Welcome
College of Business
Mission Statement
COB USFSP
To educate current and future professionals in the
effective management and ethical leadership of
organizations. We engage in theoretical and
practical research as well as provide service to
both the University and external community. We
meet the demands of our diverse student
population by preparing them for an increasingly
global environment with both undergraduate
and graduate degree programs.
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College Overview
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Undergraduate majors and minors in 7 fields
40 full-time and 14 part-time faculty members
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More than 2,000 students
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Ph.D faculty teach most students
Smaller classes dominate
A Global Top 100 School - Ranked 34th by
Beyond Grey Pinstripes (a policy program of the Aspen Institute)
for incorporating social and environmental issues
into its academic programs
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COB Strengths
 AACSB
International Accreditation
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Undergraduate Degrees
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Accounting
Economics
Finance
Information Systems
Int’l Business (minor only)
Management
Marketing
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ACCOUNTING
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Separately accredited by AACSB
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Very high passage rate of CPA exam
Public accounting
Corporate accounting
Federal Taxation
Governmental accounting
Nonprofit accounting
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ACCOUNTING
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Superior rated accounting honor society,
Beta Alpha Psi provides access to
employers, community involvement,
internships and social networking
opportunities.
Graduates have achieved high level
positions as partners in large and small
accounting firms, as controllers of large and
mid-sized companies.
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ACCOUNTING
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Programs offer:
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Bachelors degree
Fifth year education credentialing for CPA
education requirements
MBA/CPA with forensic tracks
Global experience, travel programs
 Social Responsibility & Corporate Reporting
 Ethics, regulatory & legal compliance
 Computer fraud, forensic accounting
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Economics
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Economic analysis
Public sector
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International agencies
Federal, state, and local governments
Policy analysis
 Planning
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Private sector
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Corporate support for long-term planning
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e.g., impact of expansions upon new areas
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Economics program at USF St. Petersburg
Emphasis on International Economics
---Basic International Economics course
---International Macroeconomics
---International Microeconomics
---Economics of Latin America
Emphasis on Florida’s job market
---Health Economics, for example
Questions:
Tom Carter
(727) 873-4893
cartert@mail.usf.edu
Finance
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Banking
Corporate finance
Investment firms
Insurance
Real Estate
Financial planning
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Information Systems
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Software Designer/Developer
System Administrator
Business Analyst
 Software Implementation
Database Administrator
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Management
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Entry level management positions
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Public and private organizations
Account Executive
Operations Manager
Human Resources
Additional training needed to advance
in any organization
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Marketing
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Sales (e.g., Pharmaceutical companies)
Marketing research (e.g., Nielson, Val Pak)
Advertising
Distribution
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New Product Development
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Getting goods to consumers efficiently
Helping engineers and manufacturing
personnel to build products people want
Public Relations
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Careers and
Undergraduate Degrees
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Accounting
Economics
Finance
Information Systems
Int’l Business (minor only)
Management
Marketing
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Education
Outside the Classroom
Business Education occurs in many locations
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Student organizations
Study abroad programs
Civic engagement with our local community
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Student Organizations
SBO: the Business Organization at USFSP!
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Student Organizations
E CLUB
Announcing the Creation of a new student
organization
The ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLUB OF USF ST.
PETERSBURG
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Honor Societies
Beta Gamma Sigma
An honor society recognizing
academic achievement in business
students
Only at institutions accredited by
AACSB International
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Honor Societies
Beta Alpha Psi
An honorary and professional
organization that recognizes
academic excellence in accounting.
Provides a means for interaction and
networking among students, faculty
and accounting professionals.
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Honor Societies
Omicron Delta Epsilon
An honorary organization
recognizing scholastic attainment
and outstanding achievements in
economics.
Establishes closer ties between
students and faculty in economics
within universities.
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Educational
Opportunities
Global and Local
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Study Abroad
Intercultural Competence
ASIA
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Study Abroad
Intercultural Competence
Guatemala
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Study Abroad
Intercultural Competence
Europe
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Hosts: Study Abroad
Dr. Martina Schmidt
Germany
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Local
Civic Engagement
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Dr. Karin Braunsberger’s
Marketing Management
Problems class
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Developed a marketing
campaign
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Promote awareness of
the manatee/ warm
water issue for the
Florida Fish & Wildlife
Research Inst.
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Local
Civic Engagement
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Dr. James Fellow and volunteers for VITA
 Free tax preparation for low- to moderateincome persons
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Local
Civic Engagement
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Dr. William Jackson and students discuss a
Social Audit report conducted on a local firm
Another class conducts small business
assistance to local firms
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INVEST FOR SUCCESS
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Result of Mayor’s Mentor & More
program in partnership with
Maximo and Sandaline Elementary
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Over 250 fourth grade students
visited the College for a day
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Students played an investment
game written and developed by
one of our undergraduate students
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Art in the PARC
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Student Business Organization
(SBO) in conjunction with PARC
A silent art auction, fundraiser
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Jewelry, pottery, paintings …
Proceeds divided between
PARC and SBO
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Student Services
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Career counseling
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Internships
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Determining a major, career path
Assistance securing an opportunity
Other career activities
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Workshops on Resumes, Interviewing
Career Fairs
Company Information Sessions
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New COB Building
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Additional Information
College of Business
www.stpt.usf.edu/cob
Program of Accountancy
www.stpt.usf.edu/poa
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Questions?
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