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Foundations in Business

Foundations in Business. Foundations in Business – Fall 2011. Reason for Foundations in Business. Feedback from the Business Community Great students Excellent skills when they graduate Need to move “key fundamental” skills earlier in academic career .

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Foundations in Business

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  1. Foundations in Business - Fall 2011 Foundations in Business Foundations in Business – Fall 2011

  2. Reason for Foundations in Business • Feedback from the Business Community • Great students • Excellent skills when they graduate • Need to move “key fundamental” skills earlier in academic career Foundations in Business - Fall 2011

  3. Top Personal Qualities/SkillsEmployers Seek Foundations in Business - Fall 2011 Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers: Job Outlook 2008

  4. Top Personal Qualities/SkillsEmployers Seek Communication skills – verbal and written Strong work ethic Teamwork skills Initiative Interpersonal skills Problem-solving skills Analytical skills Flexibility/adaptability Computer skills Technical skills Detail-oriented Organizational skills Foundations in Business - Fall 2011 Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers: Job Outlook 2008

  5. Professionalism • Five Keys are: • Have pride in yourself and confidence in your abilities • Be excellent, do your best, and be your best • Achieve your full potential • Excel and be respected by others • Maximize your abilities, opportunities, and results • Integrity • Pride • Respect • Loyalty • Trust • Honesty • Being Truthful • Appearance • Being on Time • Being Diligent • Being Accountable • Being Responsible • Manners • Excellence • Confidentiality • Teamwork Foundations in Business - Fall 2011

  6. Professionalism TCU and Neeley School Core Values: • Academic achievement •  Personal freedom and integrity •  The dignity and respect of the individual •  A heritage of inclusiveness, tolerance and service  MissionAt the Neeley School of Business, we are committed: • To develop ethical leaders with a global perspective   who help shape the business environment. • To develop and disseminate leading edge thought   in order to improve the practice of business. Foundations in Business - Fall 2011

  7. Portfolios Foundations in Business - Fall 2011

  8. Optimal Portfolio Foundations in Business - Fall 2011

  9. Areas of Focus • Career / Interviewing • StrengthsQuest • Cover Letter • Resume • Interviews • Corporate Feedback Foundations in Business - Fall 2011

  10. Areas of Focus • Communication Skills • Business Writing • Cover Letters • Resume • Citing Sources in Business Writing • Vision and Mission Statement • Business Memo • Business Plan • Annual Report • Presentations • Non-Verbal • Gender Differences Foundations in Business - Fall 2011

  11. Areas of Focus • Foundations Business Simulation • Teamwork Skills • Interpersonal Skills • Analytical Skills • Flexibility / Adaptability • Context for semester assignments • Interdependence of business functional areas • Practical application of course material and theory Foundations in Business - Fall 2011

  12. Areas of Focus • Business Basics • Networking • Excel Basic Skills • Ethics • Diversity Foundations in Business - Fall 2011

  13. Accounting E-Business Supply and Value Chain Marketing Finance Entrepeneurial Management Appropriate for All Majors Foundations in Business - Fall 2011

  14. Lecture and Outside Speakers Computer Simulation Variety Foundations in Business - Fall 2011

  15. When All Else Fails…. Let Me Help!! Foundations in Business - Fall 2011

  16. …Of Utmost Importance Foundations in Business - Fall 2011

  17. Syllabus Review http://sbuweb.tcu.edu/jmathis/ Foundations in Business - Fall 2011

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