https://www.usf.edu/business/blog/Recent posts from Next Level: Insights for Prospective Graduate Business Studentsen-usSat, 02 May 2026 02:41:51 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2026/fin-graduate-degree.aspxUSF Muma's STEM-designated MS in Financial Analytics equips graduates with the quantitative skills, specializations, and industry connections needed to compete for top finance roles.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:39:51 How will a graduate degree in financial analytics move me forward in my career?USF Muma's STEM-designated MS in Financial Analytics equips graduates with the quantitative skills, specializations, and industry connections needed to compete for top finance roles.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2026/fin-graduate-degree.aspxhttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2026/views-on-graduate-management-education.aspxIs your MBA still worth it in the age of AI? New data shows why employer trust and salaries are stronger than ever.by Eric Douthirt, DBA | Director of MBA Programs, USF Muma College of BusinessWed, 04 Mar 2026 14:46:48 Current Views of Graduate Management Education in the Job MarketArticle TitleIs your MBA still worth it in the age of AI? New data shows why employer trust and salaries are stronger than ever.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2026/views-on-graduate-management-education.aspxhttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2026/soft-skills-matter.aspxThe world of business is changing fast—but some skills never go out of style. At the University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business, students don’t just learn about numbers and strategy.By Eric Douthirt, director, MBA programsMon, 02 Mar 2026 13:54:08 Why soft skills still matter in business (and always will)The world of business is changing fast—but some skills never go out of style. At the University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business, students don’t just learn about numbers and strategy.Presenter speaking to classhttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2026/soft-skills-matter.aspxDoctoral degrees,Executive programs,MBA,Master's degrees,Online programshttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2026/accounting-analytics-career.aspxA graduate degree in accounting and analytics from the University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business is designed to prepare students for the evolving demands of the accounting profession. By combining strong technical accounting foundations with advanced data analytics, the program equips graduates with the skills employers increasingly expect.by Jennifer Lewallen, Admission Counselor, Graduate ProgramsWed, 28 Jan 2026 16:23:47 How will a graduate degree in accounting and analytics move me forward in my career?A graduate degree in accounting and analytics from the University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business is designed to prepare students for the evolving demands of the accounting profession. By combining strong technical accounting foundations with advanced data analytics, the program equips graduates with the skills employers increasingly expect.Person working at a desk with laptop and binder of papershttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2026/accounting-analytics-career.aspxMaster's degreeshttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2026/which-degree-financial-analytics-fintech.aspxAs the financial industry becomes increasingly data-driven and technology-focused, graduate students often find themselves choosing between two fast-growing fields: financial analytics and fintech. At the University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business, both programs are 30-credit-hour, STEM-designated master’s degrees, but they prepare students for very different career paths.by Jennifer Lewallen, Admission Counselor, Graduate ProgramsWed, 28 Jan 2026 16:17:35 Financial Analytics vs. Fintech: Which Master's Degree Is Right For You?As the financial industry becomes increasingly data-driven and technology-focused, graduate students often find themselves choosing between two fast-growing fields: financial analytics and fintech. At the University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business, both programs are 30-credit-hour, STEM-designated master’s degrees, but they prepare students for very different career paths.Person sitting at computerhttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2026/which-degree-financial-analytics-fintech.aspxMaster's degreeshttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2026/ever-changing-world-of-work.aspxThe world of work is shifting faster than ever. Industries evolve, new technologies arise, and global events reshape opportunities overnight. So how do you prepare for the unknown?by Karen M. Krueger, Assistant Director, Grad Career AdvancementWed, 28 Jan 2026 16:13:21 An Ever-Changing World of Work: How Can a Business Graduate Degree Prepare You for the UnknownThe world of work is shifting faster than ever. Industries evolve, new technologies arise, and global events reshape opportunities overnight. So how do you prepare for the unknown?Graduate in cap and gown standinghttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2026/ever-changing-world-of-work.aspxMBA,Master's degreeshttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2025/how-marketing-degree-moves-career.aspxAs an advisor for students in the MS Marketing program at USF Muma College of Business, I often get questions like: “What kind of positions can I apply to after graduation?”, “How will