College of Business: Gary J. Sbona Honors Program

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Qualified students are urged to apply!  

Application deadline is April 18, 2008 for Fall 2008/Spring 2009.

There will be an open house for prospective honors students on Tuesday, April 15 at 5pm. Come by to get your questions answered, and talk with current and alumni honors students. In the University Room. (This is not required: stop by if you like.)

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What is it?

A special 2-semester version of the MIS Practicum (Bus119a). It consists of 119h (instead of 119a) plus one elective.

It's more than a class! You also get:

w    the opportunity to take study trips abroad.
w    special networking opportunities with potential employers, alumni, other honors students and faculty.
w    the opportunity to visit top local companies for business briefings and tours.

Why should you do this?

w    It's fun to learn and do new things, especially when they're useful.
w    You'll learn useful skills that matter to employers (technical and "soft" like leadership, flexibility...).
w    You get to work with in a team where everyone is smart and motivated.
w    The class is small. You get personal attention and coaching.
w
    Enriched content as compared to 119a., with more depth. Lots of guest speakers.
w    No exams!
w    You get good stuff to add to your resume.

In addition, you will

How is this different from a regular 119a class?

Who is qualified to apply?

Your Business GPA is Bus 100 and above courses, including Business Ethics. If you are unsure if you are qualified, or just want to talk about the program, contact the instructor:  Jeanne Sawyer.

Enrollment is by invitation only!

How do I apply?

It's an online process. Email the following to the instructor, Jeanne Sawyer.

What if I have questions?

Contact the Honors instructor: Jeanne Sawyer.

When does the class meet?

The MIS Honors Practicum, Bus119H, meets Monday afternoons, 3:00-5:45pm. The instructor is Jeanne Sawyer. This is a two semester class: please do not apply unless you are able and willing to complete both semesters. Your grade in the 1st semester depends on the 2nd. The honors class  counts as your required course (119a) plus uses an elective.

Other areas of concentration should check with the appropriate department for the schedule of classes.