VSB Virtual Prospective Student Folder - 2022

Villanova

ofBusiness

and Minors

Villanova School of Business

Undergraduate Curriculum

Liberal Arts & Sciences Curriculum for VSB Students

Augustinian Values

Economics

Math/Science

Sample Sequence:

First Year - 33 Credits

Sophomore Year - 31 Credits

Humanities and Social Science

Business Core Curriculum

Junior Year - 31 Credits

Majors Courses

Free Electives

Senior Year - 30 Credits

T h e C l a y C e n t e r a t V S B

The Heart of the VSB Undergraduate Student Experience

From the moment an undergraduate student walks on campus and until they graduate, the Clay Center supports their academic, personal and professional growth as a student Located in Bartley Hall, the Clay Center at VSB provides undergraduate business students with program services to make navigating their VSB educational experience as smooth as possible. The Clay Center offers personalized, comprehensive information to assist students in gaining a clear understanding of what is needed to pursue their degree at VSB, as well as to support students' exploration and pursuit of careers following graduation.

Named in honor of the late VSB Dean Emeritus Alvin A Clay, who was a dedicated alumnus, faculty member and Dean, the Clay Center supports the well being of VSB undergraduate students, serving as a "one stop shop" that offers a variety of services The Clay Center student services include:

Academic Advising: An Integrated Approach

VSB employs a four-year, integrated advising program. The VSB advising team, consisting of Academic Advisors, Peer Advisors, and Faculty Mentors, facilitates the exploration and development of academic and career goals, and empowers students to be responsible decision-makers and active participants in defining their futures.

The advising team is a support system from orientation to graduation that provides exemplary academic resources enabling students to be active members of the Villanova student body and to successfully apply their unique talents and knowledge to become socially responsible members of the global community. Services provided by VSB's advising program include:

Academic Advising: Professional advising for each student's entire undergraduate experience

Peer Advising: Junior/senior business students provide support for VSB first years/sophomores

Faculty Mentors: Offer advice regarding choice of majors and minors, opportunities and career paths, graduate school options, etc

Resource Fair: Introduces VSB students to a wide-array of VSB and campus-wide resources

Majors Month: Designed to provide information about VSB majors, minors, concentrations and career paths

Major Declaration Celebration: Recognizes VSB students' major declaration as a critical step in their academic journey

Peer Tutors: Provide one-on-one tutoring appointments throughout the semester to support academic success

Study Abroad Support: Academic advisors work closely with Villanova's Office of Education Abroad

The O'Donnell Center for Professional Development

Housed in the Clay Center, the Charlotte and James V. O’Donnell ’63 Center for Professional Development provides professional development activities that enrich students' academic journey with insights and experiences that support their professional goals. Thanks to the generosity of Charlotte and James V. O’Donnell ’63, the Center creates opportunities for students to learn about themselves and the business world by engaging with practitioners and applying classroom lessons to the real world. Services provided by the ODC include:

Backpack to Briefcase Professional Development Curriculum: Integrates career development into the core business curriculum throughout the four year academic program

Experiential Education: Individual coaching and workshops provide guidance on pursuing externships/internships and participating in VSB's CoOp Program; provide alerts about about available positions and opportunity to earn academic credit for business internships

VSB Mentor Program: Brings students and alumni volunteers together in one on one relationships

Business Societies: 30 student run groups provide opportunities to gather information on specific industries/professions, connect with employers, and network with students who have similar professional interests

Career Education Programs: Offered in conjunction with business societies, VSB Centers of Excellence, VU Career Center, and other campus offices

The Clay Centerat VSB

Davis Fund for Student Experiences

The Davis Fund for Student Experiences is designed to provide financial support for undergraduate and graduate students to pursue unique and exceptional learning experiences. Thanks to the generosity of Jim C.Davis ’81 VSB and Kim Davis, the Davis Fund will make grants to applicants who demonstrate opportunities to experience their VSB education in exceptional ways. This may include global opportunities, research, independent studies, nonprofit service, conferences, case studies or something truly different.

Business Minors

VSB offers two options for non-business students to earn a business minor while at Villanova.

VSB's Summer Business Institute: This 16-credit, full-time 10-week online summer program is focused on business fundamentals and professional development. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

VSB's Academic Year Business Minor Program: Designed for full-time undergraduates enrolled in other Villanova colleges. Students admitted to the program take classes with VSB students during the academic year. The application process is competitive; applications are reviewed once a year in May.

VSB Majors & Minors

First-year VSB students begin taking business courses right from the start of their first semester. Majors are selected at the beginning of second semester sophomore year, giving students the opportunity for exposure to all business disciplines before declaring their major.

Choose from 7 majors, 2 co-majors and 11 minors

VSB Majors

Accounting Economics

Finance Management Management Information Systems Marketing Real Estate

VSB Minors

Accounting

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Business Analytics Business Law & Corporate Governance

Consulting Economics Finance International Business Management Information Systems Marketing Real Estate

VSB Co-Majors

Taken in conjunction with other VSB Majors

Business Analytics International Business

VSB Graduate Degrees

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Accounting (MAC)

Master of Science in Finance (MSF)

Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)

Master of Science in Church Management Master of Business Taxation

Executive MBA (EMBA) JD/MBA

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Clay Center

610.519.5532

VSB ADVISING

Academic Advisors Peer Advisors Faculty Mentors Peer Tutors

VSB provides an integrated advising model where students have the opportunity to connect with a team of experts to receive personalized advising. No two students share the same goals and the right path may call for different perspectives. Our advising team is composed of academic advisors, peer advisors, and faculty mentors to ensure individualized support as students move through their academic journey.

ACADEMIC ADVISORS

When students join the VSB community they have a professional academic advisor for their entire undergraduate experience. Their advisor is there to guide them through academic planning, to connect them with on-campus resources and programs, and to support students throughout their journey from business undergraduates to global servantleaders.

First year is a time of transition. Here at VSB, students have a number of support services and resources available to make their transition as smooth as possible. VSB's academic advisors are available during the week to discuss a broad range of topics from course planning and major selection, to study abroad and post graduation planning. The Clay Center, where the advising team is located, welcomesstudentsforscheduledvisitsthroughouttheacademicyear.

Sophomore year is a time of exploration and involvement. Having experienced a broad overview in their first year in Business Dynamics, students will explore the different business disciplines in greater depth and prepare to select a VSB major in January of sophomore year. This is the year to consider participation in externship, internship and/or CoOp experiences, study abroad programs, and leadership opportunities.

Junior and senior years are times of significant academic growth and personal development. VSB academic advisors help students draw from their experiences, both in and out of the classroom, enabling them to focus their interests and crystallize their personal and professional goals. As students consider life beyond graduation, they are encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunities and resources available at VSB to support them as they make decisions about their futurepaths.

"VSB's advising program has helped me focus on balancing my academic, career exploration, and extracurricular  activities, which helps keep me organized and ready to take on more."

Thomas Burke '22

VSB ADVISING

PEER ADVISORS

PeerAdvisorsareanintegralpartoftheVSBadvisingteam.Peeradvisorsarejuniorand seniorbusinessstudents,selectedthrougharigorousapplicationandinterviewprocess, who support VSB students throughout their first and sophomore years. Peer advisors complete a comprehensive training program that equips them with the knowledge, resources,andtoolstosupporttheiradviseesastheysettleintocollegelifeandnavigate their first year and beyond. Starting in Fall 2022, EY - one of the Big 4 professional servicesfirms-willsponsorthePeerAdvisorProgram.

Each peer advisor is assigned a group of up to 12 students with whom they meet regularlythroughouttheacademicyear,bothindividuallyandingroupmeetings.Serving asapointofcontact,peeradvisorssharetheirexperiencesandprovideguidancewith regardtocollegetransitionissues,selectingclassesandareasofstudy,gettinginvolved in VSB and university activities, and considering available on-campus resources and programs.

FACULTY MENTORS

Faculty Mentors have a wealth of knowledge to share about their area of expertise in their discipline. Conversations with faculty mentors broaden students' knowledge and understanding of the discipline - secondary majors/minors and appropriate elective courseworkthatsupportstudentsuccessinthe discipline,adayinthelifeperspectiveofworkin thatfield,aswellasopportunitiesandcareerpaths availablewithinthearea.

PEER TUTORS

VSB Peer Tutors support the academic success of their undergraduate classmates by providing dropin office hours and the option to schedule individual tutoring appointments throughout the semester. Peer Tutors offer free tutoring for select business courses.

ACADEMIC & SUPPORT RESOURCES

"I love being a VSB peer tutor because of the connections and friendships I have formed with my tutees over the past few years. It is such a rewarding feeling when a student understands a topic and gains the confidence they need to do well."

Emma Andrews '22

Academic Advisors work collaboratively with support offices across campus to foster student success; advisors refer students to these resources when appropriate to help with challenges they may be facing or questions they may have as they move through their4yearsatVSB.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION

ACCOUNTING & INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Chair: Michael Peters, PhD

Associate Chair, Accounting: James Emig, PhD

Associate Chair, Information Systems: William Wagner, PhD Bartley 3019 610.519.4340

ECONOMICS

Chair: Erasmus Kersting, PhD

Associate Chair: Mary Kelly, PhD Bartley 2015 610.519.4370

FINANCE & REAL ESTATE

Chair: Shelly Howton, PhD

Associate Chair: Benjamin Scheick, Ph.D. Bartley 2019 610.519.7395

MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS

Chair: Kevin D. Clark, PhD

Associate Chair: Ward Utter Bartley 2083 610.519.4340

MARKETING & BUSINESS LAW

Chair: Matthew Sarkees, PhD

Associate Chair: Rishtee Batra, PhD Bartley 3015 610.519.4350

Exploring different career paths? Choosing or rethinking your major? Looking for courses that align with your goals? Get the perspective you need

CONNECT WITH A VSB FACULTY MENTOR

GETTING STARTED

VSB faculty mentors draw upon their considerable experience to advise you about choice of majors and minors, opportunities and career paths, graduate school options and more. Sometimes, even one conversation with a VSB faculty mentor can offer the guidance you need to enrich your college experience.

