"Spurring success" from college to career
The Student Professional Readiness Series is a co-curricular graduation requirement in the Haworth College of Business at Western Michigan University, ensuring that all undergraduate B.B.A. students earn their spurs and graduate with the career readiness competencies desired by employers as defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers:
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Oral and written communications
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Digital technology
- Leadership
- Professionalism and work ethic
- Career management
- Global/Intercultural Fluency
The SPuRS program guides you, as a business student, in cultivating your interpersonal skills, leadership attributes and professional competencies through co-curricular programming. SPuRS was developed based on employer feedback and prepares you to successfully launch from college to career.
Foundational level
You will move progressively through the program beginning with the foundational level, focusing on activities guiding you through:
- Self-awareness
- Major exploration
- Introduction to a variety of industries
- Communication strategies
- Learning to take initiative and ownership of professional development
Advanced level
The advanced level of the program provides immerse experiences supporting development of professional characteristics such as:
- Critical thinking
- Leadership
- Cultural appreciation
- Networking
- Teamwork
- Personal branding
By graduation, you should attain gold, silver or bronze recognition within the program. You will have enhanced your career readiness, built a professional network and be prepared to seamlessly enter the workforce.
Questions
If you have questions about this program, contact SPuRS:
Danielle Field, Program Manager
2350 Schneider Hall, Mail Stop 5411
Brian Smith, Administrative Assistant I
2320 Schneider Hall, Mail Stop 5457
Contact SPuRS
(269) 387-5131 | hcob-spurs@wmich.edu