Student Experience
All business students at Calvin work in teams to consult with local businesses, international corporations, and non-profit organizations.
Find opportunities to increase your knowledge, hone your skills, and expand your network in the growing Grand Rapids business community—and around the world.
Prepare to be a Business Leader
Professional development is built into every course you take, leadership role you pursue, and activity you engage in, all designed to help you become a leader in the business world.
Learn about our Professional Development program
Experience Global Business
Develop a truly global picture of business by taking advantage of the many study-abroad opportunities offered by Calvin. We offer semester and short-term programs around the world.
Jumpstart Your Career with an Internship
You could develop marketing materials for a local non-profit organization or even spend a summer in New York City working for the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Calvin professors have valuable connections in local, national, and global businesses, and they're here to help you. With their expert guidance and networking opportunities, as well as resources like the Calvin Career Center, you'll find an internship that best suits your strengths and interests.
Where have students had internships?
Calvin's business program regularly places students at these companies:
- Steelcase
- Wolverine Worldwide
- Gordon Food Services
- Amway
- Merrill Lynch
- Zondervan
- American Red Cross
- Grand Rapids Symphony
- Advantage Health
- Ernst and Young
- Deloitte
- Plante Moran
- BDO
- Crowe Horwath
...and many more.
Solve Real-World Business Problems
Calvin Action Projects
Consult with businesses to solve real business problems in courses that include Calvin Action Projects (CAPs). This real-world learning experience doesn't just build your resumé—it challenges you to put your learning into practice.