How to connect with a Faculty Mentor:

Find a mentor. Review the list of potential mentors below. Pick someone who shares your interests. If you aren’t sure, ask the Clay Center for a suggestion.

Schedule a meeting via email. Although many faculty members hold office hours, scheduling a meeting ensures that they reserve time specifically for you.

Prepare for the meeting. Take time to learn more about the faculty member and why their interests match yours. In the process, think about your goals for the meeting.

CORPORATE FINANCE

Mi (Meg) Luo, PhD

Gerard Olson, PhD

EQUITY RESEARCH

Amy Kratchman Rabih Moussawi, PhD

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Michael Pagano, PhD John Sedunov, PhD

FIXED INCOME

Paul Hanouna, PhD Stephen Padovano

INVESTMENT BANKING

Thomas Griffin, PhD Shelly Howton, PhD

QUANTITATIVE FINANCE Stephen Padovano Rabih Moussawi, PhD

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

David Nawrocki, PhD David Shaffer, PhD

ACCOUNTING

GENERAL CAREER ADVICE

James Borden, PhD

James Emig, PhD

Stephen Liedtka, PhD

GRAD SCHOOL / ACADEMIA

Jennifer Altamuro, PhD

James Bierstaker, PhD

AUDIT

Denise Downey, PhD

Laura Iacona

Danielle Lombardi, PhD

CONSULTING / ADVISORY

Robert McParland

CORPORATE FINANCE

Jennifer Altamuro, PhD

CPA QUALIFICATIONS

Patricia Dorris Crenny

James Emig, PhD

NOT-FOR-PROFIT

James Borden, PhD

Patricia Dorris Crenny

TAX

Patricia Dorris Crenny

Edward A. Liva

BUSINESS ANALYTICS

BUSINESS ANALYTICS

Katie Iacocca, PhD

Wenhong Luo, PhD

SPORTS ANALYTICS

Bret Myers, PhD

CAREERS IN ANALYTICS

Stephen Mahar, PhD

Robert Nydick, PhD

Daniel Wright, PhD

GRAD SCHOOL / ACADEMIA

William Wagner, PhD

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING Steve Andriole, PhD

Timothy Ay Q Chung, PhD Keith Wright

INFORMATION ASSURANCE / AUDIT Janice Sipior, PhD

SAP CONSULTING

Sue Metzger

William Wagner, PhD

MARKETING

GENERAL CAREER ADVICE

Julie Pirsch, PhD

Matthew Sarkees, PhD

GRAD SCHOOL / ACADEMIA

Matthew Sarkees, PhD

ADVERTISING MANAGEMENT Beth Vallen, PhD

ECONOMICS

GENERAL CAREER ADVICE

Sarah Burke, PhD

Mary Kelly, PhD

Paul Suckow

Frederick Young

GRAD SCHOOL / ACADEMIA

Sutirtha Bagchi, PhD

Erasmus Kersting, PhD

Maira Reimao, PhD

CONSULTING

Sutirtha Bagchi, PhD

Peter Zaleski, PhD

ENVIRONMENTAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS

Christopher Jeffords, PhD

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Christopher Kilby, PhD Maira Reimao, PhD

LAW AND ECONOMICS

Christopher Jeffords, PhD

MONETARY POLICY/FED

Scott Dressler, PhD

Eramus Kersting, PhD

FINANCE

GENERAL CAREER ADVICE

Mark Olson

Monika Sywak, DBA

Sonya Williams-Stanton, PhD

GRAD SCHOOL / ACADEMIA

Caitlin Dannhauser, PhD

Raisa Velthuis, PhD

CONSULTING / VALUATION SERVICES

Shelly Howton, PhD

Benjamin Scheick, PhD

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Peggy Chaudhry, PhD Michelle Casario, PhD Jonathan Doh, PhD Miron Wolnicki, PhD

MANAGEMENT

GENERAL CAREER ADVICE Kevin Clark, PhD Ward Utter

GRAD SCHOOL / ACADEMIA

Sohail Chaudhry, PhD Kevin Clark, PhD

Manuela Priesemuth, PhD Narda Quigley, PhD

CONSULTING Stephen Kelly DEI Holly Ferraro, PhD Narda Quigley, PhD

ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT Ward Utter

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Bret Myers, PhD

STRATEGIC PLANNING

Kevin Clark, PhD Hun Lee, PhD

SUPPLY CHAIN Sohail Chaudhry, PhD Katie Iacocca, PhD

MIS

GENERAL CAREER ADVICE Sue Metzger

BRAND MANAGEMENT

Tyler Milfeld, PhD

Charles R. Taylor, PhD

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/SALES

Timothy McCulloch Matthew Sarkees, PhD

DIGITAL MARKETING

Eric Karson, PhD

FASHION MARKETING/RETAIL Rishtee Batra, PhD

Shelly Rathee, PhD

INTERNATIONAL MARKETING Rishtee Batra, PhD

Charles Taylor, PhD

MARKETING ANALYTICS

Shelly Rathee, PhD

Matthew Sarkees, PhD

MARKETING RESEARCH

Aronte Bennett, PhD

Tyler Milfeld, PhD

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

Julie Pirsch, PhD

SPORTS MARKETING Jeremy Kees, PhD

BUSINESS LAW

Samuel DiLullo Jeanne Liedtka

REAL ESTATE

Charles Davidson Shawn Howton, PhD

VSB EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION

Externships Internships CoOps

VSB encourages students to apply what they are learning in the classroom to real world practice through various experiential education opportunities. Externships, internships and CoOps allow students to gain valuable experience as a critical part of the learning process and are a practical necessity to ensure students' competitiveness in the job market.

Getting guidance

THE O'DONNELL CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The O’Donnell Center for Professional Development provides extensive assistance to VSB students regarding experiential education. Housed in the Clay Center, the Charlotte and James V. O’Donnell ’63 Center for Professional Development provides activities that are designed to enrich students' academic experience with insights and experiences that support their professional goals. Throughout the four year academic program, VSB's innovative Backpack to Briefcase initiative integrates career development into the core business curriculum. The Rise to the Top: Experiential Education Series informs students of available opportunities, prepares them to actively participate in the search for externships and internships, and provides appropriate support along the way in the form ofworkshopsandindividualcoachingappointments.

Where to begin  EXTERNSHIPS/LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

Externship/Leadership programs are informational experiences, typically 1-3 days in length and hosted on-site by a company/employer. The experiences often include an introduction to the organization and an overview of available career paths, professional skill-building activities, and networking with professionals from the host organization. Some employers use the programs to develop a pipeline of talent and identify students to whomtheywishtoextendinternshipoffersforfollowingsummers

What's next

INTERNSHIPS

e career management platform – students’ go to resource for jobs, internships, employer & professional development events, and more!

VSB Class Vof SB Class of 2021 2Outcomes: 021 Outcomes:

97.4% participated in internship/CoOp

80% participated in more than one internship/CoOp

63.3% first job postgraduation resulted from internship

VSB's O'Donnell Center for Professional Development and the University Career Center work with a wide array of employers to develop internships AND with students to provide guidance that will empower them to independently generate additional opportunities. Students are encouraged to consider full time summer experiences and part time internship opportunities during the academic semesters. Students may earn wages, as wellasacademiccredit,fortheinternshipexperience,ifdesired.

What's next

EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION

INTERNSHIPS CONTINUED

VSB offers several opportunites to earn accademic credit for business internships:

INTERNSHIPS FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT

An academic internship is a pre professional work experience, sufficiently rigorous so as to earn credit, approved by the faculty chair of the sponsoring academic department and administered through the O'Donnell Center. Three free elective credits are earned for successful completion of an academic internship; a maximum of six internship/CoOp course credits may be used to fulfill graduation requirements.

SPRING ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP (SAI) PROGRAM

The SAI Program is designed for juniors and involves a full-time paid experience enabling participants to learn first hand about the accounting industry by working during the "busy season" Areas of internship focus include audit, tax, and/or consulting The SAI recruiting process begins during the spring of a student's sophomore year.

INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIPS

In today's interconnected global marketplace, international experience constitutes a competitive advantage for students entering the workforce. Students are encouraged to incorporate internship experiences into their study abroad programs; study abroad internship experiences are administered by the Office of Education Abroad

Immerse yourself

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM

VSB’s CoOp program provides students with the opportunity to experience complete immersion in a professional work environment during the sophomore or junior year A CoOp is a full-time, 6-month experience (fall: July-December; spring: January-June), during which the student works at the sponsoring organization in a role, and with responsibilities, that mirror those of an entry level professional.

CoOp students earn a competitive salary and six free elective credits for successful completion of the experience The CoOp Program is designed for students to say on track to graduate in four years VSB currently offers the following CoOps:

Delaware County District Attorney's Office

Forensic Accounting/Economic Crimes CoOp

Bimbo Bakeries

Brand Management CoOp

Johnson & Johnson

Consumer Customer Development CoOp

Consumer Brand Management CoOp Supply Chain CoOp Finance/Accounting CoOp

SAP Cloud Success (MIS) CoOp

Bryant Park Capital Investment Banking CoOp

"VSB’s O'Donnell Center helped me secure an externship at Johnson & Johnson which led to a role in the company's CoOp Program. It has been an amazing opportunity."

