1. LEARN YOUR WAY
TO THE TOP!
University of South
Florida MBA Programs

2. USF distinguishes itself from all
other MBA programs
• Faculty prestige
• Superb value
• Experienced students
• Community engagement
• Unique curriculum
• Flexible schedules and locations
• AACSB Accreditation

3. AACSB Accreditation
AACSB International accreditation represents
the highest standard of achievement for business
schools, worldwide. Institutions that earn
accreditation confirm their commitment to
quality and continuous improvement through a
rigorous and comprehensive peer review. AACSB
International accreditation is the hallmark of
excellence in management education.

4. Program Structure
For Those Without For Qualified
Undergraduate Undergraduate Business
Business Degrees: Majors:
• 10 Tool Courses - 20 cr
• 2 Tracks (areas of • 3 Tracks (areas of
specialization) – 18 cr specialization) – 27 cr
• 4 Required courses • 4 Required courses
– Leadership Concepts - 2 cr – Leadership Concepts - 2 cr
– Social, Ethical, Legal - 2 cr – Social, Ethical, Legal - 2 cr
– Integrated Business – Integrated Business
Applications I & II - 6 cr Applications I & II - 6 cr
• 20 Courses total 48 cr • 13 Courses total 37 cr

5. Program Structure
• 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.

6. Fast-Track Semesters

7. 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

8. 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)

9. Admissions
Requirements
• 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

10. 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.

11. 2009/2010 Tuition &
Expenses
• $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
*Tampa campus; Downtown Center = $361.79/ approx $17,366 for 48 cr

12. The USF MBA
A degree of excellence
since 1967

13. The USF Executive MBA
Tampa’s only Executive MBA
Florida’s first EMBA Program
More than 900 alumni since 1981
Distinguished program alumni
Presidents/CEO – 60+
Exec/Senior VP – 35
Vice President – 45+
CFO/CIO/COO - 25+

14. Program Highlights
20 month program
4 semesters of formal class
Fall Residency Session: 3 days of class
Classes meet alternate weekends, one
Friday and two Saturdays per month
International summer study
Distinguished speaker series

15. Advantages
Staff support
handle administrative details
supportive environment
Rich learning experience
you learn from faculty and your peers
study groups are an important part of the
learning process

16. Advantages
You take all classes with same cohort of 30-
40 experienced professionals
Value-added program
First-rate faculty--extensive experience
working with accomplished learners in
executive programs
Fully accredited by AACSB International

17. A Challenging Program…
It is stressful
You are a full-time student earning 12-15
graduate credits per semester
You are a full-time manager
Expect 12-20 hours per week of outside study

18. Curriculum
Tool courses
Application areas
Finance
Management, marketing
Capstone Business Problems
Analysis

19. 2009 Expenses
$42,500 for Florida Residents
Includes:
tuition
textbooks & software, & learning materials
meals (breakfast, lunch, breaks, receptions)
incidentals (parking, ID card, etc.)
Weekend residency sessions (including hotel)
Summer study trip (hotel & ground)

20. Admission Requirements
A bachelor’s degree (any major)
Upper division GPA of 3.0 desired
GMAT may be required
Minimum of 5 years managerial experience
Corporate sponsorship
Personal interview

21. Application Process
1. Preliminary application
2. Resume
3. Official transcript(s)
4. Personal interview
5. Corporate sponsorship
6. Two letters of recommendation
7. GMAT test results (if required)

22. LEARN YOUR WAY
TO THE TOP!
University of South
Florida MBA Programs