EXDM 495

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Professional Preparation in Experience Design and Management

Experience Design and Management Marriott School of Business

Course Description

Focuses on developing the professional competencies of experience design students consistent with industry expectations. Examines professional career preparation including skills assessment, portfolio building and resume writing, internship application processes, interview techniques, college-to-career transition, professional ethics and selected contemporary career building seminar topics.

When Taught

Winter

Min

1.5

Fixed

1.5

Fixed

1.5

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

Only offered to experience design and management majors

Title

Professionalism

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate understanding of professionalism, including professional communication, interviewing techniques, professional attire, and professional development.

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Resume

Learning Outcome

Articulate a clear (or effective) value proposition and a personal brand statement in a resume, cover letter, and on public professional profiles.

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Internship

Learning Outcome

Articulate the educational and professional values in an academic internship, including summarizing the responsibilities of the students, placement sites, and the academic department during the internship experience.

Title

Networking

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate an understanding of the value of professional networking as a function of making the college to career transition and demonstrate effective networking abilities.

Title

Professional Organizations

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate an understanding of the professional organizations in order to select organizational memberships that are congruent with career goals.