The Ciocca Center offers numerous workshops and other opportunities that provide both technical skills and a broad business perspective to help you launch your career.
The opportunities listed below are offered in the context of certificate programs for each of the following:
- Certificate in Business Fundamentals
- Certificate in Entrepreneurship
- Certificate in Finance and Banking
Center Offerings
The following opportunities are available to all students from all class years and majors. When applicable, preference is generally given to those participating in a Business Certificate Program. Please speak with an advisor if you have questions.
Workshops
All workshops are open to students of all majors and class years.
Build the intellectual, emotional and moral qualities necessary to become a successful business leader.
Get a basic understanding of the corporate finance and banking industry and attend sessions at various Boston firms.
Learn advanced Excel skills that are essential in becoming a business analyst.
Develop an understanding of the institutional framework and career specializations in finance.
Master the fundamentals of popular valuation and financial modeling techniques used by finance practitioners.
Immerse yourself in business, finance, marketing, and innovation via simulated work environment.
Gain an understanding into how a global supply chain works in distributing goods and services.
Work with alumni and build your “personal brand” in preparation for internships and job interviews.
Develop an understanding of marketing, advertising, communications, public relations, and sales.
Explore entrepreneurship and innovation, tour innovative startups, and see what it takes to launch a business and keep it humming.
Courses
Identify your major as either quantitative or qualitative and enroll in a course to add value to your liberal arts education and expand your skill set.
Build upon your liberal arts education and learn the ins and outs of the fundamentals of starting a venture and keeping a company relevant.
Events
Celebrate, honor and inspire the success of Holy Cross women in business by learning and networking with one another.
Bring your business idea to fruition by taking part in our annual Shark Tank competition (yes, it’s based on the TV show!).
Gather around the dinner table or for a fireside chat to hear alumni stories about the benefits of a liberal arts education in the workplace.
Programs
Entrepreneurism is a mindset! Gain valuable exposure and experience, from the Ideation to Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Whether you have a business idea, or want exposure to the early stage/start-up environment, immerse yourself in the local startup community and engage with dedicated alumni to help you along your path.
Make new connections and gain insight into different business fields by shadowing alumni.
Clubs
