Master of Business Administration - Nonprofit Management

The full-timeday program designed for accelerated completion with a group of peer students. Students take between 8 and 14 credit hours per semester of daytime classes. Students can complete the minimum of 40 hours in as few as 12 months. The University of Tampa’s MBA program helps students develop the sophisticated strategic mindset demonstrated by successful executives. UTampa’s Master of Business Administration program is one of the largest, most established and most exclusive in Florida. Through UT and the Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay, MBA students have a unique opportunity to concentrate in nonprofit management. Additionally, non-MBA students may participate in the certificate track of nonprofit management - a great option for current social sector organization leaders in the Tampa Bay area. Graduate business faculty in partnership with leading nonprofit practitioners teach courses that aim to strengthen current nonprofit managers and train the rising generation of industry leaders. Nationwide, it is estimated that more than 600,000 new senior managers will be needed in the nonprofit sector during the next five years. The program focuses on effective board governance, strategic planning, understanding and creating budgets, marketing and fund development, conducting feasibility studies and tapping leadership potential — all topics designed to help students become better managers.

Requirements: Official transcripts of all previous college work received directly from each institution. Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Records Examination (GRE) score report is required. GMAT waivers are available for those who qualify. Two professional reference forms (PDF) completed by individuals who attest to the applicant's professional background and academic potential. Professional letters of recommendation are accepted in lieu of this form, if preferred. Professional resume. Personal statement: In approximately 500-1,000 words, describe your professional goals and how a graduate degree from the University of Tampa will help you accomplish those goals. In turn, you may also want to emphasize what you can contribute to the graduate program. Work experience is recommended but not required.