Professional Development Certificate
(School of Business Requirement)
A distinctive feature of the School of Business at Geneseo is the Professional Development requirement. In today’s competitive job market, it takes more than just a diploma to land the best jobs. We are committed to helping students develop job-search and career-management and leadership skills in addition to what is learned in the classroom.
The Professional Development Certificate will be awarded upon completion of the required workshops and three elective workshops that have a focus on leadership skills.
Please note: Additional workshops can and will be added during the academic year, check your email often for updates.
Required Workshops
First Year
- *Meet with a School of Business Peer Mentor
- ***Career Exploration
- ***LinkedIn, Creating a Professional Profile
- Introduction to Resumes
Second Year
- ***Introduction to Interviewing
- Advanced Interviewing
- Networking 101
Third Year
- Job Search Strategies
- Advanced Resumes
Elective Workshops Third-Year
- Pre-Approved Elective #1
- Pre-Approved Elective #2
- **Pre-selected specialized elective
*NOT REQUIRED for Non-School of Business Majors.
**Please note: At least one of the three pre-approved electives you attend must be a School of Business PD Specialized Elective.
***As of fall 2024, the Professional Development requirements for "Career Exploration," "LinkedIn, Creating a Professional Profile," and "Introduction to Interviewing" are satisfied through Management 100.