Tuition Information
Tuition rates are based on the 2010-2011 academic year and do not include fees (new student fee, technology fee, etc), which are subject to change. Refer to the University Controller’s Office website for additional information on tuition and fees: http://usfweb2.usf.edu/uco/cashaccounting/tuition.asp
Per Credit Hour Cost Tampa Campus
- Resident $415.86
- Non-Resident $837.29
Information on the total cost of attendance (books, living expenses, etc) and other calculators may be found at the financial aid website. A full-time course load is considered nine or more credit hours per semester.
Financial Aid/Scholarships
Financial aid is limited, but a few scholarships are available for newly admitted students (students meeting minimum scholarship requirements of a 3.2 GPA and 500 minimum on GMAT will automatically receive an application). International students should plan on funding their own education and will need to show proof of funds during the application process. A step-by-step guide for financial aid for graduate students and other information about financial aid can be found on USF’s University Scholarships & Financial Aid Services website.
Professional Development Fee
All new MBA students are assessed a $100 non-refundable professional development fee. In addition to securing the student's place in the entering class, the professional development fee is used throughout the program to support the activities of the Graduate Business Association, equipment and supplies for student use, special seminars and events, subscriptions, publications, guest speakers, refreshments, and occasional receptions and meals. The professional development fee is in addition to the $35 Comprehensive New Graduate Student fee assessed by the university.
Teaching/Graduate Assistantships
A limited number of teaching assistantships or graduate assistantships are available in the College of Business. Assistantships provide part-time (20 hours per week) employment in various academic departments. Assistantships involve an assortment of duties, which include research, teaching and administration. Graduate Assistants earn a salary of approximately $10.30 per hour, receive a partial tuition waiver for up to 12 hours, and receive a substantial employer contribution towards the USF student health insurance policy.
- Assistantships are only available to full-time students.
- Hiring decisions are made by individual departments.
- Assistantships usually carry some fee waivers as a benefit.
Students interested in TA/GA positions should contact hiring departments directly. College of Business departments that typically hire MBA students for GA positions include: Finance, Information Systems Decision Sciences, Management, Marketing, Graduate Studies, Employer Relations, Communications & External Relations.
