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How else can you enhance the value of your Parker College of Business degree? What else can you do to create a competitive advantage over other business graduates?
Through our Experiential Learning & Student Engagement programs, Georgia Southern University’s Parker College of Business graduates are ready to meet the unique challenge of pursuing a business career in the globally-diverse environment of the 21st Century.
Preparing for a career is about more than completing the minimum requirements for graduation. It’s about building a résumé, making connections that matter, and ensuring you are creating opportunities for yourself after college. Take your learning beyond the classroom, cultivate your abilities and build a competitive foundation for the career field of your choice.
Use our milestones and opportunities listed below to improve your employment readiness, competitiveness and professionalism.
Parker Business Scholars Program
Join an exclusive network of 20 students selected annually to develop their long-term leadership and professional potential. Learn more about the Parker Business Scholars Program benefits and apply today.
Internships
Combine your classroom education with practical work experience in your chosen field of study. Acquire valuable skills under the guidance of career professionals and broaden your employment background, all while earning academic credit. Learn more about the Internship Program.
Studying Abroad
Prepare for the global environment of a contemporary business career by earning academic credit abroad during either a summer/break or full semester. Build a new level of expertise that puts you ahead of other graduates by gaining international perspectives that impact your chosen career field. Emphasis is on visiting foreign companies, multinational corporations, and U.S. citizens working abroad. Choose from either:
- Business Abroad (May or December)
- Exchange Semester Abroad
Professional Development
Polish off that résumé, craft a memorable introduction, or learn the art of networking. Start early on making the transition from college student to young professional by developing the ability to succeed in a workplace environment. Learn more about Professional Development Day
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Students must complete both parts of the application:
I. Student Interest Form
II. Supplemental Application & Deposit
About the Program:
Through Eagles on Wall Street, Parker College students are able to interact and network with associates, analysts, managers, and executives of some of the most prestigious firms in the financial system, learning about different divisions of the companies, the careers of the hosts and speakers, internship and job prospects, and gain career advice from those who have succeeded in NYC. Students acquire first-hand knowledge of what it is like working and living in The Big Apple as they “commute” to different firms during rush hour, just like NYC locals.
Courses Titles and Credits:
Students have the opportunity to earn course credit and must be enrolled in 3 credit hours to participate in this program. Students may choose from either of the following:
Undergraduates: FINC 4631 or ECON 4631 – Eagles on Wall Street
Eligibility:
Undergraduate students should have a declared major in Finance or Economics, junior or senior status, a minimum 2.5 GPA, and no active disciplinary record with the institution at the time of application. Students must have completed FINC 3131 with a grade of “C” or better.
All students must be fully admitted to the institution and at least 18 years of age by the program departure date.
Dates of Program:
Travel: May 18 – May 24, 2025
Students will enroll for credit in the Summer 2025 Minimester I and will be required to attend pre-departure course meetings in the Spring 2025 term.
Students should plan to arrive in New York City on May 18. They should plan to depart from New York City on May 24.
Program Cost:
$1,618.00
Includes: A weeklong subway pass upon check-in at the hotel; lodging at a centrally-located hotel for the duration of the program; welcome and farewell dinners; tour and entrance expenses; guest lectures; Parker College polo shirt.
Additional Costs: Tuition & fees for 3 credit hours of course enrollment, travel expenses to/from New York City and additional meals/personal expenses not included in the program cost.
Application and Payment Schedule:
Program Application and $500.00 deposit payment: Due February 21, 2025
1st Payment of $559.00 (est.): Due March 21, 2025
2nd Payment of $559.00 (est.): Due April 21, 2025
Students should complete the both parts of the application, including the interest form and the supplemental application and deposit payment in the Global Portal. All parts of the application (including deposit) must be submitted prior to being formally accepted to the program.
Student should apply early; depending on interest, the program may be filled prior to the advertised application deadline.
