Departments:

CodeNameDescription
BPD100YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT JOURNEYAn introduction to online branding, professional etiquette and resume and LinkedIn construction in the first year of college.
BPD200NETWORKING AND AN INTRODUCTION TO INTERVIEWINGLearning the tools and skills essential for professional success; improving skills with communication etiquette, networking and engaging in professional services. Prerequisite: BPD 100.
BPD300ADVANCED INTERVIEW SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND GETTING HIREDContinue to put professional skills into practice; build upon professional experience; engage in etiquette coaching and practice; continue to build professional networks and develop a career success strategy to bridge from junior to senior year. Prer...
BPD401THE PROFESSIONAL WORLDTaken fall senior year. Revisit cover letters and resumes; learn the components of a job offer and the basics of negotiation; effective strategies for the senior job search in absence of a job offer. Prerequisite: BPD 300.
BPD402LIVING INSPIREDTaken spring senior year. Networking and LinkedIn after college; key advice for transitioning from college student to professional, particularly the first 90 days. Prerequisite or corequisite: BPD 401.
BPD490PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: INTERNSHIPAn internship allows a student to engage in a meaningful professional experience related to his/her field of study. A minimum of 135 hours in a managed environment, in an office or location where the student directly reports to a supervisor, and is a...
BPD492PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONPrerequisites: Instructor permission, BPD 200, and 3.0 or higher GPA. The Co-Op option allows juniors and seniors to engage in full-time work in a professional setting. The Co-Op experience has the potential to delay the student’s planned graduation...