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Dean Beck-Dudley"We are committed to excellence and to being recognized as among the nation's best." - Dean Beck-Dudley

Why FSU business? The College of Business community at the Florida State University promotes integrity, respect, innovation, leadership, and excellence. Collectively, faculty, staff, alumni and friends create an environment that prepares students to make a difference immediately in the borderless marketplace. The ability to get the job done in this world of domestic and global business is what counts. Let us prepare you to join the ranks of decision makers who have the skills and expertise to respond intelligently to new challenges.

At FSU, your success is our bottom line. Choose excellence. Choose FSU.

Programs

Founded in 1950, the Florida State University College of Business is one of the ten largest business schools in the nation.

The college offers 10 undergraduate degrees in 12 majors. Graduate students may pursue one of four master's degrees (MBA, MSM - RMI, MS in MIS, MAcc). Seven Ph.D. majors are offered in accounting, finance, hospitality, management, management information systems, marketing, risk management/ insurance, real estate and business law.

Rankings & Recognitions

FSU is ranked No. 21 by Kiplinger's for the best value in public colleges across the country. (2005).

The master's program in Risk Management/Insurance at FSU, which began in 2000, represents the nation's first fully accredited and most prestigious online graduate program in RMI offered at a major academic institution.

  • U.S. News & World Report ranks the College of Business undergraduate program 25th among public institutions in the nation. (2007)
  • The College of Business undergraduate program is ranked 25th among public institutions in the nation by Business Week. (2006)
  • The undergraduate Accounting Program is ranked 24th on the prestigious annual rankings of the Public Accounting Report. (2006)
  • Accounting graduates rank among the nation's best in passing the CPA examinations, and specifically are ranked fourth in passing the Financial Accounting and Reporting section and sixth in the Auditing section of the CPA exam.
  • The Dedman School of Hospitality has a 100-percent placement rate of its graduates and is a favored hiring source of the world's leading hotel, restaurant and resort industry.
  • The Dedman School of Hospitality is ranked in the top 10 for the quality of its facilities.
  • The Real Estate Program is ranked No. 13 in the nation (10th among public institutions) by U.S. News & World Report. (2007)
  • The Real Estate Program at FSU is among the three largest degreed real estate programs in the nation according to the Directory of Real Estate Development and Related Education Programs, ULI. (2005)
  • U.S. News & World Report ranks the Risk Management/Insurance Program No. 8 in the nation (seventh among public institutions). (2007)
  • The Risk Management/Insurance Program at FSU is the fourth largest program in the nation according to Business Insurance. (2005)

Faculty

Eminent Scholar Chairs & Professorships:

The College of Business boasts five Eminent Scholar Chairs, one University Eppes Professor, 20 Endowed Professors and three University Named Professors from a total of 113 full-time faculty.

Learn More About College of Business Eminent Scholar Chairs and Professors.

Faculty Rankings and Recognitions:

  • The COB is ranked 31st among public institutions for the frequency of downloaded faculty research during the past 12-months by the Social Science Research Network (SSRN). (2006)
  • The COB faculty ranked 21st nationally among all institutions (13th among public institutions) in real estate research influence using a citation index in Real Estate Economics. (Forthcoming 2006)
  • The COB faculty ranked 15th nationally among all institutions (10th among public institutions) in real estate publication appearances in core real estate journals by the Journal of Real Estate Literature. (2002)
  • The Dedman School of Hospitality is ranked as the sixth best in the nation for the quality of its faculty by recruiters.
  • James Ang, Bank of America Eminent Scholar and Professor of Finance, is ranked the third most prolific author in 72 finance journals, 28th in 16 core finance journals, and 39th in the seven leading finance journals in the Journal of Financial Literature. (2005)
  • Stacy Sirmans, Kenneth G. Bacheller Professor of Real Estate, is ranked among the top 50 researchers in the nation by Real Estate Economics. (forthcoming 2006)

Prominent College of Business Alumni

College of Business Hall of Fame

Established in 2003, the Hall of Fame honors and celebrates individuals who embody the qualities that make the College of Business at Florida State University an extraordinary place to learn and grow. The inductees have excelled in their careers and have made significant contributions to the mission of the College.

  • Ted.T. Cecala, Chairman & CEO, Wilmington Trust Corporation (2007)
  • Jeff P. Rohr, CFO, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and Deloitte & Touche USA
    LLP (2007)
  • Randell A. Smith, Chairman & Co-Founder, Smith Travel Research (2007)
  • Daniel P. Dillon, President & CEO, Welch's (2006)
  • Verle B. Hammond, President & CEO, Innovative Logistics Techniques, Inc. (INNOLOG), (2006)
  • James M. Seneff, Chairman & CEO, CNL Financial Group, Inc., (2006)
  • Chuck Hardwick, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Pfizer, Inc., (2005)
  • Paul David Miller, Admiral, United States Navy (Retired), (2005)
  • Jeffrey D. Gargiulo, President & CEO, Sunkist Growers, Inc., (2005)
  • Amos McMullian, Chairman, Flowers Foods, Inc., (2004)
  • R. Eugene Taylor, Vice Chairman, Consumer & Commercial Banking, Bank of America, (2004)
  • Charles A. Bruning (deceased), President & CEO, AmeriMark Capital Corporation, (2003)
  • Salvador Diaz-Verson, President, Diaz-Verson Capital Investments, (2003)

Florida State University Facts

Florida State University is a comprehensive, national graduate research university that puts research into action for the benefit of our students and society. With an impressive breadth of leading graduate, professional and undergraduate programs, and an international reputation in the sciences and humanities, Florida State University is a demanding and intellectually stimulating environment for students and faculty. Find out more about us.

