Professional Experience & Career Development
The Professional Experience Requirement is your ticket to gaining real-world business skills that will set you apart! It's an exciting opportunity that most MCB students are required to participate in. Get ready to dive into hands-on experiences, build confidence, and prepare to crush your future career—because success starts here!
Build Your Future: The Power of Professional Experience
During your Professional Experience, you’ll gain the essential skills and principles needed for an entry-level job. This hands-on learning will boost your confidence, so you’ll graduate ready to take on your career with the knowledge and skills to succeed.
As a student at the Monfort College of Business, there are two key steps to prepare you for success: the Career Development Series and the Professional Experience Requirement. Get ready to unlock your potential and set your career in motion!
Proven Success: High Employment and Employer Satisfaction Rates
Employer Satisfaction
An outstanding 98.2% of employers rated our students' contributions as satisfied or very satisfied—highlighting the strong impact and value our students bring to the workplace.
Intern to Job Offer Rate
From Fall 2023 to Summer 2024, an impressive 72.5% of students who completed a professional experience or internship received full-time job offers from the same company—showing the powerful impact of real-world experience!
Pathways to Success: Professional Growth & Career Advancement Program
Career Development Series: Professional Growth & Networking Opportunities
Ready to stand out in the job market? Monfort students participate in annual Career Development Events to master networking, boost your skills, and launch your career with confidence.
Smiling into a bright future!
Professional Experience Program
Want an edge in the business world? Business students complete at least 50 hours of professional experience before graduating. Gain real-world skills, build confidence, and be ready to succeed from day one!
Kepner Hall — Home of the Professional Experience Program!
Dress to Impress: The Professional Attire Closet
Looking to make a great impression at interviews, networking events, or other professional opportunities? We’ve got you covered! Our Closet offers a curated selection of business attire—suits, sports coats, pants, skirts, button-up shirts, blouses, ties, belts, and more—so you can dress your best without the stress.
Located in Kepner Hall, Room 0095, the Closet is open weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM—no appointment needed! All UNC students can access a variety of new and gently used clothing options, all for free. Plus, donations are welcomed!
Enhance your professional image and confidence—stop by today!
Students Rocking Their Professional Looks from the Attire Closet
Benefits of Implementing Career Readiness & Professional Development in College
Implementing Career Readiness & Professional Development in college helps students develop essential skills like networking, communication, and problem-solving. It prepares them for the workforce, boosts confidence, and increases their chances of securing successful careers after graduation.
Have Questions? We're Here to Help!
Kylie Larson
Professional Experience & Graduation Coordinator