Graduate Student Resource Hub (Internal)

This page is intended for currently enrolled graduate business students.

Loyola Graduate Business Links

Essential Loyola University New Orleans graduate business resources.

Graduate Business Programs Program overview, degree options, and curriculum details.

Loyola University Bulletin Official academic policies, requirements, and course descriptions.

Academic Calendars Registration, add/drop deadlines, holidays, and finals schedule.

Academic Support

Writing, tutoring, citations, and study support.

Loyola OWL – Writing & Learning Services Loyola’s Writing & Learning Services support for graduate students.

Purdue OWL Writing Lab Writing resources and citation help (APA, MLA, Chicago).

APA Style Official APA guidance and examples.

Zotero Free citation manager for research projects.

Mendeley Reference manager and research collaboration tools.

Notion Project planning and notes for coursework and group work.

Todoist Task manager for deadlines and weekly planning.

Library & Research

Find peer-reviewed sources and research tools.

Loyola Library Search resources available to you as a student.

Google Scholar Search scholarly articles across disciplines.

JSTOR Academic journals, books, and primary sources.

ProQuest Dissertations, theses, news, and research databases (institution access may apply).

EBSCO Research databases across many subject areas (institution access may apply).

WorldCat Search library collections worldwide.

Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) High-quality open access journals.

Career & Professional Development

Job search tools, interviews, and professional branding.

LinkedIn Professional networking and job search.

O*NET Online Explore roles, skills, and career pathways.

Occupational Outlook Handbook (BLS) Salary ranges and job outlook data.

Glassdoor Company reviews and compensation insights.

Indeed Salaries Market salary estimates and trends.

Harvard Business Review Leadership, strategy, and workplace skills.

Business Data & Market Research

Industry data, economic indicators, and market insight.

FRED Economic Data Federal Reserve economic time series and indicators.

World Bank Open Data Global development and economic datasets.

OECD Data International economic and social statistics.

U.S. Census Data Population, business, and community datasets.

SEC EDGAR Filings Company filings, annual reports, and disclosures.

Google Trends Search interest trends for topics and brands.

Analytics & Tools

Skill-building tools for data, analytics, and productivity.

Microsoft Excel Help Center Functions, templates, and tips.

Kaggle Learn Short courses for Python, data analysis, and ML basics.

Coursera Professional certificates and skill courses.

edX University-backed online learning.

Tableau Training Learn data visualization fundamentals.

Power BI Learning Dashboards, reports, and data modeling.

Wellness & Support

Support resources for health, wellbeing, and crisis help.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 24/7 support in the U.S. Call or chat.

Crisis Text Line Text-based crisis support (availability varies by country).

NAMI Mental health education and local resources.

Mind Tools Stress management and workplace skills resources.

Financial Basics

Budgeting, repayment, and financial literacy resources.

Federal Student Aid (studentaid.gov) Loan information, repayment plans, and FAFSA guidance.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Budgeting tools and consumer finance guidance.

IRS Education Credits Overview Tax credit basics for eligible education expenses.

Mint (Budgeting) Budgeting and spending tracking tools (availability may vary).

International Student Tools

General resources for visa basics and work authorization info.

Study in the States (DHS) SEVP guidance for F-1 students and schools.

USCIS: Students & Exchange Visitors Work authorization overview and policies.

U.S. Visas (State Department) Visa categories and official information.

Tech Help & Security

Security basics and tools you will likely use in courses.

Microsoft Support Outlook, Teams, Office tools support.

Google Help Center Docs, Drive, Calendar, and collaboration tools.

Zoom Support Meetings, webinars, troubleshooting.

Have I Been Pwned Check if an email appears in known breaches.

CISA Cybersecurity Guidance Practical security guidance for individuals and organizations.

Communication & Presentation

Writing polish and presentation skill-building.

Grammarly Writing clarity and grammar support.

Hemingway Editor Improve readability and sentence clarity.

Canva Presentation templates and visual design tools.

PowerPoint Help Slide design, layouts, and presenting tips.

Graduate Student Information