Professional Development

Professional development is integrated into every course you take, leadership role you pursue, and activity you engage in at the Calvin University School of Business.

You'll be on your way to becoming a leader in the business world.

We break it down into four phases. Learn more about each phase below!

Get involved and build connections

Shape your career development plan

Dive deeper and develop your professional path

Maximize your potential and launch your career

Four Phases of Professional Development

Discover your unique strengths and God’s calling for your life through assessments like StrengthsFinder or Pathway U.
Set your path for success by reviewing your personal, professional, and academic goals with your academic advisor.
Explore leading and being part of a team through class projects in Management and Organizational Behavior.
Take charge of your money by create a budget with the help of a Nexus Peer Financial Coach, and get a handle on credit, loans and smart spending in Personal Finance.
Learn networking skills through the Calvin LifeWork module, events that connect you with business professionals, and part-time job opportunities on Handshake.

Build your professional network by connecting with guest speakers in classes like Management and Organizational Behavior or Personal Finance.
Enhance your online presence by creating a LinkedIn profile in your Special Topics in Marketing course and taking professional headshots, available to all students through Women's Business Network.
Create a resume and practice your interview skills, either face-to-face with a Career Coach or virtually through Optimal Resume.
Develop your teamwork abilities by participating in a student organization and expanding your understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion through courses like Psychology of Work.

Gain on-hands investment experience through Knight Investment Management by making impactful decisions with real money and client expectations.
Master personal branding in your internship course to effectively showcase your skills and make a memorable impression on employers.
Expand your professional network through organizations such as American Marketing Association and the Society for Human Resource Management.
Enhance your career prospects with an internship at top companies like Amazon or Corewell Health.
Build lasting success habits and strategies to excel in your career through courses like Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management.

Gain real-world experience with top companies like SpartanNash or Steelcase through internships that set you apart from the competition.
Plan for your future education by exploring graduate school opportunities.
Tackle real business challenges and gain valuable, practical skills by consulting for organizations such as Stryker through a Calvin Action Project.
Be equipped to manage stress and prioritize personal well-being through skills learned in courses like Psychology of Work.
In your Business Capstone course, you’ll apply all the knowledge you’ve learned and many of the virtues developed throughout your business courses. You’ll participate in project-based learning where you’ll consult with fortune 500 businesses, locally owned and managed business or national and local non-profits to solve real business challenges.

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