In the latest episode of Bellarmine Magazine’s podcast -- The Pineapple -- the dean of Bellarmine’s W. Fielding Rubel School of Business, Dr. Sharon Kerrick, discusses how her professional experience has led to her preparing future business professionals in an academic environment.

Drawn in by Bellarmine's tight-knit sense of community, Dr. Kerrick says her role as the business school’s dean is similar to being in the business world, combining organizational skills and communication within an academic organization.

Always keeping her eyes on the future and ensuring that Bellarmine’s business students are well prepared for post-graduate endeavors, Kerrick emphasizes the need to equip students with the skills they’ll need to be successful, such as teamwork, technological integration and adaptability within the workplace.

In order to help students put their best professional foot forward, Kerrick explains the improvements that have been made to Bellarmine’s MBA program, such as minimized credit hours and overall cost, and how these changes will impact students’ ability to make connections in the business industry.

“We’re trying to teach people, how do you make that business connection if it’s just a Skype or a Facetime,” said Kerrick. “How are you making that connection, and being very purposeful about how you’re making those connections to be successful?”

The Pineapple is a weekly podcast produced by Bellarmine Magazine that provides listeners with exclusive content from the Bellarmine community.

Listen to this podcast episode online, or search for "The Pineapple" on Apple Podcasts and Google Play.
  This article was prepared by student worker Christina Mudd.