4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Florida State University’s Professional Sales major, offered through the College of Business's Department of Marketing, is one of the nation's top-ranked sales programs. This specialized pathway within the Bachelor of Science in Marketing develops strong consultative selling, relationship-building, and strategic communication skills. The curriculum integrates classroom learning, simulations, and internships, preparing students to thrive in competitive, customer-facing business roles.
The program is supported by the FSU Sales Institute, which provides exceptional career development resources, access to national competitions, and deep industry connections. Students also benefit from a required sales internship, leadership opportunities, and international exposure.
Course Overview:
Admission Prerequisites (C– or better required):
CGS 2060, CGS 2100, or CGS 2518: Business Applications
MAC 2233: Calculus for Business
ECO 2013 & ECO 2023: Macroeconomics and Microeconomics
ACG 2021 & ACG 2071: Financial and Managerial Accounting
STA 2023: Business Statistics
Minimum GPA: 2.70–2.90 depending on entry cohort
Credit Hours: At least 52 before formal admission into the College of Business (typically in junior year)
Business Core Courses:
BUL 3310: Legal & Ethical Environment of Business
FIN 3403: Financial Management
GEB 3213: Business Communications
ISM 3541: Introduction to Business Analytics
MAN 3240: Organizational Behavior
MAN 4720: Strategic Management and Business Policy (Capstone)
Professional Sales Major Requirements:
MAR 3023: Basic Marketing Concepts
MAR 3400: Professional Selling
MAR 4415: Advanced Sales Techniques
MAR 4403: Sales Management
Professional Sales Breadth Electives: Advanced topics in marketing, sales, and business
Required Internship: Sales-related internship with industry partner
General Education & Free Electives: To fulfill the university’s 120-credit graduation requirement
Mandatory sales internship supported by the FSU Sales Institute
Access to sales competitions (e.g., National Collegiate Sales Competition)
Case-based role-play simulations in advanced sales and management courses
Membership in Sales Club, American Marketing Association, and International Business Association
Study abroad options via FSU International Programs
Opportunities for company visits, alumni networking, and career mentoring
Strong outcomes in B2B sales, technology sales, and sales management
Graduates are actively recruited by top employers across sectors
Pathway to MBA or Master’s in Marketing/Sales Leadership
FSU College of Business offers dedicated career coaching and placement support
Combined BS-Marketing/MBA pathway available for high-achieving students
Program supports accelerated career advancement in sales-intensive industries
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