About the school

The University of South Florida was established in 1958 in Tampa, Florida. Later, the University expanded its campuses to St Petersburg and Sarasota - Manatee. The Muma College of Business of the University of South Florida operates in all three locations.

The full-time MBA programme of the Muma College of Business ranks 73 in the list of 2023-2024 Best Business Schools, published by the US News and World Reports. The college is accredited by AACSB International - the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

The College has produced several eminent professionals in the field of Business. Some of the notable alums are Elliot Stern (owner of Elliot W Stern Consulting), Steve Presley (executive vice president and CEO, Nestle, North America) and Joy Taylor (CEO, EastEdge Consulting Services).

Where is the school located?

• City population: 0.3 million
• Nearest airports: Tampa International Airport, St. Pete - Clearwater International Airport and Sarasota Bradenton Airport
• Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5)

Life at the Muma College of Business

Students are provided on-campus housing facilities on the St. Petersburg campus. They can choose from various residential options, including traditional, suite and apartment-style buildings. The Greek Village on the Campus offers housing for the members of the Greek organisations in the College. The University has an off-campus housing website where students can search for rental listings.

Various dining centres serve the Campus, including traditional dining halls, sidewalk cafes, fast food restaurants, multiple Starbucks stores, pizza joints, and more.

Students can participate in over 600 clubs and 19 varsity sports tournaments on the Tampa campus. Each campus's Recreation & Wellness Centre provides aquatic opportunities and fitness facilities. Students can enjoy concerts, games, and movies in the Yuengling Centre. They can participate in the celebrity lectures and gaming sessions the Marshall Student Centre conducts.

Additional benefits of studying at the Muma College of Business

The Muma College of Business has two Live Learning Communities to foster students' overall academic and career development. A unique programme called the Zimmerman Advertising Programme prepares future advertising industry leaders. Students can utilise the several studies abroad programmes the Muma College of Business offers to explore the academic culture at other foreign universities. The Customer Experience Lab of the College strives to develop analytical and creativity skills in students by supporting research across multiple marketing domains.

Admissions criteria

The Muma College of Business requires international applicants to fulfil the following admission criteria:

Students have to pay a non-refundable application fee of $30 An equivalent bachelor’s and graduate degree from a foreign institution A minimum GPA of 3 is required Letters of recommendation from an employer, academic, etc. (number depends on the programme) Official transcripts in English from colleges previously attended. Some graduate programmes require a course-by-course evaluation from a foreign transcript evaluation service GMAT scores earned within five years of the desired term of admission

• Proof of proficiency in English is required: IELTS:6.5 overall PTE-A:53 TOEFL:iBT 79; PBT 550 GRE verbal:153 DuoLingo:110

The approximate cost breakdown for studying at the University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business is as follows:

Tuition and fees: $15,863 Personal Allowance: $2,750 Cost of books/course materials: $600 Food and other expenses: $5,090 Housing: $8,900 Transportation: $2,100

Job placements

The Muma College of Business boasts the highest business job placement rate among the state schools, with a whopping 66.4 %. The College provides several facilities for students to find and start a career as soon as they graduate.

Students can register on Handshake to search for jobs and internship opportunities The University's career services team offers career events like career expos and visits with local government agencies looking for talent. These occasions are opportunities for students to network and meet with potential employers Collier Student Success Centre at the Muma College of Business hosts corporate networking events and conducts workshops to assist students with career planning