The purpose of the Professional Practice Seminars is to give students a better understanding of the financial markets and introduce them to the career development skills needed to be successful in their internship and job searches. The Financial Markets Module will introduce students to the inner-workings of the markets, the market stakeholders, the organization of the markets, and the market jargon. The Career Preparation Module will teach students necessary communication skills for successful interviewing to leverage internship and full time opportunities. It will also help them identify their role in the industry, teach them how to establish a target list of companies and contacts, and guide them through how to strategically position themselves and their unique value through their personal brand.