Career
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The Denison Advantage

Explore

You will build an understanding of the professional world and career opportunities. With our 16 career coaches, you will develop, test, and refine your career ambitions.

Experience

You will acquire a range of real-world experiences—from internships and research to one-on-one workshops with industry experts to hands-on consulting projects—that will build your resume before you even graduate.

Learn

For every field of study, your academic curriculum will complement the knowledge and skills employers seek. Our programs offer knowledge and in-demand skills that are critical to jobs now — and in the future.

Connect

You will be part of a network — peers, faculty, mentors, partner organizations, and alumni — that advances the next generation of Denisonians.


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Upcoming
Workshops, Events,
& Accelerators

Jun. 2 - Jul. 28 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Denison Edge: Financial Management Credential

In this program, you will learn key financial concepts such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, working capital, budgeting, forecasting, and more. You will also gain applicable skills used in a variety of finance professions. This program will teach you how to speak the language of finance by focusing on applying knowledge, financial up-skilling, and mimicking on-the-job training. 

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Jun. 2 - Jul. 7 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Denison Edge: Influencer Campaigns IRL Accelerator

Curious about how brands get influencers to post about their products or how your favorite influencers get those sponsored posts and PR packages? In this program, you'll step into the world of influencer marketing and learn how brands build and launch campaigns. Not only will you learn the foundations of an influencer campaign, you'll also get to exclusively collaborate with a real brand as your client for the duration of the program. 

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Jun. 3 - Jul. 1 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Denison Edge: Building Valuable Brands Accelerator

Through hands-on projects in an experiential learning environment, you’ll learn to position brands effectively and develop strong brand identities tailored to target market segments. Examine brand management techniques that successful brands use to build equity and sustain growth, and gain insight into measuring brand value using tools trusted by top global brands.

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Jul. 8 - 29 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Denison Edge: Sports Marketing Accelerator

This comprehensive program on Sports Marketing provides students with an in-depth understanding of the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of sports marketing. The program covers the fundamental principles of marketing within the sports industry, including key concepts, strategies, and real-world applications used by teams, leagues, and brands worldwide. Through engaging case studies and hands-on learning experiences, students will explore the critical elements of sports marketing, from fan engagement to sponsorships and event promotions.

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Jul. 8 - 28 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Denison Edge: Applied AI For Industry & Innovation Accelerator

This four-week course builds on foundational AI knowledge, focusing on hands-on and practical applications of AI and Generative AI. This program is designed for those ready to leverage AI responsibly to drive impact, business insights, and strategic innovation. Explore a survey of tools that support data-driven decision-making through visualization, analytics, and predictive modeling. Build understanding with in-class demos that evolve into take-home exercises for continued exploration and application. Gain hands-on experience with Generative AI tools that enhance productivity and enable efficiency, developing practical skills ranging from prompt engineering to custom GPT creation.

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Jul. 8 - 29 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Denison Edge: Public Relations Essentials

Excelling in a complex, fast-paced environment.

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Jul. 9 - 30 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Denison Edge: Visual Storytelling Accelerator

This program leverages skills learned as a storyboard artist in Hollywood to enhance your ability to pitch and present ideas in any field. You’ll discover how to transform creative concepts into engaging stories that captivate your audience and drive action. By focusing on visual storytelling techniques, you'll learn to craft clear, compelling presentations that connect with stakeholders, clients, and decision-makers. The program will provide practical tools for structuring ideas, using visuals effectively, and tailoring your presentation to various audiences. The goal is to help you better tell your story, engage your audience, and communicate your value. By the end, you'll walk away with strategies to elevate your presentations and pitches to the next level.

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Jul. 10 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Denison Edge: Building Graphs in Microsoft Excel Workshop

Microsoft Excel allows you to communicate and handle information with much more impact than raw numbers alone. You will get more from your data by learning how to build graphs in Microsoft Excel, from straight-forward to complex. This workshop outlines the visualization features and functions in Microsoft Excel including: Graphs: Line graphs, bar graphs, scatter plots, bubble plots, box and whisker plots, pie charts, heat maps, waterfall charts, and more, Formatting graphs to include scale adjustments, axes labels, value labels, layout, primary and secondary axes, and the use of summary tables and conditional formatting.

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Prepare for Launch

Our four well-resourced centers focus on professional development and ensure that all students are supported as they plan for their futures.

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Build Career Foundations
Downtown Columbus
Upskill & Connect in Columbus
Red Frame Lab
Develop an entrepreneurial mindset
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Explore Research & Fellowships

Knowlton Center for Career Exploration

The Knowlton Center for Career Exploration starts working with students from their first semester on campus and sticks by them long after graduation. From building a resume to landing an internship to getting into graduate school or finding a great first job out of college, the 16 career coaches at the Knowlton Center are there for students every step of the way.

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96% of recent graduates are working in their desired field or position
$600,000+ for internship stipends
300+ on-campus career programs
Recruiters from Business, Technology, Healthcare, Finance, Consulting, Nonprofit, Government, and more.
16 career coaches and over 3,700+ personal coaching sessions per year

Denison Edge

Denison Edge connects you with big-city career assets, ed-tech firms, and entrepreneurs right in our city next door. You’ll explore your strengths, bridge your major and career options, and amplify your network with meaningful connections while building relevant skills.

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Downtown Columbus
Cutting-edge programs: data analytics, finance, management, marketing, sales, human resources, business analysis & more
Programs and certifications that enhance your Denison education
Taught by business and industry leaders
Network with professionals, alumni, and peers from multiple universities

Red Frame Lab

Calling all entrepreneurs and problem solvers. In the Red Frame Lab, you can workshop your ideas or partner with companies across a broad range of industries to solve real-world problems (and boost your career network). Simply put, the Red Frame Lab offers opportunities to flex your entrepreneur and consulting skills.

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Entrepreneurs-in-Residence advise, coach, and mentor students
RED Corps students solve real-world challenges through design-thinking
Remix entrepreneurship conference connects alumni and students
Innovative Programs: Design Thinking Test Drives, RED Start Up, UX Design Workshop, Brand Lab

Lisska Center for Intellectual Engagement

Denison’s Lisska Center is your go-to place for funded research and scholarship opportunities. You can be a paid summer scholar conducting one-on-one research with a faculty mentor, conduct international research, and launch into a post-graduate fellowship. The possibilities are diverse and exciting.

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Top producing Fulbright University
International research opportunities
Paid summer research and travel grants for international research
58% of students have worked one-on-one with a faculty member on a research project
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