Elective Courses That Supported My Academic and Career Development 

COMM-R 110 – Fundamentals of Speech Communication

Learning Outcome 1: Developed effective public speaking and presentation skills.
Learning Outcome 2: Learned strategies for audience analysis and message adaptation.
Learning Outcome 3: Improved interpersonal and group communication techniques.
Career Competency: Communication – This course helped build confidence in both verbal and non-verbal communication, a crucial skill in business settings such as interviews, team presentations, and client interactions.

BUS-A 201 – Intro to Financial Accounting

Learning Outcome 1: Gained a foundational understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
Learning Outcome 2: Developed the ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
Learning Outcome 3: Learned how financial accounting informs business decision-making.
Career Competency: Critical Thinking – Strengthened analytical thinking by interpreting balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow to solve real-world business scenarios.

PHIL-P 120 – Ethics

Learning Outcome 1: Explored major ethical theories and their real-world applications.
Learning Outcome 2: Developed the ability to evaluate complex moral problems in business and society.
Learning Outcome 3: Improved ethical reasoning and debate skills.
Career Competency: Ethical Judgment and Integrity – Applied ethical frameworks to dilemmas in business, helping to shape a strong foundation for responsible leadership.

PSY-B 110 – Introduction to Psychology

Learning Outcome 1: Learned the basics of human behavior, cognition, and development.
Learning Outcome 2: Gained insight into motivation and decision-making processes.
Learning Outcome 3: Applied psychological concepts to teamwork and workplace dynamics.
Career Competency: Teamwork and Collaboration – Understanding psychological drivers improved my ability to work effectively in diverse team settings.