-Kyle Patel, VSB '22

The Clay Center is dedicated to undergraduate student services, including academic advising and curricular planning, and is home to The Charlotte and James O'Donnell Center for Professional Development. The O'Donnell Center provides a multitude of professional development activities that serve to enrich students' academic experiences and prepare them for success in their chosen career path.

Backpack to Briefcase (B2B) integrates professional development into the core business curriculum throughout a student's four-year academic program. B2B supplements students' participation in traditional academic courses, providing holistic preparation for success as business professionals. Integrating career and professional development concepts into the VSB curriculum fosters a thoughtful approach to preparing for life after graduation.

Each year of the B2B program, students are presented with opportunities to learn and develop professionally.

FIRST YEAR

Assessing the Environment

JUNIOR YEAR

Gaining a Competitive Edge

FALL SEMESTER:

Introduction to Career & Professional Development

Professional development requirements are embedded in VSB 1015 Business Dynamics, a required course for all VSB first-year students. This component connects students with campus career and college planning resources, as well as provides professional skill development opportunities and guidance on business writing. Students participate in, reflect on, and write reports about activities related to choice of major, career exploration and professional skill building.

SPRING SEMESTER: VSB 0099 First-Year Experience

All VSB first-year students enroll in this zero-credit course. Course requirements focus on professional skill building; they include (1) development and refinement of a resume in collaboration with a career coach; (2) participation in training regarding the networking process; (3) completion of an online tutorial about Handshake, Villanova University's career management portal.

SOPHOMORE YEAR

Defining and Implementing Your Strategy

VSB 2000: Professional Development Seminar

In the fall or spring semester, VSB sophomores participate in a one-credit seminar focusing on self-assessment, career exploration, personal branding, internship and job search processes, interviewing skills, networking and professional values. Throughout the semester, students are presented with opportunities to interact with alumni and employers, as well as practice skills critical to success in the career development process.

VSB 3000: Bartley BriefCASE Challenge

In the fall or spring semester, VSB juniors enroll in a one-credit course that provides preparation for and culminates in an internal case competition. Written and verbal communication skills, analysis, team dynamics and leadership are integrated throughout the course. Students work in small groups to analyze a case and present their findings and recommendations to panels of business professionals and faculty.

Previous case studies*:

Tesla Motors Apple, Inc. Hot Chicken Takeover Heineken Nestlé's Amazon Facebook News in the Post-Truth world Aston Martin HTC and Virtual Reality Verizon Café Kenya Roku Bodega Aurrero

*Harvard Business School Publishing

SENIOR YEAR

Capitalizing on Your Investment

CURRENT: Campus Programs & Resources

Seniors are encouraged to engage in the career and professional development activities and utilize the resources offered by VSB's O'Donnell Center for Professional Development, VSB Centers of Excellence, the Villanova Career Center, and other campus sources, as appropriate for their needs and interests.

FUTURE: VSB 4000 Leadership Academy

A one-credit course, focusing on general leadership topics, will be piloted with seniors on a voluntary basis during an upcoming semester. The future intent is for all VSB seniors to participate in a leadership academy with the opportunity to choose a section focusing on a specific leadership topic, including Communication in the workplace, Leadership Styles, Negotiation Skills, Workplace Diversity, etc.

At VSB, we know that linking theory to practice develops our students into strong critical thinkers and problem-solvers who go on to lead change and make a difference. That’s why we want you to….

EXPERIENCE YOUR

EDUCATION IN BIG WAYS

CHALLENGE YOURSELF

Experiential learning allows you to apply classroom knowledge in ways that are meaningful and relevant to you and your goals. It may involve global exposure, research, independent study, nonprofit service experiences, case competitions, or something truly unique. We want you to think big and challenge yourself. Engage in opportunities that speak to what you hope to accomplish personally and professionally, even if it might require some financial support.

VSB is proud to introduce the Davis Fund for Student Experiences, designed to help fund learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students. Thanks to the generosity of Jim C. Davis ’81 VSB and Kim Davis, the Davis Fund will make grants to applicants who demonstrate opportunities to experience their VSB education in exceptional ways.

LEARN MORE

If you have any questions, please email caitlin.gilmore@villanova.edu or visit business.villanova.edu/davisfund

DAVIS FUND FOR STUDENT EXPERIENCES

EXPERIENCE YOUR EDUCATION IN BIG WAYS

The Davis Fund for Student Experiences provides financial support for undergraduate and graduate students to pursue unique and exceptional learning experiences. Thanks to the generosity of Jim C. Davis '81 VSB and Kim Davis, the Davis Fund makes grants to applicants who demonstrate opportunities to enhance their VSB education in exceptional ways. This may include conferences, research, independent study, case competitions, nonprofit service, global opportunities* or something truly different. Challenge yourself-THINK BIG about your education and pursue experiences that help you accomplish more personally and professionally.

1200 student experiences have been supported

Since the Davis Fund began in 2019

EXPERIENCE WITH AN IMPACT

Volunteers for Feed a Soul NG

MAKING CONNECTIONS

"TEDx acts as a platform for students, faculty, staff and alumni to spark conversations through their stories and perspectives.

Thanks to the Davis Fund’s generosity, we were able to enhance this year’s conference experience.

Samantha Roth ’21 VSB

"Feed a Soul NGO provides hot meals for women and children in Nigeria at Christmas. With support from the DavisFund we were able to fund administrative expenses and provide essential PPE for our volunteers to ensure a COVID-safe service experience. •

Chichi Chioke '21 VSB

STUDYABROADWITHVSB

VSB Experiences Partner Programs Intensive Abroad Opportunites

Society is increasingly interconnected and the need for culturally adept citizens is vital. By studying abroad you can strengthen your foreign language ability, increase your knowledge of a particular discipline, and enhance your classroom education with experiential learning. Better yet, through an overseas experience, you can gain a more global perspective that enables you to see the rest of the world with “new eyes.” Many students describe overseas study as a life changing experience. VSB and Villanova's Office of Education Abroad work with each student to create a study abroad experience that will provide the chance to learn and grow in a way that will benefit them for life.

STUDY ABROAD PARTNER PROGRAMS

Villanova works with a plethora of partner programs with locations all around the world If you can dream of a study abroad experience you want, there's likely a partner program that can make that dream a reality In the event that you are unable to find a program to accommodate your needs through our established partners, we will consider working with new programs provided that they meet our criteria - not for profit status, integrated housing, local faculty, academically rigorous

VSB EXPERIENCES

The programs listed below are customized for VSB students and/or are led by VSB faculty. Most also include international internship opportunities.

Studying abroad enables students to experience a world different than their own, and to learn how to appreciate and adapt to such differences At the same time, studying abroad allows students to view their life or country from a new perspective.

Dr. James Bordon, Associate Professor of Accounting

Global Citizens – London or Australia/Singapore

First year VSB students can study abroad during the spring semester through our unique Global Citizens program. This sixteen week overseas study experience takes place in either London or Australia/Singapore. The first half of the semester involves academic coursework with a VSB professor and follows with a practical internship located in either London or Singapore! This program is designed to offer a unique and life-altering academic experience, thereby enabling participants to: stimulate greater intellectual curiosity early in their college careers; challenge pre conceived notions of the world; test career assumptions early

Business & Culture in the Italian Context (BCIC) Urbino, Italy

This spring program has been designed to meet the curricular needs of VSB Sophomores The city's central location in Italy, along with its rich academic history, offers an excellent vantage point for students to explore the many facets of modern Italy's economy and culture in a global context Students will serve as consultants and develop a foreign market entry strategy for a local Italian company as part of the Competitive Effectiveness course.

London School of Economics - Summer IB Internship

This 10 week, 9 credit summer program gives students the opportunity to study at one of the most prestigious schools in the world, the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), take a Villanova course on international business, as well as participate as an intern for an organization located in London, UK. Because of its importance as an economic and cultural hub, London is an ideal location to develop an international network and build upon your skills.

Economics and Culture of Italy – John Cabot University, Rome

This 6-week, 6 credit summer program provides students with the opportunity to participate in their choice of academic courses in Rome and to gain an international perspective on global business activities Students are required to take ECO 3200 Case Study of the Economic and Political Union of Europe This course includes a series of lectures and site visits All students enroll in one additional business or social science course offered by John Cabot University during the summer session.

Communication, Society and Marketing in the Italian Context (CoSMIC) Urbino, Italy

A unique fall academic experience perfect for VSB & CLAS students interested in Communication, Marketing, Global Studies & related disciplines Study modern Italian society and culture through contemporary coursework in marketing, communication, global studies, economics, and language Combine academic coursework taught by Italian and Villanova professors with the option to work on a real world problem for an Italian business or local NGO

Business and Economics Internship Program

In an increasingly interconnected global marketplace, international experience constitutes a competitive advantage for students entering the workforce For more than a decade, VSB has offered a unique summer academic and business internship program that provides students with a comprehensive introduction to business in Asia. In addition to an intensive course focusing on the political economy of Asia, students gain professional experience while interning at a wide range of companies in Singapore

VILLANOVA INTENSIVE COURSES ABROAD

Villanova offers short term overseas study opportunities that are an intensive course offering taught within a 2-3 week travel period, usually at the end of the spring semester All courses are led by Villanova faculty members Some programs may involve on-campus study prior to departure Current opportunities include:

Global Political Economy of the Asia Pacific Region: Singapore

Strategic Information Technology: Berlin and Sydney

Social Justice in South Africa: Cape Town (Honors)

Going abroad in my first year with VSB's Global Citizens Program gave me a unique introduction to business and the global economy It was an amazing experience.

