STARTING OR GROWING YOUR BUSINESS BUSINESS SERVICES
YOUR LEARNING PARTNER FOR CAREER SUCCESS
The Orlando MSA (Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties) is No. 2 in the nation for job growth, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics with jobs for professional and business services growing faster than the national average. Orlando is also “a thriving hub for corporate headquarters and regional offices, attracting industry leaders who are driving innovation and growth across a range of sectors,” according to the Orlando Economic Partnership.
Seminole State is prepared for this growth with one of the largest business programs in Central Florida and a pipeline of 1,100 students annually to ensure a consistent supply of qualified employees to establish or grow a business.
DEGREES AND PROGRAMS THAT LEAD TO CAREERS
B.A.S. Management and Organizational Leadership prepares graduates for careers as business leaders, managers and supervisors in virtually any business scenario with specializations in entrepreneurship and general business.
B.S. Business and Information Management prepares graduates for professional roles combining business with applied technology. These individuals serve as a bridge between those who implement information systems technology and the business end users of these systems. Graduates work in general and entrepreneurial businesses, data analytics, human resources, social media and e-marketing.
Associate in Science (A.S.) Business Degrees prepare graduates for middle skills jobs in accounting, business administration, finance, paralegal/legal assistance, accountants, administrators, in accounting, business administration, finance, hospitality management, legal assistance/paralegal, social media and e-marketing.
Certificates: With a range of certificates, Seminole State has ways for graduates and students to upskill and reskill with Certificates of Professional Preparation and College Credit Certificates in a wide range of business functions from accounting to office management. These lead to career opportunities across industries for roles such as business manager, financial analyst, marketing coordinator, human resources specialist, entrepreneur, sales manager or operations manager.
INDUSTRY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS
To ensure we meet the needs of Orlando’s fast-paced economy, the college works closely with industry advisory boards representing large national and regional employers and mediumsized businesses in financial services, real estate, insurance, healthcare, technology, government and other sectors.
WORKFORCE READY
200 GRADUATES ANNUALLY
95% A.S. Graduate Job Placement Rate
AWARD-WINNING
Seminole State College is in the top 1% of state and community colleges in the U.S. and an Aspen Prize finalist for Community College Excellence. Our business programs are also accredited by the global Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
QUALITY GRADUATES
“When I was at Seminole State, I was offered an internship with Northrop Grumman. I worked my way up into supply chain with the help of an incredible mentor and now work full-time……I give the Business and Information Management program the most credit for where I am now.” —Sidney Wilkins, Supply Chain Planning Specialist for Northrop Grumman Corporation, B.S. Business and Information Management
“The professors at Seminole State were amazing. I had a great business professor that taught me more about business, including the ins and outs…I’m proud to be in my third year of business. Through my experiences and passion for fundraising, Si Events has helped a local non-profit raise over $250,000 in a single event.”
—Quanisha Nugent, President of Si Events, LLC, Bachelor of Science in Business and Information Management
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Business Programs:
Dr. Richard Calloway
Academic Dean, Center for Business, Legal Studies, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality and Tourism Management
Phone: 407.708.2391
Email: callowayr@seminolestate.edu