Florida State University

What you'll study

The undergraduate business degree at Florida State University delivers a core curriculum in accounting, finance, marketing, management, business law and economics, followed by concentration-specific coursework. All students typically complete introductory business foundation courses, quantitative and communication requirements, and elective options that allow exploration across business functions.

• Core foundations – introductory accounting, principles of finance, micro- and macroeconomics, organisational behaviour, business statistics and business communication.
• Major specialisms – students choose a major such as Finance, Marketing, Management, Management Information Systems, Hospitality Management, or Supply Chain Management; each major includes intermediate and advanced modules focused on theory and applied practice.
• Professional skills and experiential learning – courses emphasise case studies, group projects, presentations and coursework with industry relevance; many students complete internships, practicum projects or study-abroad semesters to gain hands-on experience.
• Capstone and electives – a senior-level capstone or strategy course integrates learning across disciplines; electives let you pursue topics such as entrepreneurship, international business, business analytics or sustainability.

Entry requirements

Admission to Florida State University's undergraduate business programmes is competitive. Applicants must hold a recognised secondary school qualification or equivalent and meet the university's general admissions standards. Entry to the College of Business and to particular majors may require specific GPA thresholds or completion of prerequisite coursework.

• Typical US applicants – high school diploma with a competitive GPA; colleges often consider the strength of the high school programme, college-preparatory coursework (including mathematics) and a record of extracurricular activity. Standardised tests may be considered according to the university's current testing policy.
• International applicants – equivalent secondary school completion (for example A-levels, national high school diploma) with strong grades; many applicants present IB results or country-specific qualifications. English language proficiency is required and can be demonstrated by recognised tests such as TOEFL or IELTS unless exempted by prior study in English.
• Prerequisites – successful applicants will benefit from prior study in mathematics and economics; some majors may require or recommend specific introductory business or computing courses.

Career prospects

Graduates with a bachelor's in business from Florida State University enter a wide range of commercial and public-sector roles. The programme prepares students for analytical and managerial positions as well as entrepreneurial ventures.

• Finance roles such as financial analyst, credit analyst or investment operations
• Marketing and sales roles including brand management, digital marketing and market research
• Management and human resources positions in operations, project coordination or organisational development
• Information systems and business analytics careers involving systems analysis, data analytics and IT project delivery
• Hospitality and tourism management positions in hotel operations, event planning and revenue management
• Consulting, supply chain and entrepreneurship opportunities, often supported by internships, student-run enterprises and alumni networks

Why study at Florida State University

Florida State University's College of Business offers an AACSB-accredited business education with a wide choice of majors and extensive opportunities for experiential learning. The university's location in the state capital provides access to internships, public-sector connections and regional businesses, while a large alumni community and active career services support graduate recruitment.

• Accreditation and reputation – the business college holds recognised professional accreditation and delivers curriculum aligned with contemporary business practice.
• Experiential opportunities – internship programmes, practicum courses, student consulting projects and study-abroad options help translate classroom learning into workplace skills.
• Student support – career services, advising, mentorship programmes and student organisations offer networking and professional development throughout the degree.
• Facilities and centres – specialised centres, workshops and labs provide access to resources for entrepreneurship, analytics and industry engagement.