Engagement opportunities foster integration into university life by contributing to the intellectual, personal and social development of undergraduate and graduate experiences. Additionally, our engagement opportunities provide deeper distinction and value to the overall student experience by offering students more occasions to learn about their fields of interest, 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 once 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 through the first two weeks of each semester.
Business Mentoring Program Application
Clubs & Organizations
Student clubs and organizations offer the opportunity to network, expand leadership experience and learn with fellow students who have shared interests with you. With major-specific and general business organizations available, there is something for everyone.
Corporate Tours
Each academic year, the college provides several opportunities for students to participate in corporate tours hosted by the college or a business-focused student organization. Students visit business hubs throughout Florida and the U.S. to explore career options and get a sense for the area.
Etiquette Dinners
Create a great first impression during a business meal or interview by learning proper manners and networking skills at our etiquette dinners. Each semester, we host etiquette dinners for students to learn proper introductions, how to confidently make small talk while networking, navigating table settings and more, all while enjoying a three-course meal.
Recruiting Events
Many opportunities are provided to business students to connect with companies hiring for internships, and full-time and part-time positions. Each semester, the college hosts events that allow students to learn about recruiting companies through classroom presentations, informational meet and greets, tabling and other networking activities. Additionally, the college organizes large scale, semi-annual recruiting events, including the Business Career Expo, Insurance Days and Seminole Sales Showcase.
Speaker Events
Top executives are invited to campus to share their personal experiences related to current business topics and best practices. These are a great opportunity to learn from and network with successful professionals. Our signature speaker series featuring C-Suite executives in a variety of fields is the Charles A. Bruning Distinguished Speaker Series. Additionally, we offer major-specific speaker series such as the Closing Bell Speaker Series (finance focus) and the Evan D. Jennings Speaker Series (real estate focus).
Workshops & Seminars
Brush up on your marketable skills by attending workshops and other career-focused seminars hosted by Business Career Services. These valuable sessions can help you perfect your resume, practice interviewing skills, teach you what skills recruiters focus on, provide business networking tips and more! Also offered is the Adulting 101 Workshop Series which focuses on helping students learn valuable “life skills” needed post-graduation. This lunch-and-learn series features topics such as income tax preparation, investing for retirement or taking out a personal loan.