Accreditation

The College of Business is accredited by the AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Organized in 1916, AACSB International is the premier accrediting agency for bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs in business administration and accounting. The AACSB is a not-for-profit corporation of educational institutions, corporations and other organizations devoted to the promotion and improvement of higher education in business administration and management.

Admissions

The online application process, including requirements and prerequisites.

Student Life: Life at the College of Business

Student activity calendar.

Conferences & Symposiums

Annual Real Estate Trends & Networking Conference

Speaker Series

Charles A. Bruning Distinguished Speaker Series

To expose our students to exemplary leadership styles, the College of Business regularly hosts prominent business leaders through our Bruning Distinguished Speaker Series. These accomplished business professionals share their knowledge on various topics, providing students with insights intcurrent global and domestic issues.

The Series is underwritten through the generosity of alumnus Charles A. Bruning. Through his ongoing philanthropy, Bruning has also established the Charles A. Bruning Professorship in Entrepreneurship and the John R. Kerr Eminent Scholar Chair in Marketing.

2007

2006

  • Jeff Rohr, Chief Financial Officer, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and of Deloitte & Touche USA LLP

Watch Jeff Rohr's presentation, "The Serious Pursuit of Good Luck."

Suntrust Visiting Professor Speaker Series (Finance)

More information.

Evan D. Jennings Executive Speaker Series (Real Estate)

The Evan D. Jennings Executive Speaker Series brings business leaders and public policy-makers to FSU each spring. Students learn the critical trends affecting the real estate industry and its market, community development and investment issues. This forum, made possible by a generous gift from Mr. Jennings, is free and open tthe public.

2007 speakers

  • Robert Breslau, president of Stiles Retail Group, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
  • “The Retail Market and the Development Process”
  • Bobby Byrd, president of Byrd Corporation, St. Petersburg, Fla.
  • “A Look at Deal Making and Development”

2006 speakers

  • John Sebree, vice president for public policy, Florida Association of Realtors
  • "Key Legislative Issues Affecting Florida's Real Estate Market."
  • David Wamsley, CEO, K2 URBANCORP
  • "Placemaking-The Importance of Creating and Sustaining Public Places that Build Communities."
 

Student Organizations

Student Life: Life at FSU

Basics

Fine Arts

Sports & Recreation

Activities

Student Life: Life in Tallahassee

Q: What are some basics about Tallahassee?
Known for its many canopy roads and beautiful spring time, Tallahassee, Florida is also the capital of the State of Florida. The population is approximately 160,000. The metropolitan population is approximately 250,000. The average temperature for winter is around 64 degrees F and for summer is 92 degrees F. From educational, recreational or other leisure activities, Tallahassee Florida offers something for everyone in the family. For more information about life and business in Tallahassee, please visit Living Here: Your Guide to Living In The Tallahassee Area,  the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, the Leon County Economic Development Council, and the Tallahassee Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Q: What makes Tallahassee unique? Why would I want to live here?
Writers from Rowland Publishing, publishers of the Tallahassee Magazine, have put together The Insider’s Guide ToThe 100 Places, People, Events & Things That Make Tallahassee Living Unique that can answer these questions.

Q: What is the cost of living in Tallahassee?
The FSU International Center put together a great online resource that details your student costs.

Q: What is there to do in Tallahassee?
The answer is more than you know. Here’s a sample of the Tallahassee happenings:

Cultural Arts 
Information from the Council on Cultural Arts for Tallahassee and Leon County
Florida State Parks
Information about special events held at the Florida State Parks
Georgia State Parks
Information about special events held at the Georgia State Parks
Leon County Public Library
Information about book clubs, workshops and more for the entire family
Tallahassee Leon County Civic Center
Information about sporting events, concerts, Broadway Series, etc.

Career Services by Program

MBA

  • Educational Services
  • Career advising & coaching
  • Assistance in developing an action plan for the job search
  • Resume & Cover letter preparation
  • Refine interview skills through mock interviews
  • Assistance with development of salary/compensation and negotiation skills
  • Job Placement Assistance
  • Assistance with job search for post-graduate positions
  • Assistance with making job contacts
  • Opportunities for on-campus and videconference interviewing
  • Assistance with internship positions
  • Offer access talumni network
  • Information Resources
  • Employer Information
  • Current job postings
  • Access tinterview schedules

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Meet the Faces at FSU's College of Business

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