Dean's Message

F. Frank Ghannadian
Dean, Sykes College of Business

Welcome to the University of Tampa’s Sykes College of Business. Our college has many features that distinguish it among the top business schools in North America and particularly the Southeast. These features are as follows:

• The Sykes College of Business has the highest level of business accreditation from the prestigious AACSB International, or the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. This accreditation puts the college among the top 10 percent of all business programs globally.
• Our MIS program is also accredited by ABET.
• We have outstanding business faculty members who are highly respected in their fields and have achieved national and international recognition.
• Our curriculum is uniquely designed to promote the basics of business with the understanding that tomorrow's technology is essential for business success.
• Our programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level are designed to enable you to excel in your careers as managers and leaders.
• The Sykes College of Business is located in the vibrant and beautiful city of Tampa, FL, with many local, national and global companies.

All of these features create an environment where we at the Sykes College of Business can deliver the highest quality business programs to our students and serve our surrounding community. I welcome you to visit with us and look forward to having you join one of our dynamic business programs.