Learn the lay of the land before you walk in the door. On-site visits are an ideal way to get firsthand knowledge of a company or business industry. Tour the workspace, meet employees and managers through panel discussions, and get a sense of the type of work that is done there. You'll learn about the industry, job functions, and current business challenges from company representatives and leaders, some of whom are Fuqua alumni. 

Corporate visits to organizations in cities like Atlanta, New York, and Washington DC are held during spring and winter breaks. The class of 2012 will be visiting:

• Ogilvy & Mather — an international advertising, marketing, and public relations agency
• MacQuairie Capital  — a diversified financial services provider
• NOMURA Securities International  — a global investment banking and securities firm
• Bloomberg  — a business and financial news conglomerate
• Accenture — a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company

Past visits have included:

• ABB — a multinational company and leader in power and automation technologies 
• Burt's Bees — a national producer of environmentally friendly personal care products 
• Cisco Systems, Inc. — a global leader in internet networking
• OppenheimerFunds — a leading investment banking firm 
• Self-Help — a non-profit financial institution
• Washington Nationals — a major league baseball team
• Volkswagen — a major automobile company

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