Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance

Engagement

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

Real Estate Program

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

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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’s Advisory Board Leadership Award

The Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance Dean’s 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’s proposal for a bachelor’s degree in fintech, or financial technology, to be implemented this fall. The master’s 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’s St. Petersburg campus.

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Remembering Lynn Pippenger - USF News

03/08/26 — USF president Moez Limayem remembers Lynn Pippenger, a remarkable leader, generous philanthropist and dear friend of the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½.

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