The management and leadership concentration prepares you to lead organizations with ethical practices and social responsibility as key philosophies, not afterthoughts. You’ll learn to balance organizational goals with social impact and sustainable practices.
This approach to leadership will set you apart professionally as someone who can effectively tackle business challenges while embodying USF’s principles of just and ethical decision-making.
Concentration Outcomes
Apply sustainability principles to business decisions
You’ll gain the skills to integrate business and finance through a sustainability lens, becoming an advanced leader who can balance profitability with purpose. You’ll also understand how to implement environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles and use data analysis for strategic decisions that benefit organizations and stakeholders.
Lead with interdisciplinary management expertise
Practice managing organizational change, building collaborative relationships, and influencing outcomes to be aligned with ethical principles. You’ll benefit from practical applications of management theory across different contexts.
Create innovative solutions using design thinking
Build your ability to lead cross-functional initiatives — from understanding customer needs to creating and testing solutions. This systematic approach prepares you to implement strategic innovations with measurable impact.
Management and Leadership Courses
You’ll select seven courses from the following options:
Visit the MIM curriculum page for course descriptions and a complete overview of the degree requirements, including detailed information about core courses and the capstone experience.
