The Office of Professional Development (OPD) provides academic advising, career coaching services and study abroad resources to students in the College of Business. Staffed by experienced Human Resource professionals, our Career Coaches help students develop their career plans from the day they start classes in the college. The College of Business focuses on supporting our students’ academic and professional careers through our expert Advising Team (A-Team), Career Coaches and Study Abroad Program Team who can help set students up for success after graduation.
Find Jobs & Internships Here
Our goal is to help students Get to the One — the one who gets the internship, the job or promotion. Dean Paul Jarley’s latest initiative — an online community exclusively for UCF business students and employers — is designed to connect our students with the businesses they want to work for. Business students can activate their free Knightline account today to:
- Search jobs & internships
- Post your resume
- Apply for open positions
- Find networking events
Academic Success Coaching Team
The College of Business’ Academic Success Coaching Team is the result of a partnership between the College and the UCF Division of Student Success and Wellbeing. This highly competent team is dedicated to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for College of Business students. The team works with internal and external partners to provide academic and college engagement resources and is the primary academic advising and success coaching team for business students. Students will receive information and guidance through individual appointments, classes, workshops and collaborative partnerships with other student support teams and offices throughout the college and campus community. Students can take advantage of these opportunities as early as their new student orientation. Meetings with your assigned Academic Success Coach can be scheduled through myKnightStar.
Academic Success Coaches are available to:
- Review General Education Program and major requirements
- Explain UCF policies and procedures, to assist with course registration
- Refer to other campus offices
- Help students craft and execute their timely graduation plan
We provide these opportunities through scheduled appointments, group advising and technology-based advising. The team encourages business students to take advantage of critical career exploration and professional development programming provided by the college and our Career Coaches. You and your assigned Academic Success Coach will work together, from orientation to graduation, to establish your goals, design your academic plans and monitor your success. Your assigned Academic Success Coach is both your academic advisor and your success coach and will be with you from start to finish!
Our goals are to:
- Help students make informed decisions about their major selection
- Assist students to successfully navigate the curriculum associated with their chosen major
- Aid students in the pursuit of internships and other professional development opportunities
- Encourage students to take advantage of engagement-related programming in the college
- Support students with their goal of graduation in a timely manner
See an Academic Success Coach for
- Schedule Planning
- Registration Errors
- Graduation Checks
- Academic Guidance
Advising
Advising is by appointment only, outside of posted walk-in dates. Check OPD Resource Course for walk-in times and availability.
Meet the Academic Support Team
Professional Staff
Advising Team (A-Team)
Peer Advising Staff
Career Coaches
Career Coaches are dedicated to helping business students “get to the one” — academically and professionally.
Focusing on professional development, Career Coaches work with students to help them formulate a plan for building a successful career. We also have specialized coaches who act as a liaison between employers and business students for networking opportunities, internships and potential jobs. Utilizing their previous human resources and recruiting experience, the coaches ultimately assist students with search strategies and ways to obtain employment upon graduation.
Each major has an assigned Career Coach. Students can attend a Career Cluster Session and make one-on-one appointments with their designated Career Coach.
See a Career Coach for
- Resume Reviews
- Mock Interviews
- Major Exploration
- Career Exploration
Types of Appointments
Career Cluster Sessions
Group sessions focused on foundational material related to:
- Interviewing*
- Resume Review (part I)*
- Networking
- Professional Etiquette
- CPA/MSA/MBA
*Attendance at these sessions is required to schedule one-on-one mock interview and/or resume review appointments.
One-on-One Appointments
30-minute individualized coaching sessions:
- Resume Review (part II): A deeper dive into resume improvements.
- Mock Interview: An individualized interview session for a specific position or company.
- Major Exploration: This non-academic appointment to help students identify the right major for their career goals. Does not include schedule planning.
To schedule a One-on-One Appointment with your Career Coach, click below:
Make a One-on-One Appointment*
To sign up for a Career Cluster Session, go to Office of Professional Development Resource Course in Webcourses. Through Webcourses, College of Business students have exclusive access to the Office of Professional Development Resource Course, which aids in their academic success and career search.
Meet the Coaches
Student Advocate & Empowerment
The role of Student Advocate & Empowerment Coordinator is to support our students both in the classroom and in their personal lives. Students often experience “non-academic” challenges or life stressors that can adversely impact their academic success. The Student Advocate & Empowerment Coordinator aims to encourage and “empower” students to acquire and/or refine the skills necessary to navigate the full range of life issues they may encounter to reach their full potential.
To support CBA students throughout their time at UCF with their academic and non-academic pursuits a CBA Future Alumni Empowerment Webcourse has been created to achieve that goal.
To be added to the Webcourse or for empowerment-related inquiries, please email CBAEmpowerment@ucf.edu.
Employer Relations Team
Help BUSINESS students obtain internship and full-time positions. This involves a variety of things such as: providing students with job search strategy and support, seeking out new opportunities to promote to students, developing key relationships with students and employers to build a strong network in the business community, helping align students’ skills and career goals with open positions, performing company site visits, and more.
Types of Appointments
One-on-One Appointments (30 mins)
For students who:
- Have been admitted to their major (required to attend)
- Have a polished resume (required to attend)
- Are ready to seek internship or career opportunities
What we provide:
- A status check to gauge your level of readiness in regards to internship/job placement
- An opportunity to share your career interests
- An opportunity to showcase your skill sets and personal attributes that are desirable to employers. Your professional demeanor matters.
- Time to establish an ongoing relationship with the ER team so we can better target and recommend you for future opportunities
- A chance to learn about current openings and upcoming recruitment needs for a select group of employers
What we don’t offer:
- Guaranteed internship/job placement
- A personal recruiter who solely works to provide you with opportunities
- Contact information for companies of interest
- Career exploration or a deep resume review
To meet with a member of the Employer Relations team, click below:
Make an Appointment*
Meet the Employer Relations Team
Study Abroad Program Team
The college offers Study Abroad experiences at every step of your academic career. Whether you plan to work for a large international firm or a bank in your hometown, studying abroad can help prepare you for your career in our global economy.
Study Abroad Program**
- International Program Exploration
- Internships Abroad
- International Business minor
** Study Abroad Program Advisors are available by appointment only.
Signature Events
The Invitational: An Event for Internships, Externships & Jobs
The Invitational is the exclusive career and internship fair for the College of Business that is held each Fall and Spring semester. Business students can earn an invitation to the event from a faculty member or by completing certain activities, such as meeting with a Career Coach, attending a Career Cluster, etc. The Invitational features 30-50 employers with open internships and jobs specifically for business students. It is a great way to connect with employers and gain valuable real world experience in industry. Learn More
Contact Us
Phone: 407-823-2185
Campus Location: BA2-101
Services are offered by appointment.
Please use the appropriate contact method below for guidance from the College of Business Academic Success Coaching and Office of Professional Development Team. If you are unsure of the appropriate contact, connect with your assigned academic success coach for guidance.
- For form completion/review requests (transient, letter requests, registration issue, change of major, or minor declaration), please email cbaforms@ucf.edu.
- For study abroad inquiries, please schedule an appointment with CBA Study Abroad Program Team or email cbastudyabroad@ucf.edu
- For GEB (Career Professionalism Series) inquiries, please use the email within your syllabus.
- For general Career Coach inquiries, please contact cbaemployerrelations@ucf.edu.
- General academic concerns (not including those listed above): opd@ucf.edu
- Due to FERPA, these should be items from a current UCF student related to their academics.
- This is not a general inbox for all College of Business inquiries and items outside of our scope cannot be addressed.