Course Meeting Information:
All program participants will be required to attend a series of pre-departure meetings in Spring 2025. Meetings will be held in person from 2:30-5:30p.m. on March 28, April 4, April 11, and April 25. Additionally, one virtual meeting will be held on a Saturday morning from 9:00-10:00am. This schedule is preliminary and subject to changes and updates as necessary for the benefit of the program.
Refund information:
Once formally accepted to the program, all payments are non-refundable.
Have questions or need more information? Please contact:
Axel Grossmann, Professor of Finance (agrossmann@georgiasouthern.edu)
Danielle L. Smith, Director of Experiential Learning (daniellesmith@georgiasouthern.edu)
Looking for a long-term international experience? Students in the Parker College have the opportunity to spend a full semester at a partner university abroad. During this time, you’ll enroll in courses, earn a full semester’s worth of credit, and integrate to live like a local in another country. Choose from the universities listed below to learn more and elevate the value of your degree by participating in our exchange programs.
About
Exchange programs allow students to register for and attend classes at a university in another country that partners with the Parker College of Business at Georgia Southern. Students can live and study at a host university for either one semester (Fall or Spring) or one full academic year.
Through this program, students can complete 12-15 credits per term to remain full-time and on track for graduation. Courses are taught at accredited partner universities by well-qualified professors in English. No knowledge of a second language or travel experience is required!
Spending a full semester or year abroad is a great resume builder and activity that makes any young professional stand out from the crowd.
Costs
Exchange programs are generally very cost effective. Students will continue to pay their tuition and fees only to Georgia Southern, so all financial aid can be applied. This makes a typical semester abroad very comparable in cost to a semester on-campus at Georgia Southern.
Generally, students will pay for lodging, a meal plan, and other related expenses for campus living directly to the host university. The cost of studying at each host institution does vary, and students can find a breakdown of estimated expenses for each location under the “Program Options” tab.
Classes
All students participating in an exchange program will enroll at their host university as a full-time student, and should complete enough credit hours to keep on track for graduation.
Prior to departure, all students will have their coursework reviewed and evaluated by the Office of Experiential Learning & Student Engagement in the Parker College. This ensures that the courses a student plans to complete will equate to Parker College courses and apply to the student’s major or degree requirements.
Students must complete a Transfer Course Approval Form prior to their departure in order for financial aid to be released for the term.
Program Options
Rennes School of Business
Program Type: Semester or Year Exchange
Institution: Rennes School of Business
Location: Rennes, France
Dates: Fall or Spring term
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Sheffield Business School
Program Type: Semester or Year Exchange
Institution: Sheffield Hallam University
Location: Sheffield, England
Dates: Fall or Spring term
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Lazarus School of Business
Program Type: Semester or Year Exchange
Institution: Wilfrid Laurier University
Location: Waterloo, Canada
Dates: Fall or Spring Term
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Chung-Ang Business School
Program Type: Semester or Year Exchange
Institution: Chung-Ang University
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Dates: Fall or Spring Term
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This program for October 2024 is full and no longer accepting applications. Please check back in spring 2025 for the next open application cycle.
About the Program:
Washington D.C. is home to the bodies that create tax law, enforce tax law, and regulate the stock exchange, as well as many other financial services. Students who travel to Washington D.C. will gain first-hand and comparative perspectives on the challenges faced by creating, regulating, and complying with tax law at the federal level.
Courses Titles and Credits:
Students have the opportunity to earn course credit and must be enrolled in 3 credit hours to participate in this program. Students may choose from either of the following:
Undergraduates: ACCT 4030 – Eagles on Penn Ave
Graduates: ACCT 7131 – Eagles on Penn Ave
Eligibility:
Undergraduate students should have a declared major in Accounting, junior or senior status, a minimum 3.0 GPA, and no active disciplinary record with the institution at the time of application.
Graduate students must be regularly admitted to the MAcc or WebMAcc programs and have a minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of application, and no active disciplinary record with the institution at the time of application.
All students must be fully admitted to the institution and at least 18 years of age by the program departure date.
Dates of Program:
Travel: October 13 – October 19, 2024
Students will enroll for credit in the Fall 2024 Minimester II and will be required to attend pre- and post-departure course meetings in the Fall 2024 term.
