Business Mythbusters
Myth or fact: You must know your exact career at age 17 to succeed in college.
What is myth
This field helps organizations prepare for losses tied to accidents, disasters, lawsuits, or cyberattacks.
What is risk management/insurance
This BSBA option is designed for students who want to explore business disciplines before choosing a major.
What is Business Undecided
Cindy said this is one thing students can do in college to help set themselves up for success.
What is networking
Myth or fact: The average person is expected to have 10-12 jobs over their lifetime.
What is fact
This matters more than having every life detail decided at 17: being willing to learn, ask questions, and pursue opportunities.
What is staying open-minded/open to opportunities
This required part of every BSBA major gives students hands-on, real-world experience through applied projects and coursework.
What is Experiential Learning **this is a prize question**
According to employer surveys, this skill is one of the top things companies want to see in students and job candidates.
What is problem-solving
Myth or fact: A business degree can lead to many kinds of jobs, not just one. Career flexibility.
What is fact
Cindy’s example showed that even someone with a civil engineering degree can end up in this kind of role at CoorsTek.
What is Global Risk Manager
This program gives first generation and multicultural students access to companies, grow leadership skills, and prepare you for readiness while in school.
What is the FaM Program
These experiences can help students stand out before graduation: joining clubs, taking leadership roles, and doing this kind of work experience.
What are internships
Myth or fact: 100% of the skills used in most jobs is expected to change by 2030, with AI as a major catalyst.
What is myth **this is a prize question**
This major combines business and technology to help companies solve problems.
What is Information Systems **this is a prize question**
CU Denver Business School’s downtown location helps students gain access to internships, networking, and these career-building opportunities.
What are real world business connections
This technology helps machines identify patterns, make predictions, and automate tasks.
What is artificial intelligence
Myth or fact: Professional skills like communication and teamwork matter just as much as technical knowledge.
What is fact
This major or school path can be a smart choice for students who like problem-solving, people, numbers, communication, and strategy.
What is business
As technology changes quickly, this habit becomes critical for long-term success in any career.
What is continuous learning/lifelong learning
This is the bigger idea behind many of these success tips: taking initiative instead of waiting for opportunities to come to you.
What is being proactive