TA/Independent Research Resources
Experiential Learning Opportunities
Gain Hands-On Experience Beyond the Classroom
The College of Business offers unique experiential learning opportunities that allow students to deepen their understanding of business concepts through direct involvement in teaching or research. Whether assisting faculty in the delivery of business courses or pursuing independent research under expert guidance, students enhance their academic journey while developing leadership, analytical, and professional skills. These experiences help prepare students for graduate study or careers in business by encouraging initiative, responsibility, and intellectual curiosity.
Teaching Assistant
BUS 475 & 476 - Teaching Practicum Course I & II
3 credits
Students have the opportunity to become a teaching assistant in courses they have excelled in. This will lead students on a path to a more advanced level of training in the techniques of organization and management in the teaching of business management courses. Students are expected to assume greater responsibility in such areas as leading discussions, analyzing results of tests that have already been graded, and observing teaching.
Students may not serve as teaching assistants in the same course twice.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of A or A- in the course in which the student is to assist and permission of undergraduate program director
SBC: EXP+
Graded: S/U grading
How to Apply
If interested in this opportunity, please start by contacting the faculty member of the course for which you would like to be a teaching assistant for written permission.
Teaching Assistant Application
Once the request has been approved, you will receive an email letting you know that you may enroll in the course.
Independent Research
BUS 487 - Independent Research
0-3 credits
Provides the opportunity for students to undertake a special independent project entailing advanced readings, reports, and discussion, or research on a topic of their own choosing with the guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and undergraduate program director
SBC: EXP+
How to Apply
If interested in this opportunity, please start by contacting the faculty member with whom you would like to research for written permission.
Independent Research Application
Once the request has been approved, you will receive an email letting you know that you may enroll in the course.
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