Become a true change leader and help to shape and build the future of Hospitality and Tourism with our Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality and Tourism Management.

The accounting major provides students with a comprehensive, well-planned and balanced learning experience designed to prepare graduates for success in the accounting profession and the business community. Students are prepared for many different career paths and graduate with a foundation well suited for advancement.

Financial enterprise systems (FES) is a challenging program involving the application of enterprise system concepts to analyze the business process needs of organizations, with emphasis on the finance industry. Today, the cross-functional nature of business processes requires a holistic view of the modern organization. The integration of finance, accounting, and other important business functions is analyzed in this major. Demand for professionals knowledgeable in enterprise information systems, business technology, and finance is expected to rise given the evolving nature of leading organizations worldwide.

The management degree provides students with the knowledge and specific skills required to develop and lead a global workforce. Management is more than planning, organizing, and controlling resources; it is the direction of human effort in all facets of business, industry, and government. Therefore, in addition to human resource management, the program focuses on global organizational behavior, international business, and strategic leadership. Electives may be chosen from accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, information and technology management, and marketing.

Management Information Systems (MIS) is a challenging field of study focused on integrating computer-based information technology solutions and business processes to meet the information needs of businesses and other enterprises. The computer-based information technology is viewed as an instrument for generating, processing and distributing information. While computers are the tool for this field, we equip students to be the real evaluators, creating efficiency and value within organizations. Students majoring in MIS receive a comprehensive education in design, analysis, development and management of computer-based information systems. They also are educated in the fields of management, marketing, economics, accounting and finance. Students learn to apply the managerial and analytical skills required for success in 21st-century organizations.

The marketing degree encompasses the fields of advertising, promotion, sales, research, international marketing and more. It involves such business-critical activities as the analysis of competitive behavior, the development of new products, and the management of relationships with suppliers, distributors, and consumers, to name a few. The program teaches students to unravel the complexities of marketing in both profit and nonprofit organizations and manage both goods and services. Courses cover domestic and international marketing, ethical decision making and the role of the marketer in developing company strategy.

The University of Tampa’s major in cybersecurity is a cutting-edge program that teaches students to protect the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of information and information systems that support modern organizations. Students receive a comprehensive education that focuses on both the fundamentals of information systems as well as advanced topics in areas such as network security, cryptography, risk management, security governance, business continuity, security architecture, physical security, and critical infrastructures. The cybersecurity major has been validated by the National Security Agency’s National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Program.

The entrepreneurship major prepares students for the intricacies of planning, launching and leading a new business with a focus on creativity and innovation, new venture planning, entrepreneurial finance, and managing and growing a new business.

The finance degree program offers instruction in all areas of business through courses in accounting, managerial statistics, computer information systems, economics, marketing, and management. This is combined with contemporary studies in managerial finance, investments, financial institutions, and international finance.

The international business degrees are designed to provide in-depth expertise in a specific business discipline coupled with a broader global business perspective. They also provide an interdisciplinary global perspective, including language proficiency, cultural awareness, and a study abroad experience. Students choose from seven international business majors, including accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, management, marketing or management information systems. UTampa encourages students to recognize global career options in various disciplines and industries. International business majors often pursue careers in multinational firms and small independent companies with international activities or government agencies.

Information technology plays a key role in today's global, competitive business environment from increasing efficiency to fueling innovation. A degree in Business Information Technology provides students with a diverse set of technological skills to be a part of the solution. The program features an experiential learning approach, where students use contemporary software through the University’s membership in several academic alliances such as SAP, the world leader in enterprise systems, and Microsoft Corporation, and participate in real-world projects analyzing the technology needs for businesses to improve performance.

The purpose of The University of Tampa Sport Management Major is to provide students with a combination of sports business theory and practical experience to prepare them for a successful career in the sport management industry.

The actuarial science program at The University of Tampa, housed in the Department of Mathematics, offers an interdisciplinary experience to our students. The program intends to prepare students for careers as actuaries who assess risk and operate in a variety of insurance, financial and consulting environments.

The Marine Science Biology degree is one of the defining degrees at The University of Tampa and a pivotal double major to the Department of Biology. Drawing from general biological principles and very specific marine-related issues, the course of study includes substantial exposure to biological, chemical and physical aspects of marine science. Courses are geared towards experiential learning, with rich lab experiences, weekend field trips to remote locations like the Florida Keys, and even international travel courses.

The data science program at The University of Tampa, housed in the Department of Mathematics, combines a curriculum of mathematics, statistics, and computer science to provide students with a solid foundation in areas such as mathematical modeling, predictive analytics, and in programming languages R and Python. UT’s data science program will prepare students for a career in the field by teaching them how to manage “big data,” which are large, complex sets of data that traditional data processing software can’t handle. Data science majors will learn how to acquire, analyze and present big data in creative ways that will help businesses make more informed decisions.