KeyBank Undergraduate Symposium

The Fisher College of Business and KeyBank Symposium provides undergraduate juniors and seniors in business and engineering with a dynamic three-day experience designed to build essential professional skills.

Eligibility

Participating universities may nominate up to four undergraduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.0, with a preference for students maintaining a 3.4 or higher. Applicants with student leadership experience will receive special consideration. Approximately 40 students from universities across the country will be selected to participate in this competitive program.

Program Overview

The Annual KeyBank Leadership and Creativity Symposium, a collaborative recruiting initiative between KeyBank and the Fisher College of Business, offers top undergraduate students a unique opportunity to enhance their leadership and professional skills.

Through its partnership with KeyBank, the symposium integrates real-world insights from the banking industry. The experience culminates in a dynamic case competition, allowing students to apply what they've learned in a team-based, high-impact setting. Participants will receive a participation allowance of $200–$400, complimentary meals, and accommodation at The Blackwell Inn, Fisher’s on-campus hotel and conference center.

The program covers essential topics such as leadership, creativity, product innovation, spreadsheet management, entrepreneurial thinking, persuasive communication, and negotiation techniques. Participants will engage in interactive workshops designed to develop leadership skills and enhance professional growth. A brief description of each module of the symposium is included below.