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In October 2004 the faculty of Rutgers, School of Business-Camden (SBC)
approved a new program, the Business Leader Development Program (BLDP).
The BLDP provides an opportunity for SBC students to participate in and
be rewarded and recognized for their leadership initiative. The BLDP is
not a formulaic program in which a fixed set of activities must be
completed but, rather, offers each student an opportunity to participate
in a range of activities, tailoring the program to his/her own
interests. Completion of the BLDP requires an accumulation of verified
leadership involvement at the time of graduation. One required component
of the BLDP is to enroll in at least one BLDP seminar course. The BLDP
seminar is by application only and counts as a general business
elective. The seminar is offered each semester:
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Each fall semester the BLDP seminar entitled "Business Success" has been
taught by Dr. Gayle Porter. The focus of the seminar has been on helping
students prepare for and advance in their professional careers after
graduation.
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Each spring semester, the BLDP seminar is on a different topic taught on
a rotating basis by faculty from Management, Accounting, or Marketing.
The specific seminar title and instructor is announced prior to
soliciting applications.
Statement of Values
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New!!! Fall 2008 BLDP Seminar, “Business Success,”
New!!!
will be offered Thursday evenings from 6 – 8:40 p.m.
For the first time, next fall semester’s BLDP Seminar taught by
Dr. Gayle Porter, “Business Success,” will be offered on
Thursday evenings once a week, making it available to part-time
SBC students. Some of the skills stressed in Dr. Gayle Porter’s
seminar are résumé building, learning interviewing skills, and
networking. An integral component of the seminar—about 50% of
the class meetings—involves local business leaders coming on
campus to talk to the seminar participants about their
particular areas of expertise and to offer their knowledgeable
perspectives about various professional topics and issues.
Admission to the three-credit seminar is by application only.
Students can apply online at (see appropriate link on this
website). The deadline to apply for the Fall 2008 semester BLDP
seminar is Friday, March 28, 2008, at 5 p.m. and the two
supporting letters of recommendation must also be received by
that date. Of the two letters of reference, one must be from a
professor or instructor, the other from a non-relative
(preferably a former employer or supervisor) who can attest to
the applicant’s character, motivation, and/or leadership
potential. Enrollment in the seminar is limited to 15 students.
General information about the BLDP is available on this website.
Any additional questions may be sent to the director of the BLDP,
Allie Miller, whose e-mail address is
ldrshp@camden.rutgers.edu.
An applicant should make sure that all his/her reference letters
are directed to Dr. Allie Miller, School of Business, Rutgers
University, 227 Penn St., Camden, NJ 08102.
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Statement of Values
Our selection criteria and development activities are based on a belief
that leaders:
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Go beyond what is required in developing personal and intellectual
capabilities.
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Initiate or contribute substantially to programs, activities, or events
that help others.
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Serve as a model of excellence to others in their determination, drive,
self-discipline, demeanor, sense of fairness, self-confidence, respect
for others and highest ethical behavior.
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Be accountable for getting things done with and through others.
Program Premise and Benefits
Program Premise and Benefits
The Business Leader Development Program is a customized approach through
which high potential students develop the skills and habits of
leadership to carry forward into their business careers.
1. Through a seminar application process we identify leadership
potential in high-caliber School of Business students
2. By promoting the program, we create awareness of special
opportunities available in the School of Business, from which each
individual can select his or her preferred activities by which to excel.
3. Through special recognition for program completion, we offer a
mechanism for showcasing student’s leadership during their time at
Rutgers.
4. With ongoing involvement of area executives and past program
participants, we supply exceptional networking opportunities to
facilitate career opportunities.
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