A couple months ago, I sat down at Starbucks with my laptop and a tall Passion Fruit Iced Tea Lemonade in hand, ready to knock out the first module of the UNC Business Essentials program. At the time, I thought the program would be a general overview of basic business concepts, something to get my feet wet in business terminology and principles. I found out pretty quickly that the UBE program was going to be a little more involved and in-depth than I had planned. The first module contained all of the information that I thought the whole program would contain – an overview of the business industry, including some common terms and principles. After that, the rest of the Read More
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Working, Interning, or Traveling, UBE Goes Wherever You Are
20/03/2012 – 6:44 pm
Looking back on the summer I spent completing the UNC Business Essentials coursework, a few things stick out in my mind that made the experience pleasant, useful and productive. The program was convenient to complete, packed with detailed and applicable information, and boosted my confidence as I approach graduation and entering the workforce. The convenience of the program was probably my favorite aspect of it, if I had to choose just one. I wouldn’t have signed up to participate in UNC Business Essentials if it had been a classroom-based, in-person program with a regimented schedule and courses to attend. I didn’t know where I was going to be living last summer, whether I’d be working or interning or traveling, so Read More
Piece of Cake, Right?
27/12/2011 – 2:52 pm
I’ve never really been a good test taker. There always so much pressure to work super quickly with no time to second guess yourself. On top of all that, my mind has a tendency to wander during this critical time when the most important thing is to be focused. I’ve always felt that if I had as much time as I wanted, I could get a 100% on every test I took. So, as I read through the syllabus for the UNC Business Essentials courses, I chuckled to myself thinking that tests for an online course that gave you unlimited time would be a piece of cake. This sentiment was further reinforced as I made my way through the first Read More
Things I Wish I Knew
20/12/2011 – 2:47 pm
Before starting the UNC Business Essentials program, I really did not know what to expect. I figured I would be introduced to basic business concepts, but I did not know too much more about the program. After completing the course, I was surprised at the variety of information presented. The six modules contain a lot of information, which initially seemed a bit overwhelming. I now know how important it is to really take the time to understand each of the modules and use the online tutors to your advantage. After completing the program, I also realize how important it is to have good note taking skills. Printing out the lesson guides and taking thorough notes really allows one to learn Read More
More Than the Basics
20/12/2011 – 2:43 pm
A couple months ago, I sat down at Starbucks with my laptop and a tall Passion Fruit Iced Tea Lemonade in hand, ready to knock out the first module of the UBE Business Essentials program. At the time, I thought the program would be a general overview of basic business concepts, something to get my feet wet in business terminology and principles. I found out pretty quickly that the UBE program was going to be a little more involved and in-depth than I had planned. The first module contained all of the information that I thought the whole program would contain – an overview of the business industry, including some common terms and principles. After that, the rest of the Read More