Anshu Ajmera '22

WHAT IS THE VSB MENTOR PROGRAM?

The VSB Mentor Program brings Villanova students and alumni volunteers together in one-on-one and flash mentoring relationships to support the students’ career and professional development goals. Mentors share industry insights, facilitate career exploration and provide job search support, networking guidance, communication tips and more. All participants opt in.

PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS

• Commitment to a two-year+ mentorship

• Monthly conversations that are open and honest

• Goal setting for fall, spring and summer

• Listen intently and share feedback

Ultimately what you put into the relationship is what you’ll get out!

POINTS OF IMPACT

1,800+ pairs matched since 2014

Alumni experience spans from the class of 1972 to 2019

Advisory Board lends leadership and experience to advance the mission of the Mentor Program

Sponsored events feature Mentor Program participants

MENTOR PROGRAM

JOIN THE PROGRAM!

Students:

Information Sessions will be scheduled in the Fall and Spring semesters. Please see Handshake for details and to register.

Class of 2025 students will be invited to join the VSB Mentor Program in February 2023.

Alumni:

Go to vumentoring.chronus.com to complete your mentor profile.

GAIN AN EDGE: MAKE MENTORING PART OF YOUR VILLANOVA EXPERIENCE

Learn More:

To learn more about the program, visit us at vsbmentorprogram.villanova.edu

About the Mentor Program

Who is a mentor?

A mentor is a Villanova alumnus currently working in a business role who wants to share their knowledge with students through mentorship. Our Program welcomes all Villanova alumni who have at least three years of work experience.

Who is a mentee?

A mentee is a Villanova student seeking mentorship from a Villanova alumnus who works in the business world. Students select their mentor based on their field of interest, desired work location and development areas. They outline goals and engage mentors on how to achieve success.

Meet Katie and Amy!

“

The best part about having a mentor has been having someone to learn from and lean on throughout my time at Villanova. Amy’s guidance has made me feel much more prepared to begin my career.” ”

– Katie Sideratos ’21 VSB (right)

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I have been very fortunate to have had many Villanova alumni help guide me throughout my life, and they have always stressed the importance of service to the undergrad community.”

– Amy Pellicane ’03 CLAS , Estée Lauder (left)

What’s the Edge?

A personalized mentoring experience with a VU alumni

Access to an extensive network of alumni mentors

Connections to hundreds of industries

Exclusive Mentor Program events held during the year

What is Flash Mentoring?

Meet Chichi and Andy!

“ I joined the VSB Mentor Program because I wanted the opportunity to build relationships with alumni. For college students, there’s immeasurable value in hearing the experiences and lessons learned from people who were in your exact situation. It’s so helpful to learn that your struggles are common and are not unique to you.

It builds your confidence and makes you believe that you can also be successful.”

- Chidinma “Chichi” Chioke ‘21 VSB (left)

“ What we have found helpful is to be honest with each other in setting clear goals and defining what we’re looking to get out of the relationship and then follow through accordingly. Chichi and I have had in-person lunches, talked, emailed, and engaged on social media, which helped foster a great new friendship.”

- Andy Walker ‘99 VSB, Google (right)

Flash Mentoring provides junior and senior mentees the opportunity to connect with additional alumni mentors. Within the Flash Mentoring track, mentees can explore roles, industries and more! Whether it be by phone, email, video chat or an in person meet up, Flash Mentoring is an opportunity to leverage the Program and expand your network.

Benefits

Learn about different career paths

Gain industry insights and internship advice

Expand VU network

Meet alumni with shared interests

Leverage the Mentor Program alumni mentors

Student Business Societies & VSB Service Groups

Fall 2022 CONTACT LIST

Accoun ng

Accoun ng Society

President: Kaitlyn Mulcahy / kmulcah2@villanova.edu

Advisors: Prof. Iacona & Dr. Lombardi

Na onal Associa on of Black Accountants (NABA)

President: Allison Keith / akeith5@villanova.edu

Advisor: Mr. Green / julius.green@villanova.edu

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

President: Michael Koerwer / mkoerwer@villanova.edu

Advisor: Dr. Watson / luke.watson@villanova.edu

Analy cs/Technology

Business Analy cs Society

President: Diorys Savinon / dsavinon@villanova.edu

Advisor: Dr. Strandberg / alicia.strandberg@villanova.edu

Cryptocurrency Club

Co Presidents: Raul de la Torre & San ago Foncillas rdelator@villanova.edu & sfoncill@villanova.edu

Advisor: Dr. Wagner / william.wagner@villanova.edu

Management Informa on Society (MIS)

President: Jackie Dorse / jdorset2@villanova.edu

Advisor: Prof. Wright / keith.wright@villanova.edu

Sports Analy cs Club

Co Presidents: Joshua Mould & Alex Denomme jmould@villanova.edu / adenomme@villnova.edu

Advisors: Dr. Myers & Dr. Anderson bret.myers@villanova.edu / david.anderson@villanova.edu

Economics

Economics Society

President: Aja Eiden / aeiden1@villanova.edu

Advisor: Prof. Rissell / theresa.rissell@villanova.edu

Management

Villanova Consul ng Group

President: Patrick Tsai / ptsai3@villanova.edu

Advisor: Prof. Kelly / stephen.kelly@villanova.edu

Villanova Entrepreneurship Society

President: Andrew Osburn / aosburn@villanova.edu

Advisor: Prof. Wright / keith.wright@villanova.edu

Ques ons?

Contact

Marke ng

Professional Selling Society

President: Yarize e Sequeira / ysequeir@villanova.edu

Advisor: Dr. Sarkees / ma hew.sarkees@villanova.edu

Villanova Marke ng Group

President: Kate Klein / kklein7@villanova.edu

Advisor: Dr. Batra / rishtee.batra@villanova.edu

Real Estate

Real Estate Society

Co Presidents: Chris an Badalamen & Ma Garibaldi mgariba2@villanova.edu / cbadalam@villanova.edu

Advisor: Ms. Taylor / jessica.taylor@villanova.edu

Finance

Villanova Finance Group

Co Presidents: Grace Chatas & Michael Olson gchatas@villanova.edu / molsen3@villanova.edu

Advisor: Mr. Padovano / stephen.padovano@villanova.edu

Mergers & Acquisi ons Society

Co Presidents: Ishan Puri / ipuri@villanova.edu

Advisor: Dr. Howton & Dr. Luo shelly.howton@villanova.edu / mi.luo@villanova.edu

Society of Women in Financial Training (SWIFT)

President: Michaela Ford / mford12@villanova.edu

Advisor: Dr. Howton / shelly.howton@villanova.edu

Villanova Wildcat Fund

President: Samil Jain / sjain5@villanova.edu

Advisor: Mr. Padovano / stephen.padovano@villanova.edu

Galloway,

Socie

Student

Societies

Fall 2022 CONTACT LIST

Service Groups

Special Interests

Ascend

Co Presidents: Kri ka Jain & Tee Nguyen kjain3@villanova.edu / tnguye40@villanova.edu

Advisor: Dr. Chen / lucy.chen@villanova.edu

Associa on of La no Professionals for America (ALPFA)

President: Angelle Diamond / adiamon1@villanova.edu

Advisor: Mr. Green / julius.green@villanova.edu

Business Without Borders

Co Presidents: Antonio Talo a & Diego Cabrera Castro atalo a@villanova.edu / dcabrer1@villanova.edu

Advisor: TBD

Business in Entertainment Society

Co Presidents: Madeline Holobinko & Tessa Nguyen mholobin@villanova.edu / nnguye13@villanova.edu

Advisor: Ms. Galloway / michelle.galloway@villanova.edu

Business in Healthcare Society

President: Van To / vto@villanova.edu

Advisor: Dr. Iacocca / kathleen.iacocca@villanova.edu

Business of Fashion Society

President: Kaelin Trombly & Olivia Conoshen ktrombly@villanova.edu / oconoshe@villanova.edu

Advisor: Ms. Stover / brenda.stover@villanova.edu

Business Law Society

President: Aja Eiden / aeiden1@villanova.edu

Advisor: Prof. DiLullo / samuel.dilullo@villanova.edu

Interna onal Business Society

Co Presidents: Siena Kitch & Nina Mahajan skitch@villanova.edu / nmahajan@villanova.edu

Advisor: Ms. Cahill / kimberly.cahill@villanova.edu

Society of Women of Color (SWOC)

President: Kendall Rogers / kroger22@villanova.edu

Advisor: Dr. Williams Stanton / sonya.williams stanton@villanova.edu

Special Interests (cont.)

Villanova Women in Business Society

President: Reva Shroff & Juliet Hayes rshrof02@villanova.edu / jhayes16@villanova.edu

Advisor: Dr. Kelly / mary.kelly@villanova.edu

VSB Book Club

Co Presidents: Madhav Pandya / mpandya4@villanova.edu

Advisor: Dean German / melinda.german@villanova.edu

Honor Socie es

Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society

Advisors: Dr. Bremser & Prof. Crenny wayne.bremser@villanova.edu / patricia.dorris crenny@villanova.edu

Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society

Advisor: Dr. Vallen / beth.vallen@villanova.edu

Villanova Chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon

Economics Honor Society

Advisor: Dr. Julie Becher / Julie.becher@villanova.edu

Service Groups

VSB Ambassadors

Advisor: Ms. Mongiello / kathy.mongiello@villanova.edu

VSB Peer Advisors

Advisor: Ms. Mazar / shea.mazar@villanova.edu

VSB Peer Tutors

Advisors: Ms. McMordie & Ms. Leifer emily.mcmordie@villanova.edu / rebecca.leifer@villanova.edu

VU Student Government

VSB Senators

Christopher Mark / cmark1@villanova.edu

Elizabeth Vaughn / evaugn1@villanova.edu

Ques ons?

CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE

HELPING BRIDGE THEORY TO PRACTICE

VSB’s commitment to research and academic rigor is evident through the school’s six Centers of Excellence. Their initiatives are designed to focus attention on critical business issues and to leverage the expertise of VSB faculty in a cross-disciplinary way. They support faculty research, teaching excellence, curricular development, and the intersection of research and business practice.

THE

M. DILELLA CENTER FOR REAL ESTATE

The DiLella Center for Real Estate was established in 2007 to expose students to this transformative industry through outstanding academics, thought leadership and experiential learning. Students have the opportunity to participate in corporate and site visits, hard hat tours, case competitions, industry events and alumni programs. New in 2018, the center supports the Daniel DiLella and Thomas Mulroy Student Managed Fund - the first undergraduate fund of its kind in the nation - which allows students to gain investment experience by investing in real deals. Through the Real Estate Society, they develop relationships with industry leaders, build modeling skills and have the opportunity to serve as leaders themselves. The center works in partnership with the O’Donnell Center for Professional Development to support students in their search for internship and career opportunities, and undergraduates may choose to earn either a co-major or minor in real estate.

Shawn D. Howton, PhD

Professor, Finance

Faculty Director

shawn.howton@villanova.edu

610.519.5638

Jessica L. Taylor Director

jessica.taylor@villanova.edu

610.519.4334

THE ELENORE AND ROBERT F. MORAN SR. CENTER FOR GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

The Elenore and Robert F. Moran Sr. Center for Global Leadership contributes to the development of VSB’s global strategy, emphasizing integrated international business studies, responsible global leadership and cross-cultural awareness. Created in 2007, the center serves as a hub of innovation for VSB’s international curricular initiatives, research, service and outreach activities. The center awards more than 30 scholarships and fellowships annually to support international education and oversees the unique Global Leadership Fellows program that challenges students with a four-year intensive set of global curricular and extra-curricular initiatives. The center assists and strengthens Villanova’s participation in the global communities in which our students will work and contribute.

Jonathan P. Doh, PhD

Associate Dean of Research Herbert G. Rammrath Endowed Chair in International Business Faculty Director

jonathan.doh@villanova.edu

610.519.7798

Kim Cahill Director

kimberly.cahill@villanova.edu 610.519.3906

INNOVATION, CREATIVITY, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (ICE) INSTITUTE

The ICE Institute is the driver of scholastic, educational and professional development opportunities that helps students explore their creative interests and bring innovative projects to life. Since its opening in 2010, ICE has had a multidisciplinary focus and seeks to advance the University’s strategy by fostering cross-college learning and embedding entrepreneurial thinking more deeply into the Villanova culture. As early as freshman year, VSB students work in teams to generate an idea for something new and compete in the ICE Challenge. From there, students have the option to enroll in the entrepreneurship minor, enter the Villanova Student Entrepreneurship Competition, participate in an academic immersion program in Silicon Valley, Los Angeles or Washington, DC, and utilize the Idea Accelerator in Falvey Library to connect with alumni, faculty, students, and community entrepreneurs and innovators.

Martae Giometti

Assistant Director

martae.giometti@villanova.edu

610.519.8787

CENTER FOR CHURCH MANAGEMENT

Created in 2004, VSB’s Center for Church Management (CCM) performs research and conducts both for-credit and non-credit programs in church management within the Villanova School of Business. CCM offers a Master of Science in Church Management, as well as several non-credit programs throughout the year to equip church leaders and their communities with the training to apply sound business methods to decision making. The center’s goal is to help church leadership be good stewards of their resources, use their facilities effectively and build a stronger church.

Matthew Manion

Faculty Director and Professor of Practice

matthew.manion@villanova.edu

610.519.6430

James Gallo Director

james.gallo@villanova.edu 610.519.6015

CENTER FOR BUSINESS ANALYTICS

Launched in 2010, the Center for Business Analytics (CBA) is dedicated to preparing VSB graduates to become analytics leaders in their organizations. It brings together industry experts and world-class faculty to create curricula and experiential programming that positions students to solve complex business problems using analytics. CBA hosts career panels, lectures, site visits, data mining competitions and supports VSB’s student Business Analytics Society. In addition to the required sophomore Business Analytics course, the center supports an undergraduate Analytics co-major and minor, a Master of Science in Analytics and an analytics concentration in the Villanova MBA. VSB recently welcomed the first students into the KPMG Master of Accounting with Data and Analytics Program in the Fall of 2017.

Daniel Wright, PhD

Professor, Management & Operations Faculty Director daniel.wright@villanova.edu 610.519.5522

Meredith Lockyer

Associate Director

meredith.lockyer@villanova.edu 610.519.7016

CENTER FOR MARKETING AND CONSUMER INSIGHTS

The Center for Marketing and Consumer Insights (CMCI) leverages world class faculty and an alumni advisory council of executives to offer unique learning experiences for students. Launched in 2015, CMCI has established a number of initiatives focused on experiential learning and career development. Students experience the dynamic field of marketing through treks, industry conferences and corporate immersion programs. CMCI also houses the Consumer Insights Lab which facilitates primary consumer research for students and faculty. These programs ensure that Villanova students enter the competitive marketplace with both fundamental and applied proficiency in marketing.

Jeremy Kees, PhD

Richard J. and Barbara Naclerio

Endowed Chair in Business, Faculty Director

jeremy.kees@villanova.edu 610.519.6145

Lindsay Higgins McFadden

Marketing Business Fellow

lindsay.mcfadden@villanova.edu

INSPIRING

WITH

INTRODUCTION

INSPIRING MINDS THE POWER OF FACULTY-STUDENT COLLABORATION FOR RESEARCH WITH IMPACT

INTRODUCTION FROM DEAN RUSSELL AND ASSOCIATE DEAN JONATHAN DOH

Research is central to the mission of Villanova University and the Villanova School of Business. This priority was underscored as a key pillar of both the Villanova University Strategic Plan, Rooted. Restless., and the Villanova School of Business (VSB) Strategic Plan. Unlike many other research-intensive universities, however, Villanova and VSB are committed to engaging both undergraduate and master’s-level students in our research enterprise. This commitment stems from our dedication to the teacher-scholar model, but also from our desire to integrate research into the student experience and facilitate faculty-student research collaboration in a manner that benefits both students and faculty. Since 2018, we have made this commitment an integral part of our Honors curriculum, and we continue to foster research collaboration in the graduate student fellows program.

These collaborations have yielded numerous publications in leading journals, book series, teaching cases and other outlets. They have also led to internships, full-time positions and graduate study by the participating students. In this publication, we highlight some of the ongoing collaborative faculty-student projects and also share some of the many research outputs that have emanated from these collaborations— outputs that have resulted in important new research insights and impactful practical and policy contributions.

Joyce E. A. Russell, PhD

The Helen and William O’Toole Dean Professor of Management

Jonathan Doh, PhD Associate Dean for Research and Global Engagement Professor of Management

FOSTERING FACULTY-STUDENT RESEARCH: THE VSB HONORS INITIATIVE

In 2017, Associate Dean for Research and Global Engagement Jonathan Doh, PhD, and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs Melinda German proposed a redesign of the Honors program for the Villanova School of Business, emphasizing a series of ongoing and high-impact curricular and extracurricular initiatives. The following year, VSB Honors Faculty Director Beth Vallen, PhD, and other faculty and staff helped to launch this new offering.

One element of this new program was the development of VSB 2121, the Business Scholars Seminar. This seminar, required of all first-year Honors students, was designed to expose these highly qualified students to some of the key theoretical concepts and empirical findings that underpin the main sub-fields of business. Each week, a different faculty member from one of the business disciplines—Accounting, Analytics, Economics, Finance, Real Estate, Management, Marketing, Information Systems and International Business— shares his or her perspective on the core research findings within an area of that discipline (for example, forensic accounting or entrepreneurship in management), often relying on the faculty member’s own research as a key contribution.

Pictured above: Beth Vallen, PhD, Melinda German and Jonathan Doh, PhD

Then, each student completes a comprehensive literature review in one of these areas under the relevant faculty member’s supervision. Completion of the course and literature review then qualifies the student to serve as a VSB research associate (RA) in subsequent semesters. To date, nearly 60 students have been placed as RAs with faculty through this program.

According to Associate Dean Doh, “The Business Scholars Seminar provides students with a foundation in research traditions and approaches within business disciplines that helps prepare them for research in other courses and future professional positions. It also helps give them a taste of academic research in business should they ultimately pursue a PhD and an academic career themselves.” VSB Honors

Faculty Director Dr. Vallen remarked, “This course and RA program help to differentiate our undergraduate Honors Business experience by providing our students with the opportunity to learn about and engage in the process of knowledge creation through research. Exposure to ideas and paradigms from seminal and in-progress research encourages deep learning and critical thinking on topics students will learn in the VSB classroom, as well as those that are emerging from the business discipline.”

The Business Scholars Seminar provides students with a foundation in research traditions and approaches within business disciplines that helps prepare them for research in other courses and future professional positions. It also helps give them a taste of academic research in business should they ultimately pursue a PhD and an academic career themselves.

