Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance

Engagement

We鈥檙e always eager to connect with industry and community partners to explore collaboration opportunities in finance. If you鈥檙e interested in working with us, contact Kassandra Patatanes.

Real Estate Program

同性恋色情 places students at the center of one of the nation鈥檚 most dynamic real estate markets. Tampa Bay鈥檚 rapid growth has transformed the region into a hub for development, investment, and innovation, offering 同性恋色情 students unmatched access to real-world experience and professional opportunities.

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Students at 同性恋色情 Research Park

Exciting Opportunities

Student Managed Investment Fund

The Student Managed Investment Fund is an educational 'business' housed in the Muma College of Business. The investment fund offers motivated, well-prepared students the opportunity to participate in simulated financial management strategies and decisions as well as to manage 'real money in real time.'

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Finance Talent Pathway

The Finance Talent Pathway offers a signature experience to a small cohort that includes high-impact learning and advanced co-curriculum aimed to assist highly-driven students in their first two years of college to pursue highly competitive careers in finance, including investment banking, private equity, private credit, asset management, private wealth management, consulting, corporate finance leadership programs, and other highly rewarding positions.

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Dean鈥檚 Advisory Board Leadership Award

The Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance Dean鈥檚 Advisory Board offers awards to students in the Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance as selected by a special committee appointed by the dean. This award recognizes students who have demonstrated strong leadership as determined by serving in leadership roles within classes, clubs/organizations or throughout the university.

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News

03/11/26 — The BOT committee presented the Muma College of Business鈥檚 proposal for a bachelor鈥檚 degree in fintech, or financial technology, to be implemented this fall. The master鈥檚 fintech program was introduced in fall 2025.

03/09/26 — Lynn Pippenger, 87, served as CFO of Raymond James Financial before retiring in 2012. She gave a $10 million gift in 2015 for the naming of the Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy and $5 million for the naming of the Lynn Pippenger Hall at the university鈥檚 St. Petersburg campus.

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