Student development plan
Business Professional Development advisors and faculty are here to help you navigate the student journey, including internship and job search processes. Below is a guide for your professional development over your four years at KU.
Connect with an advisor or AIMYear 1: (build the) NEST
Year 1 Business Professional Development Program course: BUS 110
- Focus on building your network, home and support
- Identify resources and key partners for your journey
- Find student groups or organizations of interest
Year 2: HATCH (a plan)
Year 2 Business Professional Development Program course: BUS 210
- Recognize two to three potential academic and career plans of interest
- Find opportunities to deepen curiosities and answer unknowns
- Identify knowledge/skill gaps, and build a plan to address them
Year 3: EXTEND (your wings)
- Try professional experiences around areas of interest
- Gain leadership opportunities or serve in a role of expertise somewhere of relevance
- Reflect and refine your interests and future goals
Year 4: SOAR (into the future)
Year 4 course and goal: MGMT 498 + Graduation
- Leverage remaining time and people on campus to maximize resources
- Build rapport with the School of Business as a network for a lifetime (mentorship, classes, etc.)
- Attain a first role that meets individualized professional values
- Complete KU's First Destination Survey to report your post-graduation status, giving future Jayhawks insights into their potential future plans