Business degrees that open doors
Your business degree from St. Petersburg College can open doors and give you an edge in the global business community. We design our business programs with input from local business leaders who know what it takes to succeed.
Now offered through the College of Business
Our business certificates give you specialized skills so you can move up in your career and focus on what you love.
- Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation Certificate (Bachelor's level) New Fall 2024
- Green Innovations and Social Entrepreneurship Certificate New Fall 2024
- Business Analyst Specialist Certificate (Bachelor's level) Launched Fall 2023
Median Salaries for Business Careers in Tampa Bay
General and Operations Managers
$101,960
Management Analysts
$96,620
Project Management Specialists
$92,340
Hospitality certificates paved the way for travel agency entrepreneur
"The certficates I earned really rounded me out so that I could learn different segments of the industry and understand all the jobs."
Steven Gould, SPC graduate and owner of Goulds TravelBusiness Plan and Elevator Pitch Competition
At SPC, you can pitch your business idea to successful entrepreneurs and investors and compete for cash prizes. Many of our students have launched their business concepts, and they have all gained invaluable experience in promoting their business ideas.
Business Scholarships
SPC business students can apply for a variety of scholarships through the St. Petersburg College Foundation, including:
- $700 per term scholarship for students enrolled in the Insurance Services track in our Associate in Science Business Administration degree
- $500 per year scholarship for business students
Take your first hospitality class on us
Considering a career in Hospitality and Tourism Management? To introduce you to our program, we offer your first class FREE. Funded by the Pinellas County Hotel/Motel Association, this scholarship pays tuition for your first 3-credit Hospitality & Tourism class. Learn more.
Business degree leads to startup
"The program taught me that I can do it - I can start something and build something, network with people and pursue being a leader in my community and in my life. Because of SPC, I am successfully running my photographic art company."
Sheree Clark, SPC Graduate, Bachelors in Management and Organizational LeadershipBusiness blog
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St. Petersburg College has always been a beacon of innovative educational initiatives, and the recent TEDx event is a shining example of this tradition.
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The event was a packed house, and plenty of connections were made between 150-plus students, 22 company representatives, and 14 companies.
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The St. Petersburg College (SPC) College of Business sets students apart through the Bull’s Eye Award, which recognizes excellence in strategic business decision-making in a realistic simulation.