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.
Engage 100
The college's Engage 100 course (GEB1930 - Paths for Success in Business) links incoming business students with junior and senior “Peer Leaders” who are knowledgeable about the College of Business and provide introductions to the college and Florida State University. The course includes:
- Speaker panels featuring faculty members representing all business degree programs, industry professionals and successful alumni
- Professional development of transferable skills that are critical in college and the professional world, such as goal setting, time management, and oral and written communication
- Networking opportunities with other first-year students, peer leaders and guest speakers
- Use of assessment tools to identify careers that align with interests, values and skills
- Excursions to various venues around campus to further familiarize students with the resources available inside and outside the College of Business
- Engagement opportunities outside the classroom, such as workshops, events and student organizations
This one (1) credit hour course is graded on an S/U basis. Any business-intent student should consider enrolling in this course. Search GEB1930 on your Stellic or Schedule Assistant page in the my.fsu.edu platform.
