Master of Science in Business Analytics (STEM)

at The University of Tampa USA

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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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.

Cybersecurity - Concentrations
The University of Tampa's Master of Science in Cybersecurity prepares students for careers in the dynamic and growing cybersecurity industry. Rapid technology changes and the evolving threats that face modern organizations require educated and equipped cybersecurity professionals. With small class sizes and a cutting-edge cybersecurity lab, this specialized graduate program emphasizes hands-on learning using real-world tools and virtual environments.

The curriculum covers critical topics in cybersecurity and gives students the option of taking valuable courses in project management, business analytics, enterprise systems and SAP certification. The program is also ideal for those wishing to advance in the fields of law enforcement, criminology, criminal justice, forensics, law and government.

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 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 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.

Offered by the UT Sykes College of Business’ nationally acclaimed Lowth Entrepreneurship Center, the Master of Science in Entrepreneurship builds the critical business and entrepreneurial skills needed to develop and launch new enterprises. The program also appeals to professionals who wish to incorporate innovation and vision into existing companies, or to engage in social entrepreneurship. The program emphasizes experiential learning. Students may focus on their own projects throughout the curriculum, or team with companies in UT’s incubator and accelerator programs. When students enter the program, a customized approach to their learning is developed by faculty advisors, with the goal of helping them reach their personal objectives.

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 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.

Nonprofit Management - Concentration

Through UT and the Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay, MBA students have a unique opportunity to concentrate in nonprofit management. Additionally, non-MBA students may participate in the certificate track of nonprofit management — a great option for current social sector organization leaders in the Tampa Bay area. Graduate business faculty in partnership with leading nonprofit practitioners teach courses that aim to strengthen current nonprofit managers and train the rising generation of industry leaders. Nationwide, it is estimated that more than 600,000 new senior managers will be needed in the nonprofit sector during the next five years. The program focuses on effective board governance, strategic planning, understanding and creating budgets, marketing and fund development, conducting feasibility studies and tapping leadership potential — all topics designed to help students become better managers.