Welcome Future Rams!
In today’s competitive job market, employers seek graduates who bring a powerful combination of business knowledge, creativity and passion. At the VCU School of Business, we help students connect classroom learning with work-based experiences and professional development to support long-term career success. Whether you’re a first-year, transfer or nontraditional student, our career coaching team will help you define your goals, showcase your skills and connect with top recruiters in Richmond and across the country. Connect with us early and often.
Career Resources
We know how important career success is, which is why it’s built into the business curriculum. All undergraduate students take BUSN 301: Career and Professional Development, a one-credit course designed to prepare them to enter and thrive in today’s business world. Students explore workplace expectations, develop a professional identity, create a career plan and learn how to effectively market themselves for internships and jobs.
Career success starts with the right support. VCU Business offers personalized, one-on-one coaching to help you explore career paths, build your professional skills and prepare for internships or full-time roles.
Our expert career coaches and peer coaches are here to guide you at every step. There’s no limit to how often you can meet, and we continue to support you even after graduation.
Handshake is VCU’s official career platform and job portal, built specifically for students and recent graduates. It connects you with employers, career advisors and events—all in one place. Every Fortune 500 company uses Handshake, and VCU students had access to over 100,000 opportunities last year alone.
Whether you’re searching for an internship, a part-time job or exploring potential career paths, Handshake helps you find opportunities that align with your interests and goals. You may even hear directly from recruiters who are eager to connect with VCU students.
Each semester, we host the VCU Business Internship and Career Fair, a signature event that brings together more than 100 top employers from across Virginia and beyond. Students can explore externships, internships and full-time roles while building meaningful connections with recruiters, including VCU Business alumni who return to recruit the next generation of talent.
From Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, the career fair offers opportunities across a wide range of industries, giving you direct access to employers who are eager to meet and hire VCU Business talent.
VCU Link is an online community designed to help students, alumni and families build real-life connections. Whether you're seeking career advice, mentorship or industry contacts, VCU Link makes it easy to engage with fellow Rams and professionals.
It’s not just another networking site—it’s built specifically for the VCU community, with no extra cost for “premium” features. Members can join industry groups, share ideas on discussion boards and connect directly with others for one-on-one coaching and meaningful conversations.
Career Success
Outcome Surveys
Each semester, the graduating class shares information about post-graduation plans and first-destination career outcomes. Additional data is collected on job searches, motivation, satisfaction and engagement with VCU resources. Students receive follow-up surveys at three, six and 12 months after graduation.
Frequent Employers
Our graduates have recently gone to work for:
Career Paths
Explore characteristics, jobs and major maps
Explore brief descriptions outlining the key characteristics, traits and interests associated with each VCU School of Business major. Learn about common entry-level jobs for business graduates, review major maps for degree requirements and discover ways to get involved on and off campus to support your academic and career goals.
Accounting
Reliable and thorough. Has a mind for numbers, memorization, information and complex tasks. Independent, confident and enjoys mastering analytical processes...usually while working by themselves.
Economics
Someone who always sees the big picture. Interested in history and politics, but likes data and numbers. A trends and research enthusiast who always keeps their nose in a book or a podcast on play. Sees graduate school as possibility.
Finance
Highly motivated and competitive. A people-person, who can be compelling and charming while explaining complex financial ideas to clients and colleagues alike. Feels comfortable in the chaos.
Financial Technology
Motivated math wiz with an ambitious side. Loves statistics and data. Is swayed by facts and figures above all else. Has a mind for learning complex programming tools and a knack for decision-making.
Human Resources
Thrives in creating, building and sustaining relationships. An active listener with a drive for helping people stay engaged and excited about their organization. Equally enjoys high quality work and high fives.
Information Systems
Likes technology and computers. Has a mind for web design and tech languages but may also love the idea of overseeing and implementing technology projects. Is process-driven and believes the journey is the destination.
Management and Entrepreneurship
Exceptionally curious and interested in a little bit of everything. A leader in organizational settings and enjoys overseeing projects. Has an entrepreneurial spirit who enjoys contributing to a team.
Marketing
Creative and personable. Notices design, art, fonts and marketing campaigns around them. Interested in why people do what they do and buy what they buy. Enjoys talking, selling and connecting.
Real Estate
A practical person who enjoys learning about city infrastructure. Intrigued by the wheeling, dealing and financing behind who owns what properties and buildings around you. Usually wins at Monopoly.
Risk Management and Insurance
Values stability and consistency. Finds meaning in the details and concentrating on using their analytical skills to problem solve for large organizations. Hardworking, practical and reliable.
Supply Chain Management and Analytics (SCMA)
Enjoys logical reasoning, processes and solving problems. Restless and adventurous, always wanting something new in their day. Loves working with data and being analytical, but also likes meeting and working with new people.
Contact us
Have questions or ready to take the next step?
We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Business Career Services
Snead Hall, Room B1102
(804) 828-3710
buscareer@vcu.edu
Business Career Services was extremely helpful throughout the entire process. They notified me about the case prep workshops, conducted mock interviews, advised me on how to interact and carry myself during the interview process, provided negotiation advice and encouraged me when I doubted myself and felt overwhelmed.
HERMELA TESFAYE, FINANCE, CLASS OF 2022
Capital One, Finance Rotation Program
