The Babson Center offers support for Sewanee's student investment club, which allows students to actively manage over $1,000,000. In addition, Sewanee students work to designate $2,000,000 for social impact investments as part of GVC.
TSV is a Student-Run Business Association (SRBA) member organization aimed at promoting student entrepreneurship and business education. As a platform for multiple student-led businesses on campus, TSV seeks to enrich the Sewanee community and the surrounding area and believes that encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit is key to achieving this goal. One of the TSV's student-run businesses is "The Rolling Tigers" snow cone stand and coffee cart which provides students with real-world practice as entrepreneurs.
The Women in Finance, Business, and Economics Society was founded to support and build connections for women in sectors of the workplace where they are currently underrepresented. Our goal is to create a strong community of Sewanee students and alumni to support and mentor women who want to work in these competitive, male-dominated industries. The Society is open to all members who want to improve financial literacy and knowledge.
The Sewanee Consulting Club (SCC) allows students to engage in real-world consulting projects while developing valuable skills and professional connections. SCC equips members to excel in various industries through consulting experiences, case interview preparation, and alumni mentorship. Focused on fostering a strong network, SCC prepares students to be leaders and problem-solvers in consulting and related fields. Members gain insights into the consulting landscape while upholding Sewanee's commitment to community impact and excellence.
Hiring for entry-level positions in consulting and finance is competitive and begins early in the second semester of the sophomore year. Companies begin to recruit over a year in advance for internships that can lead to return job offers. We want to help sophomores understand the industry sectors and roles, connect with alumni, and secure an offer.
The Jumpstart for Careers in Commercial Real Estate provides an on-ramp into a career in commercial real estate for sophomores, juniors, and seniors by connecting them with alumni and preparing them to succeed in interviewing and securing offers.
Business at Sewanee means you’re combining the best of liberal arts education with on-the-ground learning opportunities. From internships to honors programs, you’ll learn a values-based ethical system, a broad knowledge of culture, interpersonal skills, and the ability to adapt to change. Leading M.B.A. programs and top CEOs believe a liberal arts curriculum is the best preparation for a successful career in business.
No matter where you are in your career exploration process, Sewanee Career Readiness can help. You’ll get assistance with cover letters, resumes, networking, and preparing for an interview. Likewise, if you just feel overwhelmed by this new experience called adulting, make an appointment and get a pep talk from Career Readiness.
The Babson Center for Global Commerce is a campus resource dedicated to the business challenges for our time, encouraging rigorous scholarship and applied practices. The Center is committed to inquiry, networking, and experiential learning and explores how individuals can lead into a world of business and how business and society can live together for balanced growth and development.
