Passport Program
The Passport Program is a four-year career development program that gives School of Business students the opportunity and incentive to develop as students and professionals, and to enhance their overall university experience. The objective of the program is to guide students through a successful path toward their desired careers.
The opportunities presented in the program include:
- Invitations to professional and social networking events
- participation in academic and professional conferences and competitions
- volunteer opportunities in the local and global community
- research opportunities
- internship opportunities
- educational travel experiences
- participation in many university programs outside the School of Business
Organizations
The School of Business Honor Societies and Clubs are centrally integrated within the Passport Program. Students are encouraged to become members and eventually take on leadership roles in one or more of the cocurricular clubs.
- Accounting Society
- Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society
- Business Analytics and Data Society
- Economic and Finance Society
- Entrepreneurship Club
- Financial Management Association
- Investment Club
- Management Club
- Marketing Club
- Women in Business
- Real Estate Club
The Passport Program draws from many development opportunities offered at Manhattan University, including those offered by:
- Campus Ministry and Social Action
- Office of Career Pathways
- Office of Alumni Relations
- Multicultural Center
- Office of Mission
- Office of Student Engagement
- Cocurricular clubs and honor societies
The program also organizes many unique special events, such as:
- School of Business Fall Dinner: More than 80 alumni and recruiters come to campus to network with students
- School of Business Innovation Challenge: Students from all schools across campus present their innovations and compete for cash prizes with alumni and professional entrepreneur judges
- Fair Trade Fuel: The Student run business within the O'Malley School of Business hosts 3 holiday sales each year. All goods sold are Fair Trade Certified
Requirements
Students are required to get a minimum of 100 points throughout four years. Those students who remain active in the Passport Program throughout four years of study are recognized, and receive a commencement cord to wear at graduation.