BUS-270 Applied Business Studies Capstone

This course is a culminating experience for the AAS Applied Business Studies Program. Students will build upon previous work and practice career skills through job searches, resume and cover letter creation, application submission and mock interviews. Students will reflect on their growth as a learner and as an aspiring professional. This will facilitate an awareness of the skills still needing further development.

Credits

1

Lecture Contact Hours

1

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Business

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

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BUS 270: Applied Business Studies Capstone

Department

Business

Course Description

This course is a culminating experience for the AAS Applied Business Studies Program. Students will build upon previous work and practice career skills through job searches, resume and cover letter creation, application submission and mock interviews. Students will reflect on their growth as a learner and as an aspiring professional. This will facilitate an awareness of the skills still needing further development.

Credit Hours

1

Contact Hours

Lecture	1
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Capstone Course

Yes

Topic Outline

1. Course Introduction 
   1.  Learning objectives 
   2. Expectations 
   3. Grading 
2. Job searching and applications 
   1. Using college job searching resources 
   2. Using relevant online job searching resources 
   3. Application process 
3. Building and tailoring a resume and cover letter 
   1. Organization of information 
   2. Effective cover letter writing 
   3.  Peer reviews 
   4. Rewrites and editing 
4. Interviewing 
   1. Typical questions 
   2. Effective responses 
   3. Do’s and don’ts 
5. Creating a reflective work
   1. Expectations and requirements 
   2. Submission and/or presentation of work