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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:

  • 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. USF 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 area.

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.

Program Structure

The MBA Program will require a maximum of 48 credit hours for students from disciplines other than business.  

Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Business from an AACSB accredited institution within the past 7 years may be eligible to waive Tool Area Courses. The minimum degree requirements for such students would be 37 credit hours.

Curriculum Structure

Courses

Credit Hours

Tool Area Courses

0 - 20

Application Area Courses

18-27

Integrated Business Applications

6

Required Courses 4

Total Hours

37-48

 
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