BA 495: Career Development Activities

Students must complete the activities from the five categories listed below to pass the course. Each activity earns a number of points, with a minimum number of points required based on category. Category I activities are required. Students must complete a total of 250 points to pass the course. All activities are tracked in the Suitable platform.

Category I Required 70 Points

LinkedIn Profile -students will be required to create a profile, make connections, and join or create groups (10 points)
Career Portfolio (50 points)
Confirm enrollment in BA495 (10 points)

Category II Developmental Workshops Minimum of 20 points

Examples of Developmental Workshops include topics such as: Social Media and Professional Image, Personal Branding, Professionalism, Financial Success, Negotiation, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Communication seminars, etc.

Category III Job Search Minimum of 30 points

Handshake Resume Upload (10 points)
Job Fair Preparation (10 points)
Clothes Closet Attendance (10 points)
Interviewing Skills Workshop (20 points)
Mock Interviewing Session (20 points)
WKU/GFCB Career Fair Attendance (20 points)
Applying for Jobs Online Seminar (20 points)
LinkedIn Workshop (20 points)

Category IV Exploration and Networking Events Minimum of 20 points

Examples of Exploration and Networking events include: professional networking event, Meet the Firms, etiquette dinner, significant job shadowing or career mentoring, significant leadership role in a student organization, Career Hike, professional conference attendance, Career Trek.

Category V- Personal Financial Success Minimum of 40 points

FIN161 (grade B or higher) (50 points)
FIN161 (grade C or higher) (40 points)
FIN161 (grade D or higher) (10 points)
Completion of a Personal Financial Success modules (20 points each module) If modules are pursued, the Spending Plan module must be the first completed (see below).

Spending Plan Module Form

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* First Name

* Last Name

* WKU ID (800#):

* Topper Email

* Class

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Please select one.

* Please Choose One Personal Finance Module to begin.

Module 1 – The Spending Plan

Module 2 – Credit & Debt Management

Module 3 – Practical after Graduation Need to Knows

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