Students should plan to arrive in Washington, D.C. on October 13. They should plan to depart from Washington, D.C. on October 19.
Program Cost:
$1,737.00
Includes: All regional and local transportation; lodging at a centrally-located hotel for the duration of the program; breakfast everyday; welcome and farewell dinners; tour and entrance expenses; local metro pass; guest lectures; Parker College polo shirt.
Additional Costs: Tuition & fees for 3 credit hours of course enrollment, travel expenses to/from Washington, D.C. and additional meals/personal expenses not included in the program cost.
Application and Payment Schedule:
Program Application and $500.00 deposit payment: Due September 1, 2024
1st Installment Payment of $618.500: Due September 15, 2024
2nd Installment Payment of $618.500: Due October 1, 2024
Space availability is first-come, first-served. A completed application (including deposit) must be submitted prior to being formally accepted to the program. The program may fill prior to the advertised application deadline.
Refund information:
Once accepted to the program, all payments are non-refundable.
Have questions or need more information? Please contact:
Stephanie Hairston, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Accounting/MAcc Coordinator (shairston@georgiasouthern.edu)
Gloria Stuart, Senior Lecturer of Accounting (gstuart@georgiasouthern.edu)
Danielle L. Smith, Director of Experiential Learning (daniellesmith@georgiasouthern.edu)
To apply for scholarships, current students must log in to MyGeorgiaSouthern and click the MyScholarships link.
Honors Scholarships
The following scholarships are awarded to incoming freshman students who have a minimum 1200 SAT score and a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Recipients are selected from those interviewing during Southern Scholars Showcase and Scholars’ Day.
Parker College of Business General Scholarship (Fund #3319)
The recipients must be enrolled fulltime in a major offered in the Parker College of Business.
Paul and Ivey Beardslee Scholarship (Fund #3628)
Preference shall be given to an incoming freshman from Bryan County High School or to a Bryan County resident, pursuing a degree in Information Systems. Should there be no eligible recipient(s), the scholarship may be made available to students from Bryan County High School pursuing a degree within the Parker College of Business.
Robert F. Morris, Sr. Business Scholarship (Fund #3331)
Recipient must be an outstanding and deserving entering freshman enrolled in a major offered in the Parker College of Business.
Russell and Aliese Priddy/Price Foundation Scholarship (Fund #3314)
Recipient must be a high school senior who has expressed an interest in majoring in finance.
William A. Freeman Distinguished Chair of Free Enterprise (Fund #3456)
Recipient must be of highest integrity and must demonstrate excellence in scholarship.
Dean’s Scholarships
David R. Edwards Endowment for Career Development (Fund #3864)
This scholarship is available to Parker College of Business students to participate in a career-related internship. This funding may be used to offset the cost of professional internships that provide minimal compensation or are in locations where the cost of living is prohibitive. Recipients must have an internship set up and approved by the Parker College of Business, must have demonstrated financial need, must demonstrate a record of strong academic, leadership, and/or career development performance, and are preferably involved in the University’s Greek Life or other campus life activities.
Duke Kramer MBA Graduate Assistantship (Fund #3614)
This scholarship is available to students pursuing an MBA who have obtained an undergraduate degree in music, preferably from a university other than Georgia Southern. In case of multiple candidates, preference will be given to the student with the highest overall undergraduate GPA.
Earle D. Cummings Memorial Scholarship (Fund #3612)
Recipient must be a full time undergraduate student enrolled in a major offered in the Parker College of Business with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all attempted Parker College of Business courses. Preference will be given to rising or existing seniors.
Evelyn Spain Coe Memorial Scholarship (Fund #3385)
This scholarship will be awarded on a competitive basis each year to an outstanding, non-traditional female student enrolled in a major within the Parker College of Business. Applicants must be at the junior or senior level, be of high moral character, and be considered leaders among their peers. Scholarships will be given without regard to race, religion or area of residency.
