Academic and Student Resources

Student Services

The development, welfare, and success of students are the primary concerns of the school, its faculty, and its staff. Advisors are available to provide services that assist students with personal, educational, and career decision–making needs.

Undergraduate Development Center (UDC)

The Questrom Undergraduate Development Center (UDC) serves as a supportive environment for more than 2,500 undergraduate students during every stage of their academic career at Questrom School of Business. The UDC employs a holistic approach to students’ intellectual and professional development.

Academic Advisors assist students as they make the transition into the college classroom, support and advise them in their cocurricular activities, and help them chart a path toward their successful graduation. Academic Advisors work in partnership with professional Career Advisors in the Questrom Feld Center for Career & Alumni Engagement, who assist with career exploration and assessment, résumé and cover letter development, targeted search plan creation, interviewing skills, and networking strategies.

The UDC works to foster leadership within the undergraduate student body by providing opportunities for students to excel both inside and outside the classroom. Community-building programming and recognition events are held regularly to enhance the student experience and to acknowledge the individual and collective success of Questrom students.

We understand that students’ needs vary and that individual questions require personalized answers. Our advisors specialize in providing students with one-on-one guidance on the many details that create a successful undergraduate experience.

Academic advisors assist students in the following areas:

• Course requirements
• Academic performance concerns
• Degree program planning
• Study abroad opportunities
• Course selection and schedules
• Referrals to other University services
• Referrals to on-campus tutoring services
• Adjustment issues

Questrom School of Business
Undergraduate Development Center
Rafik B. Hariri Building
595 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 102
Boston, MA 02215
617-353-2650 (call or text)
questromudc@bu.edu

Specialty Master’s & PhD Center

The Specialty Master’s & PhD Center is the hub of graduate specialty master’s and PhD programs, including the MSBA, MSF, MSMFT, MiM, PhD in Business Administration, and PhD in Mathematical Finance.

The Specialty Master’s & PhD Center team is dedicated to enhancing the experience as well as professional and personal development of our graduate students through academic advising, career coaching, career development, and community-building events.

Questrom School of Business
Rafik B. Hariri Building
595 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 416
Boston, MA 02215
617-353-7800
qstmsphd@bu.edu

MBA Center

The MBA Center is the core student services office for Full-Time and Professional Evening MBA program students.

As a first stop in Questrom’s residential MBA programs, the MBA Center for Academic and Community Engagement is a collaborative, fun, and inclusive resource that promotes growth in current and future business leaders. The center enhances academic and professional success by fostering connections and lifelong skills through individualized guidance and community engagement. Our goal is that through this work every MBA student experiences belonging to Questrom and knows they matter.

Student Advising

Questrom is committed to providing academic advising to all Questrom graduate students to help them complete degree requirements successfully and achieve the maximum benefit from their educational opportunities. Academic Advisors (including the Assistant Directors and Director) are available in the MBA Center to discuss course selection, decisions about career pathways, completion of degree requirements, adjustment and personal challenges, and available resources/services.

Questrom School of Business
Rafik B. Hariri Building
595 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 416
Boston, MA 02215
617-353-7800
mbacenter@bu.edu

Faculty and Administration Office Hours

Questrom School of Business faculty members pride themselves on being available to advise students on coursework pertaining to concentrations, career opportunities, and appropriate academic preparation in their field of interest. In addition, the Dean of Questrom School of Business, Senior Associate Dean of Programs, the Associate Dean for the Undergraduate Program, and the Associate Dean for the MBA Program are available for student appointments on any matter.

Faculty Concentration Advising for Undergraduate Students and Mentorship Program

The faculty at Questrom play a critical role in the development of our students outside the classroom. This support manifests in two key ways: Faculty Concentration Advisors and faculty mentorship. Faculty Concentration Advisors work with students to provide insights into the many options available to students within a given concentration. They help by:

• Providing guidance in potential career paths available within the concentration
• Offering advice on courses to take within the concentration that align with career goals
• Enhancing and fostering a vibrant student community of concentrators, including workshops, events, and networking opportunities

Faculty Concentration Advisors provide advising to undergraduate Questrom students in their particular area of expertise, or, in most cases, within a concentration. They are not expected to provide comprehensive academic advising, such as course selection outside the concentration, personal counseling, or in-depth career counseling.

