Business Administration
Students in FSU Panama City’s business administration program benefit from the international reputation of FSU’s College of Business, which consistently ranks as a top business school by U.S. News & World Report. The program offers individual attention from faculty members who are recognized worldwide, and alumni who are respected corporate leaders and entrepreneurs making their mark on the global marketplace.
Provide outreach expertise to local businesses in organizational excellence and business innovation—exposure to global business leaders, initiatives, and promoting study abroad and international research.
The program integrates accounting, financial planning, entrepreneurship, hospitality, and engineering programs through speaker series, facility tours, and community focused initiatives. This unique approach better prepares graduates for roles in the industry.
Business careers are diverse and available throughout the country, with high starting salaries and growing demand, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What can I expect from the Business Administration Major?
The major offers individual attention from faculty members who are recognized worldwide and highly networked in local community organizations providing unique experience for students to leverage their talents while in school. In addition to rigorous curriculum and strong classroom experience, the college provides students with valuable opportunities outside the classroom through student and professional organizations, corporate trips, Career Talks, Industry Talks, Leadership TedTalks, workshops, competitions and industry-specific career fairs. Students have the opportunity to earn professional designations while still in school.
What degrees or certifications are offered in this program?
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration
Offered only at FSU Panama City through the Herbert Wertheim College of Business
Master of Business Administration
Offered only online through the FSU Herbert Wertheim College of Business
Why students chose Business Administration at FSU Panama City
Kristy Lawson
Kristy likes business administration program at FSU Panama City with small class sizes which allows her to get to know her fellow students and professors.
Mitchell Kent
Business administration senior Mitchell Kent will miss the wonderful environment of FSUPC upon graduating. " I love our faculty here."
Valerie Sasser
"I chose FSU PC because it was one of the best options for me for my business administration degree."
What types of careers could this major prepare me for?
The BS in Business Administration prepares students for employment, continuing education or military careers. Business administration majors qualify for careers, such as consultants, entrepreneurs, sales managers and company CEOs. A brief listing of prominent businesses providing internships and careers for students includes; Eastern Shipbuilding, St Joe Company, Naval Support Activity Panama City, Trane Technologies, Booz Allen Hamilton, City of Panama City, City of Lynn Haven, Tipton, Garner, Marler, & Chastain, the CPA Group, Lamar Advertising, VITAS HealthCare, Amazon, Think Real Estate, FSU Credit Union, Hancock-Whitney Bank, Keller Williams Realty, Enterprise Holdings, Inc. and BowStern Marketing Communications.