Hands-On Learning
It’s not enough to be trained in your field. You need real experience.
Immerse yourself in real-world challenges.
At the Lundquist College of Business, you’ll gain hands-on experience managing real dollars, collaborate with companies on meaningful projects, and develop practical skills that prepare you for what's next. From internships to class projects, study abroad, and more, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to explore career paths and build your resume.
At the heart of the Lundquist College of Business's vision and mission are our four centers of excellence. Immersed in the college's "learning by doing" approach to business education, the centers set us apart and help advance the work of our talented research-productive faculty members.
Meet Stella
Stella Rabb is an executive leader for the UO Real Estate Investment Group and Oregon Entrepreneurship Club, and a participant in the Oregon Innovation Challenge (OIC). Her creative spark ignited through OIC, leading to her startup project, Staro, a college game-day onesie brand designed for school spirit and style. “The opportunities at the Lundquist College of Business have been life-changing. My future is in entrepreneurship, and the University of Oregon has been pivotal in shaping this trajectory.”
Learn more about what it's like to be a student at the Lundquist College of Business by attending an info session or connecting with a current student.
The Lundquist College offers several programs, groups, and projects for students to strengthen their career and professional development. Manage live money across several portfolios. Choose from a collection of short courses to develop cutting-edge essential skills. Participate in a student team that provides strategic recommendations to real companies. We have the opportunities to expand your career and professional skills.
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Develop skills that set you apart. The Professional Edge program offers industry-aligned trainings designed to help undergraduate and graduate students build the cutting-edge skills employers are actively seeking.
Whether you want to strengthen your communication and leadership abilities or sharpen technical expertise in areas like data analysis, coding, or sales, Professional Edge trainings help you translate interest into real capability, all at no cost to you.
Applied, Interactive, Industry-Informed
Each training is intentionally focused on a specific, high-demand skillset. You'll build competence through hands-on practice in realistic scenarios, simulations, and collaborative projects designed to reflect real workplace challenges.
These are not passive sessions. You’ll actively apply what you learn, receive feedback, and refine your skills in an engaging, supportive environment.
Earn a Microcredential That Demonstrates Ability
Professional Edge trainings include an assessment component to validate your learning and ensure you can demonstrate the skill in action.
Successful completion earns you a microcredential, a verified digital badge issued by the Lundquist College of Business, which represents demonstrated achievement of defined learning objectives and provides tangible proof of your capabilities to share with employers, on LinkedIn, and in your professional portfolio.
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The Financial Management Association (FMA) provides students with opportunities to learn about financial markets, careers in finance, and professional skills through presentations, discussions, and guest speakers. Each meeting is designed to help students explore different areas of finance, stay informed about current topics in the industry, and build connections with peers and professionals.
Meet Alex
The college actively supports and encourages student participation in clubs as a vital component of the college experience. Not only do clubs give students an opportunity to interact and learn from peers, but they also provide the opportunity to bring together and apply lessons learned from various courses in a hands-on setting. Club activities include everything from organizing events, seminars, fundraising for local nonprofits, guest speakers, field trips, site visits, and career development workshops to networking and managing real stock portfolios.
Learning Spaces
Students at the Lundquist College have access to two on-site innovation labs, each providing students with hands-on experience using specialized equipment to develop business ideas, and design and test prototypes. The college is also home to several labs that bring people together from across campus and the greater community to advance business knowledge.
Eugene
- Business Academic Residential Community (BizARC) Innovation Lab
- Insights Research Lab (IRL)
- Intelligent Futures Lab (IF Lab)
Portland
- Sports Product Management (SPM) Innovation Lab
Academic Learning Experiences
At the Lundquist College of Business, we offer students a range of academic experiences to help make connections, gain skills for a diverse world of business, and build a lifelong community so they can go on to do great things in the world.