INSPIRING MINDS: THE POWER OF FACULTY-STUDENT COLLABORATION

FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO FEMALE ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Jessica Mok ’24 VSB and Esha Baxi ’24 VSB

Faculty Adviser: Thomas Griffin ’13 CLAS, PhD, Assistant Professor, Finance & Real Estate

Efficient capital markets should allocate resources to their most efficient use. Unfortunately, history shows that allocation decisions are sometimes distorted by laws, regulations and social biases that disadvantage certain members of society. When Assistant Professor Thomas Griffin, PhD, heard that only 15% of US startups are founded by women, he turned to students Jessica Mok ’24 VSB and Esha Baxi ’24 VSB for help researching the barriers that hinder female entrepreneurship. When the team uncovered that some states prevented women from getting a business loan without a male cosigner until the passage of the Women’s Business Ownership Act of 1988, they embarked on a project to study economic changes around the legislation. Although their research is still ongoing, Jessica, Esha and Dr. Griffin hope that their results will shed light on an important financial friction of the past and provide guidance for policymakers to help foster greater female entrepreneurship in the future.

For the longest time, I knew that I wanted to have a career in the business world, but I never knew research could be one of those careers.

I am so grateful that I was given this opportunity and I am looking forward to using the skills I developed as a research assistant in my future endeavors.

- JESSICA MOK

Although sound business research requires dispassionate data analysis, it also requires immense creativity in choosing an important question, clear hypotheses and feasible empirical design. Talented undergraduates like Jessica and Esha bring the fresh perspective necessary for a novel breakthrough.

- DR. THOMAS GRIFFIN

Pictured left: Jessica Mok ’24 VSB, Dr. Thomas Griffin and Esha Baxi ’24 VSB

PRIVATE SECTOR INFLUENCE ON MONETARY POLICY

Sebastian Alarcon ’21 CLAS; Chris d’Amico ’21 VSB; Matthew Fagerstrom ’19 CLAS, ’20 MA; Nicholas Felix ’20 CLAS, ’22 MSF; Caroline Huang ’22 VSB; Karen Jusczak ’21 VSB; Patrick LaBella ’21 CLAS; and Timothy Saunders ’20 VSB Advisers: Michael Curran, PhD, The Diana & Thomas Klein ’84 Associate Professor, Economics and the Rev. Craig McMahon OSA, PhD, ’01 VSB

Scant research has been conducted on private sector influence on Federal Reserve monetary policy interest-rate decision-making. After economic historian Assistant Professor Father Craig McMahon joined VSB, he teamed up with macroeconomist Dr. Michael Curran, the Diana & Thomas Klein ’84 Associate Professor of Economics, as this project required both economic history and modern macroeconomics. Soon the pair coupled with machine learning econometrician Hajime Shimao, PhD, to incorporate advanced machine learning tools. The team of research assistants included Chris d’Amico ’21 VSB, a VSB student with a passion for machine learning; basketball athlete Timothy Saunders ’20 VSB; Bolivian ex-international tennis professional Sebastian Alarcon ’21 CLAS; and Matthew Fagerstrom ’19 CLAS, ’20 MA, now an Economics master’s-level student at The London School of Economics. The team later expanded to include VSB Master of Science in Finance Fellow Nicholas Felix ’20 CLAS, ’22 MSF; VSB Research Fellow Caroline Huang ’22 VSB; Karen Jusczak ’21 VSB, a former macroeconomic teaching assistant; and senior Patrick LaBella ’21 CLAS.

Studying both Economics and Finance, I was knowledgeable of the influence the public sector has on monetary policy, but failed to recognize the impact the private sector has as well.

I found the research extremely interesting as we dove deeper into countless historical and present-day examples of this influence and was excited to be working alongside Dr. Curran, who provided wonderful insight and guidance.

- NICHOLAS B. FELIX

At first, when I was tasked with a project that used advanced code to find historical trends in data, I was quite intimidated as I had no experience in the area. While the beginning was difficult, Dr. Curran made sure that I was up to speed and able to contribute effectively to the team. I learned the value of a team leader who had the best interest of the group in mind and how a group of individuals from different backgrounds could come together to create powerful findings through research.

- TIM SAUNDERS

It was such a privilege to join a team of experts to learn and discover the complex ways in which the private sector influenced monetary policy. Under Dr. Curran’s guidance, I was exposed to new methods of research analysis and learned to apply machine learning to accelerate data extraction, particularly in a non-numerical setting. Our research allowed me to understand the application of many economic concepts that will enable me to be successful in my career path.

- CAROLINE HUANG

By integrating history and machine learning with my own research area of macroeconomics, we had our work cut out for us with the tremendous amount of data involved and cross-disciplinary communication. Our trio was blessed to work with students who were not only talented, but also helped us achieve our research targets ahead of schedule.

- DR. MICHAEL CURRAN

INSPIRING MINDS: THE POWER OF FACULTY-STUDENT COLLABORATION

Caroline Huang ’22 VSB and Dr. Michael Curran

INSPIRING MINDS: THE POWER OF FACULTY-STUDENT COLLABORATION

Diogo has blown me away and has even impressed researchers outside of Villanova. He demonstrated just how brilliant our students are—intelligent, passionate, driven and diligent. He always goes the extra mile and pays careful attention to details along the way. It is amazing to observe him growing into an independent thinker, and I sincerely hope this experience will help him thrive in whatever path he chooses to take in the future.

- DR. XIAOXIAO LI

COST OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES IN US COLLEGES: COMPLEMENTARITY, SCALABILITY AND HETEROGENEOUS EFFICIENCY

Diogo Martins ’22 VSB

Adviser: Xiaoxiao Li, PhD, The Megan ’07 and Matthew ’06 Baldwin Associate Professor, Economics

Cost efficiency of higher education institutions is naturally of interest to various stakeholders, including administrators, faculties, students, alumni and others. This joint interest brought Megan ’07 and Matthew ’06 Baldwin Associate Professor Xiaoxiao Li and Diogo Martins ’22 VSB together, embarking on an exciting and unexpected research journey. When they began exploring existing literature and datasets, they found that universities in the US are remarkably diverse in their production efficiency in terms of research output and educational achievement. However, existing literature has failed to adequately describe this diversification due to the lack of appropriate data and methodological limitations. Therefore, together with researchers at the Santa Fe Institute, they linked three data sources, two of which became available only recently, to measure costs and outputs (quantity and quality of research and education). Using sophisticated machine learning methods, they found that Villanova’s cost efficiency in both research and education production is among the best in the country, and simulation exercises suggest that the University could be at a similar level to California Institute of Technology in terms of cost efficiency of research if the research production scales up.

In comparing diverse higher education institutions (public/private, large/small, etc.), they found that Villanova, for example, did very well on both publication quantity (86th percentile) and citation level (65th percentile), a proxy for quality. As for education, Villanova seems to balance the quantity and quality of undergraduate education exceptionally well. The volume of bachelor’s degrees awarded is on the high end (85th percentile), while the median mid-career salary of alumni is outstanding (97th percentile).

I am always fascinated by topics in higher education, but never looked deeply into research. Through Professor Li’s valuable guidance, I learned how to conduct literature reviews, searched and cleaned datasets, and developed sophisticated statistical knowledge and professional writing skills that have proven immensely useful not only in my VSB courses but also in my professional accounting internships. - DIOGO MARTINS

ARE THINNER INSTAGRAM INFLUENCERS MORE EFFECTIVE? BODY POSITIVITY AND THE CHANGING VIEWS OF CONSUMERS

Mivena Panteqi ’21 MBA Faculty Adviser: Charles R. Taylor, PhD, John A. Murphy Professor of Marketing

Charles R. Taylor, PhD, John A. Murphy Professor of Marketing, and Yoon-Na Cho, former associate professor of Marketing, were working on advertising research, taking a deeper look into how portrayals of different models in the media affect consumer perspectives and advertising metrics. Mivena Panteqi ’21 MBA, their graduate research assistant who was pursuing her MBA at the time, found that she shared their fascination with this topic. In fact, Panteqi was interested in also exploring social media as a portal leveraged not only by models, but also by influencers and celebrities, to drive consumer interest and sales of different products and services. The three collectively moved on to explore both avenues and ultimately submitted a paper featuring their research concerning social media influencers to the Global Marketing Conference and Journal of Business Research. They also expanded their research on the original topic, which is expected to be submitted to an academic journal in the near future.

As a social media user for several years as well as a marketing professional, I always found it fascinating how the different social mediums have evolved into becoming influential when it came to gaining brand recognition and generating sales. However, I was not necessarily aware of the crucial role that influencers played in this evolution or the personal characteristics they leveraged to connect to brands and consumers.

- MIVENA PANTEQI

Working with Mivena for two years as an MBA fellow has been an absolute pleasure as she enjoyed learning about the academic research process and worked hard at it. This hard work, coupled with her intelligence, helped her to develop skills that I believe will be very useful in the future, whether she chooses an industry career or pursues a PhD. She developed into an excellent co-author who demonstrated that she has the ability to lead projects.

- DR. CHARLES R. TAYLOR

Pictured right: Mivena Panteqi ’21 MBA and Dr. Charles R. Taylor

INSPIRING MINDS: THE POWER OF FACULTY-STUDENT COLLABORATION

Through the research I conducted alongside my two mentors, Dr. Taylor and Dr. Cho, I not only broadened my knowledge on the specific topic, but also developed my research skills to include conducting secondary research, building and distributing surveys, analyzing and interpreting primary data gathered, and, most importantly, leveraging all this data to reach informed conclusions that can help marketers and influencers around the world leverage social media strategically to reach their targets.

