Oakland University School of Business

06/23/2026

Join the Oakland University Alumni Association for “The Wealth Habit: Small Changes for Lasting Financial Freedom,” featuring Ken and Mary Okoroafor, bestselling authors and financial coaches.

Ken and Mary will share practical strategies to help attendees build lasting financial resilience through small, consistent habits, simple saving and investing systems and more intentional money decisions.

Wednesday, July 1 | 12 p.m.

Register: https://ow.ly/mWoZ50ZfY3R

Wealth is not reserved for the privileged few; it is available to anyone who understands the compounding power of small, consistent habits. In this practical and inspiring session, Ken and Mary Okoroafor—Sunday Times bestselling authors of The Wealth Habit—share a behavior-driven approach to bui...

06/18/2026

⭐ Meet Ava, a Management major entering her fourth year!

This summer, Ava is interning with Inteva Products, LLC as a Corporate Communications Intern, where she writes articles for internal and global news platforms, supports LinkedIn content and analytics, and helps plan employee engagement events.

Ava connected with Inteva at Oakland University’s career fair and was drawn to the role because of the opportunity to explore content creation, social media, internal communications and more.

Her advice to other students seeking internships? Start early, stay persistent, attend career fairs and put yourself out there. Looking for your own opportunity? Visit the School of Business Oakland University Career and Life Design Center for support!

06/11/2026

⭐ Meet Evan, a finance major and accounting minor entering his senior year! This summer, he’s interning at JAC Products, an automotive company that supplies roof racks, step rails, window trims and more.

As a finance intern, Evan is working on projects in Excel, including creating commodity trackers to monitor monthly costs for steel, aluminum and resin. He also updates and maintains a tariff tracker each week by entering invoice data for parts impacted by tariffs.

Internships like this help students apply classroom knowledge while building hands-on experience in financial tracking, data management and cost analysis. Looking for your own opportunity? Visit the School of Business Oakland University Career and Life Design Center for support!

06/08/2026

First-year students, this one’s for you!

Start your journey in the School of Business with a mentor by your side. Apply for the First-Year Peer Mentorship Program to be paired with an experienced business student who can help you navigate OU, connect with resources and feel confident heading into college.

Apply: https://ow.ly/IkY550Z8Q29

06/05/2026

Build advanced financial expertise for today’s data-driven economy.

The STEM-designated M.S. in Finance develops skills in financial analytics, investment strategy, risk management and corporate finance, preparing graduates to compete and lead in high-impact finance roles across industries.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/w56X50Y8Q3k

06/03/2026

has launched a new Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Analytics, a program designed to help working professionals and recent graduates build in-demand skills at the intersection of supply chain management and business analytics.

Read more: https://ow.ly/ztmX50Z77JG

06/02/2026

Join the Oakland University Alumni Association for "How to Create Your 'Perfect' Work," featuring Renessa Boley Layne, founder of Creating Your Perfect Work and author of Fast Lane, Wrong Direction.

Renessa will share practical strategies to help professionals gain clarity, navigate career pivots and build work that better aligns with their strengths, goals and lifestyle.

Tuesday, June 9 | 12 p.m.

Register:

Success on paper doesn't always translate to satisfaction in life. Even the most accomplished professionals reach a point where they feel stagnant, exhausted, or disconnected from their daily work. You may crave more freedom, influence, and meaning, yet feel paralyzed by the "risk" of making a chang...

05/27/2026

Study Abroad Spotlight🌏

Ryan, an finance major with a concentration in wealth management, spent the Winter semester studying abroad in Khon Kaen, Thailand.

He chose to study abroad for personal growth, a new cultural experience and the chance to see more of the world. ✈️

His favorite part? Experiencing a vastly different culture and connecting with exchange students from across the globe.

Learn more about Study Abroad opportunities at OU: https://ow.ly/ZqaV50Z4krj

05/26/2026

Elevate your game with the Sport Management minor!

Open to all majors, this program helps students build business skills and explore career paths in sports, entertainment, events and more.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/6jtK50Y8X1c