McCoy College is committed to the holistic success of students. The McCoy Ready program prepares students to enter the workforce confidently and equipped with the core competencies needed to be competitive in the job market.
Are you ready to build your resume and grow professionally? McCoy College provides a valuable tool for documenting and sharing your unique story with potential employers. Participating in the activities and earning badges will actively develop, cultivate, and refine crucial skills necessary for a successful entry into the workforce.
Competencies in the McCoy Ready App (Powered by Suitable)
Career and Self-Development
Successfully and proactively seeking opportunities to develop oneself and career via personal and professional learning while networking to cultivate relationships.
Communication
Clearly and effectively exchange information, facts, and ideas with others.
Leadership
Developing oneself by understanding personal strengths and areas of growth to leverage the strengths of others to achieve a common goal.
Professionalism
Recognize and identify professional expectations at McCoy College of Business and in the workplace.
Teamwork
Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities.
Student Success
Identify university resources and develop strategies for academic, professional, and personal success.
Get Started with McCoy Ready (Powered by Suitable)
McCoy College is committed to the holistic success of students. The McCoy Ready app is powered by Suitable which can be downloaded on mobile devices or access through a web browser. Through Suitable, students can find activities within McCoy, complete digital badges, gain new skills, and build a portfolio that can be shared with employers.
Suitable Classroom Ingtegration
The McCoy College of Business integrates co-curricular activities into the classroom to ensure students develop core competencies to make them the obvious choice.
| Course | Course Description | Suitable Activities |
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| BA 1310 | This course introduces freshmen to business and previews what students will experience in the McCoy College of Business. It surveys accounting, finance, economics, law, management, marketing, and information systems and analytics, both as individual components of an organization and collectively as part of an organization’s strategy. Students learn about leadership, individual conduct, and the ethical and data-driven decision-making expected in college and the business and professional world. | Professional Development (1); McCoy Community – Attend a Student Org; Career Fair; Emerging Leaders |
| BA 3110 | This course prepares students for the professional rigor expected in the McCoy College of Business and gives them a start on career planning and the development process. This process involves a variety of career exploration and development experiences designed to help students identify their passion, prioritize and focus their job search efforts, and develop their leadership, communication, and personal marketability. Topics include self-assessment, career passion discovery, career exploration and development exercises, and resume and interview training to assist in finding rewarding internships and full-time jobs. | Professional Development (2); McCoy Community – Attend a Student Org; Career Fair; Professional headshot & LinkedIn profile |
| BA 3120 | This course builds upon and expands students’ basic understanding of career planning and development. A portion of this course is major-focused so that students are prepared for specific business roles. This course applies networking skills, company (prospective employer) analysis, internship/job analysis and search strategy, interviewing skills, and negotiation techniques to maximize the students’ new-hire potential. | Professional Development (3); McCoy Community – Attend a Student Org; Career Fair; Indeed Profile |
| MGT 3353 | This course provides an introduction to the uses of communication in business and focuses on communication models, general semantics, effective writing style, selection and organization of content and medium(s), effective oral communication, employment communication, and causes of miscommunication. | Professional Development (2) |
| MGT 4335 | An integrative course in strategic management and business policy that utilizes the case method of instruction. A capstone course involving the analysis of business through the application of principles of accounting, communications, economics, finance, management, marketing, quantitative methods, and related disciplines. | Professional Development (4); First Destination Survey |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What if I have problems using the app?
If you have technical problems (signing in, app crashing, QR Code not working, etc.), click on “Resources” in the web or mobile app for answers on common technical issues, or click “Submit A Request” for assistance. If you have questions regarding specific achievements, events or tasks, email mccoysuccess@txstate.edu.
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What is the best way to find activities I am interested in?
Click on “Activities” in the navigation bar (the check mark at the bottom of the app). If you know the name of the activity, type it in the search bar. If you are looking for a type of activity or an activity hosted by a specific office/department/student organization, filter using the “Experience Tag” drop-down menu.
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What is a reflection, and how do I complete it?
A reflection is a short, in-the-moment response to a written prompt. To complete a reflection, write the answer to the prompt given in the description in the box provided. If no prompt is provided or if it’s unclear, email mccoysuccess@txstate.edu.
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What is a submission, and how do I complete it?
A submission is a type of activity where you must submit a file (PDF, PNG, MP3, etc.) according to the prompt provided. To complete this activity, make sure your file is saved to either your phone or computer, then click “Add Submission.” If no prompt is provided or if it’s unclear, email mccoysuccess@txstate.edu.
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If I went to and event but did not see a QR code. Who do I contact?
If you know which office or department hosted the event, contact them directly. If you are unsure, email mccoysuccess@txstate.edu.
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Why is an activity I completed pending?
Some activities require administrative approval. The host of the activity will either approve or deny completion soon after the activity has been completed. If you have an activity pending approval for longer than three weeks, email mccoysuccess@txstat.edu.