VIRTUAL ENTERPRISE STUDENTS BELONG AT LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY.
CONTINUING THE VE JOURNEY AT LIU
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY‘S SCHOOL OF BUSINESS prepares Virtual Enterprise students to become leaders in a global marketplace. The program bridges theory and practice, offering students superior academics combined with experiential learning that is application-based.
LIU AND VE PARTNERSHIP
EXCLUSIVE VE COACHING
LIU faculty—industry leaders themselves—are available to provide VE students with comprehensive, hands-on support, ensuring they gain the skills and confidence to excel.
• VE CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION: Deans and faculty are available to visit VE classes in-person or virtually to share key business concepts and real-world skills.
• TEAM CONSULTATIONS: VE teams can receive expert consultations to perfect their business concept and pitch presentations, either in-person or virtually.
•VE-FOCUSED CAMPUS VISITS: Students gain valuable experience by shadowing Dean’s Scholars, attending business classes, and becoming Bloomberg certified in our state-of-the-art Financial Markets Lab.
This hands-on guidance equips VE students with the skills and connections they need to thrive in the business world.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VE STUDENTS
Long Island University awards over $100 million in scholarships each year, with VE scholarships offered in addition.
•$2,500 VE LEADERSHIP LIU SCHOLARSHIPS
Available to all students enrolled in VE classes.
•$5,000 VE REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Awarded to winners of the VE regional competition.
•$10,000 VE NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Awarded to winners of the VE national competition.
Students who apply to Long Island University should indicate their VE involvement on their application.
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY IS A FIRST CHOICE DESTINATION FOR VIRTUAL ENTERPRISE STUDENTS.
VE students continue to thrive at LIU as innovators and collaborators, preparing to become influential leaders in business and industry.
ENGAGED LEARNING FOR VE STUDENTS
NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED
STUDENT-RUN BUSINESSES
WILL YOUR BUSINESS BE NEXT?
LIU is nationally recognized for Student-Run Businesses, where students gain real-world experience developing and managing companies while pursuing their degrees. This hands-on approach gives graduates a competitive edge in the job market.
In the Foundations of Entrepreneurship class, students create business models, with top ideas receiving seed funding to launch LIU’s next student-run business.
ONE-OF-A-KIND
LIU-IQ CONSULTING
An elite Student-Run Consulting Program that partners with high-profile clients, including Fortune 500 companies. Over the course of a semester, students work on complex, real-world projects, culminating innational and international presentations of their proposals to C-suite executives and board members.
Client fees cover student travel, providing an unparalleled opportunity for hands-on experience at the highest level of business. Recent trips include Sweden, South Korea, and Brazil.
STATE-OF-THE-ART
FINANCIAL MARKET LABS
The Financial Market Labs, located at LIU’s Brooklyn and Post campuses, offer state-of-the-art “Trading Floor” environments, fully equipped with Bloomberg Terminals. Students gain access to the full range of Bloomberg Professional Services, providing them with real-time financial data and analytics.
Students earn Bloomberg Certification, enhancing their expertise and preparing them for success in global financial markets.
INDUSTRY-FOCUSED
LIU INVESTMENT FUND
The LIU Investment Fund is a student-led initiative where student analysts manage an actual LIU endowment portfolio under the guidance of finance faculty and industry executives. Students gain hands-on experience in managing real money, learning valuable investment strategies without the associated risk.
This unique opportunity provides an unparalleled learning experience, bridging academic theory with real-world financial practice.
FORGING A CAREER PATH FOR
VE STUDENTS
A GLOBAL NETWORK OF 285,000 ALUMNI
TOP EMPLOYERS FOR LIU GRADUATES
RAY DALIO Bridgewater Associates
AL KAHN 4Kids Entertainment
TERRY SEMEL Yahoo!
CHARLES ZEGER Bloomberg
SARABETH LEVINE Sarabeth’s
JORGE PEREZ The Related Group
STEVEN BANDROWCZAK Xerox
SUMMER HONORS COLLEGE: VE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
July 6-10, 2025 | 5 Days, 4 Nights
Are you a rising high school junior or senior with a passion for innovation? Do you have the drive to become an entrepreneur?
WHAT YOU’LL DO: PROGRAM DETAILS: Visit liu.edu/honors or scan QR code to apply and learn more!
Pitch Ideas to Industry Leaders: Present your creative business ideas to successful entrepreneurs and investors.
Learn from Experts: Participate in classes led by faculty who are leaders in the business world.
Develop Financial Market Skills: Gain hands-on experience in LIU’s financial market labs and participate in a student-led investment fund.
Build Your Business Skills: Learn the essentials of business accounting, marketing, and team-building.
Connect with Industry Giants: Hear from entrepreneurs who’ve turned their innovative ideas into thriving businesses.
Students will reside on campus for the program, fully immersing themselves in campus life. Students are responsible for meals and travel to/from the program.
This program is designed for exceptional students eager to explore the world of entrepreneurship. Apply today—spaces are limited!
Program registration is free; students pay for their meals and college credit fees, if desired.
RECOGNIZED AS A COLLEGE of DISTINCTION for BUSINESS
ACCELERATING THE EXCEPTIONAL
• Ranked in the Top 7% of universities in the nation for high-research activity
• Best National University
• Best Northeastern University
• AACSB-accredited business school; awarded to only 5% of business schools internationally
• School of Business named a “Best Business School” for 17 consecutive years
• Top 50 College in New York for salary potential
• Best Value College
• Post Theatre Company won 20 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Awards
• Musical Theatre program ranked one of the top 30 programs in the nation
• LIU Brooklyn ranked third safest in the nation and safest in New York City
• Three-time Division I Athletics Commissioner’s Cup Winner
