WSBT - Walker School

Course Descriptions

 

WSBT 2000 Career Exploration (1)

This course is the first of three courses designed to support student professional success. Students will explore career options and gain an understanding of what skills, interests and experiences are required in industries and career fields that they are interested in pursuing. Interactions with professional will provide additional guidance and exposure to the business environment. Career and personal assessments will be used to help students identify and communicate individual interests and personal strengths. Program Fee: $22.

WSBT 2300 Personal Branding (1)

This course is the second of a three course series designed to help students prepare for professional success upon graduation. In this course, students will develop and refine a personal brand and translate it effectively across multiple professional communication platforms. Students will develop professional etiquette and learn to cultivate professional relationships. Prerequisite: WSBT 2000.

WSBT 2700 Career Management Strategies (1)

This course is the third of a three course series designed to help students prepare for professional success upon graduation. In this course, students will translate a personal brand effectively across a career toolkit that will include a résumé or cv, cover letter, elevator pitch, social media and other career related communications. Students will develop interviewing skills. Students will explore conditions and trends in the global job market and establish a framework for career management and professional development resulting in an individual career search strategy. Prerequisite: WSBT 2000.