Learn by Doing
At the Stiller School of Business, we pose the same challenge to our students as we do to Fortune 500 companies: Do more. And they do.
Businesses today can do more. So can you.
From preparing and filing taxes for Burlington’s underserved communities to managing a portion of the college’s endowment, academic credit is a hands-on operation here.
Learning isn’t limited to the classroom here at Stiller—nearly all Stiller students are required to participate in an internship as part of their academic curriculum. And because we know that access to opportunities is never the same among students, Stiller makes it possible for all students to learn by doing through close community partnerships, on-campus opportunities, and student clubs and organizations.
Classroom Experience
You’ll apply what you learn to genuine, client-based work right in your classroom because Stiller brings the real world to you. Apply knowledge, build skills, and gain professional experience so you can boost your resume without sacrificing your GPA.
Discover our Upside-Down Curriculum
We have a passion for hands-on, experiential learning, and we make it happen from day one.
Our unique learning approach allows you to gain more in-depth experience in your field than you would at nearly any other institution, allowing you to begin interning as early as the summer after your first year of studies.
On-Campus Experience
Get your foot in the door without leaving campus.
Our Centers of Experience harness the talent of Champlain students to do real client-based work in agency- and studio-like environments. Apply your classroom knowledge to professional projects while earning credit or even a paycheck at one of our Centers of Experience.
CIE
The CIE ( Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship ) at Champlain College is a business incubator, where any student entrepreneur can find the resources they need to bring their business idea to life during their time at Champlain.
The Leahy Center
The Leahy Center for Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity is a world-class laboratory with state-of-the-art technology, providing digital forensics and cybersecurity services to a wide variety of organizations, from government bodies to local businesses.
EMC
The EMC (Emergent Media Center) brings the needs of local businesses right to the talent and creative minds of Champlain students. Design, produce, and research solutions to real business problems for credit or for a paycheck.
Putting Stiller Students to the Test
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Professional competitionsEach year, the Elevator Pitch competition challenges students to put their communication and networking skills, confidence, and ideas to the test for cash prizes and professional practice.
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Funds for the next big thingThe Sarah Ramsey Startup Flight Fund supports students’ entrepreneurial ventures with funding (up to $2,000) and guidance from Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Or be on the other side of the business table and help launch these startups as a Sarah Ramsey Fellow.
Professional Experience
In today’s marketplace, it’s critical for students to enter the workforce with a proven track record of experience and industry understanding. That’s why most Stiller majors require an internship as part of their curriculum.
In fact, over the last six years, 97% of all Stiller graduates participated in at least one internship while at Champlain. Because they know that when it comes to their future careers, there’s no substitute for experience.
Our internships give you room to balance your class schedule, part-time job, and internship in ways that work for you.
Learn About InternshipsOur Interns Are In Demand
Our career-focused programs align closely with specific professions and, you’ll be prepared to do productive work in an internship in your field as early as the summer after your first year. Having an established professional skill set upon which you can build will set you apart from others when it comes to securing an internship—which, like the overall job market, is becoming increasingly competitive.
Global Experience
All business is global; make it an intentional part of your experience through a study abroad or international internship. Your global experiences will not only broaden your worldview, but make you stand out to future employers.
Our Freeman Foundation Grant has allowed more than 150 Stiller students to gain both international and professional experience through summer internships in Asia, with minimal out-of-pocket costs.
Our Global Experiences