Earn at least 18 credits in human resource management to qualify for this minor.
Quick Facts
Ranked in the top 75 management departments in the world for research productivity in a Texas A&M-U of Florida study
Entrepreneurship students earned second place in 43 North, the nation’s largest business plan competition; won $500,000
Home to the largest undergraduate major in the VCU School of Business
Industry Connections
Beta Gamma Sigma:Honor your high academic achievement in the study and practice of business. Contact Katie Gilstrap at kesgilstrap@vcu.edufor more information.
Society for Human Resource Management:Get involved in this student organization to network with peers and professionals in the field of human resource management.
Virginia Entrepreneurial Challenge:This competition is designed for high school juniors and seniors who dream of one day owning their own business.
Tommy Vines Human Resources Lecture Series:This lecture series welcomes leading experts on human resources topics to Richmond to broaden perspectives and stimulate conversation among VCU students and faculty as well as Richmond’s business leaders.
Student Departmental Awards
Student of the Year: The Student of the Year award is presented to a senior or graduate student who has demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in scholarship and leadership.
Distinguished Service Award: The Distinguished Service Award is presented to a student who has provided distinguished service to the department, university and community.
Diana Hatoum Student of the Year
Majoring in business management, Diana has delivered outstanding academic performances during her time at VCU, earning a 4.00 GPA. Beyond her classroom performance, she has been the co-owner and secretary of Speedy Pops Concessions—a family-owned Richmond food vending business—for more than nine years, demonstrating her entrepreneurial and managerial spirit. She has also earned professional certifications in big data and cloud management from Cognitive Class. Diana exemplifies excellence, tenacity, entrepreneurship and a commitment to VCU.
Ellie Phung Distinguished Service Award
Ellie is a highly accomplished student at VCU, maintaining a 4.00 GPA while completing dual degrees in business with a concentration in international management and information systems. Outside her standout performance in the classroom, she works as a tutor for VCU athletes, helping them understand and retain course work in business statistics, economics and accounting. She is also the captain of a dance team, where she choreographs and teaches dance routines for various events.
Natasha Romero Moskala Student of the Year
Natasha maintains a perfect 4.0 GPA while double majoring in management/business administration and political science with a concentration in international relations. She is actively involved in leadership roles across campus, serving as a senator in the VCU Student Government Association, a mentor in the VCU Honors College and a founder of multiple student organizations. Natasha also serves as a judicial intern for the Richmond Circuit Court, a peer consultant in Studio BE and an employee at the YMCA of Greater Richmond. After graduation, she plans to pursue a law degree to integrate her two undergraduate fields of study.
Serena Loomba Distinguished Service Award
Serena is set to graduate in May 2025 with a major in management and entrepreneurship, a minor in psychology and a 3.9 GPA. At VCU, she actively participates in organizations such as Women in Business. Beyond campus, Serena makes a significant impact through her role at the Metropolitan Business League (MBL), where she serves as a lead mentor in the Youth Entrepreneurship Program, guiding disadvantaged youth. Post-graduation, Serena plans to continue her impactful work by aspiring to a leadership position within the MBL, where she aims to support entrepreneurs and promote equitable access to resources and opportunities.
Kristen Ball Student of the Year
Kristen has demonstrated exceptional accomplishments in both scholarship and leadership. At her most recent job, she rapidly advanced from a part-time office assistant to a full-time leadership role, where she managed office activities, met with product representatives, identified potential product lines, hired and trained technicians and more. This experience solidified her decision to return to school, complete her associate degree and pursue a bachelor’s degree in business at VCU, where she currently maintains a perfect 4.0 GPA. After graduation, Kristen plans to pursue a law degree to further her professional goals.
Priya Munagala Distinguished Service Award
Priya has made significant contributions to the Department of Management, the School of Business and the university through her dedicated service. As president of VCU’s Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) chapter, she organized meetings and guest speakers, coordinated with HR Virginia to provide chapter members access to their annual conference and kept members informed on SHRM-related news. In January 2023, she took on additional leadership roles as vice president of VCU BSA and service chair for Alpha Kappa Psi, where she remains actively involved. Priya has accepted an internship as an HR partner at Amazon for summer 2023 and is set to graduate in spring 2024.
Rika Nabee Student of the Year
Rika Nabee recently graduated with a degree in international management, earning a 3.9 GPA and recognition on the Dean's List for the past four semesters. In summer 2021, she completed an internship with Amazon and will begin her career at one of the company’s fulfillment centers in July 2022. Outside of academics and work, Rika enjoys spending time with her husband and four children. Earning her bachelor’s degree was a lifelong dream, and she is grateful to have achieved it at VCU. She values the knowledge, friendships and connections made along the way.
Ava Furbee Distinguished Service Award
Ava Furbee earned her B.B.A. in business administration with a concentration in management and entrepreneurship in 2022, graduating magna cum laude with a 3.8 GPA. A transfer student from the University of Tampa, she was named a Henry Ford Entrepreneurship Academy Scholar and interned with Productive Companies. Ava made the Dean’s List every semester and is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, the highest academic honor for business students. She received the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship’s Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her contributions to the department, university and greater community.
Victoria Brown Student of the Year
The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship is proud to honor Victoria Brown with its Student of the Year award. Brown, an entrepreneurship concentration major, maintains a perfect 4.0 GPA and has been a Dean’s List honoree for the past four semesters. One nominating professor described her as a “fantastic student.” She is currently interning with Dominion Energy as a business analyst in the Customer Payment Services department and will continue with Dominion in a full-time position after graduation. She also plans to manage her family’s beauty and barber salon, a business that has been a cherished part of her family for more than 50 years.
Chandni Patel Distinguished Service Award
Chandni Patel is majoring in human resource management with a minor in psychology. She currently serves as president of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) student chapter at VCU and previously served as treasurer in 2019-20. In these roles, Patel has coordinated representation at BOSS Days, organized events and industry speakers, collaborated with Richmond SHRM and led student participation in the 2020 HR Virginia Student Competition hosted by VASHRM. She is currently gaining valuable experience as a human resources intern at the Virginia Credit Union and plans to pursue full-time HR employment after graduation.
Connor H. Parsons Student of the Year
An Eagle Scout since 2015 and an active member of the School of Business Undergraduate Programs Committee, Connor demonstrates a strong commitment to service and a willingness to lend a helping hand both in and out of the classroom. He consistently displays a creative, entrepreneurial mindset. Before transferring to VCU, he played a key role in developing multiple award-winning business plans, including one for a bar inventory management service that won first place in James Madison University’s Jackson-Rainey business plan competition. He also combined his passion for music with his entrepreneurial spirit to establish a concert promotion company, which he plans to further develop later this year. After graduation, Connor intends to dual-enroll in VCU’s Master of Information Systems and Master of Product Innovation programs with plans to pursue a career in project management or freelance IT consulting.
Bryce M. Catlett Distinguished Service Award
Bryce balances his role as a track and field and cross-country athlete with his academic pursuits while maintaining an impressive GPA. He has consistently earned a place on the Dean's List and Athletic Director's Honor Roll throughout his time at VCU and was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the business honor society. Bryce secured a summer internship with ALDI as a district manager intern, which led to a full-time position upon graduation. As captain of the cross-country and track teams and president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), he exemplifies leadership both on and off the field.
Diana Hatoum
Ellie Phung
Natasha Romero Moskala
Serena Loomba
Kristen Ball
Priya Munagala
Rika Nabee
Ava Furbee
Victoria Brown
Chandni Patel
Connor H. Parsons
Bryce M. Catlett