This is the presentation delivered at the No. California Puente Transfer Motivational Conference at UC Davis on 11/3/18.

1. Transforming Lives Through Excellence in Business Education
Pacific.edu/Business
Please turn on your cell phones!

2. Our Agenda for Today
Introductions
Let’s Get to Know Each Other
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KSAs for Business Careers
Business Career Pathways
The importance of professional preparation and
strong networks
Questions
& Answers
Transfer Courses,
Admissions & Financial Aid

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KSAs are knowledge, skills, and abilities that a
person must possess in order to perform the duties of his or her
position.
What is a KSA?
Knowledge – Knowledge represents bodies of information that are applied directly to the performance of work functions.
Skills – technical or manual proficiencies which are usually learned or acquired through training. Skills should be
measurable and observable.
Abilities – the capacity to apply several knowledge and skills simultaneously in order to complete a task or perform an
observable behavior.

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Math & Science Coursework
Problem solving
Quantitative tasks
Data analysis and interpretation
Comprehension and logic
Ability to Manage Yourself and Others
Managing self
Working with others
Coachability and reflection
What KSA’s Are Important in Business?
Source: The KSAs Companies Expect from Business School Graduates, GMAC 2018
Corporate Recruiters Survey.
Communication Skills
Listening
Written Communication
Oral Communication and Presentation

5. What to Take at Your Community College
Complete a General Education Pattern:
UC, CSU, Pacific
Pre-professional coursework:
Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
Writing Course
Public Speaking
Calculus
Statistics
Introduction to Computer Science
Core Business Coursework:
Introduction to Accounting (Financial)
Introduction to Accounting (Managerial)
Legal Environments of Business (aka Business Law)

6. Key Transfer Resources at Pacific
Eberhardt School Transfer Page
Articulation Sheets (for several local CCs)
Link to ROAR
Sample Schedule of Classes for Business
University of the Pacific Transfer Page
Transfer Application Resources
(Priority Application dates for Transfer: Fall - February 15th; Spring - November 15th)
Transfer Guide
Upcoming Events (i.e. Fall Open House)
Profile of New ESB Transfer
Students - Fall 18
Average GPA - 3.15 (Range 2.54 -3.85)
Typical TR Units – 60+

7. MANAGE YOUR FINANCES
• Save what you can – A little can make a big difference
• Look into Federal Student Aid
• Learn more about college-based assistance
(i.e. Transfer academic scholarships (Example below); Cal-grant matching;
etc.)

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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Offering 10 concentrations including:
• Accounting
• Arts & Entertainment
• Business Law
• Economicis
• Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
• Finance
• International Business
• Management & Human Resources
• Marketing
• Management Information Systems
Undergraduate Business Programs
Eberhardt School of Business
5-Year Blended Bachelor and Master of Accounting

9. Personalized Educational Experience
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Interactive
540 total students and 29
students/class average, which
allows for interactive classes
Accessible
Accessible professors and staff
allows for personal attention
Advising
Faculty advisors work with
incoming, first-year students
during summer orientation and
throughout their degree
Expert
Top-rated, well-qualified faculty
who teach, advise and mentor

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Student
Investment Fund
(SIF)
$4.0+ million
managed
investment fund
Student Clubs
100+ student
clubs and
organizations
including several
business specific
Education Abroad
100 sites in 50
countries
(via exchange and
partner programs)
Relevant Experience-Based Learning Environment
Integrated
Development
Group (IDG)
Assist clients’ needs
with market research,
grant assistance and
business strategy
Pacific
Entrepreneurship
Network (PEN)
This University-wide
project launched in
the Spring with
P.I.E.S.

11. Pacific offers a broad range of options for studying, volunteering and interning abroad for a semester or a year. With a wide variety of
education abroad programs to choose from, you can find the appropriate program to fit your academic, personal and professional needs.
Recent examples for Eberhardt students: University of Guanajuato; Tokyo, Japan (JET); London, U.K.; and Valencia, Spain.
Bangalore
Chiba (Japan)
Hiroshima
Seoul
Copenhagen
Montpellier
Maastricht
Edinburgh
Seville
Botswana
Cape Town (SA)
San Jose (CR)
Cuenca (EC)
Mérida (VZ)
Beijing
Shanghai
Barcelona
Real World Learning
SITES OFFERING BUSINESS COURSES

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 Dedicated business Career Management Center staffed by
industry professionals
 One-on-one assistance with résumé development, LinkedIn
profile, interview prep, internship and job search
 Required Career Development Seminar in junior year
 Specific job sites (i.e. iHipo, EntertainmentCareers.net, NACE
Salary Calculator)
 Campus Career Resource Center offers assessments, general
career coaching, internship/job board (Tiger Jobs), and career
fairs
MARGARET ROBERTS
Director, Eberhardt Career
Management Center
EDUCATION:
B.A., UC Santa Barbara;
M.A., University of the Pacific
EXPERTISE AREAS:
Resume writing, career coaching,
career management, employer
relations, professional branding
Professional Assistance & Opportunities
Eberhardt School of Business

13. LinkedIn Page
Eberhardt School of Business

14. Why Pacific and the Eberhardt School of Business
 AACSB accredited programs – only about 6% worldwide are AACSB accredited
 Pacific is #7 in CA among Private Colleges according to US News & World Report
 Pacific is #8 in CA in salaries earned by alumni in College Scorecard
 Dedicated Eberhardt Career Management Staff
 Strong Experiential Opportunities (including Education Abroad)
 Top Tier of Business Schools
 Recently Ranked as #9 Most Diverse Business School by Businessweek

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Q & A and Contact Information
Transfer Admissions and Financial Aid:
Erica Delgado
(209) 946 - 7641
edelgado@pacific.edu
Business Programs and Careers:
Chris Lozano
(209) 946 - 2597
clozano@pacific.edu

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LET US HELP FIND YOUR PATHWAY IN BUSINESS.