- MIVENA PANTEQI

INSPIRING MINDS: THE POWER OF FACULTY-STUDENT COLLABORATION

50 YEARS OF SPORTS TEAMS IN WORK GROUPS AND TEAMS RESEARCH: A REVIEW AND SYNTHESIS

Addison Drone ’22 VSB Faculty Adviser: Narda Quigley, PhD, Mahoney Family Professor in Business

For the last 50 years, sports team samples have played a significant role in mainstream management literature. Prior research has used different kinds of data (e.g., archival, survey-based and qualitative) collected from a wide range of sports teams with differing types of interdependence and in a wide range of sports settings (i.e., recreational to intercollegiate to professional leagues). In this study, Mahoney Family Endowed Professor in Business Narda Quigley, PhD, teamed up with Addison Drone ’22 VSB to review this body of work and extract key insights from team research within the context of sports teams. Along with Sharyn Gardner, PhD, from California State University Sacramento, they coded over 300 relevant studies in major management, organizational behavior, human resource management and strategy journals spanning the years 1972–2021 to better understand the nature of the contributions that this sample has made to the work groups and teams literature. In so doing, they explored the surprising theoretical and empirical opportunities that remain to be examined using sports team samples.

I have always had an interest in Moneyball and sports, but I was not sure how to apply it within a business school. Since freshman year, Dr. Quigley has taken me under her wing with our literature review covering the intersection between sports and team effectiveness, and I have learned how to analyze prior research, organize key ideas and synthesize tangible applications. - ADDISON DRONE

Knowing that one of my areas of research expertise is work-team effectiveness, Addison approached me during his first year at VSB about some Major League Baseball data he had collected on his own. His enthusiasm for this research led me to reflect on why sports teams seem to be such a compelling sample for management researchers, and that helped spark this collaborative project. - DR. NARDA QUIGLEY

CROSS-LISTED COMPANIES AND SEC REPORTING FREQUENCY

Yongim “Abbie” Cho ’23 VSB

Faculty Adviser: Lucy Chen, PhD, John M. Cooney Professor in Accounting

How frequently should public companies provide financial reports to capital markets? Global regulators have long debated this important policy issue. It has also attracted the attention of two inquisitive minds at VSB: the John M. Cooney Endowed Professor in Accounting Lucy Chen, PhD, and Yongim “Abbie” Cho ’23 VSB, who decided to research it together. Although the US Securities and Exchange Commission requires all domestic firms to report quarterly, some company executives, including Warren Buffett and Elon Musk, express concern that this short-sighted business model puts enormous pressure to bear on meeting quarterly earnings targets at the expense of long-term performance. In this project, Dr. Chen and Abbie examine reporting incentives of cross-listed companies in the US, which can elect to report quarterly or semiannually. They found that firm reporting frequency is associated with firm size, global competition and industry norms, among other variables, suggesting that regulators need to carefully evaluate benefits and costs before either removing or mandating quarterly reports.

It has been a real joy to work with Abbie, a brilliant young woman. Abbie is mature, well prepared and always able to articulate her ideas well. She came up with innovative thoughts and I feel that I relied on her for the direction of the paper more and more as each week went by. Her contribution is certainly beyond my expectation.

- DR. LUCY CHEN

This project gave me a wonderful opportunity to work closely with Dr. Chen and allowed me to grow as a student while exploring my inquisitiveness about the SEC’s mandatory quarterly reporting rules and how every provision in the regulations requires much research and debate in its implementation. Through our research in the analysis of over 50 cross-listed European Union firms, I learned more about the costs and benefits of quarterly reports, which allowed me to see the decision-making process from both the management and consumer perspective.

- ABBIE CHO

INSPIRING MINDS: THE POWER OF FACULTY-STUDENT COLLABORATION

INSPIRING MINDS: THE POWER OF FACULTY-STUDENT COLLABORATION

With this grant, Villanova has an incredible opportunity to engage further in a transformational process that will benefit our community. It is our hope that the work we accomplish will serve as an example for other universities looking to improve their recruitment, hiring and retention practices.

VISIBLE PROJECT ADVANCES

DEI TRAINING AND RESEARCH

In 2018, Villanova University was awarded a $3 million National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Grant to fund a project that will encourage and support the advancement of women and underrepresented faculty in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. The goal of ADVANCE at the National Science Foundation is to increase the representation of women and underrepresented minorities in STEM careers at all levels, thereby contributing to the development of a more diverse STEM workforce.

The Villanova ADVANCE grant established VISIBLE—the Villanova Initiative to Support Inclusiveness and Build Leaders. Housed in the Office of the Provost, VISIBLE partners with the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Anne Welsh McNulty Institute for Women’s Leadership to form a cohesive team to advance intersectional gender equity. A requirement of every ADVANCE grant is the completion of a social science research project related to the overall goals of the grant. Villanova’s project, led by Narda Quigley, PhD, Mahoney Family Endowed Professor in Business and co-principal investigator of VISIBLE, is investigating (1) whether leadership training can improve the climate for diversity across the University and (2) whether and how the COVID-19 pandemic is influencing this relationship.

This quasi-experimental, multi-wave investigation follows departments’ climate for diversity over time and examines whether a leadership training intervention (and subsequent follow-up communication) focusing on bias reduction for department chairs makes a difference on their departments’ climate for diversity. The project is now also investigating the influence of the pandemic on this set of relationships. In addition to Dr. Quigley, the project team includes Kamil Vickers ’23 CLAS, with Kristin Broussard, PhD, ADVANCE postdoctoral scholar and adjunct faculty member, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, and the rest of the VISIBLE team.

SELECTED

CO-AUTHORED WORKS BY

Andriole, Stephen J., Thomas Cox and Kaung M. Khin* The Innovator’s Imperative: Rapid Technology Adoption for Digital Transformation. Taylor & Francis/CRC Press, 2017.

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Azarova+, Tetyana . “Walmart’s Global Strategies.” In International Management: Culture, Strategy and Behavior, 11th ed., by Fred Luthans and Jonathan P. Doh, 274-284. McGraw-Hill Education, 2020.

Azarova+, Tetyana . “Danone’s Wrangle with Wahaha.”

In International Management: Culture, Strategy and Behavior, 11th ed., by Fred Luthans and Jonathan P. Doh, 250-256. McGraw-Hill Education, 2020.

Bagchi, Sutirtha, Michael Curran and Matthew J. Fagerstrom* “Monetary Growth and Wealth Inequality.” Economics Letters 182, (2019): 23-25.

Bennett, Aronté, Ronald P. Hill and Kara Draddario+. “Shopping While Nonwhite: Racial Discrimination in the Marketplace.” Journal of Consumer Affairs 49, no. 2 (2015): 328-355.

Bennett, Aronté, Ronald P. Hill and Daniel Oleksuik+ “The Impact of Disparate Levels of Marketplace Inclusion on Consumer-Brand Relationships.” Journal of Public Policy and Marketing 23 (Special Issue), (2013): 16-31.

Bennett, Aronté, Stacey M. Baker, Samantha Cross, J.P. James, Gregory Bartholomew, Akon Ekpo, Geraldine Henderson, Martina Hutton, Apoorv Khare*, Abhijit Roy, Tony Stovall and Charles “Ray” Taylor. “Omission and Commission a Marketplace Trauma.” Journal of Public Policy and Marketing 32, no. 2 (2016): 280-291.

Bland*, Elizabeth and Christopher Kilby. “Informal influence in the Inter-American Development Bank.” In Handbook on the Economics of Foreign Aid, edited by B. Mak Arvin and Bryon Lew, 255-279. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing Limited, 2015.

Doh, Jonathan P. and Eric Holt+ “‘Frankenfood’ or Rice Bowl for the World: The U.S.-E.U. Dispute Over Trade in Genetically Modified Organisms. (w/ E. Holt) (Case Simulation).” In I nternational Management: Culture, Strategy and Behavior, 11th ed., by Fred Luthans and Jonathan P. Doh, 250-256. McGraw-Hill Education, 2020.

Doh, Jonathan P. and Eric Holt+. “Chiquita’s Global Turnaround.” In International Management: Culture, Strategy and Behavior, 11th ed., by Fred Luthans and Jonathan P. Doh, 574-581. McGraw-Hill Education, 2020.

Doh, Jonathan P., Benjamin Littell+ and Narda Quigley. “CSR and Sustainability in Emerging Markets: Societal, Institutional, and Organizational Influences.” Organizational Dynamics 44, no. 2 (2015): 112-120.

Doh, Jonathan P. and Benjamin Littell+. “Corporate Social Responsibility.” In The Routledge Companion to Nonmarket Strategy, edited by Thomas Lawton and Tazeeb Rajwani. London: Routledge, 2015.

Eberle*, Otto. “TOMS Puts Its Right Foot Forward.” In International Management: Culture, Strategy and Behavior, 11th ed., by Fred Luthans and Jonathan P. Doh, 104-108. McGraw-Hill Education, 2020.

Gabriel*, Kelly and Aronté Bennett. “Trust in the Holy or the Material: The Combined Impact of Religiousness and Materialism on Life Satisfaction.” Advances in Consumer Research 46, (2018): 393-397.

Gavin*, Kristin, Aronté Bennett, Amy Auchincloss, and Anna Katenta*.“A Study of Social Equity within Bike Share Programs.” Transportation Letters 8, no. 3 (2016): 177-180.

Holt+, Eric . “Lord John Browne and BP’s Global Shift. (w/ E. Holt) (Case).” In International Management: Culture, Strategy and Behavior, 6th ed., by Richard Hodgetts, Fred Luthans and Jonathan P. Doh, 515-520. McGraw-Hill Irwin, 2005.

