School of Business Administration
Elliott Hall, Room 427
275 Varner Drive
Rochester,
MI
48309-4485
(location map)
Meet the Scholars
| Business Scholars | |
|---|---|
 | Erin Major: Marketing and Management Information Systems with Business Analytics specialization Campus involvement: Business Ambassadors, Business Scholars and Business Transfer Students Why Oakland University: I chose Oakland University for its academics, transfer student program, and campus involvement. What makes Business Scholars interesting: Its focus on professional growth through its mentorship program and case study competitions. |
 | Mariella Major: Finance Minor: Spanish, Data Analytics Campus involvement: Honors College, NCAA Women's golf team, Student Athlete Advisory Committee and Business Scholars Why Oakland University: I chose Oakland because of the outstanding golf program and its medium-size, beautiful campus! What makes Business Scholars interesting: Competing in case competitions and being under the pressure with my group. Receiving feedback on our performance and creativity is always helpful, and I enjoy watching us improve each time. Why major in business: I have always had an entrepreneurial mind and I enjoy problem-solving and critical thinking about how to make a business more efficient. |
 | Nick Major: Accounting Minor: Finance Campus involvement: Business Scholars Why Oakland University: I chose OU because I really liked the layout of the campus and everything OU has to offer. What makes Business Scholars interesting: The mentorship program. |
 | Hannah Major: Operations Management with Project Management specialization Minor: Writing Why OU:“I knew [Oakland University] was the place for me. The small, personalized classes of the Business Honors Program combined with the culture of the campus felt right.” More: Lauren appreciates how business students help each other succeed. Additional experiences: Honors College |
| Matthew Major: Finance Why OU: “I love the area, the campus and was impressed with the business programs, including Scholars and the Business Honors Program. I’ve seen first-hand how much the Business Career Services team cares about students. There are just so many opportunities.” More: Attending Oakland allowed Matthew to move his athletic career to the collegiate level with an offer from OU coaching staff to paly on the D1 ACHA Hockey team. Why Scholars: It allows students to be creative in real-life scenarios. “The ability to apply our ideas and collaborate ultimately prepares us for the professional world.” | |
 | Kayla Major: Human Resource Management Motivation: Kayla chose Oakland University because it allowed her to stay close to family. Enrolling in the Business Honors Program also opened the door to develop more supportive relationships. “The [Business Honors] Program offers so many opportunities for students to use toward their career. From mentorship to leadership, Oakland makes sure every student has the ability to be more in life, and that's why I chose to come here.” More: Kayla is building strong connections through involvement in Project Big Sister and the OU Women in Business organization. “Each one of us wants to improve our professional skills and make use of it in our future. What better way than improving with [the help of established] professionals?” |
 | Jaymie Majors: Accounting and Management Information Systems with a Business Analytics specialization Motivation: After stepping foot on campus, Jaymie knew Oakland University was for her. She declared her majors following an accounting class she “loved.” “I chose Oakland because I fell in love with the campus when first visiting.” More: Jaymie is building connections across campus through Phi Sigma Sigma, Emerging Leaders, Alpha Lambda Delta and Women in Business at OU. |
 | Leandro Major: Finance Minor: Business Analytics Motivation: Oakland University checked off all his boxes when looking for a college home. “I liked the location a lot, beautiful campus, vicinity to my new house, vicinity to so many big businesses. It has a great alumni network, and [the] International Students Office is very helpful.” More: Branching out, Leandro is gaining experience as the vice president of the OU Financial Management Association and as a mortgage loan processor intern at Zana Financial and Equity Group. “When you work in the mortgage industry, you become an essential part of one of people's most important transactions, financing their dream house. Doing this, I find true meaning in the work I do and it is very rewarding.” |
 | Marcelo Major: Accounting Why OU: Smaller class sizes, affordability and quality of the undergraduate business program fueled Marcelo’s decision to attend Oakland University. More: The university and business school provide great resources to those who seek them. “A business degree allows you to take a variety of classes, meet great people and develop skills that can translate in the workforce.” |