Through the Business Essentials program, one of the many things I have learned is that “Accounting is the language of business.” As I continued through the accounting unit, and through the units that have followed, I have seen that this statement becomes more and more true. Accounting is applicable in both the business world and my personal world. In my professional career, I want to do corporate public relations work. At first, it was difficult for me to understand how accounting had anything to do with public relations, but, as I have gone through the Business Essentials program, I have seen that everything boils down to the dollar. If I understand how much money the business I represent is making, Read More
Monthly Archives: August 2010
Stay ahead of the competition
24/08/2010 – 10:00 am
As a student and future business leader, I believe that Business Essentials is a great way to jump-start my career as a young professional. It will give me the knowledge, skill-set, and tools required to get my foot in the door and put me one step ahead of the competition. Business Essentials will be a great compliment to my resume and assist me in conveying my potential worth to a company. I have come to the realization in times like these, jobs are hard to find, but Business Essentials will add value to my resume that will make me stand out from the rest. Through Business Essentials, I will have the opportunity to gain the knowledge and understanding of business Read More
Gain knowledge in accounting, microeconomics and marketing
17/08/2010 – 10:10 am
The purpose of a university education is not vocational training. Because of this, young professionals, with their freshly minted degrees, are often unprepared for the daily demands made in the business workplace. Accounting, marketing, and operations are all areas that intersect with the duties of a young professional without regard to a particular chosen profession. As an intern developing software for several companies, I’ve seen and been challenged by problems that were not software related, but rather fell into the domain of business. Problems such as ‘How can I reduce server hardware cost?’ and ‘How can we effectively market our product to this firm?’ are problems that I have been required to solve — problems that generalized to any profession. Read More
A flexible format and well-rounded format
10/08/2010 – 10:00 am
I discovered UNC Business Essentials when I was surfing the UNC Website for minors and programs that could enhance my experience at UNC the summer of 2009. The program caught my attention because I am a social sciences double major – History and Peace, War, and Defense (PWAD) – and have little to no understanding of business, yet I’m heavily considering a Public Administration Master’s Degree. The more I read about the program, the more I became interested and eager to participate. The most important aspects for me were the ease of completion and wide range of module topics. After taking an online course during the summer of 2009, I knew that I could learn in this fashion and how Read More
UNC Business Essentials delivers a solid business foundation
03/08/2010 – 10:00 am
When I transferred to UNC, I had to make a decision: Major in economics and graduate on time or major in business and pay for another year of undergrad. It was a difficult decision but I decided to major in economics. For the most part, I have been extremely pleased with my decision. My economics classes have been challenging and interesting and I have been able to explore other areas that I wouldn’t have been able to had I majored in business. Business essentials has been able to fill the gap for me and help me round out my education. In this economy, it is necessary for students to try to separate themselves from the competition, and UBE is the Read More