Not Shindler

(We know, because you have to take BUS 311 in your first semester)

We’re excited to have youYou’re very bright (You had to prove it to get in)Classes with you are fun for teachers

You’ll enjoy being hereThere are few low-end students to

drag the classes downYour classmates are stimulating

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There is a break between the 100-200 level and the 300 level in terms of what is expected

Levels of MasteryCritical analysisApplication of concepts to situationsIdentification of important materialComplex conceptsClear, detailed explanations

Mastery Improves Retention

300 Level(Upper Division)

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Students are smarter, so grading is more demandingStudents have the highest incoming GPAThey do not have the highest outgoing GPA

Many UH programs have low grading rigorThat is not true at Shidler

Some of our bright students have never had to study extremely hardThey will need to improve their study skills

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Shidler expects professional behavior from its studentsNo, you don’t have to wear a suit

(But do dress up when you make presentations)You must do professional-quality work

Work at a level consistent with business expectationsWork you could hand in to your bossWork you can be proud ofWork that meets all of the requirementsUnprofessional work will be rejected with a zero grade

“Slopping through” is not tolerated6

You are expected to study two hours outside class for every hour of class time

Yet many UH students take heavy course loads while working 20 to 40 hours per week and still do fine on their grades

At decent universities, you cannot work more than 10-15 ours per week, unless you take a lighter class load, and still do well in terms o grades

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Pick up your academic gameRestrict your work hours or your class loadThe problem is not necessarily limited to the

first semester

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This is preparation for your careerMaster the hard partsRetain what you learn

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One that fits your interests and passionOne that has good job prospects

Job availabilitySalary

One that has a lot of job varietyDoing the same thing endlessly shrivels the

soul

One that has a lot of job satisfaction

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There are few narrow specialists in businessEspecially in small businesses

Even narrow specialists need a good understanding of other parts of the businessBusiness processes are closely coupledThe core courses are designed to give you that

wider understanding10 years after college, most people are not

working in their majorsRealize that you are getting a business degree

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Communication skills are a major complaint of corporationsWork on written and verbal communication

skillsDo not think you are fine if you got good

grades in English

Master Computer SkillsEspecially Excel—the business professional’s

“hammer”

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Being a retail clerk doesn’t do itInternships and paid work experiences

Golden for employersActually overrated, but seen by employers as

important

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Be enthusiastic, pro-activeEmployers really look for thisWhy hire someone who is already bored at the

interview?Often given hypothetical situations in

interviewsIdentify and assess the opportunitiesIdentify problems (issues) that must be

overcomeConsider how to overcome them

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Expect to do a lot of interviews your last semesterTake at least one class less to give you the timeMainland interviews, in fact, may require travel

PrepareDo mock interviewsDon’t make your first one the one you really wantDo one or two interviews the semester before

your last semesterDress up for interviews

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