Step up and Stand out! This competency provides opportunities for advancing your hard and soft skills. You will gain knowledge that will enhance your personal brand and employability throughout the career exploration and decision-making process and beyond! Career fair prep events, “Careers In” events, internships, mock interviews…the opportunities are endless.

Developing critical thinking skills is essential in various aspects of life, including education, work, and decision-making. Exploring this competency will provide individuals with the skills to make informed choices, solve problems, and navigate complex situations. It is a skill that can be cultivated through practice, exposure to diverse perspectives, and a willingness to challenge one's own assumptions.

Communication and professionalism are essential competencies in the business world. It is critical to have a clear and articulate exchange of ideas, information, and feedback, both verbally and in writing. It also encompasses active listening, empathy, and the ability to convey complex concepts in a manner accessible to diverse audiences. Professionalism entails a commitment to ethical behavior, reliability, and maintaining a respectful and collaborative demeanor in the workplace. Professionals with strong communication and professionalism competencies not only convey information effectively but also contribute to a positive and cohesive work environment, fostering trust and successful collaboration.

This category of competencies involves fostering learning that will lead to building a workforce that will foster a culture that values and embraces diversity in all its forms. Equity ensures fairness and impartiality in professional opportunities, while inclusion promotes a sense of belonging for all individuals. Social justice extends this commitment to addressing systemic inequalities, promoting fairness, and advocating for positive change.

Understanding the world is a key component when preparing for a career in business. Within this competency students will learn to appreciate the increased interconnectedness and interdependence among economies, industries, and cultures worldwide.

"Embrace the world as your classroom, for in understanding globalization, we unlock the doors to limitless possibilities, transcending borders to cultivate a wisdom that knows no bounds." – anonymous.

This competency has many dimensions. You will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills through theory and practice. Join a student organization and work your way up to the E-board! The opportunities in this competency will help you to identify leadership opportunities, help you establish comfort in networking and enhance your teamwork skills.

The competency of Sustainability and Societal Impact involves an understanding and commitment to responsible business practices that consider environmental, social, and economic factors. Students will learn through this competency the considerations for resource efficiency, corporate social responsibility, and ethical decision-making.

There’s a reason our employers are asking that we prepare students with the right technological skills! Business evolves as new technologies are introduced. Take advantage of the insights you will glean from understanding how technology and business intersect, overlap, and rely on one another to get the job done!