Student Opportunities

Student engagement contributes to intellectual, personal and social development, and fosters integration into university life, while adding distinction and value to undergraduate and graduate experiences. It also provides a deeper experience for students to learn about their fields of interests, gain leadership and professional skills, and build a community outside the classroom.

For more information on these programs, please email engage@business.fsu.edu.


Business Mentoring Program

The Business Mentoring Program connects students to successful College of Business alumni and friends. Students and mentors interact under this structured program for one semester, during which they communicate at least 30 minutes a week. Mentors provide encouragement and insight on career development, personal growth and challenges in the workplace.

This program is offered in the fall and spring, with student applications being accepted the first two weeks of each semester. Mentors may register to participate and create a profile at any time throughout the year. 

Business Mentoring Program Application  


Clubs & Organizations

The College of Business is affiliated with many different student clubs, organizations and business fraternities. To learn more about each and get involved, visit the Clubs & Organizations page. 


ECF Access

The college has partnered with the Economic Club of Florida (ECF) to provide our graduate students the opportunity to connect with the club to further their networking opportunities. Established in 1977, the Economic Club of Florida is recognized as an important forum for distinguished speakers on issues facing us today. Membership includes nearly 400 well-established and up-and-coming professionals, representing a "Who's Who" of the Capital City. Each month a group of graduate students are selected to attend a luncheon meeting of the club, where they interact with Tallahassee leaders and hear professionals present on a variety of issues affecting today’s business environment.


Emerging Leaders Certification

Facilitated by the Truist Leadership Institute, the Emerging Leaders Certification is based on the model that beliefs drive behaviors — which in turn produce results. Students learn about the beliefs that drive their leadership behaviors, both in a positive and negative way. Based on theory, the highly interactive session provides students with a better self-understanding and ways they can lead others more effectively. Participants leave with practical tools and strategies to use immediately to overcome any leadership blinds spots identified during the session.

Sessions focus on three foundational modules of leadership content: 1) Leaders Aren’t Born (Introduction); 2) What's Your Strategy?; and 3) The Rules of Games. Prior to each session, participants complete the Leadership Preferences Inventory™ to prepare them for in-class exercises, discussions, group work and reflection. Upon completion of the program, students receive the Truist Leadership Institute's Emerging Leaders Certification which can be included on their LinkedIn profile.

This certification program is offered for College of Business students during the spring semester.


Peer Connect

The college's Engage 100 offering is a dynamic program linking incoming business students with junior and senior student mentors who are knowledgeable about the College of Business. Participants meet weekly throughout the semester for approximately one hour. Meetings include:

  • Short presentations focused on various topics to familiarize incoming students with available business programs and resources (ex: internships, college involvement, study abroad, major selection, the Center for Professional Success, etc.)
  • Discussion of best practices for success in the College of Business such as goal setting and professional development milestones
  • Time for networking with peers and mentor connection, both one-on-one and in small groups
  • An opportunity to meet various faculty and staff in the college
  • Excursions to different venues around campus to further familiarize students with resources available to them

This Engage 100 opportunity is a zero credit, non-graded course option. Incoming business students who wish to participate should log in to MyFSU and follow these steps to register:

  1. Log in to MyFSU Student Central
  2. Click the "My Classes" tile
  3. Click "Schedule Assistant"
  4. Search for IDS 1107
  5. Filter for the "Business Peer Connect" section(s)