Now until 05/04/2023

Faculty Research Presentation-Dr. Stephanie Lawson 

Duration: <1hr | Students must watch the entire video and complete the accompanying quiz.  A grade of 80% or better is required to earn BAM credit. 

Blackboard Organization: CBA Business Acumen Program > Pre-Recorded Videos

*Students who attended the In-Person session on 02/08/2022 have already received BAM credit.  

Asynchronous event on Blackboard

Now until 05/04/2023

Faculty Research Presentation-Dr. Philip Gibson

Duration: <1hr | Students must watch the entire video and complete the accompanying quiz.  A grade of 80% or better is required to earn BAM credit.  

Blackboard Organization: CBA Business Acumen Program > Pre-Recorded Videos

*Students who attended the In-Person session on 02/10/2022 have already received BAM credit.  

Asynchronous event on Blackboard

Now until 05/04/2023

From English Major to Internal Auditor

Duration: 1hr | Students must watch the entire video and complete the accompanying quiz.  A grade of 80% or better is required to earn BAM credit.  

Blackboard Organization: CBA Business Acumen Program > Pre-Recorded Videos

*Students who attended the Live Virtual Session on 04/04/2022 have already received BAM credit.  

Asynchronous event on Blackboard

Now until 05/05/2024

Faculty Research Presentations-Dr. Cara Peters and Dr. Nick Moellman 

Duration: 1-1.5 hr | Students must watch the entire video and complete the accompanying quiz.  A grade of 80% or better is required to earn BAM credit. 

Blackboard Organization: CBA Business Acumen Program > Pre-Recorded Videos

*Students who attended the In-Person session on 02/28/2023 have already received BAM credit.  

Asynchronous event on Blackboard

1/24/2023

LinkedIn - Real Life

Description: LinkedIn IRL is a professional development event to connect all Winthrop students of all majors, exposing the networking opportunities through the Winthrop University's Center for Career Development and Internships. Also, we will have career coaches from diverse backgrounds giving insight to the new-age culture of networking and marketing strategies by using LinkedIn. We will be covering the topic of business across a spectrum identifying the following components: Leadership skills, Market orientation, strategic thinking, analytical and logical thinking, and application of computing and technology utilizing LinkedIn as a resource for generational, professional, and culturally-diverse individuals. 

Presenter(s): Dr. Nina Grant, Winthrop University Director of Center for Career Development and Internship CDI; Cameryn Mitchell, Hustle Career, Co. Coaching - Provides experiential opportunities for young professionals in services related to consulting, digital content, and networking both in person and virtually; Travis Damon, MBA, CDF- The Professional Gent, LLC - Offering services in professionalism, education, and customer engagement.

Hosted by: NABA and Alpha Kappa Psi

In-Person (Owens G02)

1/31/2023

External vs Internal Auditing

Description: This is a panel event of auditors from Elliott Davis. This event will help students that are interested learn more about the two career paths in Auditing so that they can make informed decisions when on the job market. 

Presenter(s): The panel will consist of four employees from the CPA firm, Elliott Davis. This will include Joel Cook, an audit manager, and a Winthrop alum, Nick Eberhardt. 

Hosted by: Beta Alpha Psi

In-Person (Whitton Auditorium)

2/7/2023

Tuesday's Top Ten Tips: Presentation Delivery

Description: This event will be the first in a 5-part series during the Spring Semester, all topics will be related to professional development. This event's topic will be Presentation Delivery, which will include a PPT deck with a robust Q&A session. This will go over the important tips to keep in mind for your personal and informational delivery during presentations through your college experience and beyond.

Presenter(s): Professor Dave Zatz

2/15/2023

2023 Marketing Outlook Presentation

Description: Kris Carroll, Ph.D., CFP, CFA is holding his annual event where he discusses the stock market results of the previous year and shares his outlook for the current year. This event will help students better understand how macro and micro events affect the stock market. Business attire highly preferred. 

Presenter(s): Kris Carroll, Ph.D., CFP, CFA is the Managing Director, Carolinas at Wealth Enhancement Group.

2/21/2023

Tuesday's Top Ten Tips - Presentation Content/Design

Description: This seminar will provide approximately 30 valuable tips to assist students in developing persuasive PPT decks (or equivalent tools). There will be focus on being professional and strategic in organizing and developing presentations that account for the needs of the audience and the goals for the presenter.

Presenter(s): Professor Dave Zatz

3/2/2023

My Pleasure: Understanding the Success of Chick-fil-A

Description: Mr. Chad Sheley, owner and operator of Chick-fil-A on Cherry Road, is coming to present on providing insight to the magic of Chick-fil-A and their growth strategies. One of the many things he will discuss is their organization’s decision to tear down their existing restaurant rather than remodel, something many of us saw over this past year. 

Presenter(s): Chad Seley, Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A on Cherry Road, Rock Hill

3/7/2023

11:00am

-2:00pm

Spring Career and Graduate Fair

Description: The Center for Career Development and Internships is hosting a Spring Career and Graduate Fair for all students. They will be hosting 80+ companies and graduate schools that are available to talk, ask questions, etc. Please note the following to be prepared!

> Prepare your resume and have a few copies on hand.
> Dress professionally!
> You can register via Handshake here
> There will be free headshots available for you at the event as well. 

If you would like to receive Business Acumen credit for this event, you will need to complete this Google Form by Friday, March 10^th @ 5:00 PM. Please answer the sections thoroughly and on time in order to have documented credit.

3/21/2023

Tuesday's Top Ten Tips - Resume Building

Description: This seminar will provide 34 valuable tips to assist students in building and improving effective resumes. There will be focus on being professional in building and improving resumes as well as valuable lessons which account for the needs of the audience including resume purpose, order, and inclusions.

Presenter(s): Professor Dave Zatz

3/21/2023

Understanding Real Estate

Description: CREW (Commerical Real Estate Women) Charlotte is the largest network of real estate professionals in the city of Charlotte and they are coming to Winthrop to hold this educational networking event that will expose students to the commercial real estate industry, real estate investing, banking, and other important topics related to commercial real estate. This is planned to be a 30-minute presentation with 15 minutes alloted at the end for Q&A.

Presenter(s): Ellen Plamer, Financial Advisor/SVP with Pinnacle Financial Advisors; Patty Trepp Drummond, Executive Director of CREW Charlotte; Sallie Jarosz, Investment Real Estate Banker with F.N.B. Corporation; Amanda Saari, Relocation Executive with Armstrong (Moving, Storage, and Logistics Services)

Hosted by: Dr. Yi Shen

In-Person (Whitton Auditorium)

4/11/2023

Tuesday's Top Ten Tips - Business Communication Skills

Description: This seminar will provide 23 valuable tips to assist students in improving their overall communication skills. Topics encompass writing, speaking, and listening skills. There will be focus on being professional, focusing on the audience's needs, and demonstrating leadership skills while communicating in various ways throughout one's careers.

Presenter(s): Professor Dave Zatz

4/18/2023

Tuesday's Top Ten Tips - Interviewing Skills

Description: This seminar will provide over 20 valuable tips to assist students in improving their interviewing preparation and execution. There will be focus on being professional and strategic in preparing for interviews including researching, soul searching, confidence building, physically preparing, and developing a proper paradigm. Student skill building will account for the needs of the interviewer (and company) as well as the goals for the interviewee.

Presenter(s): Professor Dave Zatz