One of the advantages of attending a research university is the opportunity undergraduates have to be exposed to and engage in research. These experiences can help students gain a deeper understanding of the material they are learning in classes. Students who research build stronger relationships with faculty members, learn to critically analyze advanced concepts, and gain clarity on the type of graduate degrees or career paths they might pursue after graduation.
Students at the Scheller College of Business have the opportunity to engage in research in a number of different ways. First, some faculty members may have access to research funding through which to pay students. Other faculty members may offer academic credit for unpaid assistantship work. Finally, students can pursue independent study courses in which they write a significant paper or work on a smaller part of a larger research project.