MBA Program General Information

The number of required graduate semester hours is 36 and there are six required (core) courses. Click here for more detailed information on these courses

Dynamics of Individuals and Technology in Organizations
Organizational Strategies for the 21st Century
Regulatory and Reporting
Environments of Business
Business Enterprise
Creating Community Leaders and Partners

Concentrations (Tracks) Area Guidelines

The maximum number of semester hours allowed in one functional discipline (for degree purposes) is 15. Students must pursue two Elective Concentration areas (tracks).
No courses outside of the USF St. Petersburg College of Business may be taken for degree credit unless prior approval is received. A maximum of 6 semester hours may be approved for coursework outside of the college. All courses must be graduate level.
Concentration areas (tracks) may be discipline specific, or interdisciplinary.
A student must study two areas of concentration (tracks) consisting of three courses each.
One concentration area (track) may be custom designed based on the student's interests.
Custom designed concentration areas (tracks) may not have more than two courses from the same discipline.

The concentration areas (tracks) encourage the development of market driven competencies and provide students with distinctive sets of knowledge and skills. The integration of courses allows students to position themselves in the marketplace by choosing concentrations that match their career goals. Students select track courses to develop detailed business plans for building their individual competencies and resumes.

Current areas of concentration (tracks) include:

Waiver Policy

A reduction of the MBA prerequisites may be possible. When an applicant is accepted into the program, the MBA Director will review coursework completed and the student will be informed of any waivers granted. The application of any waivers is usually based on transcript analysis. Undergraduate business majors may be eligible to waive all MBA prerequisites if their degree was obtained from an AACSB accredited school (www.aacsb.edu) within the last seven years.

Innovative Program Design

The intent of this program is to prepare students for a lifetime of opportunities, not just their next job. We understand that the right preparation involves more than just functional business knowledge. Effective leaders must also understand how to improve, redesign and integrate complex systems for the creation of customer value.

With this in mind, our program is taught through a participative and experientially based curriculum. In addition to traditional business fundamentals, it also stresses:

Social Responsibility
Effective Corporate Reporting
Leadership and Teamwork
Cultural Diversity and Ethics
Technology and Innovation
Communication
International Perspective
Professional Development

Program Goals

The MBA Curriculum is continually evaluated for its strength and relevance to changing global issues, business ethics, cultural diversity and the innovation of technology. USFSP faculty and staff members are dedicated to creating an educational environment that equips graduates with these attributes:

Critical Skills

The basic analytical tools required by managers. A mastery of the fundamental concepts and principles from various functional areas.

International Perspective

A thorough understanding of today's global economic, political and social environment.

Applied Focus

The development of a solid basis for effective decision-making, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication.

Personal/Professional Development

Significant personal growth through a variety of sources to develop strong self-awareness, self-discipline and a vision of the future.

Competency Certification

Upon graduation, students will receive a certificate of achievement for the successful completion of each concentration area (track).