Focus Enterprise RAP

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. 

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 UMass Amhersts' 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! 

 

Classes

Students will enroll in the following classes:

Fall 2009

  • College Writing 112 in the residential area
  • A small Gen Ed class or discussion section in the residential area *
  • Educ 125 - OASIS First-Year Seminar
  • Reserved seat in a Math 101 and 104 (placement based on score on Math Placement test)

*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.

 

Location

Thoreau Hall located in the Southwest area of campus. General Education course choices (small lecture class in the residential area)

  • Introduction to Macro Economics - Economics 104 - (lecture on main campus, discussion section in residential area) Gen Ed SB
  • Intro to Resource Economics - Resource Economics 102 (small lecture section in the residential area), Gen Ed SB

Knowlton Hall located in the Northeast area of campus. General Education course choices (small lecture class in the residential area)

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

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

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