Category: College of Business

College of Business

The BSG Allows SPC Students to Show Off Business Prowess

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Victoria Yore and Nicole Calle-Schuler, two St. Petersburg College Business students, won first place in the final leg of The Business Strategy Game (BSG), an international competition where students create a company and compete with other colleges and universities in a simulated global marketplace. Part of the student’s final capstone project at SPC, the online … Continue reading The BSG Allows SPC Students to Show Off Business Prowess

Business Administration alumnus lands MBA and job

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SPC Business Administration alumnus Andrew Lawrence graduated from the University of Florida this spring with a Masters of Business Administration. Lawrence was one of only 60 students admitted to the one-year accelerated M.B.A. program in 2014. “I am very proud of Andrew, but not surprised by his accomplishments,” said Dr. Robin Wilber, SPC Professor of … Continue reading Business Administration alumnus lands MBA and job

Prepare for top paying business jobs at SPC

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Each year, U.S. News & World Report ranks the 100 Best Jobs. From that list, they pick out the top 20 highest paying occupations. SPC Bachelor’s in Business Administration degree prepares you for these top paying business jobs: #3 – Marketing Manger – 12.7 % job growth, average salary $133,700 #9 – Business Operations Manager … Continue reading Prepare for top paying business jobs at SPC

Earth Day is every day for Sustainability students

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On Earth Day 2015, SPC students showed their love of all things green at campus events and in the classroom. SPC’s Net Impact Chapter held a tree dedication on Earth Day. The group seeks to empower a new generation to drive social and environmental change. Learn more about Net Impact on their blog. View our … Continue reading Earth Day is every day for Sustainability students

Explore Supply Chain Management Careers at April 23 Info Session

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Supply Chain Management, sometimes called logistics, is one of the fastest-growing industries nationwide and is expected to grow by 22 percent over the next decade. Supply chain management involves all activities that bring products and services to market, a critical function in any company. Learn more about SPC’s affordable, short-term training programs that will prepare … Continue reading Explore Supply Chain Management Careers at April 23 Info Session

SPC Business Capstone presentations April 27-29

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St. Petersburg College’s Business presentations for Spring term Capstone projects are scheduled for April 27-29, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at St. Petersburg College’s Epi Center, Room 2-302. Get a front seat to how SPC College of Business students pull together all they have learned during their bachelor’s degree programs  in these academic programs: B.S. … Continue reading SPC Business Capstone presentations April 27-29

Seminole Campus hosts local students in business competition

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Seminole Campus hosted more than 300 Pinellas County middle and high schools students who participated in the 2015 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) District XII Competition on Friday, Jan. 30. Students from 14 schools competed to showcase their skills as young business leaders on topics like entrepreneurship, digital media, computers and hospitality. This District … Continue reading Seminole Campus hosts local students in business competition

SPC offers training in careers found in US News ‘100 Best Jobs’

U.S. News and World Report Best Jobs Report

SPC College of Business offers training programs for 15 of The 100 Best Jobs of 2015 report released by US News & World Report. Among the Top 100 Best Jobs, our College of Business offers certificates and two- and four-year degrees in the following areas listed in the report: #33 Insurance Agent #40 Bookkeeping, Accounting … Continue reading SPC offers training in careers found in US News ‘100 Best Jobs’

Earn a certification in supply chain management from SPC

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Beginning in January, you can earn entry and mid-level certifications in supply chain management at St. Petersburg College. The training is being offered through a $1.5 million federal grant the college received last year. The certifications, to be endorsed by the national Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), will cover key aspects of supply chain … Continue reading Earn a certification in supply chain management from SPC

In the news: Tampa Bay Innovation Center to open St. Petersburg incubator

The Tampa Bay Innovation Center, an innovation and entrepreneurship center for technology businesses, plans to open the TEC Garage, its new incubator, on the ground floor of SPC Downtown, ITBusinessNet.com reported. The tentative opening date is August. TEC Garage, which stands for Technology and Entrepreneurship Center, will house 15 to 30 startups and occupy 6,200 square … Continue reading In the news: Tampa Bay Innovation Center to open St. Petersburg incubator