Faculty mentorship is an informal function of the faculty but one the Questrom faculty welcomes. It allows students to connect with a number of faculty members during their time at Questrom, providing an opportunity for students to:

• Establish professional and mentoring relationships
• Get advice regarding concentration selection
• Identify research interests and possible research teamwork
• Learn more about the functional areas of business
• Identify informational interview contacts
• Secure references for internships, jobs, or graduate school
• Expand the network of professionals

Faculty mentors can be any member of the Questrom faculty, and we recommend that students build a rapport with several faculty members during their course of study. In order to help them meet instructors, we recommend the following designated faculty members and guidelines:

• First-term freshmen: SM 131 professor
• First-term external transfers: SM 131 professor
• Second-term freshmen: SM 131 professor from the previous term
• Sophomores: SM 131 or SM 132 from last year OR any of the professors encountered in the sophomore year courses (AC 221, BA 221, LA 245, MO 221, AC 222, BA 222, BA 223, IS 223, SM 275)
• Second-term sophomores or first-term juniors: Any previous Questrom faculty advisor or any professor on one’s Core teaching team
• Second-term juniors: Concentration faculty advisor or any combination of the previous terms’ faculty advisors
• Seniors: Any faculty advisor or concentration faculty advisor from previous years

Tutoring

There are a number of tutoring options available to students. Those who are having trouble in courses should make an appointment with the relevant course instructor to get a sense of problematic areas. Students may also meet with their course teaching assistant (TA) for additional help. For undergraduates, the LOCK Honorary Service Society offers free open tutoring hours in Questrom (held twice weekly; see the UDC for dates and times). For ongoing or one-off individual or group tutoring, contact the Educational Resource Center (ERC). ERC tutors are available free of charge for freshman- and sophomore-level courses. Students can fill out a tutor request on the ERC website. Writing tutors are also available for WR courses at the Writing Center, 100 Bay State Road, by scheduling an appointment online. The MBA Center and Specialty Master’s & PhD Center also offer writing assistance, through office hours held by graduate students, that can help with brainstorming, outlining, thesis formulation, building an effective argument, drafting, presenting, and integrating evidence/quotations. Writing assistance may also help with grammar, spelling, etc., content of cover letters in advance of working with a career coach.

Feld Center for Career & Alumni Engagement

Questrom School of Business’ Feld Center for Career & Alumni Engagement (Feld Center) connects students to the world of work. The Feld Center’s Industry Relations Managers (IRM) work to engage employers in the recruiting process through the posting of internship and job opportunities, on-campus interviewing, and career exploration. Students may be referred to an IRM if deemed appropriate upon completing their targeted search plan with their career advisor (undergraduate) or career coach (graduate). The Feld Center also offers events throughout the year to help students learn more about industries, hear about career opportunities, and network with employers and alumni.

The Feld Center has relationships with companies from most industries (finance, accounting, marketing, etc.) and posts more than 1,000 opportunities for Questrom students each year. Internships are highly encouraged for all Questrom School of Business students.

Career advisors assist students in the following areas:

• Career exploration and assessment
• Networking strategies
• Interviewing skills
• Critique and development of résumés and cover letters
• Creation of a targeted search plan

Center for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Center for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is committed to providing the Questrom School of Business with diversity education, identity-conscious programs, community-building initiatives, and equitable solutions across our undergraduate and graduate populations. Our efforts focus on identifying, advocating for, and helping create the solutions needed for belonging and student success. We offer students a platform and mentorship to help cultivate the next generation of change agents within the Questrom community.

At Questrom, we are connected by our differences. We know it’s on everyone to contribute to our community and help to create a culture of belonging. myQuestrom is our stated commitment to ensure every member of our community has the resources and support they need to succeed. Here at Questrom, we are working together towards a shared goal: to make Questrom a place where all are seen, valued, and appreciated. myQuestrom means all of us.

To learn more about the Center for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, visit our website, check out our @myQuestrom Instagram, and contact us at myQuestrom@bu.edu.

Frederick S. Pardee Management Library

The Frederick S. Pardee Management Library is located on the west end of the second and third floors of the Questrom School of Business (Rafik B. Hariri Building, 595 Commonwealth Avenue), with its entrance on the third floor.

The library provides information services as well as electronic and print resources in management and related disciplines, including accounting, finance, healthcare management, economics, human resources, and public and nonprofit management. These resources are further supported by extensive research collections.

The library provides access to key business databases, including Bloomberg, Factiva, Frost & Sullivan, IBISWorld, and Mintel Academic. It also offers access to trade publications, as well as general business and management literature, through databases such as ProQuest One Business and Business Source Complete. Research assistance is available through individual consultations and curated research guides covering topics such as target company lists, pre-interview research, and industry analysis.