1. Professional Development Seminar MBAB 6805

2. The Revised MBA Curriculum Genesis Highlights of the curriculum – Course Integration – Sequencing of courses – Online/On-Ground/Hybrid/Cohort options – Professional/Career Development emphasis – Emphasis on Soft Skill Development – Optional Concentrations in Healthcare Management and Music Business – Education Abroad Opportunity

3. MBA 3 Tier Diagram

4. Learning Goals and Objectives of the Program Graduates of the MBA program will demonstrate ability in the following goals and objectives.

5. Goal 1 Assess the Environment Objectives1.1 Evaluate the Global Impact 1.2 Evaluate the Legal Impact 1.3 Evaluate the Ethical Impact 1.4 Evaluate Internal Dynamics of the Organization

6. Goal 2: Communicate Effectively Objectives 2.1 Present Effectively 2. 2 Write Clearly and Effectively 2.3 Develop Interpersonal Skills

7. Goal 3 Think Critically Objectives 3.1 Define a Situation 3.2 Analyze the Situation 3.3 Improve the Situation The expectation is that the curriculum will address these goals and objectives. Each one of the goals and objectives will be addressed primarily or secondarily in all the courses in the curriculum. Graduates of the program are expected to acquire requisite knowledge and demonstrate the ability to do!

8. Course Objective The Professional Development Seminar is designed to cover a series of topics that are outside the regular functional areas of business that will help prepare MBA students for the challenges of leading in an increasingly complex business environment. The Seminar will address the global, legal and ethical environment of business. The course will also include information and workshops focused on professional and career development. Instructional methods will include lectures, video presentations and discussion threads led by subject area experts. Students will be expected to develop a portfolio of their Professional/Career plans.

9. Course Schedule Week 1 Introduction to Course and Syllabus Learning Goals and Objectives of the Jones College MBA Week 2 Learning Goals and Objectives Week 3 Soft Skill Development for Business Week 4 Globalization and US Competitiveness and Sustainable Development Week 5 Legal Environment of Business: Corporate Governance Week 6 Secrets to a Successful Job Search