Focus Enterprise RAP Fall 2012

Undeclared and interested in a career in business or a related field?

Focus RAPs are a great choice for students entering UMass without a declared major. 

Focus Enterprise is specifically for students who are interested in a major and/or career in business or a related field.

When you join this RAP you will...

  • Enroll in OASIS, a unique 1-credit seminar designed to help you explore a wide range of majors at UMass, with an emphasis on those that could prepare you for a career in business.  
  • Engage with an academic advisor to identify your interests, strengths, and values as you pursue your academic and/or career goals.  
  • Share your living-and-learning experience with students who have similar interests. 

Through the OASIS seminar you will have an opportunity to learn about the many academic paths to a career in business or a related field.  You will explore an array of majors, minors, certificate programs and internship opportunities.  The courses offered in this RAP fulfill requirements in numerous business related majors as well as the General Education requirements at the University.    

In addition to the benefit of living with students in a few of your classes, all Focus RAP students participate in OASIS First-Year Seminar, a one-credit seminar taught by your academic advisor from the Undergraduate Advising office.  In this class you will work closely with your advisor to explore various majors and determine how to best match your academic options with your interests and abilities.

The OASIS seminar helps you to identify and refine your personal approaches to learning in a college setting, so you can make efficient use of your study time and get better results.  You will also be introduced to the wealth of resources on campus that can assist you with academic, social, and personal issues.  

Be sure to visit the How to Join page on this website to learn about the process and important timelines you must follow to become a member of this fantastic program! 

Focus Enterprise is NOT for students who were admitted to Isenberg School of Management.

 

Classes

Students will enroll in the following classes:

Fall 2012

"College Writing" - English Writing 112 in the residential area

AND

"OASIS First-Year Seminar" - UNIV 125 

AND

"Introduction to Macro Economics" - Economics 104 - (lecture on main campus, discussion section in residential area) Gen Ed SB 

OR

"Intro to Resource Economics" - Resource Economics 102 (small lecture section in the residential area), Gen Ed SB

  • There are some seats reserved in main campus sections of Math 104 and Math 127(placement based on score on Math Placement Test)

Location

Students will live in Thoreau Hall located in the Southwest area of campus.

* Holding a spot in a RAP guarantees you enrollment in ONE of the associated Gen Ed classes.  Registration into the specific classes takes place during NSO and classes are filled on a first come, first served basis.

Pamela R. Marsh-Williams, Ph.D.
Assistant Provost & Dean

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