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Welcome to the Business Programs page! Please click on the explore buttons below to find out information for current and prospective students, such as majors, minors, graduate programs, accelerated degree programs, student resources, professional activities and more!

Degrees and Departments

The School of Businesses offers a variety of Undergraduate, and Graduate programs. As well as Certificate Programs and Workshops.

Professional Activities

The School of Business at Francis Marion University offers a range of professional activities, including seminars, career preparation sessions, and business etiquette classes, all designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the business world. These programs focus on developing practical, real-world skills, helping students build a strong foundation for their future careers.

Requirements for Professional Activities

- All BBA Students must have satisfactory completion of Twelve (12) credits earned from approved Professional Activities.

Career Exploration, Business Etiquette & Career Prep Other Professional Development Activities

Career Exploration (1 Credit)

  • Online Career Exploration Quiz with Report from careerfitter.com
  • Career Connections Workshop: Goal Setting & Importance of Campus Involvement
  • Business Career Exploration Workshop

Business Etiquette (2 Credits)

  • Dress for Success Workshop
  • Etiquette Dinner
  • Special Topic in Business Etiquette*

Career Preparation (5 Total – 1 Credit Each)

  • Resume Workshop: Resume Writing Workshop
  • Handshake: Job Search Strategies
  • Networking
  • Career Fair Preparation (followed by attendance)
  • Mock Interviews, Developing a Pitch, Developing a Brand

Leadership Activities (1 Credit Each)

  • Beta Gamma Sigma Conference
  • Participation in Leadership Summit
  • Officer in Campus Organization
  • Participation in Model UN
  • School of Business Speaker Series
  • Participation in Leadership FMU
  • RA in FMU Dorms
  • FMU Orientation Leader
  • Academic Tutor (institutional)
  • Global Awareness – Sustainability

Presentation Skills (2 Credits Each)

  • Presentation to Faculty or Civic Group
  • Presentation at Business Competition
  • Presentation of Research at FMU RED DAY Competition
  • Presentation at Computer Science Symposium
  • Participation at the Pee Dee Idea Challenge
  • Participation in the President’s Bowl
  • Participation in CLA or other Symposia if topics are Business or Leadership Related
  • Volunteering for Community Project
  • Participation in business-related Field Trip
  • Attend Major Related Conference

Other

  • Internship (4)
  • Vita Tax Preparation (4)
  • Study Abroad (4)

Upcoming Professional Activities

Student Resources