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Oct
04
2024
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By Owen Liu
Why Vanderbilt’s Negotiation Class is Worth Considering for Any Student

Why Vanderbilt’s Negotiation Class is Worth Considering for Any Student

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Image generated using Midjourney AI The business minor at Vanderbilt is a popular choice for students who are interested in business, and among the many business electives students can take, BUSA 3105 (Negotiation) stands out. Offered in both fall and spring semesters within the Business Pathways category, this class has no prerequisites or corequisites, making it appealing to first-year students and those still undecided about pursuing a business career. Should you consider taking this class? This article aims to provide additional information on this class beyond what is in the course description and offer a recommendation in the end. What…
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Sep
29
2024
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By Ron Ye
My Experience in the Vanderbilt Accelerator Summer Business Immersion Program

My Experience in the Vanderbilt Accelerator Summer Business Immersion Program

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Picture provided by Accelerator Summer Business Immersion Program for use in this article Two years ago, I wasn’t quite sure what to do for the summer of my sophomore year. It was too early for an internship (most places I applied to asked me to reapply when I was a junior) and I wanted to do something that would improve my resume. I was in quite a bind until I found out about the Accelerator Summer Business Immersion Program. My Experience I was very interested in business, but uncertain what exact career in business I wanted. The Accelerator program offered…
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Mar
20
2024
By Madison Keezer
College Football as a Business: Has Commercialization Gone Too Far?

College Football as a Business: Has Commercialization Gone Too Far?

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Image via iStock By Madison Keezer It’s a Saturday morning in October. The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and college students all over the country are dunking their heads in ice water and drinking alcohol for breakfast. College football is an American phenomenon. Even at Vanderbilt, home of the Commodores, the stadium is packed on Saturdays (even with our 2-10 record for the 2023 season). Whether you’re spending your Saturday afternoon in front of the TV, joining the hordes of fans taking over college towns, or are one of the lucky students cheering on your team from the…
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Sep
10
2023
By Claire Chen
The Populist Revival of the Islamic Banking Movement

The Populist Revival of the Islamic Banking Movement

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iStock Photo By Claire Chen Islamic banking is on the rise. Recent estimates suggest that the industry can expect a 10 percent growth rate over the next year, part of its broader transformation from a niche cultural product to a mainstream commodity part of the broader ethical finance movement. A prevailing interpretation of Islamic banking considers it as simply another alternative in the consumer banking market. It is here that much of the discourse is centered: Islamic banking appears to be an individual moral statement that the savvy consumer chooses among a variety of products. At the same time, the…
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