5,000: Campus Trade – Matias Hoyos, Thiago Negrao, Hugo Munoz Reinoso and Casey Recci
Second place, $3,000: Campbell Postmodern Counseling – Alex Campbell
Third place, $2,000: Global Link – Viktor Hockl, Thomas Horsley and Marko Jovanovic
Best Socially Responsible Approach, $1,000: Voice to Vision – Kristen Flores

Since our campus competition, both Campus Trade and Campbell Postmodern Counseling went on to compete at the regional level for the New York Business Plan Competition and Campus Trade moved on to the state level of the competition.

Learn more about the competition here: https://www.adelphi.edu/news/business-plan-competition-2024-future-entrepreneurs-take-the-floor-to-compete-in-adelphis-shark-tank-style-business-plan-competition/

04/30/2024

We had an insightful discussion with Karen A.N. Webster at our March Leadership Certificate Program event, titled "Leadership 2.0!" Here are the key takeaways:

1️⃣ Take Risks: Karen emphasized the importance of taking calculated risks in your career. Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and seize new opportunities for growth.

2️⃣ Be Flexible & Adapt: In today's fast-paced corporate world, flexibility and adaptability are essential. Karen shared how being open to change and adapting to new situations can lead to success.

3️⃣ Build Relationships & Network: Building strong relationships and networks is crucial for professional growth. Karen highlighted the value of networking and nurturing meaningful connections throughout your career.

4️⃣ Overcome Challenges: Every leader faces challenges along the way. Karen shared her experiences of overcoming obstacles in her career journey and emphasized the importance of resilience and perseverance.

Thank you to Karen A.N. Webster for sharing her expertise and insights with us! Let's continue to apply these valuable lessons as we strive for success in our leadership journeys.

04/24/2024

You did it! Together you've raised over $78,000 for the School of Business on Giving Day!

Thank you for your unwavering dedication to our mission of transforming lives & shaping a brighter future.Your donations to the The Robert B. Willumstad School of Business Fund and The Department of Accounting and Law endowment fund will make an extraordinary impact on the business student experience.

Missed Giving Day? It's not too late to make an impact! Learn more here: https://give.adelphi.edu/schools/AdelphiUniversity/giving-day-2024/pages/business