» Program Information

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is now offered at the University of South Florida Lakeland. The MBA is a professional degree designed to prepare graduates for managerial roles in business and not-for-profit organizations. Graduates will develop the necessary skills and problem-solving techniques that will permit them to make an early contribution to their organization and eventually to move into broad, general management responsibilities at the executive level.

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 the basic analytical tools required by managers, and a mastery of the fundamental concepts and principles involved in the global business arena.

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

» AACSB International Accreditation

This is the only local program holding the most prestigious accreditation through AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. 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.