Business Professional Development

How will BPD help you succeed?
- The BPD program, also know as BUS 300, will help students develop career goals
- Course assignments allow students to practice their networking and interpersonal skills
- Required attendance at professional events such as the BPD Etiquette Dinner prepares
students confidence for future meetings or interviews over meals
- Working with Executives in Residence connects students with professionals in industry
- Students learn from EIRs experience in the workforce and gather tools to succeed after
graduation
Read student testimonials about how BPD helped them reach their career goals.
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What is an Executive in Residence?
- Executives in Residence are volunteer professionals from the business community
- Each BUS 300 class section is taught by an Executive in Residence (EIR) who contributes
real world experience to the instruction of the career development course.
- An EIR Coach is also assigned to each section to meet with each student and provide
one-on-one professional coaching
- View the Executive in Residence Directory to learn about their experience and expertise
What kind of assignments will you work on in BPD?
- Self-assesments
- Resume writing
- Mock interviews
- Informational interviews with industry professionals
- Networrking events
Review all BUS 300 Course Components
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