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Application Update

We are excited to announce that the IMMERSE program has expanded! The college will now offer two separate programs, each focused on a specific area in business.

Applications for the Spring 2025 IMMERSE programs are now open and will close at 11:59 p.m. on December 2, 2024.

Please note, there is a $750 cost associated with participating in the program. Scholarships are available and students are encouraged to apply.

Click HERE to apply!

IMMERSE - Empowering community engaged servant leadership through an immersive industry experience.

UAH College of Business students accepted into a IMMERSE program will have the opportunity to expand their professional network through an industry trip and gain real-world experience by taking what they learn in the classroom and applying it to support a local non-profit.

Program Purpose

  • Empower business students to make a difference in their communities by applying what they learn in the classroom and on their industry trip to support a local non-profit organization
  • Provide students with real-world experience by putting their skills into practice in a professional setting
  • Provide business students with the opportunity to expand their professional network as they meet with and learn from industry professionals as they visit a major metro area

Activity Overview

  • Community Project - Students will identify a non-profit organization to work with throughout the semester. Students should collaborate with the organization to identify opportunities for the student to apply their major specific skills in supporting the non-profit organization. (Ex: Accounting major helps an organization with their accounting processes)
  • Travel - Depending on the IMMERSE track, students will travel to a metro area to immerse themselves in a specific industry. Students will have the opportunity to expand their professional network, visit companies, etc.

Spring 2025 IMMERSE Tracks

Government/Government Contracting and Consulting Track - Washington, D.C.
Business students interested in launching their career in a government, government contracting, or government consulting field will have the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. to speak with and learn from industry professionals focused on supporting the government and working in government contracting. Students will also network with government leaders and business professionals in the D.C. metro area.

Marketing Track - New York City, NY
Business students interested in launching their career in marketing will have the opportunity to travel to New York City to speak with and learn from industry professionals focused on marketing. Students will also network with marketing leaders and business professionals in the city.

Track Schedules for Accepted Students

Government/Government Contracting Track - Washington, D.C.

  • January 10, 2024 at 10 a.m. - Welcome and program review
  • February 7, 2024 at 10 a.m. - Students share what local organization they have committed to supporting, share what they have done so far, and prepare for the trip to D.C.
  • April 9 - 11, 2024 (TENTATIVE) - Travel to Washington, D.C.
  • April 18, 2024 at 10 a.m. - Final Presentations - Student share what they accomplished and what they learned along the way

Marketing Track - New York City, NY

  • January 10, 2024 at 10 a.m. - Welcome and program review
  • February 7, 2024 at 11 a.m. - Students share what local organization they have committed to supporting, share what they have done so far, and prepare for the trip to NYC.
  • March 26 - 28, 2024 (TENTATIVE) - Travel to NYC
  • April 18, 2024 at 11 a.m. - Final Presentations - Student share what they accomplished and what they learned along the way

Community Project Details

As part of the IMMERSE program, students in each track will identify a non-profit organization to work with throughout the semester. 

Students have the freedom to choose any organization they would like to serve. Students should collaborate with the organization to identify opportunities for them to apply their major specific skills in supporting the non-profit organization’s operations and mission. (Ex: Accounting major helps an organization with their accounting processes). 

Students are expected to complete at least 15 service hours during the semester.

 Application Details

Click HERE to view the application and apply. Applications are due December 2, 2024!

  • Name
  • UAH Email
  • UAH A Number
  • Expected graduation date
  • Confirmation that you are a UAH business student
  • Selection of your business major
  • Short Essay (200 - 400 words)- How you would apply your experience and what you learned on the trip to impact UAH, the College of Business, your community, your personal life, or your professional career.
  • What are your career aspirations? How do you envision this trip contributing to your career goals?
  • Would you like to apply for a scholarship to support the cost of the trip? In 200-400 words, describe the circumstances that require a scholarship for your participation in this experience. What amount, if any, would you be able to contribute to enable you to participate?

Questions?

Please contact Drew Yarbrough, dwh0012@uah.edu