Johns*, Jackie. “Coca Cola in India.” In International Management: Culture, Strategy and Behavior, 11th ed., by Fred Luthans and Jonathan P. Doh, 243-249. McGraw-Hill Education, 2020.

Kilby, Christopher, and Carolyn McWhirter *. Forthcoming. “The World Bank COVID-19 response: Politics as usual?” Review of International Organizations.

Ko, Eunju, John P. Costello+, and Charles R. Taylor. “What Is a Luxury Brand? A New Definition and Review of the Literature.” Journal of Business Research 99, no. 9 (2019): 405-413.

Li*, Karl and Pin-Pin Liao*. “Google in China: Protecting Property and Rights.” In International Management: Culture, Strategy and Behavior, 11th ed., by Fred Luthans and Jonathan P. Doh, 407-412. McGraw-Hill Education, 2020.

Lolk+, Christian and Charles R. Taylor. “Pharmaceutical Marketing Ethics.” In Sage Handbook of Marketing Ethics, edited by Lynne Eagle, Stephan Dahl, Patrick DePelsmacker and Charles R. Taylor, 326-338. Newbury Park: SAGE Publications Ltd., 2020.

Malone, Chris, Kenyn Cheatham* and Aronté M. Bennett. “The Impact of Perceptions of Politician Brand Warmth and Competence on Voting Intentions.” Journal of Product & Brand Management 28, no. 2 (2019): 256-273.

UNDERGRADUATE AND MBA STUDENTS AND FACULTY

Nawrocki, D., Scott Williams+, Jose Rodriguez+, Nicholas Carosella+ and Jonathan Doh. “Faith and Fortune: The Return to Risk Performance of Socially Responsible Investing According to Catholic Values.” Journal of Investing 21, no. 4 (2012).

Schirmer, Nadine A., Manfred Schwaiger, Charles R. Taylor and John P. Costello+. “Consumer Response to Disclosures in Digitally Retouched Advertisements.” Journal of Public Policy & Marketing 37, no. 1 (2018): 131-141.

Sepe*, Mathew. “How Starbucks Convinced Indians to Embrace Coffee.” In International Management: Culture, Strategy and Behavior, 11th ed., by Fred Luthans and Jonathan P. Doh, 413-426. McGraw-Hill Education, 2020.

Sepe*, Mathew. “How Didi Fought Uber in China and Won; Next, Taking On the World.” In International Management: Culture, Strategy and Behavior, 11th ed., by Fred Luthans and Jonathan P. Doh, 560-573. McGraw-Hill Education, 2020.

Sipior, Janice C., Danielle R. Lombardi, Cathy A. Rusinko and Steven Dannemiller *. “Cyberespionage Goes Mobile: FastTrans Company Attacked.” Communications of the Association for Information Systems 46, article 14 (March 2020): 316-330.

Sipior, Janice C., Burke T. Ward, Linda Volonino and Labhras MacGabhann*+. “A Framework for the E-Discovery of Social Media Content in the United States.” Information Systems Management 30, no. 4 (2013): 352-358.

Taylor, Charles R. and C. Luke Bowen+. “New Developments for Measuring Return on Investment (ROI) for Internet Advertising: Building Toward a ‘Brand Scorecard Approach.’” Journal of Advertising and Promotion Research 1, no. 1 (2012): 9-38.

Taylor, Charles R., C. Luke Bowen+ and Hae-Kyong Bang. “The State of Methodological Practice in International Marketing Research.” Advances in International Marketing 22, no. 1 (2011): 143-167.

Taylor, Charles R., Yoon-Na Cho, Carissa M. Anthony+ and Danielle B. Smith+. “Photoshopping of Models in Advertising: A Review of the Literature and Future Research Agenda.” Journal of Global Fashion Marketing 9, no. 4 (2018): 379-398.

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Taylor, Charles R. and John P. Costello+. “International Digital Advertising: Lessons from Around the World.” In Digital Advertising: Theory and Research (3rd ed.), edited by Shelly Rodgers and Esther Thorson, 345-361. New York: Routledge, 2017.

Taylor, Charles R. and John P. Costello+. “Corporate Social Responsibility and the Portrayal of Minority Groups in Advertising.” In Handbook of Integrated Corporate Social Responsibility Communication, edited by Sandra Diehl, et al., 361-375. Springer International Publishing, 2017.

Taylor, Charles R., Philip J. Kitchen, Matthew Sarkees and Christian Lolk+. “Addressing the Janus Face of Customer Service: A Typology of New Age Service Failures.” European Journal of Marketing 54, no. 10 (2020): 2295-2316.

Taylor, Charles R., Alexander Mafael, Sascha Raithel, Carissa M. Anthony+ and David W. Stewart. “Portrayals of Minorities and Women in Super Bowl Advertising.” Journal of Consumer Affairs 51, no. 4 (2019): 1535–1572.

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Ward, Burke T., Janice C. Sipior, Linda Volonino and Carolyn Purwin+. “A United States Perspective on Electronic Discovery Rules and Electronic Evidence.” Transforming Government: People, Process and Policy 5, no. 3 (2011): 268-279.

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*Villanova Undergraduate Student +Villanova MBA or Master’s Student

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VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY

CLASS OF 2021

Where there is a challenge, Villanovans are the people rising to meet it. We do so because it’s rooted in our Augustinian Catholic intellectual and moral tradition. No matter the obstacles, Villanovans are committed to the common good, living well by serving others with inventive ideas and using their skills to positively impact their communities.

Villanovans are the nurses caring for COVID patients, the engineers building better ventilators, the teachers creatively engaging students in their virtual and socially distanced classrooms, and the business leaders offering innovative solutions for rapidly shifting environments. Villanovans are the students pursuing ambitious graduate studies, advancing medicine and conducting research that ends pandemics and restores health. And in arenas big and small, they’re compassionate changemakers, advocating for policies which will create a just and peaceful world.

As you’ll see, Villanovans have again stepped up, as resilient and successful as ever. Read on for a look at the outcomes of the Class of 2021—a class that remains steadfast in their commitment to igniting change wherever they go.

KEVIN GRUBB

Associate Vice Provost, Professional Development Executive Director, Career Center

NOTE: Outcomes data found on this page reflects information for Spring Bachelor's degree recipients from all colleges and schools in the Villanova Class of 2021.

*See inside back cover for category definitions.

PRESTIGIOUS

The unwavering support of the Center for Research and Fellowships motivates and inspires students and graduates to achieve new heights, including applying for and winning prestigious academic awards. Villanovans earned 19 prestigious academic scholarships and fellowships in 2021, including 12 Fulbright Scholarships, three Gilman Scholarships, and two Goldwater Scholarships.

ACADEMIC AWARDS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

At Villanova, innovative career and professional development concepts are integrated into the curriculum of every college starting as early as a student’s first year.

Villanova students benefit from a breadth of services designed to prepare them for the road ahead, including:

• alumni mentorship

• case study competitions

• company site visits

• education abroad

• industry-specific student organizations

• internships and externship programs

• service-based learning

NOTE: Based on Career Center data from the 2020-2021 academic year.

“I never could have imagined that putting myself out there as a freshman would lead me to a dream career, but I am so thankful my professors pushed me to go and network even as a first-year student!” — Alyssa Mattia

CONNECTED TO THE NOVA NATION

The Villanova experience is built on community, and that community extends well beyond campus. Students gain access to our global network of more than 130,000 alumni who remain active and engaged in the lives of current students and fellow graduates.

Through Villanova’s social and professional online platform, the Nova Network, students and alumni are provided a lifetime of opportunities to continue to learn, grow and connect with fellow Villanovans through professional development and networking.

Our alumni drive immersive experiences that introduce students to careers in a variety of industries throughout the US, including:

• Public policy, NGOs and politics in Washington, DC

• Entrepreneurship and innovation in Silicon Valley

• Entertainment in Los Angeles

• Finance, fashion and advertising in New York City

“I cannot say enough about how great the alumni network is at Villanova. Even before I got the internship, several Nova alum reached out and helped me prepare for the interview."

—Megan Kerwin

DEFINITIONS

SUCCESSFUL PLACEMENT RATE:

Graduates who are employed, continuing education or engaged in other planned activities (including military service, volunteer and service work and those taking time off before pursuing opportunities).

EMPLOYED:

Graduates who are employed full time and part time, including as entrepreneurs and in fellowships, temporary/contract work, freelance jobs and postgraduation internships.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

Graduates who are enrolled full time or part time in a degree program, certificate program or specialized training.

OTHER ENDEAVORS:

Graduates who are involved in service and volunteer programs for an extended period of time, serving in any branch of the military or choosing non-employment, including graduates taking gap years before applying to professional and doctoral programs.

SEEKING OPPORTUNITIES:

Graduates who reported seeking either employment or continuing education programs after graduation.

HOW VILLANOVA COLLECTS THESE RESULTS

The Career Center conducts several surveys of Villanova’s spring undergraduate graduating class, starting the April before graduation and ending six months after Commencement, to assess postgraduation plans and employment information. Information is also collected via public record (LinkedIn) and official employment and institutional records. A small percentage of graduates reported prior to graduation that they were seeking opportunities, but did not provide an update during the survey collection period. These students are not included in this outcomes data. The percentage of the graduating class with known career outcomes is the knowledge rate. The knowledge rate for the Class of 2021 is 77.6 percent.

For detailed college-specific outcomes reports and to view past outcomes studies, visit outcomes.villanova.edu.

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY CAREER CENTER

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