Why Gerstacker?
Business + Liberal Arts = Extraordinary
We develop leadership-ready interns and graduates through intentional professional development, out-of-classroom experiences, and a prescribed curriculum to complement their major.
The Gerstacker Business Institute transforms extraordinary liberal arts students into young professionals with the experience and drive to help your company succeed.
Gerstacker students learn business by doing business:
- Required internships
- Training in networking, resume building, business etiquette, employer site visits, and more
- Opportunity to complete an international business project with students in France
As a result, 35% of Gerstacker seniors have job offers at the start of their senior year.
Courses & Programming
- Business Foundation and Practice
- Communication
- Diversity
- Problem Solving
- Professional Development
- Networking
Intensive Programs Only Available To Gerstacker Students
- International Entrepreneurial Exchange: 9-month program with French business school.
- Summer School: required, intensive 7-week program with coursework, professional development, and external networking.
- Gerstacker Leadership Workshop: 4-day workshop on careers, DiSC personality assessment, team building, and a 24-hour consulting project.
Institute Goals
- Internships & jobs: more locations in the U.S. and around the world.
- New domestic and international experiential programs. (Example: A campus course featuring a 10-day international study component.)
- Recreate former “Student Ventures” entrepreneurship program.