Focus Enterprise RAP – Fall 2008
Focus RAPs are designed for first-year students who enter UMass Amherst without a declared major. In addition to the benefit of living with students in your classes, all Focus RAP students participate in OASIS First-Year Seminar , a one-credit class 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 the academic options with your interests and abilities. The OASIS seminar explores ways for you to learn and apply essential strategies in the areas of time management and study/test-taking skills. You will also be introduced to the wealth of resources on campus that can assist you with academic, social, and personal issues. |
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FOCUS ENTERPRISE RAP is a great choice if you are interested in a career in business or a related field. 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.
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!
When you join this RAP you will
- Enroll in a unique a 1-credit seminar designed to help you explore a wide range of business-related majors at UMass.
- Engage with an academic advisor to identify your interests, strengths, and values in order to pursue your academic and/or career goals.
- Share your living-and-learning experience with other first-year students who have not yet declared a major. This gives all students in the RAP a chance to get to know each other and take some classes together. It's also a great way to make a successful transition to the academic and social life of the University.
Classes
All Focus Enterprise RAP students will enroll in the following:
- 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.
Thoreau Hall location in Southwest
General Education course choices
- Economics 103 – Introduction to Micro Economics (lecture on main campus, discussion section in residential area)
- Economics 104 – Introduction to Macro Economics (lecture on main campus, discussion section in residential area)
- Psychology 100 – Introductory Psychology (small lecture class in the residential area)
Knowlton Hall location in Northeast
General Education course choices
- Economics 103 – Introduction to Micro Economics(lecture on main campus, discussion section in residential area)
- Economics 104 – Introduction to Macro Economics (lecture on main campus, discussion section in residential area)
