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The College of Business Undergraduate Programs Office has an unwavering commitment to helping business students transition from undergraduates to young professionals. We are dedicated to attracting talented students, supporting academic success, and developing leaders. In that spirit students in the College of Business participate in the Student to Professional co-curriculum. This four year co-curriculum is designed to prepare our students for the competitive job landscape.

Overview

The Student to Professional co-curriculum is four tiers and hosted through Suitable, an app and website that helps students track their progress. 

Tier 1: Students build a foundation for their essential career skills and knowledge through required coursework in their first semester (e.g., BUS 001, IBE 010, BUS 003). Tier 1 includes:

  • Finding career research resources
  • Learning networking resources
  • Creating college level résumé
  • Conducting informational interviews
  • Practicing your elevator pitch 

Tier 2: Students engage in community building, cohort based, co-curriculum in the spring semester of their first year. Tier 2 strengthens students' knowledge and planning in key professional areas. IBE Students take IBE 050 to earn the Tier 2 badge. Tier 2 includes:

  • Navigating LinkedIn and professional networks
  • Academic goal setting
  • Building your personal brand
  • Crafting an experiential learning/internship plan

Tier 3: Enhances our students' personal preparation as they actively apply for experiential learning opportunities, including internships. Tier 3 is a self-paced co-curriculum which includes:

  • Completing mock employment interview
  • Completing informational interview
  • Attend two self-selected growth activities
  • Declaring specialization(s)

Tier 4: Allows students to participate in specialized activities/programs organized by major, industry or skill.

Additionally, throughout the co-curriculum students have the opportunity to receive mentorship from peers, faculty, and alumni. 

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Lehigh Business Student Outcomes

The Center for Career and Professional Development at Lehigh University provides an annual report on post-graduation placements for our students.

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Contact Us

To learn more, please contact the Undergraduate Programs Office by visiting our departmental website.

Learn About the CCPD

The Center for Career and Professional Development at Lehigh University provides career services for students.

More Information for Current Students

Current students visit our Student to Professional web page for more detailed information.