Howard Lumber Business Scholarship (Fund #3622)
This scholarship is available to rising or existing seniors enrolled in the Parker College of Business pursuing any major. Preference may be given to students who have designated entrepreneurship/small business concentration in management. Consideration may be given to students who are employees or children of employees of Howard Lumber Company and meet the existing criteria.
Lon Carnes/Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship (Fund #3223)
This scholarship is available to undergraduate members in good standing with the local Chapter of Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity. Recipient must be enrolled fulltime during the award period with a minimum GPA of 2.6 and must have shown a willingness to be active in the chapter.
Marcia White Jones Scholarship (Fund #3695)
This scholarship is available to freshmen, business majors with high school GPAs ranging from 2.5 to 2.99 and who reside in Bulloch County, GA, or an adjoining county. Preference will be given to students who have completed the Education Talent Search or Upward Bound programs and demonstrate need based on family income. Strongest consideration will be given to those students who demonstrate significant community involvement.
PMG Scholarship (Fund #3738)
Recipients of this scholarship shall be either a rising sophomore, junior, or senior working toward a major within the Parker College of Business.
Robert T. Cox Scholarship (Fund #3555)
The scholarship is given to a rising junior and to a rising senior. Each recipient must be a Georgia resident, working toward a degree from the Parker College of Business, have excelled academically, and be involved with extracurricular/leadership activities.
W.E. Carter Chair in Business Administration Scholarship (Fund #3422)
The recipient must be of highest integrity, demonstrate excellence in scholarship, and must be a resident of Georgia. Scholarship committee must consist of the dean of the Parker College of Business and the W.E. Carter Chair holder.
William T. Herring MBA Scholarship (Fund #3659)
Recipient must be a full-time, campus-based, MBA student who does not have a full-time job. First preference will be given to students with an undergraduate degree in an area other than business. Second preference will be given to students with at least one year of work experience prior to enrolling in the MBA program.
School of Accountancy
Accounting Scholarship Fund (Fund #0562)
The School of Accountancy sets the criteria for these awards which are given out on Accounting Day.
Billy and JoAnn Hickman Master of Accounting Scholarship (Fund #3681)
This scholarship is available to students who have completed an undergraduate degree at Georgia Southern University and are in the campus-based MAcc (Master of Accounting) program. Recipients must have a 3.4 undergraduate GPA in their accounting courses and must have an overall 3.25 GPA. First preference is given to first generation students from rural Georgia, which excludes high population areas such as Atlanta Metro and surrounding counties, Athens, Macon, Columbus, Augusta, and Savannah
Draffin and Tucker, LLP School of Accountancy Scholarship (Fund #3610)
Recipients must be full-time students who have completed at least two upper division accounting courses. First preference will be given to juniors. Candidates should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all attempted accounting courses and should preferably be from Southwest Georgia, including related regions in Alabama and Florida. Recipients should have an interest in pursuing a career in a CPA firm.
Paul G. LaGrone Accounting Scholarship (Fund #3264)
A recipient must be a full-time accounting major who has attained the status of junior with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and a grade of B or better in Intermediate Accounting I. Candidate shall be required by the selection committee to take one or more specific courses in writing and speech as a condition of receiving the scholarship. Such communication courses should be considered a necessary component of an accounting student’s complete and proper education.
Porter, Keadle, Moore Scholarship (Fund #3497)
Recipient must be at the junior class level, maintain a GPA of 3.33, and intending to pursue an initial career in public accounting.
Sharon Jester Ponder Accounting Scholarship (Fund #3740)
Recipients of this scholarship should be either a junior or a senior majoring in accounting. Preference will be given to minority female students.
Department of Economics
H. Russell Martin, Jr. Award (Fund #3065)
The H. Russell Martin, Jr. Award for Outstanding Achievement in Economics will be given annually to an economics major at the Armstrong State University Awards Convocation. The recipient will be a rising senior who has demonstrated the potential to make important contributions in the area of applied economics or entrepreneurship and will be selected by a committee which includes one member of the Martin family. The award will include the student’s name on a permanent plaque in the department, an individual certificate or plaque, and a cash award. The cash award will be determined by the interest on the endowment in any given year and can be used for student development, such as travel to professional meetings, workshops, publications, graduate school applications, and memberships.
