Employers/Alumni


A distinctive intersection of academic rigor and out-of-the-classroom experiences, the Professional Development Program (PDP) is an effective and innovative way to prepare students for success.

All of the initiatives related to professional development are centered on this idea of preparation — so that MU students have a competitive advantage and can begin adding value to their organizations immediately.  The program's required activities, professional development course, and internship are based on a professional competency model.  For more information about BA 4500 (internship course), please visit www.cdis.missouri.edu/ba4500.

Professional Competency Model

"The professional development course has already made a difference in how Mizzou students act in a business setting. Mizzou students are focused and deliberate in their approach to employers."

- Claudia Coleman, Recruiter and Director of Network Operations at AT&T

Core Requirements

  • Developmental Activities
  • Course
  • Internship

Get Involved

  • Host students for internship experience
  • Programming
  • Participate in the classroom
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Last Edited: 2/8/2012