BBA490: BBA Capstone
Credit Hours:
3
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Estimated Hours Per Week:
12
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Overview
This course focuses on the demonstration of knowledge, skills, and abilities required for graduation from the Jones International University BBA program. Students will gain experience in designing a career goal statement, developing a professional development plan, and building a résumé.
The course project is a Professional Job Application and Portfolio: Demonstrating Achievement of Program Outcomes. Students will prepare a cover letter, résumé, and portfolio of accomplishments for professional submission based on a real job description of interest.
Course Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Identify successfully completed key assignments that best prove your newly acquired competencies, including knowledge, skills, and abilities as proof of program and institutional learning objectives.
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Reflect upon your accomplishments and their impact upon your future within the format of a cover letter and simulated job application.
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Prepare documents to apply for a simulated position, thereby creating a general resource for your professional success.
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Design a professional goal statement that guides your future career choices.
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Design a professional development plan as an action plan for your professional goal statement.
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Compose effective general and specific résumés that are useful for job applications that align with your professional development plan.
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Select best examples from your academic portfolio to demonstrate your competencies to your employer.
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Apply for a real-world job by formulating a professional application packet, conducting research about the organization, and developing an interview strategy.
Special Requirements
Student Support Counselor permission required for registration.
Prerequisites
Academic advisor permission required for registration.
Required Texts
BBA490 texts are available from the JIU/Follett Bookstore
