UCF College of Business

What UCF College of Business does

UCF College of Business is an academic unit of the University of Central Florida, a public state university system, headquartered at 12744 Pegasus Dr., Orlando, FL. Established in 1968 and AACSB-accredited since 1975, it is the largest college at UCF and offers degree programs at the bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and executive levels across seven undergraduate BSBA majors, five MBA formats, multiple specialized master's degrees (Business Analytics, FinTech, Accounting, Real Estate, Sport Business Management, Management), and a Ph.D. in Business Administration. The college operates three named sub-units — the Kenneth G. Dixon School of Accounting, the DeVos Sport Business Management Program, and the Dr. P. Phillips School of Real Estate — supported by named faculty chairs (Truist Chair of Banking, Howard Phillips Chair in Real Estate).

Core technology infrastructure includes 16 Bloomberg Professional Service terminals (the most of any Florida university), a Behavioral Lab for marketing research powered by the Sona Systems experiment platform, and the Thomas L. Keon Testing Center with Respondus Lockdown Browser for secure exam delivery. The college operates supporting platforms such as Knightline (career and employer portal), The EXCHANGE (industry speaker series), Blackstone LaunchPad (entrepreneurship support), and the Office of Professional Development.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees across undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs, with distribution via on-campus instruction at Orlando and regional campuses, the UCF Downtown executive center, and increasingly online/hybrid formats — including the new Online Space MBA at $37,349.14 for a 39-credit-hour, 24-month program starting Spring 2027. On April 15, 2026, the college received a $50 million gift from alumnus Barry Miller '95 — the largest single philanthropic investment in university history — establishing the Barry S. Miller College of Business.

Name

UCF College of Business

Legal name

UCF College of Business (University of Central Florida)

Website

https://business.ucf.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

UCF College of Business is an AACSB-accredited public university business school offering bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and executive degrees across seven majors and multiple specialized programs, serving undergraduate and graduate students from its Orlando campus and online channels.

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Product category

Higher Education / Business School

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Management Research Institutes & Doctoral (PhD/DBA) Programs (EDAHAHAO), Marketing, Sales & Brand Management Schools (EDAHAHAE)

Keywords

• Business school education
• MBA degree programs
• Executive education
• Undergraduate business degrees
• AACSB accredited programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Public university business school generating revenue primarily through tuition and fees from undergraduate, graduate, and executive education programs. The Online Space MBA program costs $37,349.14 for the full program.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

UCF College of Business is an academic unit within the University of Central Florida that delivers AACSB-accredited business education across bachelor's (BSBA), master's (MBA variants, MS degrees), doctoral (PhD), and executive levels. Programs span Accounting, Economics, Finance, Integrated Business, Management, Marketing, Real Estate, Business Analytics, FinTech, and Sport Business Management, delivered through on-campus, hybrid, and fully online formats. The college also operates specialized schools (Kenneth G. Dixon School of Accounting, Dr. P. Phillips School of Real Estate) and provides career services, Bloomberg terminal access, behavioral research labs, and industry networking platforms.

Product overview

UCF College of Business is a comprehensive business school offering a multi-level portfolio of academic programs across undergraduate, graduate, and executive education. The institution operates as a unified college with specialized schools (Kenneth G. Dixon School of Accounting, Dr. P. Phillips School of Real Estate) and delivers programs through multiple formats including traditional classroom, hybrid, and fully online delivery. Core products include MBA variants (Evening, Executive, Professional Full-Time, Professional Part-Time/SPACE MBA, and the new Online Space MBA), master's degrees in specialized fields (Business Analytics, FinTech, Accounting, Real Estate, Sport Business Management), doctoral education, and undergraduate majors (Accounting, Economics, Finance, Integrated Business, Management, Marketing, Real Estate). Supporting platforms include Knightline for career services, The EXCHANGE for industry networking, Bloomberg Terminal labs for finance certification, Behavioral Lab for marketing research, and the Thomas L. Keon Testing Center for exam administration. Certificate programs in FinTech, Entrepreneurship, Banking, Corporate Finance, Investments, and Professional Selling provide specialization pathways.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UCF Space MBA: Online Part-Time Professional MBA-Space Commercialization program focused on space industry leadership and commercialization.
• Knightline
• The EXCHANGE
• Dean's Speaker Series

