Professional Services Practicum. ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing Examines the planning, organizing, and application of field and office practices, and develops a practical business plan including policies and procedures associated with a typical professional services firm providing civil engineering, architectural, and surveying services to the public and private sector. Reviews and applies a myriad management principles and functions including: operations, financial, marketing, human resource, project, and risk management. Exposes the student to the functions of typical financial software. Explores business concepts specific to professional services; pricing, fees, bidding, proposals, contracts, and professional liabilities. Involves developing a business plan for a professional services firm. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies.