Careers in business are aimed at creating, managing, and growing enterprises — involving areas such as marketing, finance, operations, strategic planning, and innovation — with the goal of achieving business success, driving economic growth, and delivering value to customers and stakeholders in a competitive market environment.

Entrepreneurship refers to the pursuit of creating and managing innovative ventures, turning ideas into viable businesses, and embracing the challenges and rewards of being a proactive and visionary leader in the world of business.


Pictured above: Daniel Nguyen ’01 studied International Business. Read about Daniel’s winding career path to become a business owner.

Alumni Spotlights | Brian Galicia ’96 of Microsoft

Brian Galicia ’96 regularly returns to campus to share his knowledge with Logger students — to help you level up your LinkedIn skills. Check out this Spotlight, then connect with Brian on LinkedIn!

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Kris Hay Communications Coordinator
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Alumni Spotlights | Thaedra Brondum ’11 of Serenitea

From an on-campus job, to working overseas, to now running her own business, Thaedra Brondum ’11 has had a wide range of experiences…

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Sales and Marketing: What’s the Difference and Which One Is Right for Me?

Sales and marketing are careers that focus on helping companies grow their users or clients. While they both have the same end goal, the way they achieve that goal requires different focuses and approaches. Sales is a more direct approach, …

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