Products and services

• UCF MBA Programs
• Online Space MBA (Professional Online MBA - Space Commercialization) Fully online, asynchronous MBA focused on space commercialization and the business of space. 39 credit hours, 24 months in duration. Designed for working professionals worldwide who want to lead in the space industry. Program investment is $37,349.14 with a $1,000 discount for early applicants by August 1.
• Master of Science in Business Analytics Graduate program preparing students for data-driven decision-making roles using quantitative methods and analytics tools.
• Master of Science in FinTech Program preparing students for careers in financial technology, combining finance and technology skills.
• Master of Science in Accounting Graduate accounting degree for students pursuing CPA and professional accounting careers, offered through the AACSB-accredited Kenneth G. Dixon School of Accounting.
• Master of Sport Business Management (MSBM) Specialized sports business program at the DeVos Sport Business Management College for careers in the sport industry.
• MS in Real Estate Professional master's degree in real estate for careers in brokerage, development, appraisal, and property management, offered by the Dr. P. Phillips School of Real Estate.
• Ph.D. in Business Administration Doctoral program preparing students for academic careers in business research and teaching.
• MS in Management (Integrated Business and Human Resources Tracks) Integrated business management graduate program with a Human Resources specialization track.
• Undergraduate Business Programs (BSBA) Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree programs with majors in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Integrated Business, Management, Marketing, and Real Estate. AACSB-accredited. Students can pursue professional certificates in Banking, Corporate Finance, Investments, FinTech, Real Estate Brokerage, and Entrepreneurship.

Quantifiable outcome

• Less than 5% of business school programs worldwide have AACSB accreditation
• +1 more outcomes

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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dr. P. Phillips Institute for Research and Education in Real EstatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute dedicated to real estate education and research within the Dr. P. Phillips School of Real Estate, supported by the Phillips family endowment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Indiana University Kelley School of Business: Top-ranked large public business school with a strong online MBA and direct-admit undergraduate model. Relevant comparable for online program scale, AACSB credentials, and broad program portfolio similar to UCF's.
• University of Florida Warrington College of Business: The flagship public R1 business school in Florida, offering BSBA, MBA, and doctoral programs. Direct competitor for in-state students, AACSB-accredited programs, and Florida employer recruiting pipelines.
• University of South Florida Muma College of Business: Florida public university business school with AACSB-accredited programs including MBA, master's, and undergraduate majors. Direct peer on in-state enrollment, online MBA, and Tampa/Orlando employer recruiting.
• University of Miami Herbert Business School: Major Florida private university business school offering AACSB-accredited undergraduate, MBA, and specialized master's programs. Competes with UCF for Florida students and especially for executive and professional MBA segments where private-school pricing power is stronger.
• Florida International University College of Business: Large public Florida business school (FIU is one of the largest US universities), with strong AACSB-accredited undergraduate, MBA, and professional programs targeting diverse and international student populations—overlapping with UCF's scale and public-Florida positioning.
• Florida State University College of Business: Another major Florida public university business school offering AACSB-accredited undergraduate, MBA, and specialized master's programs. Competes with UCF for in-state talent, faculty, and Florida employer placements.
• University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business: Large public R1 business school with AACSB-accredited undergraduate, MBA, and specialized master's programs. Comparable scale, program diversity, and STEM-integrated business offerings.
• Arizona State University W. P. Carey School of Business: One of the largest US public business schools with deep AACSB-accredited online MBA offerings and broad specialization. A leading comparable for large-scale public-school online program growth and multi-format distribution.

Emerging players

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Florida-based university specializing in aviation, aerospace, and space-related programs. Most direct niche peer for UCF's Space MBA given overlapping space-industry curriculum and Florida location; competing for space-economy students and faculty.

Regional players

• Rollins College Crummer Graduate School of Business: Orlando-based private graduate business school focused on Early Career, Professional, and Executive MBAs. Direct competitor in the Orlando metro for working-professional and executive students, though it is private and graduate-only.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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