a degree in marketing move me forward in my career?”, “Will this degree prepare me for a marketing director position?”By Sherri Pooley, academic services administratorWed, 03 Dec 2025 13:14:46 How will a degree in marketing move me forward in my career?As an advisor for students in the MS Marketing program at USF Muma College of Business, I often get questions like: “What kind of positions can I apply to after graduation?”, “How will a degree in marketing move me forward in my career?”, “Will this degree prepare me for a marketing director position?”graphic spelling marketinghttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2025/how-marketing-degree-moves-career.aspxMaster's degreeshttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2025/plan-degree-work-life-balance.aspxPursuing a graduate degree is a significant investment, and one of the first steps toward success is understanding how you allocate your time.By Sherri Pooley, academic services administratorWed, 03 Dec 2025 13:14:46 How to plan my degree schedule to maintain work life balance?Pursuing a graduate degree is a significant investment, and one of the first steps toward success is understanding how you allocate your time.Person managing calendar on computerhttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2025/plan-degree-work-life-balance.aspxMBA,Master's degreeshttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2025/benefits-of-graduate-certificate.aspxIn today’s fast-changing job world, learning new skills is really important. A graduate certificate is a short, focused program that helps you build expertise in a specific area.By Karen Carlin, assistant director, MBA programsMon, 17 Nov 2025 13:24:09 The Benefits of Earning a Graduate Certificate in Specialized FieldsIn today’s fast-changing job world, learning new skills is really important. A graduate certificate is a short, focused program that helps you build expertise in a specific area.Graphic in persons hand with certificateshttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2025/benefits-of-graduate-certificate.aspxExecutive programshttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2025/emba-for-you.aspxPursuing an Executive MBA (EMBA) is a significant investment in your professional and personal growth.By Eric Douthirt, director, MBA programsMon, 17 Nov 2025 13:00:35 Is an Executive MBA program for you?Pursuing an Executive MBA (EMBA) is a significant investment in your professional and personal growth.hand drawing with chalk a upward line labeled careerhttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2025/emba-for-you.aspxExecutive programs,MBAhttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2025/one-mba-two-paths.aspxOne special thing about pursuing an MBA is that you can choose a concentration — a focus area that helps guide your classes and gives you expert knowledge in a specific field.By Campbell Horn, academic services administrator, Online MBAMon, 17 Nov 2025 00:21:05 One MBA, two paths. Choosing to concentrate or not.One special thing about pursuing an MBA is that you can choose a concentration — a focus area that helps guide your classes and gives you expert knowledge in a specific field.person holding tray with MBA optionshttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2025/one-mba-two-paths.aspxMBAhttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2025/gmat-should-i-take-it.aspxConsidering a graduate business program? If so, should you take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)?By Karen Carlin, assistant director, MBA programsMon, 29 Sep 2025 15:13:27 GMAT: Should I take it? If so, when?Considering a graduate business program? If so, should you take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)?GMAT spelled with scrabble brickshttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2025/gmat-should-i-take-it.aspxMBA,Master's degreeshttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2025/what-if-i-wasnt-undergrad-business-major.aspxPursuing a business graduate degree may seem daunting. Even more so if you didn’t study business as an undergraduate. But it can be a unique and enriching journey.By Jennifer Maiolo-Ferran, assistant director for graduate recruitmentMon, 29 Sep 2025 15:08:39 What if I wasn’t an undergraduate business major?Pursuing a business graduate degree may seem daunting. Even more so if you didn’t study business as an undergraduate. But it can be a unique and enriching journey.Person with question marks above their headhttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2025/what-if-i-wasnt-undergrad-business-major.aspxMBAhttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2025/stem-designation.aspxEmployers love graduates from STEM-designated programs. Why?By Stacee Bender, assistant director for specialized master's and doctoral programsMon, 29 Sep 2025 14:54:11 STEM Designation and What it MeansEmployers love graduates from STEM-designated programs. Why?Graphic spelling STEMhttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2025/stem-designation.aspxMaster's degreeshttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2025/dba-phd-mba-ms.aspxAre you considering an advanced degree? Before jumping in, read on to understand the differences between the options.By Stacee Bender, assistant director for specialized master's and doctoral programsMon, 29 Sep 2025 14:41:14 Considering an advanced degree?Are you considering an advanced degree? Before jumping in, read on to understand the differences between the options.Person holding tablethttps://www.usf.edu/business/blog/2025/dba-phd-mba-ms.aspxDoctoral degrees,Executive programs,MBA,Master's degrees