Student Life
VSB is home to a wide array of active student societies. Membership and involvement in the organizations provides outlets to gather information focused on a specific industry and/or career path, connect with employers, and network with students who share similar professional interests. Some of these clubs include: Accounting Society, Villanova Entrepreneurship Society, Business Without Borders – NetImpact, Beta Alpha Psi and Villanova Women in Business. There is also the Villanova Equity Society, the university’s only student-run organization that actively manages a portfolio of equity securities. The society's mission is to provide opportunities for students interested in obtaining real-world investment experience. Analysts perform in-depth analysis of equity securities while utilizing the Villanova Applied Finance Lab, a simulated trading room where students use state of the art technology and real-time information as Wall Street traders.
- Notable student programs
- B-Week: VSB Week was initiated by VSB students in 2011 as way to celebrate and showcase VSB, as well as expose students to emerging business trends. The week-long series of events is now an annual, college-wide program bringing together VSB students, faculty, staff, and professionals to consider a wide array of business topics through a variety of formats, including roundtable discussions, panel presentations, keynote speakers, product demonstrations, and hands-on workshops. Each year’s VSB Week celebration features more than 20 activities with the intent of encouraging development of new skills, sharing ideas, and progression as business leaders. The week also includes opportunities for personal growth through professional development and VSB community-building activities, such as a Business Etiquette Dinner, Chattin’ It Up: Words with Pros, International Dessert Buffet, Clay Center Celebrity Chefs Breakfast, and more.
- Wall Street Series: For students preparing for careers on Wall Street, there is a three-part series of programs focusing on the stages of successfully attaining a job in the financial services industry. Two of these programs are held during the summer in New York City, with the third being held on campus during the fall semester. Students hear about the importance of networking and get the chance to do so with the numerous alumni who participate in these events.
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