Contact Information
Amy Brownlee, Ph.D.
Director, Graduate Business Programs
Professor of Management
Phone: (813) 253-6287
Email: mba@ut.edu
Elevate your expertise.
Accredited by AACSB, a distinction earned by only 6% of business schools worldwide, the Sykes Online MBA offers a flexible, high-quality business education for professionals who want to advance their careers or transition into new industries. The innovative curriculum focuses on experiential and strategic learning, and students gain practical knowledge they can apply to their current positions.
At this time, UTampa 4+1 students are not eligible to apply.
Grow the Global Economy
Employment in business and financial occupations is growing at a faster-than-average rate, with significant growth expected in various financial sectors. UTampa students have access to excellent career advisory services, and approximately 90% of M.S. in Finance students secure internships with local and international businesses.
Companies that have hired UTampa finance graduates include:
| Bank of America | PwC |
| Bloomberg L.P. | Raymond James |
| Citi | SAP |
| Deloitte | Sykes Enterprises |
| Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation | T. Rowe Price |
| EY | TIAA-CREF |
| Franklin Templeton Investments | USAA |
| GE | Wells Fargo |
| Microsoft Corporation |
Benefits of an Online MBA
- Skills for Your Resume
After completing the program, graduates will have learned several career-ready skills to help them achieve the following:
- Found or lead new business ventures
- Lead or manage teams, products and processes
- Negotiate and consult on complex business problems
- Solve issues using data-driven decision making
- Strategize, negotiate, and communicate effectively to achieve a desired outcome
Curriculum
What You Might Study
The Sykes Online MBA program at UTampa provides a comprehensive online curriculum featuring leadership and organizational behavior, strategic management and decision analysis courses.
MGT 607
Leading with Purpose: A Holistic Approach to Leadership
Through experiential learning, readings and analyses, students develop an understanding of leadership concepts and how to utilize this body of knowledge to inspire others to achieve organizational goals a work-life integration approach.
MGT 614
Strategic Management
Through readings, case analyses and an intensive project, students apply the concepts, tools and knowledge gained from all previous coursework to solve real-world problems. Success in the course depends upon accurate problem definition and resolution, extensive fact-finding and analysis, creativity and effective team management.
MKT617
Marketing Analytics
This course shows how data can inform stronger marketing strategy and better business results. By connecting core marketing concepts with practical analytical tools, students learn to interpret customer and market data to support effective decision-making and growth.
FIN 612
Strategic Financial Innovation and Implementation for Business Leaders
Students learn the theory that leads to sound financial decisions and are expected to apply the theory in various problems and examples to demonstrate sound financial decision‐making.
Go Deeper
Concentrations
Effective business leaders must develop a broad scope of skills and tools in order to succeed. The Sykes College of Business offers MBA students the opportunity to choose from nine concentrations (about 12 credits) that enhance their specialized knowledge and technical skills in specific areas of study. Beyond providing students with differentiating credentials, concentrations allow them to discover new passions and define career goals.
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Next Steps
Discover what you’ll need to apply and explore opportunities to experience campus firsthand.
- Admission Requirements
- Visit: Virtually or In-Person
Sykes Online MBA program requires:
- A completed application.
- Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions.
- Two years of professional work experience.
- Professional résumé.
- Personal statement (500-1,000 words).
- Two professional references (letters or forms).
- GMAT or GRE scores (waivers available under specific conditions; refer to requirements for detailed criteria).
- International applicants: TOEFL or IELTS scores where applicable.
- $40 dollar application fee
Please note: At this time, UTampa 4+1 students are not eligible to apply.
