Entrepreneur/Business Owner
Manager
Consultant
Digital Marketer/Marketing Analyst
Financial Analyst/Investment Banker
Tax Accountant
Lawyer
Writer
Educator
Software Engineer
The Business Leadership Program (BLP) is a four-year, experiential, honors program in the School of Business & Leadership. Student progress through a unique curriculum with a cohort of 25 exceptional students committed to leadership, academics, and professional development.
BLP students develop their leadership through interaction with their cohort and on campus leadership opportunities. Students live together their first year and take one class together each semester, creating a learning community in which students challenge and cooperate with each other. BLP students rave about how much they enjoy and learn from their cohort, building leadership skills and a network of relationships that advance them throughout their careers.
BLP students undertake a challenging academic program that emphasizes critical thinking, problem solving, and effective written and verbal communication in the fundamental business areas of management, marketing, accounting, finance, and law. Students learn to develop and answer questions critical to the success of for profit and non-profit organizations. Students customize their education by selecting specific areas of interest. BLP students double major in many fields, including Economics, International Political Economy, Environmental Policy and Decision Making, Art, Math, and Computer Science.
BLP students prepare for their careers after graduation through evening seminars, field trips, an internship, and mentoring. Students identify their professional interests, learn about career opportunities, engage with local professionals, create a professional network, and develop the skills to land a great job and begin a satisfying career as soon as they graduate.
My internship was both the most challenging and insightful position I have ever held. I was constantly surprised by how much I knew, while my mentor was impressed with my progress and ability to quickly adapt to any learning opportunities she had raised.
Prof. Krause directs the Business Leadership Program and teaches classes on management and sustainable business.
Prof. Matthews has published four books, including Colin Powell: Imperfect Patriot and The Art of Command. He teaches courses in leadership and American history, and is currently writing a new book, Bad Generals!
With experience in small business development, banking, and executive training, Prof. Wiese conducts research in international business strategy, business in Latin America, and gender issues in management.
Prof. Reich teaches courses such as Sports Law and Dispute Resolution. His research explores the impact of the internet on the American jury system, professional and amateur athletics, and more.
Prof. Kapalczynski's research interests include investments, financial markets/institutions, and corporate governance. She teaches financial management, international finance, and personal finance classes.
As part of Puget Sound's Civic Scholarship Program, Prof. Milam works with regional policymakers to design land-use and conservation policies. His teaching includes courses on a variety of topics in economics.
Prof. Paradise has been an educator for more than 30 years; at Puget Sound, courses include introductory mathematics and computer science classes, and statistics.
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