BUS 2900 - Character in the Business Professions

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits

Course Description
This course combines the moral and ethical aspects of being an individual of character across business careers. Other areas of discussion will include discovering your character strengths and how they may be best utilized during your career, as well as in your personal life as a leader in your community. It also provides critical information to help you build a professional foundation for a successful career path - and the skills to continue to thrive in your career, and how to have a lasting positive impression in your life. (prereq: none)

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Develop an understanding of character and how it impacts choices in life
Assess dimensions of character and their impact on personal and professional relationships
Apply ethical theories in personal and professional situations
Create a professional profile for networking throughout in their career
Role of personal and professional goal setting
Apply “pillars of character” to a personal brand/impact statement
Examine and select from alternative paths for an impactful career/life
Develop an initial learning plan

Prerequisites by Topic

None

Course Topics

Pillars of character
Cultural impact on values
Corporate citizenship
Perseverance and fairness
Personal development
Ethical theories related to personal and professional choices
How arts, literature, and music contribute to character
Social media best practices for personal and professional use
Setting personal goals vs. professional goals
The process of setting goals for personal and professional development
Business etiquette
How (and why) to say NO
Exploring and personal development
Thinking in waves
Strategic (career) patience

Coordinator
Dr. Michael Payne

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BUS 2900 - Character in the Business Professions