Executive Master of Business Administration

at The University of Tampa USA

The University of Tampa’s MBA program helps students develop the sophisticated strategic mind-set demonstrated by successful executives. UT’s Master of Business Administration program is one of the largest, most established and most exclusive in Florida.

Finance - Concentration
Business leaders with the ability to apply complex economic and accounting concepts in decision making are in great demand. Managerial decisions, as well as timely analyses of investment alternatives, require input from financially educated professionals.

The finance concentration prepares managers for successful interaction in four possible areas: corporate finance, investment/portfolio management, finance markets/banking and international finance. Topics in the finance courses assist students in preparation for the CFA exam.

Through an emphasis on specific analytical skills, MBA students who choose the finance concentration emerge with useful knowledge to help them succeed in any field. Additional finance courses sharpen students’ ability to weigh costs and benefits — an essential trait for effective business leaders. A Master of Science in finance is also offered.

he University of Tampa's Master of Science in Finance prepares students for careers in the ever-changing financial industry. Changes in the investment industry and the financial markets require well-trained financial professionals to make value-enhancing decisions as information becomes available and the business environment changes.

Finance students are prepared for careers in private industry and government in such areas as banking, brokerage, individual and institutional investments, insurance, financial analysis and planning, portfolio management and more. Several courses have integrated the CFA  curriculum as provided by CFA Institute and are based on the Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) from the CFA Program. Topics in these courses assist students in preparation for the CFA  exam.

The College offers state-of-the-art resources such as the Huizenga Family Foundation Trading Center, providing Bloomberg Professional™ real-time trading information and hands-on financial management experience.

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The University of Tampa’s MBA program helps students develop the sophisticated strategic mind-set demonstrated by successful executives. UT’s Master of Business Administration program is one of the largest, most established and most exclusive in Florida.

Business Analytics - Concentration
The growing field of business analytics offers a modern approach to analyzing complex problems and making smart business decisions. The MBA concentration in business analytics teaches students to use data, quantitative methods and computational modeling to forecast the implications of business alternatives.

Students learn to solve problems through a mixture of quantitative analysis strategies and state-of-the-art software applications designed to help inform decision-making in diverse business environments. Professionals skilled in business analytics add value and keep organizations competitive by incisively analyzing large amounts of data and providing insight regarding operational efficiency, market trends, business planning and more.

The AACSB-accredited Executive MBA program is designed for experienced professionals seeking a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to mastering the art of leadership in the new economy.
While all programs offer the basics, The University of Tampa Executive MBA program will give you the leadership skills, personal development and networking opportunities to take you up the career ladder.

The UT Executive MBA offers a deeply rewarding program designed to meet the needs of working professionals. With its focus on corporate strategy, leadership and finance, The University of Tampa EMBA is your passport to executive positions in any field, anywhere in the world, and to expertise that will immediately pay rich dividends to you and your company.

Cutting-edge curriculum: Courses address sustainability, innovation management, creative problem solving and decision analysis, with a focus on current trends and strategies. Apply lessons from the classroom immediately in your workplace.

Hands-on, team approach: Students progress through the program as a team (known as a cohort), cultivating valuable business relationships and personal connections. Interact with professionals from diverse industries during lively classroom discussions.

Global learning: During the program's second year, students take a 10-day trip abroad to explore international business operations in countries such as Chile, Argentina and China. Gain unique exposure to global commerce.

The University of Tampa's Master of Science in Information and Technology Management, a STEM approved program, is designed for IT professionals who want to develop both their technical expertise and managerial skills to advance their career. Students can customize the degree to meet their goals and is ideal for mid-career professionals as well as younger employees seeking accelerated career growth.

This rigorous program features small class sizes and hands-on learning using industry standard software. Students participate in real-world projects analyzing the technology needs of businesses to improve performance and productivity. Courses also help students prepare for top professional certifications such as the SAP ERP certificate and Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate.

The University of Tampa’s MBA program helps students develop the sophisticated strategic mind-set demonstrated by successful executives. UT’s Master of Business Administration program is one of the largest, most established and most exclusive in Florida.

International Marketing - Concentration
The marketing concentration provides MBA students with a broad-based education in what it means for an organization to be truly marketdriven and to create value for its customers. The hands-on skills students acquire in strategic brand management and other areas may be used in a variety of business settings.

Class projects involve students in making decisions about product development, pricing, promotion, marketing research, sales compensation, cost containment and production scheduling. Students may take courses that cover advertising, marketing management, service quality, market research, marketing strategy and international marketing.

Keeping in line with the MBA program, the marketing concentration has an experiential focus that gives students opportunities to work with real companies who have real problems and need real solutions. The curriculum supports preparation for the Professional Certified Marketer™ exam offered by the American Marketing Association. An M.S. in Marketing is also offered.

This master’s degree prepares students to analyze big data to solve business problems. The program is ideal for working professionals from a variety of fields, including technology, marketing, HR, finance, health care, cybersecurity, higher education, government and the military. Classes are available online as well as in person, providing students the option of experiencing both formats. International students can take only one online course each semester during the fall and spring. This flexible format is designed to meet their educational needs.

Students learn to interpret data to improve business planning, operational efficiencies, capital investments, market position and more. Graduates are equipped to guide data-driven decision-making in roles such as management analyst, market research analyst, financial analyst and logistician.

The University of Tampa’s MBA program helps students develop the sophisticated strategic mind-set demonstrated by successful executives. UT’s Master of Business Administration program is one of the largest, most established and most exclusive in Florida.

Entrepreneurship - Concentration

Through UT’s unique partnership with Moffitt Cancer Center, graduate entrepreneurship students work with physicians to evaluate the feasibility of developing businesses around innovative cancer research and treatment products and services. Students have been instrumental in several new biotech ventures launched by Moffitt scientists and physicians.

Other programs led by the Lowth Entrepreneurship Center include business plan competitions and the Spartan Accelerator, a training initiative to help students and recent alumni grow their technology or Web application businesses.

The University of Tampa’s MBA program helps students develop the sophisticated strategic mind-set demonstrated by successful executives. UT’s Master of Business Administration program is one of the largest, most established and most exclusive in Florida.

Accounting - Concentration
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program provides advanced management education that is focused on developing leadership capabilities by exposing students to a wide range of managerial skills and by providing them with the opportunity to develop expertise in an area of business that meets their career goals. To fulfill the requirements for a concentration in accounting students will take a minimum of three graduate-level accounting electives and obtain a “B” grade or better in all of those electives.

The University of Tampa’s MBA program helps students develop the sophisticated strategic mind-set demonstrated by successful executives. UT’s Master of Business Administration program is one of the largest, most established and most exclusive in Florida.

International Business -  Concentration
Well-trained, experienced professionals are needed to make businesses work across different cultures, political systems and economies. The international business concentration provides MBA students with a broad-based business background and develops an understanding and appreciation for the strategic, operational and behavioral aspects of managing in different countries.

Students investigate the development and implementation of marketing techniques and programs on an international scale, and learn the special risks and problems encountered by multinational managers. International travel courses offer students a chance to encounter such challenges firsthand and learn the differences in how businesses operate in other countries.