Sample Proposal V: "Business Educator" Proposed B.A. in Liberal Studies Bonnie M. Riller — Soc. Sec. 999-42-7690 Center Street, Lonaconing, Md. 21539 301/555-6666 (Work) 301/555-5555 (Home) E-mail: BRiller@blindspring.com Title: BUSINESS EDUCATOR (The title must not duplicate any existing FSU major programs) Self-Statement (All self-statements must briefly and clearly address how your planned course of study will contribute your life plans) Having recently taken an early retirement after a 30-year career with The Kelly-Springfield Tire Company, I find myself with an opportunity to pursue a second career. I am partially prepared since I have been planning for this day for a number of years. I graduated from Allegany College in 1990 and have been working toward a B.S. Degree since 1998 at Frostburg State University. I have had a wonderful career, starting out with our company as a stenographer and working my way up the ranks to my concluding two positions of Manager of Operation/Analysis for the Manufacturing Division and Executive Assistant to the President. What has been equally interesting is that it was an education in itself working with and learning from some of the very best management executives. Now my goal is to obtain a BS Degree in Liberal Studies with a focus in Business Education. This degree pulls together AC and FSU course work plus several areas that have contributed toward a successful 30-year career — Secretarial experience and degree from Allegany College Part-time teaching in Allegany College's Continuing Education program Management positions working with our three manufacturing plants: Tire Technology, Quality Assurance, the CEO, and Goodyear Community involvement through organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters and the American Cancer Society Pursuing a degree in Liberal Studies will afford me the opportunity to finish my degree during the summer and possibly begin a Master's Degree at Frostburg State University in the fall of 2003. My ultimate goal is to teach or secure a position in another business situation. The courses I am currently taking (January, 2002) during intersession and those scheduled for spring have been selected not only to meet requirements, but to complement my educational background and make me a more well-rounded individual. Advanced Composition (ENGL 310) Semester 022 Argumentation and Advocacy (CMST 302) 022 Art Appreciation (ART 100) 021 Geography of Maryland (GEOG 302) 022 Geography of North America (GEOG 301) 021 History of Maryland (HIST 345) 022 Labor Economics (ECON 301) 022 Management of Organizations (BUAD 351) 022 To complete my degree, I will pursue the following courses during summer, 2002 (based on availability): Business Writing (ENGL 330), Capstone course (BUAD 499), and Microcomputer Applications Business (BUAD 320).