Rutgers - SBC Business Leader Development Program BLDP

In October 2004 the faculty of Rutgers, School of Business-Camden approved a new program, the Business Leader Development Program (BLDP). The BLDP provides an opportunity for 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 fro most majors/concentrations. The seminar is offered each semester:

Important message

**NEW**

BLDP seminars are now open to students from the College of Arts and Science who meet the application guidelines (contained elsewhere on this website).

**NEW**

Sophomores may now apply for admission to the BLDP seminars. Now that the School of Business-Camden (SBC) is a four-year program, the SBC curriculum committee approved allowing sophomores to apply for admission into the seminar.

**NEW**

Spring 2010, Business Leader Development Seminar

Title: Employee Health and Wellbeing

About the Seminar: The seminar will focus both on the case for why businesses are keenly interested in the physical and mental health of their employees and the ways businesses try to maintain and improve employee health. Through class activities and visits by executives, students will also learn about ways to maintain personal physical and mental health and how that can enhance their future career pursuits.

Professor: Dr. Chester Spell, Associate Professor of Human Resources Management.

Dr. Spell has researched and written on various human resources topics such as adoption of employee substance abuse programs, the benefits organizations provide to employees to help balance work and family demands, and employee perceptions of the fairness of their benefits packages. Besides the considerable knowledge of Dr. Spell, there will be numerous guest speakers who will also offer their experience and expertise to seminar participants on the subject matter. The seminar provides a tremendous networking opportunity for participating students.

Qualifications: Any SBC student of sophomore standing or higher is eligible to apply for the seminar, and the 3 credits earned from the seminar are accepted as a business elective for most majors/concentrations. A student can take the seminar without completing any of the other requirements for the BLDP.

Meeting Time: Friday mornings from 9 to 11:40 a.m.

Early Deadline: Monday, October 26, 2009, at 5 p.m.

Seminar space is limited to only 15 students. Each application needs to be supported by two references, and the two reference letters must also be received by the October 26, 2009 deadline.

Admission to the three-credit BLDP seminar is by application only, and enrollment in the seminar is limited to 15 students. Students can apply online (see appropriate link on this website). Application (and admission) to the Spring 2010 semester’s BLDP seminar will be ongoing until the class is filled. The sooner you apply, however, the better your chances will be to be admitted. Each application must be supported by two letters of recommendation. One of the two letters of reference must be from a professor or instructor, the other from a non-relative (preferably a current or former employer or supervisor) who can attest to the applicant’s character, motivation, and/or leadership potential. All reference letters should be directed to Dr. Allie Miller, School of Business, Rutgers University, 227 Penn St., Camden, NJ 08102.

Statement of Values

Our selection criteria and development activities are based on a belief that leaders:

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.