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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

Clubs and Organizations

The FMU School of Business provides a diverse range of clubs and organizations designed to enrich students' educational experience while fostering meaningful connections with their peers. These groups offer valuable opportunities for personal and professional growth, helping students build skills, network, and engage with their academic community in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Click to View University-Wide List of Clubs and Organizations

Accounting and Finance Club

  • AFC provides students interested in accounting (or related fields) with information regarding career development, professional certifications, and more. AFC also helps members transition from academia into the workplace.

ACM Student Chapter

  • Association of Computing Machinery – Student Chapter focuses on further understanding of computer science.

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

  • The global ACM organization is committed to advancing applications of computing. At FMU, the ACM

    student chapter seeks to create a sense of community among all students interested in computer science

    via regular meetings and exciting activities.

FMU SHRM (Student Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management)

  • To promote the field of human resource management to students, and to gain knowledge and insight into the effective management of human resource capital in the field of Human Resource Management.

Phi Beta Lambda Business Fraternity Inc.

  • Our mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

Student Resources