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BUSI 279 - School of Business Evaluation and Professional Development


PREREQUISITES: Program Advisor Approval
PROGRAM: Accounting, Business Administration, Logistics, and Office Administration
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2018

Prepares the student for entry into their respective field of business. Reviews procedures for interviewing, resume writing, job search techniques, team participation, ethics, and productive job performance.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

1. Identify the career paths and transfer opportunities available to School of Business graduates.
2. Prepare for the interview process.
3. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in teams.
4. Outline the necessity for effective communication skills and how to sharpen these skills.
5. Describe the need for life-long learning.
6. Practice effective time management.
7. Demonstrate effective use of electronic presentations.
8. Demonstrate appropriate conduct in business and social networking situations.
9. Complete required outcomes assessments.
10. Create a resume and cover letter.
11. Demonstrate professional presence.
12. Conduct a search for professional positions in the area of study.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Interviewing 
  • Time Management
  • Career Paths 
  • Life-Long Learning
  • Teamwork Skills 
  • Electronic Presentations
  • Communication Skills 
  • Business and Social Networking
  • Job Search 
  • Cover Letter and Resume Writing
  • Professional Presence 
  • Business Etiquette

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)