Effective with the fall 2020 semester, the Eberly
College of Business and Information Technology introduced a revised course
specifically intended to engage students early, providing them with active
learning, peer interaction, career exploration, and campus engagement
opportunities. All freshmen business
majors are encouraged to take this class during their first year at IUP, and
each of the departments in the Eberly College will have an active role in
instruction.
The Business Success Seminar provides students with an
introduction to the interdependent functional areas in business such as
accounting, finance, information systems, marketing, and management. Focusing on experiential learning, the course
also develops learner’s decision-making, communication, and teamwork
skills. Strategies for academic success,
including time management, effective utilization of university resources, and
career and professional development opportunities in business, are emphasized.
Joe Rosendale and Ken Bohl taught this course
for the first time in fall 2020. “I
am happy to be part of Eberly’s Business Success Seminar which represents the
culmination of ideas and best practices both from within the college and from
many of the leading business schools in the nation,” said Rosendale. “Our
goal is to provide first-year students with the theoretical and practical
aspects of effective business operations, while at the same time exposing them
to personal success strategies and campus resources that will aid in their
transition to college life and beyond. Students completing the course are
now better positioned to achieve their goals and succeed in their degree
programs due to their heightened engagement, increased social bonds, and
personal development during the first semester."
Entrepreneurship and small business major Randy
Washington appreciated the seminar. “This class was very helpful to take as a freshman. I learned many new concepts about business
and how it applied to our everyday lives.”
“Taking Management 101 was a great
experience for me,” said finance major Delilah Rivera. “Not only was the class easy to adjust to, but
my professor was very helpful. I was able to learn the material quickly because
Dr. Rosendale gave thorough explanations. This class allowed me to get an
overall understanding of business as a whole and its components. I would
definitely recommend this class to other students!”
“The Business Success Seminar helped me learn the
basics of business and has me eager to learn more,” said marketing major Chelsea
Mathieu. “It really helped me adjust to
college by encouraging me to study hard and take a lot of notes. I believe that
it is perfect for students that are interested in business.”
MGMT 101 is being offered in the spring 2021 semester.