University of South Florida St. Petersburg

College of Business

MBA PROGRAMInformation Session

Fall 2009

CPA/MBA

•We offer concentrations and graduate Accounting courses that enable undergraduate Accounting majors to complete the education requirements for taking the CPA exam in Florida while earning their MBA degree.

•Unique Accounting concentrations include:

- Forensic Accounting

- Taxation

Ranked 34th in the “Global 100” by

Beyond Grey Pinstripes - 2007

BGP is a biennial ranking of business schools spotlighting MBA programs and faculty that integrate issues of social and environmental stewardship into curricula and research

- a policy program of the Aspen Institute

Recognition

Key Leadership Skills and Perspectives

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Analytical and Critical Thinking SkillsReflective Thinking and Experiential

LearningEthical and Social ConsciousnessMulticultural Competence

MBA ProgramAdmission Requirements

Minimum qualifications (not a guarantee of acceptance)

– GPA of 2.5 or higher and– GMAT score of 500 or higher – Formula: (200 x GPA) + GMAT = 1100

or greater with minimum 500 GMAT– Prerequisite requirements

•10 undergraduate business courses

MBA Program Structure Prerequisites – Option #1 Undergraduate Classes

ACG 2021 Principles of Financial Accounting ACG 2071 Principles of Managerial Accounting ECO 2013 Economic Principles: Macro Economics ECO 2023 Economic Principles: Micro Economics FIN 3403 Principles of Finance ISM 3011 Information Systems in Organizations ISM 3431 Management Science Production/

Operations Management Applications MAN 3025 Principles of Management MAR 3023 Basic Marketing QMB 3200 Managerial Decision Analysis

MBA Program Structure Prerequisites – Option #2

MBA Essentials Intensive, two week non-credit (pass/fail) self-taught

experiences mixing internet and in-class learning of basic concepts and terminology in 7 disciplines in one semester:

– Accounting– Economics– Finance – Management Information Systems– Operations Management– Management– Marketing– Statistics

MBA Program Structure

Waiving Prerequisites Required prerequisite courses can be

waived individually if:– your undergraduate school is AACSB

accredited;– you received your undergraduate degree

within the last 7 years; and – you earned at least a B in the specific

equivalent course.

MBA Program StructureRequired and

Concentrations

12 MBA Courses (36 credit hours) consisting of both required courses and elective courses all with emphasis in areas of corporate social responsibility and globalization

MBA Required Courses

6 courses, 3 hours eachPrimary Courses:

– Managerial Analysis– Financial Analysis– Regulatory & Reporting Environments of

Business– The Business Enterprise– Leadership & Corporate Accountability

Capstone Course:– Organizational Strategies for the 21st Century

Concentration Areas6 courses (3 hours each), 3 in each of 2

concentrations

Corporate Social ResponsibilityFinanceForensic AccountingInternational BusinessManagementManaging Knowledge ResourcesMarketing StrategyTaxation

Fall 2009Admitted Students

Average GPA of 3.46Average GMAT score of 568Average Formula Result of 1260

Spring 2010 Deadline: Oct 15, Spring 2010 Deadline: Oct 15, 2009 2009

Fall 2010 Deadline: July 1, 2010Fall 2010 Deadline: July 1, 2010

Tuition and Fees MBA Essentials

Application Fee = $30Orientation Fee = $100MBA Essentials = $500 per module max: $3,000 for 6 or more modules includes all books and materials

needed Current FL resident tuition = $273.76

per credit hour; at this rate, the required 36 MBA credits will cost $9,855

Mid-County Presence at the EpiCenter at ICOT

13805 58th St. No., Clearwater

College of BusinessBayboro Station

263 13th Ave. So., St. Petersburg

USFSP MBA Benefits:

Tremendous ValueSmall Class SizeIndividual AttentionVisionary Concentrations

Questions? Please visit our website:www.USFStPeteMBA.com

Or call 727-873-4622 (727-USF-4MBA)