Getting Down to Business

The fall semester is officially in full swing! Join us and Dr. Gary Patterson, Dean of the Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance, and Campus Dean of Muma College of Business, St. Petersburg. Dean Patterson shares what he is most excited about this semester, and provides tips and resources for how students can make the most of their business degree.

Calling all USF majors - if you have an interest in money, take a listen to this episode.  President of USF's Investment Club, Gabriel Mocelin, discusses the opportunities and advantages this premier organization has to offer.  Gain leadership and hands on experience with one of four work teams - Investments, Research, Growth, and Operations.  Grow your network, build professional skills, and intern with nationally recognized companies such as Goldman Sachs, Raymond James, Merrill Lynch, Bank of America and more.

Don’t miss this purrrfect episode where we highlight some of the amazing opportunities and ways you can get involved at USF! 

Meet the heartbeat of the USF St. Petersburg campus – the Student Life and Engagement (SLE) office. Abigail Bradley-Tyler, Assistant Director for Student Involvement with SLE brings her energy and passion for leadership and getting involved. As you listen, you will discover SLE is the catalyst to connect you with the St. Pete and USF community! 

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Student Life & Engagement - USFSP

Student Interest Survey

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Hear from USF Muma College of Business Alumni, Nicole Roberts. She attributes landing her 1st job out of college to leadership roles through student organizations, on-campus employment, and connections with USF and the city. Get to know the SPDP through her eyes and all the opportunities our community has to offer. Her passion and energy is contagious. Love your work, love your life!

Meet Justin Henderson, Group Talent Acquisition Manager for Enterprise Holdings in the Tampa/St. Pete market.  Justin shares his core principles that have led to personal and professional success.  They are the 5 C's - Confidence, Communication, Competitiveness, Character & Commitment.  Connect with Justin on LinkedIn - JustinHendersonERAC or [email protected] or USF Handshake.

Have you considered joining a student organization but wondered – is it worth it?  In this episode of Getting Down to Business we go behind the scenes of Beta Alpha Psi - an international honor society for accounting and finance students. President, Gavin Grohowski and Faculty Advisor, Patricia Gaukel discuss how Beta Alpha Psi can boost your professional skills, networking advantages and internships opportunities!

Are you considering a graduate program? In this episode hear from the Muma College of Business Director of MBA Programs, and Assistant Director of Recruitment who discuss graduate program benefits, opportunities, and the application process. 

The USF Kate Tiedemann School of Business in the Muma College of Business brings you 'Getting Down To Business' a career and professional development podcast. In each episode, we bring Tampa Bay employers, USF faculty and staff, campus partners, and student organizations to give you the inside scoop on all things business.