Lillian A. Hood Scholarship (Fund #3048)
This scholarship is awarded annually to a student selected among those that meet the following criteria: A rising sophomore, junior, or senior in good academic standing in the Economics major; a proven performance and/or support for a competitive Economics Team, with a minimum GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale; a full-time student at Georgia Southern University.
Mary Foy Space Award (Fund #3100)
The Mary Foy Space Scholarship for Economics will be awarded annually to an economics major to pay tribute to Mary Foy Space’s exceptional career as one of the first women stock brokers in the United States. Recipients will be selected according to the following criteria: Female student enrolled at Armstrong State University; have earned at least 60 credit hours at time of award (Junior or Senior standing) but does not possess a Bachelor Science/Arts or equivalent from any accredited University; declared major in Economics or Business Economics; scholarship is renewable for up to two years as long as the student continues to meet the award criteria.
Robert E. Lee Morgan Scholarship (Fund #2668)
The Robert E. Lee Morgan Scholarship will be awarded annually to an economics major to pay tribute to Professor Morgan, a beloved former Professor of Accounting at Armstrong who touched the lives of many of his students. Recipients will be selected according to the following criteria: undergraduate students who are rising juniors or rising seniors; enrolled in the Business Economics or Economics or similar degree program; demonstrated an ability in the area of accounting.
Department of Enterprise Systems and Analytics
Picket-Garvin Scholarship in Information Systems (Fund #3516)
Recipients must have completed at least 75 semester hours at an accredited institution of higher education and have been admitted to Georgia Southern University. Candidates must have a minimum adjusted GPA of 3.0 and must have declared Information Systems as a major. Special consideration will be given to non-traditional students.
Susan Rebstock Williams Business Technology Scholarship (Fund #3674)
First preference shall be offered to a female student majoring in Information Systems who has completed a minimum of 45 undergraduate or 9 graduate semester hours. Recipient should have a minimum GPA of 3.0. If the candidate is a transfer student, then he/she must have completed a minimum of 15 undergraduate hours or 9 graduate semester hours at Georgia Southern University.
Department of Finance
Paul Kidd Memorial Scholarship (Fund #3322)
Recipient must major in finance. The Department’s scholarship committee sets additional criteria.
Department of Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Atlanta Air Cargo Association Scholarship (Fund #3509)
This scholarship is available to students majoring in International Trade, Logistics, and Intermodal Transportation with a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Department of Management
Mark Anderson Scholarship in Business (Fund #3562)
Recipient must be a student actively pursuing a degree from the Parker College of Business with a GPA of at least 3.0. Student must be of high moral character and considered a leader among his/her peers. Selection will be made without regard to age, race, area of residence, marital status, or religious preference.
Leonard and Betty Blount Scholarship for Entrepreneurship Students (Fund #3611)
This scholarship is available to students majoring in Management who have designated a concentration in Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management. Students should have a GPA of 3.0 in all business courses attempted. Preference should be given to juniors or rising juniors.
Department of Marketing
Giacomo Family Memorial Scholarship (Fund #3685)
This scholarship is awarded to outstanding students majoring in Marketing or Marketing with an emphasis in Sales and Sales Management. Recipient must be a junior during the fall semester of the award period. Recipients must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 with a 3.0 in the major if applicable.
Jane White Marketing Scholarship (Fund #3684)
This scholarship is available to juniors with a declared major of Marketing. Candidates must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all Marketing courses attempted. Students must demonstrate evidence of significant participation in extracurricular activities, especially in leadership roles.
William Bolen Retailing Scholarship (Fund #3541)
This scholarship is available to students majoring in Marketing with an emphasis in Retail Management or Fashion Merchandising. Recipients should be juniors, with GPAs of 3.0 or above, and must be enrolled fulltime. Preference should be given to Marketing students who are active participants in the College’s retail or fashion merchandising clubs, competitions, or organizations.