Honors and Fellows
At Mendoza College of Business, we know that academic excellence goes hand-in-hand with a commitment to growing the good in business.
That's why our honors and fellows programs are a little different. They offer you opportunities to:
- Dive deep into your studies,
- Discover ways to do business that also serve society,
- Build community with like-minded students, and
- Have unique, life-expanding experiences.
Program Enrollment
In most cases, these honors and fellows programs require an application and the completion of specific coursework or co-curricular activities. They also usually accept new students only within specific timeframes. Review each program below to understand its requirements and how to join.
Whether you are looking for enrichment of your business education through an ethical framework, enhanced exposure and practice in research, or immersive experiences, there is a range of exciting opportunities for undergraduate students at the Mendoza College of Business.
Program Offerings
Business Honors Program
Instead of only considering academic achievement, the Business Honors Program also evaluates applicants' desire to apply business for the good of society. Offering colloquia, a mentorship program, tutoring services, volunteer opportunities, and more, the Business Honors Program creates a community of like-minded undergraduate students as they learn from courses such as Why Business? and the Noble Vocation of Business to apply Catholic social thought in today’s business world.
Business Ethics and Society Fellows
Business Ethics and Society Program (BESP) Fellows are students from the Mendoza College of Business chosen in a competitive application process for a one-year experience beginning in the fall semester. BESP Fellows supplement the standard course of business studies with a deeper appreciation of the philosophical, theological, economic, and moral foundations of business careers and commercial society. This seminar-style, small-group program includes special guest lectures, catered dinners, and fascinating discussions.
International Business Fellows
The International Business Fellows Program is offered as a course organized by the Business Ethics and Society Program. This course recognizes a select number of undergraduate students who are interested in global affairs, want to explore the nature of honorable business in our globalized world, and seek to examine the ethical and professional challenges and opportunities of pursuing business as a force for good in the international context.
Research Honors Program
The Research Honors Program (RHP) is an interdisciplinary business research experience across Mendoza College of Business disciplines to broaden your perspective. As an RHP scholar, you will engage in lively and constructive research discussions as you learn about the research process and engage in your own research. For those interested in pursuing an academic career, the program can serve as a pathway to a graduate-school-like experience, preparing you to be competitive for top doctoral programs.
NDDCEL Fellows Colloquium in Ethical Leadership
This colloquium, affiliated with the Notre Dame Deloitte Center for Ethical Leadership (NDDCEL), is a seminar-style course through which students examine best practices in decision-making and action from business and academic research, with a focus on developing capacities for effective, ethical business leadership. Fellows engage with scholars, graduate business students, alumni, and other professionals at companies, including Deloitte, with a particular focus on inclusive leadership and leadership for social and environmental sustainability.
Explore the Undergraduate Business Program
Learn more about the undergraduate business program at Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business.