The School of Management Scholars Program, sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), is for students of exceptional merit. Students are selected for their strong academic achievements and extracurricular accomplishments.
Freshmen who are selected into the program are notified with their acceptance to Binghamton University's School of Management. Students can also apply to become a member of the program during the second semester of their freshman year.
The PwC Scholars program focuses on developing future leaders through four pillars:
Scholars have several additional requirements to complete as members of the program, and are continuously challenged to reach their full potential within the School of Management.
PwC is a global leader in serving public and private clients in assurance, tax, human resources, transactions, performance improvement and crisis management. With their support, the PwC Scholars Program offers students direct access to one of the most renowned professional services firms in the world.
Contact us to learn more about the PwC Scholars Program.
PwC Program Highlights:
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International trip
Ten-day international trip, in which students travel to various cities within the country, learn the country's culture and understand foreign business practices; past trips have included Spain, Japan, Italy, South Africa and China
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Speaker series
Speaker series featuring thought leaders in multiple industries, including PwC Chairman and Senior Partner Bob Moritz, Publicis Media CEO Dave Penski and Visions Federal Credit Union CEO Tyrone Muse
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Fundraising events
Scholar-managed fundraising events that contribute toward a fundraising goal to support the annual large-scale service project; past projects include revitalizing a kitchen for the Salvation Army, improving a local baseball field, building a mobile library for an elementary school, and installing a toddler playground for disadvantaged youth
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Special honors seminars
Special honors seminars each semester, focused on developing skills that students need to succeed in the business world
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Sophomore visit to the PwC
Sophomore visit to the PwC office in New York Citywhere students learn about the firm, network with partners and staff and attend a featured evening event, which has been a sporting game and Broadway show
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Sophomore case competition
Sophomore case competition,which develops students' strategic analysis and presentation skills and culminates in a final round presentation at the PwC offices in New York City
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One-on-one advising and mentoring
One-on-one advising and mentoring by the program director as well as professionally-experienced upperclassmen
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Social events
Several social events to promote networking throughout the program; past events include an annual Ski Trip, apple picking, laser tag and haunted hayrides