Student Internships and Majors

Flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to student majors and internships.

Computer Science

A field of study that focuses on the theory, development, and application of computer systems and technology.

Operations Management

An area of management concerned with overseeing, designing, and controlling production processes.

International Business

Trade and investment activities that occur across national borders.

Finance

The management of large amounts of money, especially by governments or large companies.

Information Systems

An integrated set of components for collecting, storing, and processing data.

Cybersecurity

The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.

Internship

A temporary position with an emphasis on on-the-job training rather than merely employment.

PPE

Philosophy, Politics, and Economics; an interdisciplinary set of disciplines.

Internship opportunities

Positions available for students to gain practical experience in their field.

Business Analytics

The skills, technologies, and practices for continuous iterative exploration, and investigation of past business performance.

Aerospace Engineering

The branch of engineering focused on the design and development of aircraft and spacecraft.

Quantitative Economics

A field that applies mathematical and statistical techniques to analyze economic data.

Data Science

A field that uses scientific methods, algorithms, and systems to extract knowledge and insights from structured and unstructured data.

Supply Chain Management

The management of the flow of goods and services and includes all processes that transform raw materials into final products.

Finance and Information Systems

The intersection of finance principles and information technology infrastructure.

Social Data Science

An interdisciplinary field that combines computational and quantitative research methods with social science theory.

Impact Consulting

A form of consulting that focuses on measuring and improving the social, economic, and environmental impact of businesses.

Marketing Intern

A student or recent graduate who works in a marketing department to gain practical experience.

Finance Intern

A student or recent graduate working temporarily in a finance-related role for practical experience.

Behavioral Economics

A field that combines insights from psychology and economics to study how people make decisions.