Business Essentials Courses

Business Essentials faculty teach courses that help all business majors develop core business and professional skills that are critical to your success as a student and beyond. Business Essentials courses are part of the shared undergraduate business curriculum.


Studio BE

Studio BE offers a welcoming and supportive space for students to grow their Business Essentials communication skills, with a focus on public speaking. A diverse team of peer consultants helps students present their business knowledge in clear, concise and creative ways that move audiences to action. Rooted in creativity and collaboration, Studio BE fosters both individual and collective growth as students prepare to become confident business professionals.

Offerings

Studio BE offers peer tutoring for presentations through in-person and virtual appointments. Virtual sessions are held via Zoom, and in-person sessions take place in Snead Hall B2111.

Each session includes personalized coaching to help develop content, visuals or delivery. Consultants support students at any stage—from brainstorming to final rehearsal.

Appointments

Use your VCU credentials to log in to Navigate at vcu.campus.eab.com.

  • Click “Appointments” or “Schedule an Appointment”
  • Select “Writing Consultation”
  • Under services, choose “School of Business Presentation Consultation”
  • For location, select “Studio BE Virtual”
  • Choose your preferred date and time
  • Check your VCU email for a confirmation message

Student FAQs

Meet the Team

Meher Mohan headshotMeher Mohan
B.S. in Supply Chain Management and B.S. in Psychology, '25

Meher is a double-major in psychology and supply chain management. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Psi, a co-ed business fraternity, where she previously served as fundraising director. Outside of class, Meher enjoys weightlifting, hiking and going to the beach. She also loves reading, traveling and spending time with friends. Her favorite part of Studio BE is helping students from similar backgrounds overcome their fears around presenting. She looks forward to supporting VCU Business students in creating engaging, dynamic presentations.


Tyra Spaulding headshot on purple backgroundTyra Spaulding
B.S. in Supply Chain Management, Minor in Information Systems, '26

Tyra is a supply chain management student with a minor in information systems. She serves as secretary for Leadership for Women of Color, director of community service for the Black Student Union and is part of the Activities Programming Board’s Marketing Event Squad. Equally important, she enjoys outdoor picnics, concerts, scrapbooking and spending time with her family. Tyra's favorite part of Studio BE is connecting with people of different personalities to curate unique presentations and slideshows.


Faculty Guide to Studio BE

Studio BE offers peer-to-peer presentation support to help students strengthen their communication skills. Trained peer consultants meet with students to review assignments, offer feedback and support their development as confident communicators. The goal is to polish students’ existing skills and prepare them for life after college.

Attendance is tracked, and faculty are notified at least once per month if a student visits Studio BE for a course-related appointment.

Faculty FAQs