“There’s always so much to learn from others,” Tevin Connor says. “This program opened my eyes to fields I had no interaction with before. It’s okay if you don’t know exactly what you’d like to do at first. What matters is that you’re willing to learn.”
During the challenge, students work in teams to research and analyze a publicly traded company—Nike, in this case—and then create a research report with a buy, sell or hold recommendation.
PSU offers many opportunities including internships, mentors and guest speakers from local companies that it helps to focus on establishing relationships within the local business community. This network has had the largest impact on my career path post-graduation.
“Everyone in our firm recognizes the great education that PSU has to offer. It’s a great return on investment—something every finance and accounting professional loves,” Shepherd says.
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