Huntsman Experience Canvas Course

The Jon M. Huntsman School of Business emphasizes daring mighty things and owning your education. The FJ Management Center for Student Success connects you to resources from day one.

The Huntsman Experience Canvas course is a free, non-credit/non-graded course aimed at integrating all first semester students, direct admit, and transfer students into the Business School by introducing available resources. You will connect with your academic advisor and career specialist, explore career paths, participate in events to jumpstart your career journey and more!

Complete all 7 "essential activities" to earn your verified career ready status and statement of achievement to display on your professional profiles.

Student Learning Outcomes

The goal of this course is for students to develop skills in the following areas:

Analytical Rigor: Engage in career management and professional development
Entrepreneurial Spirit:  Develop strong communication skills, and emerge as innovative and proactive professionals
Ethical Leadership: Strengthen commitment to practice values daily while also investing in others
Global Vision: Recognize workplace diversity and positively impact the global community
Dare Mighty Things: Foster a sense of community and pride for the USU and HSB experience

How the Course Works

  • Accept the course invitation on Canvas
  • Complete all 7 essential activities (listed below), learning about opportunities to get involved in the Huntsman School
  • Follow the leaderboard to see how you move up as you earn points
  • Participate in bonus activities for extra points
  • Display your verified career-ready statement on your LinkedIn!

Essential Activities

Attend one (1) Huntsman Experience Workshp to learn about major-specific requirements, opportunities for involvement, and more
*this activity is required and, if not completed will result in a registration hold
60 pts
Take the Career Readiness Assessment to reflect on which skills you want to develop throughout your college career 80 pts
Meeting with Your Academic Advisor 40 pts
Meeting with your Career Specialist 40 pts
Learn about Degree Works as an academic planning tool 60 pts
Explore Careers Options through the Career Action Plan Worksheet 80 pts
Network with Recruiters and Explore Industries by attending the Career Expo or the Mock Interview Day 200 pts

Student Testimonials

 I loved that it was engaging and helped me prepare myself for my future career.
-Spring '23 Participant
I liked how the course was very career-oriented. It was designed to develop my success and my desire to excel.  
-Spring '22 Participant
I enjoyed being able to learn how to prepare a resume.  
-Fall '22 Participant
I really liked how it pushed me to get more involved and to see the opportunities this semester offered at Utah State.  
-Fall '21 Participant
Lots of great advice and activities to prepare for a job.  
-Fall '22 Participant