Plan to Redevelop Fashion Square Mall Wins UCF Real Estate Case Competition

April 22, 2020 by
BY JOSHUA MIRANDA | APRIL 23, 2020 An idea to transform the Orlando Fashion Square Mall into a “lifestyle center” earned first place at the NAIOP Central Florida / UCF Real Estate Case Competition on April 15. Students Brian Cochrane, Alex Eastwood, Michael McLamb, Amanda Schmidt and Michael Wensinger won the judges’ favor with their […]

Get to the One: LinkedIn 101

April 9, 2020 by
You’ve made an account on Knightline. You’re refreshing the page on Handshake. You’re talking with Career Services or the Office of Professional Development every other day. You’re on the hunt to Get to the One! One great way to help differentiate yourself from the competition is to make a stellar LinkedIn profile. Lucky for you, […]

Marketing Student, Business Faculty Honored at Founders’ Day

April 8, 2020 by
BY JOSHUA MIRANDA | APRIL 8, 2020  With an impressive track record of involvement with UCF and the College of Business, marketing student Marisa McCarty received the Student Founders’ Award as the university celebrated Founders’ Day on April 1. McCarty is a member of the Professional Selling Program, President’s Leadership Council and a College of […]

Get to the One: 4 Resume Keys to Success

April 1, 2020 by
When you attend a business school with over 8,000 students, you’re bound to face some competition when applying for a company position. Whether you’re meeting a recruiter at the Invitational or submitting your application online, you want to make sure that your resume stands out to employers so that you can differentiate yourself from other […]

Alumni Spotlight – Shakera Quince, ’16

March 24, 2020 by
By Kara Turey Earning an area manager position at Amazon in Northern California upon graduation, then a promotion to the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Lake Nona plus winning the crown of Miss Orange County of 2019 are just a few of the things that make Shakera Quince a successful UCF College of Business alumna. Shakera, […]

UCF College of Business Offers Remote Career Coaching, Advising During University Closure

March 19, 2020 by
While students, faculty and most staff are away from campus, the Office of Professional Development at UCF College of Business continues to offer academic advising, career coaching and other essential services to students through virtual means. Business students seeking advice related to schedule planning, graduation, internships, job interview tactics, resume reviews or other career-related questions […]

Sport Business Club Shapes National Champions

February 25, 2020 by
When students are looking to expand their knowledge on the role that business plays in the sports world, they turn to UCF’s Sport Business Club. This collegiate organization is dedicated to enriching the student experience by providing learning and networking opportunities with professionals in the sports business industry. Learn more about how the Sport Business […]

$190M-plus in projects on the books for 3 local colleges

February 19, 2020 by
UCF Institute for Economic Competitiveness Director Sean Snaith previously told Orlando Business Journal. “Any construction is going to have an economic impact. Once the job is completed, there will be additional jobs besides those created by construction.”

UCF College of Business Celebrates Honorable Alumni, Partners & Executives at 2020 Hall of Fame

February 19, 2020 by
San Antonio Spurs GM, CCG Executive and uBreakiFix CEO/co-founder Inducted   ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 13, 2020) – The UCF College of Business inducted San Antonio Spurs General Manager Brian Wright, ’06, CCG Executive Vice President of strategic partnerships Woody Walker, ’92 ’94 MBA, and uBreakiFix CEO/co-founder Justin Wetherill, ’07, at the college’s 21st Hall of […]