https://www.usf.edu/business/blog/Recent posts from Next Level: Insights for Prospective Graduate Business Studentsen-usThu, 13 Aug 2026 07:57:18 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://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/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/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