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BUSN1102: Personal Skill Development for Business

130 Dodge

Fridays 11:45-1:25 September 23rd – October 28th

Instructors: Sarah Fraser and Jane-Marie Ovanin

Office Hours: 250 Dodge Hall, available by appointment or walk-in

via the Advisor Calendar in your MyNEU portal

Course Description:

BUSN1102 offers students in the College of Business Administration an opportunity to achieve a better understanding of themselves as students and as future professionals. This course explores self-analysis, leadership traits and styles, diversity and cultural awareness, professionalism, emotional intelligence and ethics. Encourages students to draw connections among classroom education, extracurricular activities, and practical experiences and to identify how each component fits into the pursuit of their individual goals.

Week | Date | Topic |

Week 1 | 9/23/11 | NU & CBA Academic Expectations |

Week 2 | 9/30/11 | Campus Resources and Excel Training |

Week 3 | 10/7/11 | Study Abroad/Co-op/Student Clubs |

Week 4 | 10/14/11 | Linked-In Work-shop |

Week 5 | 10/21/11 | Field Trip |

Week 6 | 10/28/11 | Registration Procedure and Planning Guide |

Course Outcomes:

By the end of the course, students should:

* View their CBA education as a whole, assessing past and potential learning opportunities in terms of their application to the “real world.”

* Set, articulate, and continue pursuing individual goals.

* Identify and evaluate personal and academic skills, abilities, and interests.

* Be aware of the image they present to other people.

* Begin to conduct themselves as professionals.

* Learn how to build and maintain a network.

* Learn how to utilize campus resources to optimize their undergraduate experience.

Required Technology:

Laptop Computer: Only if specified by Instructor

Grading:

Attendance and participation | 60 pts |

Blackboard Wiki uploads | 30 pts |

Reflection/Evaluation paper |...