Professional Development

Yes, we learn in the classroom; but we also learn from the physical environment we are in and from social interactions with our peers. We learn from observing role models, using “the tools of the trade,” and making real life decisions in a real life environment.

Business Honors gives you many opportunities to learn through out-of-classroom experiences. In fact, there are about 40 events to choose from each year. Events are announced in the program's weekly update e-mail. You can find the details, dress, and information about how to sign-up for each event in the upcoming events section.

• Executive Speaker Series
• Evening seminars
• Resume workshops
• Case competitions organized by Business Honors
• Internships and study abroad (completed during the semester)
• Professional development trips
• Etiquette dinner

Business Honors Policy

• All students, freshman thru seniors (including 5th year PPA), must attend three professional development events each academic year.
• Only events sponsored or organized by Business Honors count for professional development.
• Most Business Honors social events are not professional development events.
• Most events require that you sign-up in advance.
• To take advantage of the Business Honors course selection process in the fall, you must have attended (or be registered to attend) at least one event by the beginning of open registration in December.
• To take advantage of the Business Honors course selection process in the spring, you must have attended three events by the beginning of open registration in May.
• Seniors graduating in December need only attend one event during their final semester.
• Seniors graduating in May or August must attend three events for the year.
• To see which professional development events you have already attended, view the events listing on eLearning.