University of South Florida MBA Programs

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USF distinguishes itself from all other MBA programs

• Faculty prestige• Superb value• Experienced students• Community engagement• Unique curriculum• Flexible schedules and locations• AACSB Accreditation

AACSB AccreditationAACSB International accreditation representsthe highest standard of achievement for businessschools, worldwide. Institutions that earnaccreditation confirm their commitment toquality and continuous improvement through arigorous and comprehensive peer review. AACSBInternational accreditation is the hallmark ofexcellence in management education.

Program StructureFor Those Without

Undergraduate Business Degrees:

• 10 Tool Courses - 20 cr• 2 Tracks (areas of

specialization) – 18 cr• 4 Required courses

– Leadership Concepts - 2 cr– Social, Ethical, Legal - 2 cr– Integrated Business

Applications I & II - 6 cr

• 20 Courses total 48 cr

For Qualified Undergraduate Business

Majors:

• 3 Tracks (areas of specialization) – 27 cr

• 4 Required courses– Leadership Concepts - 2 cr– Social, Ethical, Legal - 2 cr– Integrated Business

Applications I & II - 6 cr

• 13 Courses total 37 cr

• Traditionally, classes have taken 16 weeks to complete.

• USF’s 3 Credit Courses are offered in 12 & 4 week

formats…

• USF students are able to take an extra class each semester,

and finish the program more quickly than in a traditional

program format.

Program Structure

Fast-Track Semesters

Areas of Specialization• Entrepreneurship (Tampa campus only)• Finance & Advanced Finance• Building Sustainable Enterprise • International Business & Advanced International

Business• Management Information Systems & Advanced

Management Information Systems• Management & Advanced Management

Leadership• Marketing Strategy & Advanced Marketing

Program Completion• With Undergraduate Business degree:

– Full-time: 3-4 semesters (12-16 months)– Part-time: 5-6 semesters (20-24 months)

• Without Undergraduate Business Degree:– Full-time: 4-5 semesters (16-20 months)– Part-time: 7 semesters (28 months)

• Bachelor’s degree (any major)

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better

• GMAT score of 500 or better

• Two years of relevant work experience

• Deadline for Fall 2009: June 1/July1

• Deadline for Spring 2010: October 15

Admissions Requirements

How to Apply• Complete the online application and $30 fee at

http://www.coba.usf.edu/programs/mba/index.html• Updated professional resume• Official transcripts from every institution of higher

learning attended• Two recommendation forms• Personal Statement• GMAT scores sent directly from Pearson VUE.

• $331.79 per credit hour for Florida residents– Approximately $15,926* for 48 credits

– Subject to annual increases (10-15%)

• Plus textbooks, software, learning materials

2009/2010 Tuition & Expenses

*Tampa campus; Downtown Center = $361.79/ approx $17,366 for 48 cr

The USF MBA

A degree of excellence since 1967

The USF Executive MBATampa’s only Executive MBAFlorida’s first EMBA ProgramMore than 900 alumni since 1981Distinguished program alumni

Presidents/CEO – 60+Exec/Senior VP – 35Vice President – 45+CFO/CIO/COO - 25+

Program Highlights20 month program

4 semesters of formal classFall Residency Session: 3 days of classClasses meet alternate weekends, one Friday and two Saturdays per monthInternational summer studyDistinguished speaker series

Staff supporthandle administrative details supportive environment

Advantages

Rich learning experienceyou learn from faculty and your peersstudy groups are an important part of the learning process

AdvantagesYou take all classes with same cohort of 30-

40 experienced professionalsValue-added programFirst-rate faculty--extensive experience

working with accomplished learners in executive programs

Fully accredited by AACSB International

A Challenging Program…

It is stressfulYou are a full-time student earning 12-15 graduate credits per semesterYou are a full-time managerExpect 12-20 hours per week of outside study

CurriculumTool coursesApplication areas

FinanceManagement, marketing

Capstone Business Problems Analysis

2009 Expenses$42,500 for Florida ResidentsIncludes:

tuitiontextbooks & software, & learning materialsmeals (breakfast, lunch, breaks, receptions)

incidentals (parking, ID card, etc.) Weekend residency sessions (including hotel)Summer study trip (hotel & ground)

Admission RequirementsA bachelor’s degree (any major)Upper division GPA of 3.0 desiredGMAT may be requiredMinimum of 5 years managerial experienceCorporate sponsorshipPersonal interview

Application Process1. Preliminary application2. Resume3. Official transcript(s)4. Personal interview5. Corporate sponsorship6. Two letters of recommendation7. GMAT test results (if required)

University of South Florida MBA Programs

LEARN YOUR WAY TO THE TOP!