Nebraska Business Honors Academy

Students accepted into the Academy are automatically accepted into the UNL Honors Program.

Honors Academy applications will be reviewed on a space-available basis.

• Outstanding academic achievement based on:
  • ACT of 27+ (or SAT 1300+)
  • Review of GPA, class rank and academic transcript

• Demonstrated leadership potential through involvement in school and community activities
• Committed to a major in business
• Effective oral and written communication skills

• University Academic Merit Scholarships
• University Leadership and Diversity Scholarships
• College of Business Scholarships

Academy specific scholarships include:

• $2,500 Study Abroad Experience Scholarship
• Academic merit-based scholarships

Academy scholarships can be added to any other scholarships awarded by Nebraska or the College of Business.

• Complete the cohort-based Academy business coursework (total of 43 credits)
• Complete a University of Nebraska-Lincoln-approved study abroad experience or an internship experience
• Become Toastmaster-certified or participate on at least one student competition team
• Participate in Academy leadership workshops
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Complete UNL Honors Program requirements
• Be a full-time student (at least 12 hours of credit per semester)

The academy has dedicated academic advisors who are fluent in university and College of Business resources. Your advisor will know you and your situation personally. The academy advisors want to know you and your goals, struggles and strengths. Our advisors take an individualized approach to each student's academic plan.

From the moment you meet your fellow classmates at our annual leadership challenge course campout, you will be part of a closeknit network of students, faculty, staff and alumni. Friendships naturally form from seeing familiar faces inside the classroom in study groups and various academy events hosted throughout the semester.

All academy courses are taught using active learning teaching methods to help you quickly apply what you've learned in class and develop critical thinking, problem solving, technical and communication skills.

The academy's small class sizes allow for increased focus on discussion, presentation, group collaboration and analytic exercises.

academy professors are hand picked to teach academy classes because of their skills, dedication and outstanding teaching styles. Our faculty will challenge you in the classroom and support your professional aspirations outside of the classroom.

• Solving real-world business problems for major corporations in an exclusive Strategic Management Lab with consultation and feedback from corporate executives
• Networking and developing mentorship relationships with corporate leaders
• Visiting corporate offices to gain a better perspective of business culture