Baruch College offers a number of special career-related programs which supplement course work to enhance students´ professional development. Programs range from mentoring to expanding knowledge in finance and the global economy.
Below is a list of the Programs currently offered on campus:
Baruch College Wall Street Careers Program
Launched in Fall 2006, the mission of the Baruch College Wall Street Careers Program (WSCP) is to increase the recruitment of diverse, talented and qualified Baruch students in front-office finance positions in Investment Banking, Asset Management, Research and Sales and Trading. By providing intensive technical and career training to a select group of Baruch's top-performing juniors, WSCP cultivates successful finance professionals who are mentored by alumni and other professionals in the field.
Peers for Careers
Peers are chosen from a select group of established Student Leaders. They work with their fellow students during all stages of the career development process, helping them utilize the resources of the Starr Career Development Center (SCDC). They help students with choosing a major, using the SCDC Career Library , and in learning about part-time and full-time jobs and internships. They can co-lead workshops, make classroom presentations, and assist with Career Day and the Internship Fair. One of the primary tasks of a Peer is to conduct resume reviews and mock employment interviews, which enables Baruch students to look their best when interacting with prospective employers.
Online Mentoring
Online mentors are Baruch alumni and other professionals who have chosen to "give back" to Baruch by helping students with their professional development. Mentors volunteer their time to answer your career-related questions and to share their experiences with you. Depending on the mentor's preference and availability, s/he may support your professional development by conducting a resume review, a tour of their workplace, providing industry/career tips and advice, and more. The online mentor program is not an internship/job referral service.
Executives On Campus
The Baruch College Executives On Campus Program builds meaningful academic and professional relationships between students, faculty, and leaders in the business, nonprofit, and public sectors. Experienced, accessible executives and leaders share their practical, real-world perspective, their ideas and opinions, and their "secrets of success" with students and faculty. Students are provided with a unique opportunity to communicate with successful role models in a small group setting.
Global Student Certificate Program
The Global Student Certificate (GSC) program is an interdisciplinary, co-curricular undergraduate certificate program designed to train a new generation of business leaders. It is necessary for college graduates to be internationally competent in today´s global economy. The GSC program exposes Baruch students to the distinct resources available only in New York City as well as training in intercultural, communication and leadership skills. The program offers participants a unique opportunity to expand their cultural knowledge in the nation´s most diverse college setting. For eight years, Baruch has topped the list of the most ethnically diverse institutions of higher education in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, "America's Top Colleges 2007"). This structured program is a systematic response to Baruch´s diversity designed to create a platform for student learning and sharing.
Financial Women´s Association Baruch College Mentoring Program
The Financial Women´s Association of New York (FWA), is a not-for-profit professional organization. Established in 1956, it has a membership of more than 1,000 women and men professionals working in the financial services industry or who hold a financial position in another industry. To fulfill that part of its mission, which is "to encourage women to seek career opportunities in finance and business", the FWA has a long tradition of dedication and excellence in mentoring students of different ages.
For further information, please contact Alyce Mayo.
