BUSI 3200: Professional Development III

Spring 2024 Syllabus

COURSE: BUSI 3200 – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT III

Instructor: Amy Ferman, M.Ed.

Associate Director for Employer Services
UNT Career Center

BUSI 3200 Section.001: Wednesdays from 5:00 pm – 5:50 pm; G. Brint Ryan College
of Business building room number 010.

Office Hours:
Immediately following class or by appointment. I only teach one time per week (this course)
as I am in Sage Hall for my full time position with the Career Center the rest of the time.
However, I am more than willing to set up a time to meet you if needed.

Amy.Ferman@unt.edu is my preferred method of communication. This is the only e-mail

address you should use.

Text:
Title: Strengthsfinder 2.0 from Gallup: Discover Your Clifton Strengths
Author: Don Clifton
Publisher: Gallup Press
ISBN: 9781595620156
PLEASE MAKE SURE IT HAS THE ACCESS CODE INCLUDED!
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Laptops/Electronic Devices:
I don’t allow the use of electronics in this class because it’s not necessary with the course material.
I have found that its use distracts students, so please do not use electronics during class or you will be
asked to put them away.

Course Description

The primary purpose of this course is to help students develop the job search skills and techniques that are
essential to professional success. Topics covered will include resume writing and business writing,
networking, interviewing, and personal assessment. Guest speakers will familiarize students with specific
topics.

Course Objectives

1. Develop skills to help you analyze professional and personal strengths that will aid in planning, researching,
and developing your career.
2. Understand how to plan and write business correspondence and an effective resume.
3. Understand the importance of networking and develop a preliminary source list of professional networks.
4. Develop effective interviewing techniques through understanding different interviewing styles.
5. Introduce you to campus programs that can assist you in your professional development.

My Objective

UNT, The G. Brint Ryan College of Business, and I want you to be successful in your
future careers and in life. I will make every reasonable effort to be available to you and to
provide you guidance to help you succeed in this class and far beyond!

Attendance

Attendance WILL be taken every class period and will count towards your overall grade. If
you elect to miss class, come in late, or leave the class sessions early, you will not receive
credit for attending.
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COURSE GRADE WEIGHTING

Attendance/Participation: 400 points 90% or above=A 1,350 points

Total Semester Points: 1,500 80% or above=B 1,200 points
points
70% or above=C 1,050 points
60% or above=D 900 points
59% or below=F 899 points

Assignments and specific grade details

*This schedule and its assignments are subject to change at my discretion. *

Semester Assignment: Career Fair Attendance 100
Semester Assignment: Mock Interview 200
Elevator Pitch 100
Resume Assignment 200
Top 5 Skills Assignment: Midterm Essay 200
LinkedIn Profile and Connection 100
Semester Assignment: Final Exam Essay 200
Attendance/Participation 400
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UNT/College of Business Policies and Procedures

Academic Integrity Standards and Sanctions for Violation: According to UNT Policy
18.1.16, Student Academic Integrity, academic dishonesty occurs when students engage
in behaviors including, but not limited to cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic
dishonesty, forgery, plagiarism, and sabotage. A finding of academic dishonesty may
result in a range of academic penalties or sanctions ranging from admonition to expulsion
from the University.

ADA Statement: UNT makes reasonable academic accommodations for students with
disabilities. Students seeking accommodations must first register with the Office of Disability
Accommodation (ODA) to verify their eligibility. If a disability is verified, the ODA will provide
a student with an accommodation letter to be delivered to faculty to begin a private discussion
regarding one’s specific course needs. Students may request accommodations at any time,
however, ODA notices of accommodation should provided as early as possible in the semester to
avoid any delay in implementation. Note that students must obtain a new letter of
accommodation for every semester and must meet with each faculty member prior to
implementation in each class. For additional information see the ODA website at
disability.unt.edu.

Emergency Notification & Procedures: UNT uses a system called Eagle Alert to quickly
notify students with critical information in the event of an emergency (i.e., severe weather,
campus closing, and health and public safety emergencies like chemical spills, fires, or
violence). In the event of a university closure, please refer to Canvas for contingency plans
for covering course materials.
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YOUR FULL SEMESTER SCHEDULE IS ON THE

FOLLOWING PAGE→
 Spring 2024 Semester Schedule
*This schedule and its assignments are subject to change at the professor’s discretion. *

Wednesday, January 17 Introductions/Syllabus

Wednesday, January 24 Top 5 Strengths Due! Strengths Presentation & Discussion

Wednesday, January 31 Salary Negotiation-Candice Cole with Cintas

Wednesday, February 7 Career Fair Prep-Tim Smith with Modern Woodmen

Wednesday, February 14 2nd day of the Business Fair-Must Attend One Day in Lieu of Class!

Wednesday, February 21 Elevator Pitches (*1st Submission of Resume Due)

Wednesday, February 28 Resume/Cover Letters-Jonathan Stockwell with American Airlines

Wednesday, March 6 Networking & Interviewing Skills-Rusty Beck with Liberty Mutual
*Top 5 Skills Assignment: Midterm Essay Due

Wednesday, March 13 Spring Break-No Class

Wednesday, March 20 Imposter Syndrome-Miranda Honnell with Charles Schwab

Wednesday, March 27 Industry Research-Brad Linam with Echo Global Logistics

Wednesday, April 3 Mean Green Mentors Professional Networking Series event

Wednesday, April 10 Alumni Association-Corinne French (*Final Submission of Resume Due)

Wednesday, April 17 MOCK INTERVIEWS

Wednesday, April 24 MOCK INTERVIEWS

Wednesday, May 1 Employer Mixer

Wednesday, May 8 Finals Week (*Final Essay Due)