GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The William R. Hough Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program was named among the best master’s programs in finance on QS’ 2021 Master’s in Finance Rankings released Wednesday. Among the 62 programs ranked in the U.S., the University of Florida’s MSF program was named No. 6. The UF MSF program was also named the No. 4 program among public schools in the U.S., following the University of California – Berkeley, the University of California – Los
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Five reasons to attend the 2020 UF MBA Fall Virtual Open House
If you’ve been thinking about pursuing an MBA, you know there’s a lot for you to consider and even more questions you want answered before you decide which program is right for you. UF MBA’s Fall Virtual Open House on Saturday, October 24 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. is the perfect event for you to get your questions answered, learn about UF MBA’s resources and how pursuing an MBA at the University of Florida can transform your career. Check
Top 5 benefits of participating in the Gainesville Entrepreneurship & Adversity Program
Whether you’re interested in turning your business dream into reality or your business has been negatively impacted by COVID-19, the Gainesville Entrepreneurship & Adversity Program (GEAP) from the University of Florida Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center is designed to empower those living through adverse circumstances to create and grow their businesses. The next GEAP class is starting September 26 and includes 12-months of instruction. Read on to see the top 5 benefits of participating in GEAP. 1. Hands-on learning with University
MBAs share their missed opportunities and what you should be sure to take advantage of as a student
Many doors of opportunity open up when you make the decision to pursue an MBA. With so many opportunities available, like classes, professional development programs, and recruiting and networking events, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the choices. To streamline the opportunities available to you at UF MBA, we asked four alumni to share what they wish they would have taken advantage of during their time in the program as well as their recommendations for what you should be sure
Heavener School of Business remains among top 15 public programs in U.S. News rankings
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Heavener School of Business was ranked No. 14 among publics on U.S. News & World Report’s “2021 Best Undergraduate Business Programs” rankings released Monday, September 14. The Heavener School ranked in the No. 24 position among all U.S. undergraduate programs. It continues to be the highest-ranking undergraduate business program in the state of Florida, the No. 1 ranked state for higher education. U.S. News & World Report also reported on Monday that for the fourth year
For the fourth consecutive year, Fisher School named sixth best public undergraduate accounting program by U.S. News
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Fisher School of Accounting’s undergraduate program was named No. 6 among U.S. public programs in the latest U.S. News & World Report’s “2021 Best Colleges” edition released Monday. Overall, the Fisher School was ranked the No. 11 program in the U.S., as it was on the 2018, 2019 and 2020 “Best Colleges” list from U.S. News & World Report. The Fisher School also continues to be the No. 1 ranked undergraduate accounting program in the state
6 ways to advance your career search this fall
Even though students won’t experience their normal on-campus classes this fall, there are still many ways for students to advance their career search. Warrington’s Business Career Services office continues to put together engaging opportunities for students to learn more about how to get a job after graduation. Here’s how: Career appointments Warrington students still have access to appointments with their career coaches or CAP mentors. Freshmen should work virtually with a CAP mentor this semester and all other students should
How a Master of Science in Management broadened this advertising student’s skill set
Monique Atkinson recently completed her Master of Science in Management (MSM) from the University of Florida. Atkinson (MSM ’20) is now working for General Dynamics Information Technology in Acquisition Compliance. We spoke with her about her MSM journey and how the program helped her broaden her skill set. Q: Tell us about yourself Atkinson: “Hello! My name is Monique Atkinson. I am originally from Miami, Florida, was raised by a huge family, and am proudly a first-generation graduate. I recently
2019-2020 UF MBA Rankings Roundup
Over the 2019-2020 academic year, the UF MBA program received a number of top rankings from leading publications such as U.S. News & World Report, Financial Times and The Economist. The exceptional rankings affirm UF MBA’s quality students, alumni success, strong return on investment, faculty excellence, and first-class student and career services. UF MBA is a top-tier program, and these rankings prove it. Check out our most recent rankings below. U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools Full-Time MBA
How to decide between a DBA and a Ph.D.
Deciding to further your education is a big step but figuring out exactly which degree program you want to pursue is just as important. How do you choose between pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration or a Ph.D. program? The Warrington College of Business has great options for both. As you are making the decision, here’s what you need to know. You want a DBA if… You have 10+ years of management experience An important part of the UF DBA