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Written by: cburk
10/9/2009 8:02 AM

The College of Business at Creighton University is different. At Creighton, we not only teach business . . . we do business. Students get real-world experience outside the classroom, working for and learning at companies of all sizes, from local start-ups to multi-national corporations. Many of these opportunities are right here in Omaha. One such example shows how unique Omaha and Creighton really are.

The Halo Institute was recently featured in the Money section of the Omaha World Herald. The Institute is a non-profit organization that nurtures entrepreneurial talent. The Institute helps people turn their business ideas into reality by taking them through a seven-step process to build a business case for early stage investment. Five businesses are chosen every quarter by the management board of advisors.

The College of Business is involved in the Institute as a founding partner along with Jim Esch, a Creighton business alumnus, and Nick Hudson:

http://www.omaha.com/article/20091007/MONEY/710079954

This a great opportunity for the College of Business and its students. There are internships available and opportunities for students to put their business ideas to the test in the Halo Institute. Students can also bring what they learn in the field back the classroom. In fact, three student groups are currently using businesses in the Institute as case studies for class projects. 

This is just one example of how Creighton’s College of Business gives students the experience they need to succeed.

Anthony R. Hendrickson, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Business

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