Over the last few years, in building a student-centered environment, the SBA has expanded the experiential learning opportunities available to its students. Our goal was -- and continues to be -- to provide students with a range of experiential opportunities to practice leadership, connect theory and practice, gain competitive differentiating skills and build on career-enriching foundations right from their freshman year. And, to do so in a way that complements the AACSB-International accredited academic education they receive in the classroom.
This issue of SBA Insight offers a taste of the how students are integrating hands-on experiences with the SBA's strong curriculum. You'll read about the established and respected Applied Technology in Business (ATiB) minor that has launched many alumni careers; our newest addition of the Ideas 2 Business Lab, which offers critical support to OU and Cooley Law School students, faculty and staff in launching new ventures; our commitment to helping students develop professionally through the ACHIEVE program; as well as the global experiences that help our graduates succeed in the world market.
While we are expanding the opportunities for students to excel in multiple ways, our commitment to providing hands-on experience to our students has remained steady throughout our history. Using participation in active student organizations, teamwork in class projects, and engagement in community and business internships, SBA has integrated hands-on experiences with strong curricular foundations to deliver an outstanding business education.
In fact, last year, more than 82 percent of our students had career jobs within a few months of graduation — a phenomenal testimony to the quality of students enrolled at the School of Business Administration.
It's also a testament to the leadership and involvement of the SBA faculty, staff and alumni who provide the structure, support and mentorship that make these opportunities possible, meaningful and successful.
Over the last few years, in building a student-centered environment, the SBA has expanded the experiential learning opportunities available to its students. Our goal was -- and continues to be -- to provide students with a range of experiential opportunities to practice leadership, connect theory and practice, gain competitive differentiating skills and build on career-enriching foundations right from their freshman year. And, to do so in a way that complements the AACSB-International accredited academic education they receive in the classroom.
This issue of SBA Insight offers a taste of the how students are integrating hands-on experiences with the SBA's strong curriculum. You'll read about the established and respected Applied Technology in Business (ATiB) minor that has launched many alumni careers; our newest addition of the Ideas 2 Business Lab, which offers critical support to OU and Cooley Law School students, faculty and staff in launching new ventures; our commitment to helping students develop professionally through the ACHIEVE program; as well as the global experiences that help our graduates succeed in the world market.