Navigating the different professional opportunities and how to access them can be challenging. Geared towards students from a wide variety of majors, this course aims to unveil the basics of how to leverage a student’s Berkeley degree to recruit for the professional world to increase access and equity. Students will work through different modules that each target a different category of career. Through hands-on workshops, guest speakers, and detailed coursework, Careers in Economics, Business & Beyond will provide a 360-degree view of navigating the professional world and how to succeed in it.

Topics will include building a resume, writing a cover letter, and growing a network. Careers we plan to cover include consulting, finance (investment banking + buy side), tech (software engineering + product management), marketing, entrepreneurship, law, and more. We'll also be surveying the class to see if there are additional areas of interest.

Papers/exams: There are no exams in the course. Expect very short weekly assignments or readings. There will be a two-page "final" reflection at the end of the course. All work is graded on completion and effort.

Attendance Policy: All students are expected to attend classes regularly, promptly, and for the duration of the scheduled instructional time. Repeated unexcused absences may result in a grade of "NP" for the course. Be prepared with necessary materials and be present/productive the whole class time.

In the past, we haven't been able to accommodate all interest in the course. If the class reaches capacity, we will select based on written application. Our #1 criteria is enthusiasm to learn! In addition to linking here, our application is live on our website: https://www.berkeleybusinesssociety.com/bbs-decal