Why you should consider a Business language certificate

Philly De Piante is earning a language certificate after having lived in Rome for 2 years. Read more about Philly's experience and why you should consider obtaining a Business Language Certificate. Click for more information on the Business Language Certificate.

1. What gave you a passion for learning another language?

I wanted to learn another language for a few reasons. One was to connect to my roots,
which are Italian. Another was to add a professional proficiency to my resume. Finally, I
would like to work overseas and wanted to learn a language that would connect me to the
culture and people of Italy.

2. How did you choose which language to learn?

I lived in Rome for two years and would like to
work in Italy after I graduate. It seemed a natural fit for me and I was fortunate that UNCC has a program that fit my needs.

3. How have you been able to utilize the language?

I have been able to utilize the language. I have been able to network in my community with a group of professionals that speak Italian and this has led to excellent mentoring and job opportunities. Also, I work in market research and have worked with international companies using translations. I have not had to use Italian much in my work, but the understanding of the different sentence structures and common translation errors that I learned in my Italian translation class helped me understand our participants and their perspectives more effectively.

   






4. Have you been offered a job due to being bilingual? 

I have been offered a job post-graduation thanks to knowing Italian and being able to network with Italian, American, and Italian-American professionals. I have also had the opportunity to apply for national and local scholarships thanks to my experience in
Italian.






5. How do you hope to use this language to further your career?

I hope to work abroad after I graduate and a comprehensive understanding of the
language is necessary to do so.

6. Would you recommend others take a business language certificate?

I would definitely recommend that BCOB students take a language certificate. I have
gained practical knowledge that has shaped your career and it gives my resume an extra
edge in a competitive job market.

Click for more information on the Business Language Certificate.

• Spanish Business Language Certificate: Michael Doyle; msdoyle@uncc.edu 
• German Business Language Certificate: Angela Jakeway; ajakeway@uncc.edu 
• French Business Language Certificate: Mary LaMarca; mlamarca@uncc.edu 

Finance Major Spotlight

Career Profile

Meet the Chair!

John Gandar joined the Belk College faculty in 1982 and has served as Chair and/or Interim Chair for Marketing, Management, and Economics, and now Finance. He became the Chair for Finance in July of 2017. John is excited about revamping the Finance curriculum as well as developing a concentration in Real Estate.

Meet the Coach!

Degrees: 

B.A. in Experimental Psychology, M.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs, both from the University of South Carolina

My advice to students: 

Set aside time to study! Know when your tests are coming up and start studying small chunks at a time up to a week before.

About Me: 

I'm originally from NJ but I consider Charlotte my home. I'm married, have two cats, and also two nephews. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, hiking, photography, and trying new restaurants.

Looking Back at Family Weekend 2018

Niblock Student Center staff welcomed students and their families for an Open House during the Friday of Family Weekend. Participants played "Are you Smarter than a Business Student" and got to enjoy the photo booth. For more information on this event, see the New Student and Family Services website.

Financial Management Association and American Marketing Association Recruiters' Circle

The Financial Management Association and American Marketing Association have teamed up to offer a professional development opportunity to all business students. A panel of Charlotte recruiters will share their knowledge about what they look for in potential candidates and the do's and don'ts of interviews and resumes. 

Applications are now open for the Women in Business Signature Event: The Power of Connections

We are happy to announce that applications are now open for the Women in Business Signature Event: The Power of Connections. On February 1, 2019, the Belk College will host company partners, selected students, and alumni for a half- day, conference- style event in uptown Charlotte.  Accepted students will have their registration fee covered and will enjoy lunch with company representatives, a keynote address by a successful alumnae, break- out sessions on important topics for today’s workplace, and a networking reception. Companies participating in recent Women in Business events include Bank of America, Brighthouse Financial, Coca Cola Bottling Company, Grant Thornton, KPMG, MetLife, PWC, Red Ventures, Sealed Air, Wells Fargo, and more.  As an event applicant, you will also be considered for a Spring 2019 scholarship.  Scholarship awards will be made based on responses to the essay prompt included in the application. Essay responses are limited to 100 words, which is shorter than this post! Additional application questions will be used to determine your availability on the day of the event and to build a professional biography that we can share with the professionals in attendance, which adds another layer of networking to this opportunity for you. We anticipate that the application in its entirety should take you less than 1 hour. Applications will be open until December 14. Please reach out to womeninbusiness@uncc.edu if you have any questions!  

Talk by North Carolina State Auditor Beth Wood

Future Leaders of Accounting will be hosting NC State Auditor Beth Wood on Wednesday, November 14 from 6-8pm in Friday 112.  Beth Wood is a Certified Public Accountant in her third term as North Carolina’s elected State Auditor. She is also the first woman elected State Auditor in North Carolina. Wood was honored as one of the Most Powerful Women in Accounting in 2013 by CPA Practice Advisor.

Future Leaders of Accounting invites you to attend her talk on what it is like to audit the state of North Carolina. No RSVP is necessary.

Questions? Please contact Gianna Tascione at gtascion@uncc.edu,

How to use the Waitlist Feature

http://registrar.uncc.edu/waitlist

What is the Waitlist?

Feature in Banner that allows you to add yourself to a “list” for classes that are full.

Reminders:

• If you are waitlisted, you are NOT registered for the course or guaranteed a spot.
• Once you Register for a waitlist, you will be emailed if a seat becomes available. Your email will indicate how long you have to accept the seat.
• You are not eligible to add your self to multiple waitlists for the same course.
• Make sure to double check WL column, even if the class appears open.
• You are only able to add yourself to a waitlist if the class is full and the department has made waitlist available.  

How?

1. Check the WL Rem column to make sure they are spots available on the waitlist.
2. Copy down and then input the 5-digit CRN number into your Add Classes Worksheet on the Add/Drop/Withdraw screen on Self Service Banner. 
3. Submit the changes. 
4. You should receive the error message “Closed – X Waitlisted”.  To add yourself to the waitlist, select this option from the Action column and submit the changes again.

For more information about the waitlist, see here: http://registrar.uncc.edu/waitlist

Lunch and Learn: Designing Your Life

This Tuesday, November 13, we have our final Lunch & Learn of the Fall semester. Mike Watson will be joining us to speak about Designing your Life, including things like planning your life around your passion and what engages you, surrounding yourself with the best people, and overcoming setbacks on the way to executing your plan.  Please register at belkcollege.uncc.edu/studentevents

Sign Up for the Bank of America Applied Technology Program Overview and Networking Session!

Sports Analytics Club at UNCC partnership with Charlotte Hornets

The Sports Analytics Club at UNCC has partnered with various UNCC athletic teams to complete projects that would give them a competitive edge. 

The Sports Analytics Club at UNC Charlotte is raising money to order GPS tracking devices for the club. With the devices, we can help the UNC Charlotte football team with tracking certain fitness metrics, such as heart rate, distance covered, speed, and level of stress. We will also be able to help the team with tailoring workouts and ultimately preventing injuries by analyzing accurate information.The link to our crowdfunding page is: crowdfund.uncc.edu/SportsAnalytics

Partnership with the Charlotte Hornets:

We are partnering with the Charlotte Hornets to help our campaign. Tickets will be sold through our link at a discounted rate. Every fraction of every ticket bought, will go towards our club. The game is November 17th against the 76ers. If we are able to sell more than 50 tickets, the individuals who bought tickets will have early access to private warm-ups and meet players. The link to buy tickets is: groupmatics.events/event/Unccsports

We Hope Y'all Had a Safe and Fun Halloween!