Professional Readiness
The Professional Readiness Program® (PRP) was designed to give our students an edge on the competition by providing them with the skills to be career ready on day one. From mentorship from industry professionals to practicing elevator pitches, the PRP is the only program of its kind to include professional readiness and confidence-building into the required Wilson College of Business curriculum. Employers and the AACSB® have recognized the PRP for its excellence in producing employees who are productive, knowledgeable and ahead of the curve.
About Professional Readiness
All students participate in career and professional development training through two levels of workshops, Business 1000 and 2000. Students who choose to continue their professional development may register for two additional levels of professional training, Business 3000 and 4000, to gain additional skill development and certifications.
PRP Levels Overview
Business 1000
Introductory Seminar for Business Professionals
The first required level of PRP focuses on the basics: learning about various career paths and opportunities in business, finding personal strengths and a first mentoring opportunity.
Business 2000
Business Professionals in
Training
After completion of Business 1000, you’ll be ready to delve deeper into your professional development. Workshops focus completely on skill and career development.
Business 3000
Intermediate Professional
Skills
You may continue your professional journey by selecting from several topics and certification options, or online formats to develop skills in the areas most interesting and important to your career development.
Business 4000 -
Advanced Professional
Skills
The final step of your professional development depends on your chosen career path. You will work with an alumni mentor to polish your professional skills.
Early Transfer
A requirement for all business students, early transfer provides a unique opportunity for students to complete BUSINESS 1000, a graduation requirement, before starting at UNI! This gives them a jump start on their educational requirements before even starting here - all at no cost to the student.
Specialized Programs
The Undergraduate Research program (URP), and several professional certifications in industries such as accounting, finance, and other fields are available for Wilson College of Business students to enhance and further their education.