Tampa Business Schools & Programs The University of Tampa's John H. Sykes College of Business has one of the largest MBA programs in Florida. Its also includes undergraduate and certificate programs and several specialized business centers including the Center for Ethics, TECO Center for Leadership, Center for Innovation and Knowledge Management, Florida Entrepreneur & Family Business Program, Naimoli Institute for Business Strategy, and Human Resource Institute. Also offering business degrees in Tampa are Florida Metropolitan University, Southwest Florida College.

The employment outlook is good for those in the business sector in Tampa. The area was named by Newsweek Magazine as one of the 10 best parts of the country to find a job in the next 25 years. With more than 119,000 employed in financial careers and more than 333,000 in professional and business services, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics the business industry is a big part of the city's economy.

Business Schools, Programs & Courses in Tampa
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Why Tampa is a Great Place to Study Business
The business sector is a vital component in Tampa's diverse economy. Financial services and international business are both considered key industry clusters, according to the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce. Those looking to study business have a few schools to choose from in the area. The University of South Florida offers undergraduate, graduate and PhD programs in business. The school also runs USF Connect, a program aiding start-up companies, plus the Center for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Center.

Other Resources for Business Education and Careers in Tampa
  • Tampa Bay Business Guild
  • City of Tampa
  • West Shore Alliance
  • Southwest Florida Business Guild
  • Business - Employers in Tampa
  • Citicorp
  • Depository Trust
  • Countrywide Mortgage

  • Business - Internship Opportunities in Tampa
  • JP Morgan
  • TECO Energy
  • Walter Industries
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