Business Management
Kolby Goff '23
Why did you decide to study business management?
I decided to study business management because I want to eventually take over my family business, and I want to be able to manage it as well as possible.
What are some of your favorite classes so far?
So far, I have really enjoyed Principles of Management and Business Law the most because they have open discussions, which is great for collaboration and getting you to think outside of the box.
Tell us about a unique experience or project you've worked on for your major.
A unique project that I have worked on for my major was a marketing analysis on a company of my choosing. I did mine on Nissan Motor Company and found it very interesting because I was applying my education to a real-world company.
What advice would you give to someone thinking about majoring in business management?
Some advice that I would have for someone who is looking to major in business management is to try to join the leadership of a club or Whitworth organization to try and help improve on your leadership skills.
What's your dream job?
My dream job is to run my family's car dealership one day with my sister.
Who has been an important connection for you at Whitworth, and why?
An important connection for me at Whitworth has been Adeline Grow because she has helped me grow as a leader and she has made me more confident in my abilities. She is also the advisor for my club and has helped my club members and me with many different events and meetings.
How would you describe Whitworth?
I would say that it is a place that provides great opportunity. We are a very close community that is willing to help each other and the professors are willing to take extra time out of their days to sit down with students and help them improve. Whitworth also has an amazing career center that is great at helping set you up with internships to prepare you for your career.
Sergio Velasco Bono '22
Why did you decide to study business management?
I chose to study business management because I knew it would help me develop crucial skills such as human resource management and project management. It also continues to build on top of skills that I already have such as communication and time management.
What are some of your favorite classes so far?
My favorite classes have been Swimming for Fitness because it's nice to have a class devoted to yourself, and Interpersonal Communication because it helped me become more comfortable to speak publicly.
Tell us about a unique experience or project you've worked on for your major.
One unique project that I have worked on for my major is a GMMSO4 project that I did in my Principles of International Business class. We had to evaluate whether a U.S. company would be successful in other countries abroad and conducted detailed research to determine whether or not they should venture into that market.
What advice would you give to someone thinking about majoring in business management?
I would say that even if it's not your first choice it is a great program that teaches you skills that can be applied to other career paths.
What's your dream job?
My dream job is to be the chief operations officer (COO) of BMW. I love the car brand and becoming a COO is what I hope to achieve in the future.
Who has been an important connection for you at Whitworth, and why?
Someone who has been an important connection to me at Whitworth is Dr. Todd Friends because he's given me important pieces of advice from his professional experience that have guided me throughout my time at Whitworth.