Go Beyond the Classroom

Travel to conferences, gain hands-on experience in real-world investing, participate in study abroad programs, and discover a variety of transformative opportunities that will shape your future!

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Ready to Take Your Learning Outside the Four Walls?

The Monfort College of Business  is your gateway to exploring how global business, cultural diversity, and real-world strategies shape our interconnected world. Dive into opportunities that turn theory into practice, giving you the edge to think globally and act confidently.

Let’s expand horizons and make your education an adventure, because the world is waiting for you to go beyond!

At Monfort, we don’t just teach business — we immerse you in it

From managing millions of real investment dollars to partnering with NASA on space-age innovations, you’ll step beyond the classroom and into experiences that most professionals spend years working toward. These aren't simulations or case studies. They're high-stakes experiences where you'll build confidence, forge industry connections and develop expertise that sets you apart from day one of your career.

Our sales club, led by an advisor with more than 30 years of industry experience, prepares you  to compete in national and international sales competitions. You’ll sharpen your confidence, enhance your professionalism and master the art of performing under pressure while building strategic relationships that last a lifetime 

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Each year, we send a select group of students  to attend the NRF “Big Show” in New York City — retail’s most influential event. You’ll attend student-focused sessions, network with industry leaders and hear directly from top executives shaping the world of commerce.  

 

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In this immersive course, you won’t just study investment theory, you’ll manage a multi-million dollar investment portfolio for the UNC Foundation. You’ll  develop and execute actual investment strategies, then present your results to stakeholders at the end of the semester. It’s the kind of hands-on financial experience that transforms résumés and careers. 

NASA Technology Transfer Program Classes

Imagine taking patented NASA technologies and turning them into tomorrow’s products. In this class, you’ll partner with NASA to develop commercial applications, and entrepreneurial strategies that bring space technology down to earth 

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Partner with leading organizations in defense, aerospace and technology to tackle real-world business challenges using cutting-edge data analytics. You’ll develop the data-driven decision-making skills that employers are seeking, positioning yourself as leader ready to drive innovation and economic growth in the Rocky Mountain region and beyond. 
 

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Discover the World: Unlock Your Future Through Study Abroad

Business is global, and you need to be too.

At MCB you can study abroad, earn credits toward your degree and make contact that will last a lifetime.

Expand Your Career Opportunities: Build valuable skills and enhance your resume while earning credits toward your UNC degree. Scholarships are available to help with travel costs for partner university courses offered in English.

Elevate Your Career: Build skills, strengthen your resume, and earn UNC degree credits through our partner university programs. English-taught courses offer direct credit transfer, and scholarships can help offset travel expenses.

Career-Boosting Opportunities: Gain skills, build your resume, and earn UNC credits through partner university programs with English-taught courses. Travel scholarships available.

Study Abroad Opportunities & Locations for MCB Students

Discover the power of strategic international partnerships with our premier MCB program! We have exclusive, direct collaborations with top universities worldwide, opening doors to world-class courses that are fully preapproved for transfer—making your academic journey seamless and future-focused.

University of Trieste, Italy

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VSE, Prague University of Economics and Business, Prague, Czech Republic

VSE, Prague University of Economics and Business, Prague, Czech Republic

ISM University of Management and Economics, Vilnius, Lithuania

ISM University of Management and Economics, Vilnius, Lithuania

Empowering Global Business Students: MCB Scholarships

MCB offers competitive scholarships for Business Majors and Minors pursuing study abroad opportunities. Typically valued at $1,000 or more, these scholarships help support your international educational journey.

  1. Approve Your Study Abroad Plan
    Coordinate with the Office of Global Engagements to approve your Study Abroad plan.
  2. Complete the Scholarship Application
    After approval, contact Constantin Gurdgiev, Director of International Partnerships and Engagements.
    1. Access the application and more details here: MCB-Study-Abroad-Scholarship
  3. We’ll Take Care of the Rest
    Once your application is submitted, our team will handle the rest to assist you through the process.