Student Professional Development Program
Getting a Competitive Edge
The Student Professional Development Program (SPDP) gives business students a competitive edge in obtaining internships and securing desired employment.
By combining theory with practice, our non-credit workshops help students personally and professionally develop. By applying themselves in the program workshops, business students will develop a balanced portfolio which reflects their academic, professional and career readiness. SPDP can be a student’s unique resource in gaining competitive advantage over other qualified job candidates.
We achieve this by focusing workshops on personal development, industry and career knowledge, organizational leadership panels, networking, and professional image enhancement.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: The SPDP workshops are a graduation requirement for all College of Business Administration majors. Students must complete all workshops prior to fulfilling Immersion Experience requirement for the College of Business Administration. All four workshops must be complete prior to applying for graduation.
EARN POINTS TOWARDS SPDP by taking part in the college's BizPassport to Success. Click Here for Information Regarding BizPassport
$18.75 workshop fee CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Monday, September 28, 2026 • 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. • BUSA 107
Get a clear sense of who you are, what you want to achieve, what skills and experience you have to leverage and what will truly make you happy, then you can make it happen!
*Workplace etiquette, dress and communication
In-Person Workshop
$18.75 workshop fee CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 • 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. • BUSA 107
We’re all in sales. We all have to sell ourselves every day. Especially when you’re looking for internships, jobs, consulting projects or even launching a startup.
*Industry Knowledge & Emotional Intelligence
In-person Workshop
$15.00 workshop fee CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 • 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. • Memorial Student Union Building, RM 219
Students learn the dynamics of interacting during an interview and the do's and don'ts of dining in a professional environment.
In Person Workshop
$10.00 workshop fee CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Thursday, October 1, 2026 • 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. • BUSA 107
In this workshop students learn the mechanics of a successful job campaign, to include perfecting the cover letter & résumé, targeting specific employment opportunities, interviewing and follow-up. This workshop includes an interactive session with a panel of leaders from a diverse mix of business organizations. Students are strongly encouraged to present themselves in a professional manner. Business professional attire is recommended.
For all questions or inquiries regarding SPDP, please contact Selina Kieschnick.
Selina Kieschnick
voice: 361 593-3301
email: selina.kieschnick@tamuk.edu