The University of Tampa’s Master of Business Administration programs help students develop the sophisticated strategic mindset demonstrated by successful business executives. UTampa’s MBA program is one of the largest, most established and most exclusive in Florida, and with full and part-time options, students can tailor a course of study that meets their goals and their schedule.
Contact Information
Amy Brownlee, Ph.D.
Director, Graduate Business Programs
Professor of Management
Phone: (813) 253-6287
Email: mba@ut.edu
A baseline for business leaders.
The Sykes College of Business draws together talented faculty, sophisticated technology and cutting-edge curriculum to provide students with the tools to succeed in a changing world. Highly qualified students of diverse ages and backgrounds receive advanced training in an array of disciplines from faculty members with a pulse on the business community. With small class sizes, close faculty-student relationships and abundant industry connections, the MBA program encourages real-world learning through client projects, internships, case studies, consulting, strategic planning and data collection and analysis.
Highlights
Benefits of a UTampa Master in Business Administration
Program features include:
- Leadership and Organizational Behavior: This course improves a student’s capacity for leadership, increases their self-awareness as high-performance leaders and focuses on aligning people with the goals of an organization.
- Professional Development Practicum: Each student selects two sections (2 credit hours per section) from a well-defined list of activities covering a spectrum of business experience.
- Decision Analysis: Each student takes one of the decision analysis courses designed to develop the skills and competencies needed for applied quantitative problem-solving applications.
- Holistic Concepts and Skills: Global business concepts, personal communication, ethics and social responsibility, innovation, critical thinking and economic sustainability are all incorporated into the core courses.
Find a Fit
Variety of Formats
- Skills for Your Resume
- Career Outlook
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
Find your Future
The versatility of an MBA carries students to managerial and leadership roles across industries, as companies seek graduates with the wide breadth of knowledge and experience that UTampa offers. MBA graduates can work in a wide variety of leadership roles, including:
- Executive/C-Suite
- Educational Leadership
- Policy Analyst
- Healthcare Administrator
- Corporate Strategy Analyst
- Entrepreneur / Founder
- Nonprofit Director
Curriculum
What You Might Study
The MBA program at UTampa focuses on creating value, with an emphasis on business fundamentals and experiential learning. With the goal of fostering strong, well-rounded leaders, coursework includes global business concepts, personal communication, ethics and social responsibility, innovation, critical thinking and economic sustainability. Graduates are prepared to work in fields like international business, cybersecurity, finance, marketing, business analytics and accounting, as well as create their own ventures.
MGT602
Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Launch your MBA adventure with a dynamic weekend simulation and begin forging lifelong connections. Master leadership, motivation and team dynamics, which will equip you to lead with confidence and drive organizational success from day one.
MGT615
Strategic Management
Bring your MBA full circle in this hands-on capstone, where you’ll apply everything you’ve learned to solve real strategic challenges for a Tampa Bay organization. It’s an opportunity to sharpen your thinking, showcase your skills and make a meaningful impact.
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 640
Investment Portfolio Management
Build the skills to construct, analyze and manage investment portfolios using industry-relevant tools and techniques. This hands-on course covers securities, portfolio performance evaluation, fixed income and portfolio strategy while incorporating content aligned with the CFA® program.
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
Admission is competitive and students are encouraged to apply early. Applicants are considered for entry into graduate business programs during the fall, spring and summer semesters. To apply, use either the online application. An admission decision cannot be made until the Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies receives all required materials. Students are notified of an admission decision after materials have been received and evaluated.
Admission Requirements and Documents
- Completed application
- $40 non-refundable application fee
- Official transcripts of all previous college work received directly from each institution
- Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Records Examination (GRE) score report is required. GMAT waivers are available for those who qualify.
- Two professional reference forms (PDF) completed by individuals who attest to the applicant's professional background and academic potential. Professional letters of recommendation are accepted in lieu of this form, if preferred.
- Professional résumé
- Personal statement: In approximately 500-1,000 words, describe your professional goals and how a graduate degree from the University of Tampa will help you accomplish those goals. In turn, you may also want to emphasize what you can contribute to the graduate program.
- Work experience is recommended or required, depending on program.
- International applicants: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score report or the International English Language Testing System exam (IELTS) for international applicants only
Application Deadlines
Applications are evaluated for fall, spring and summer terms on a rolling basis. Qualified students are admitted until spaces are full for the relevant term. Due to this, admission is competitive, and students are encouraged to apply early. Students are notified of their status once all documents have been received.
Applicants can send required documents the following ways:
Email: gradinfo@ut.edu
Fax: (813) 258-7451
Mail:
University of Tampa
Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies
401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Box F
Tampa, FL 33606-1490
Please note that official documents must come in the original form.
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