Business, Consulting and Finance

The skills you develop at Oberlin College are central to success in a myriad of business areas such as banking, business management, and finance. You will be self-reliant to effectively advance theory into practical practice through the relation subsisting between developed analysis and problem-solving abilities and involvement opportunities.

Yoshiko Tsompanos, MBA

Associate Director | Business, Consulting, and Finance & Ashby Business Scholars Program

I look forward to working with you!

Tanisha Shende is a third-year student majoring in computer science and mathematics with a minor in sociology and an integrative concentration in data science. She is an Ashby Business Scholar and a Peer Career Advisor for the Business, Consulting, and Finance career community. Last year, she was named the 2024 National Student Employee of the Year and the 2024 National Student Employee of the Year for Diversity and Inclusion.

Group photo of 2024-25 Ashby Business Scholars.

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Business and Athletics!

The skills and values gained from sports often translate seamlessly into the business world. To showcase your leadership abilities or support our athletes, visit the Oberlin College Athletics - Official Athletics Website.

Michael Dinkel playing lacrosse. — Michael Dinkel ’26, 2023–24 ABS Scholar Photo credit: Courtesy of Michael Dinkel

Jordan Fishback playing football. — Jordan Fishback '27, 2024-25 ABS Scholar Photo credit: Courtesy of Jordan Fishback

Jordan Fishback playing lacrosse. — Jordan Fishback '27, 2024-25 ABS Scholar Photo credit: Courtesy of Jordan Fishback

Nathan Thompson playing soccer. — Nathan Thompson '26, 2024-25 ABS Scholar Photo credit: Courtesy of Nathan Thompson

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Business and the Arts!

We uplift Obies interested in the arts by teaching them the business side of their desired industies.

Delaney Fox at the New York Philharmonic

Black piano — Piano at the New York Philharmonic. Photo credit: Yoshiko Tsompanos

Group photo in front of Google — 2024-25 Ashby Business Scholars at Google Cambridge
Photo credit: Yoshiko Tsompanos

How well do you know your financial tools!?

Take the opportunity to visit the Mary Church Terrell Main Library and get to know their knowledgeable staff! Elizabeth Sullivan, Head of Research and Instruction, is available to guide you in mastering essential computer systems for financial data, news, trading tools, and research analytics, including Bloomberg Terminals and Factiva. Her expertise will help you acclimate to these tools, navigate them effectively, and leverage them to succeed in your coursework and beyond.

Michael Dinkel. — Nathan Thompson '26
Photo credit: Yoshiko Tsompanos

Tanaka Ndove. — Group delivering stock pitch presentation
Photo credit: Yoshiko Tsompanos

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CELEBRATING Ashby GRADUATES

Bridget Duquette. — Bridget Duquette '25

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The gift that keeps giving! The ♥ of the matter…

Obies come from every corner of this beautiful nation and beyond! Support the Office of Advancement by getting to know their staff in fostering a truly unique community of alumni, parents, and friends. Your involvement helps us build and sustain a network like no other!

Philip Vasan. — Philip Vasan '80 Photo credit: Yoshiko Tsompanos

Lance Braunstein. — Lance Braunstein P'23 Photo credit: Yoshiko Tsompanos

Don’t forget the dropdown boxes!

Juggling academics, athletic commitments, work responsibilities, cocurricular activities, and a social life can be quite challenging. Please remember that this is a significant load, and it is completely normal to seek additional support. Oberlin offers exceptional resources, CAPS, SHS designed to help you manage these demands and thrive. Do not hesitate to reach out to the Student Health & Wellbeing Staff for assistance—we are here to support you every step of the way!

With 100 new international students joining Oberlin College in fall 2024—the largest influx since before the pandemic—it is essential to understand how the International Student and Scholar Services and the International Students & Scholar Services Staff can assist with your needs, including CPT, OPT, the application process, and more.

Leverage a blend of essential interpersonal and personal attributes—including vision and strategic thinking, communication, decision-making, and team building—by collaborating with the Office of Student Leadership and Involvement. The staff is here to support you in creating an organization, securing funding, and so much more! Let us help you turn your ideas into impactful initiatives!

Students and staff members standing in front of a screen. — Photo credit: Yoshiko Tsompanos

Students presenting in a classroom in King Building. — Photo credit: Yoshiko Tsompanos

Connect with alumni through OberLink, Oberlin's student-alumni networking platform. Join the Career Community for Business, Consulting and Finance to engage with members from all over the world in various business-related fields.

Finance

Consulting

Startup

Want to work in a startup? Here's where to look

Marketing

Companies also host internships and pipeline programs for students of various class years and identity groups, such as women and people of color. You can find a list of them here.

To gain more support and resources, consider joining mentorship organizations. These also target particular identity groups.

To prepare for interviews, you can practice with these interview questions. Consult the below resources to learn how to answer such questions.

Finance Technicals

Case Studies

Once you've completed your research, you can participate in a mock interview through CED. Sign up through Handshake!