The University of Tampa’s Sykes College of Business has surged in the Bloomberg Businessweek Best Business School rankings, moving up 21 places from last year to claim the No. 51 spot nationwide.
Sykes also earned high marks across individual categories, ranked No. 27 in the country for learning and No. 34 for entrepreneurship. The recognition highlights the strength of UT’s classroom experience and the support system it provides to students pursuing innovation and entrepreneurship.
“This achievement reflects the hard work of our faculty, staff and students, and it positions us strongly for the future,” said Frank Ghannadian, dean of the Sykes College of Business. “Bloomberg Businessweek is widely regarded as one of the top authorities in business school rankings.”
The list evaluated 70 business schools, measuring performance across five indexes: compensation, learning, networking, entrepreneurship and diversity and inclusion. The overall ranking was based on survey data from students, alums and corporate recruiters.
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UT’s entrepreneurship programs — both undergraduate and graduate — are housed within the Sykes College of Business alongside the Lowth Entrepreneurship Center.
The Lowth Center offers hands-on support through initiatives such as the Spartan Incubator and Accelerator, providing students with opportunities to apply theory in real-world ventures.
Graduate offerings at Sykes include an M.B.A., as well as master’s programs in accounting, business analytics, entrepreneurship, finance, human resources management, cybersecurity, marketing and information and technology management.
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The college also offers joint M.S./M.B.A. programs, professional and executive M.B.A. options and an Executive Doctor of Business Administration degree.
Ghannadian said the recognition underscores UT’s global reach.
“The College of Business attracts students from around the globe and is renowned for graduating students who make immediate impact in the business community and within their countries,” he said.
Read Bloomberg’s complete 2025-26 rankings here.
