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1 BioEntrepreneurship The University Of Tampa Sykes College Of Business A N D College of Natural and Health Sciences I n P a r T N E r s h I P W I T h H. Lee moffitt Cancer Center & Research InSTiTUTe sykes COLLEge OF BUSINESS

2 Twenty years ago there was a call from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for medical researchers to structure their research so that it could more easily translate from the discovery workbench to society at large. The successful commercialization of medical research discoveries is the most efficient vehicle in achieving this charge from NIH and has now become a critical skill for medical researchers. The University of Tampa s BioEntrepreneurship alliance helps to address those skills and attributes that researchers must have as they themselves translate from scientist to bioentrepreneurs. A Rewarding Partnership There are so many things that go into entrepreneurial success. Our partnership with Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute helps UT students experience that in a real-world way. Dean Koutroumanis, Ph.D., Associate Director of the UT Entrepreneurship Center Launching New Technologies The University of Tampa s partnership with The H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute a world renowned teaching and cancer research institute allows UT students to participate in realworld learning experiences with Moffitt s Office of Technology Management and Commercialization (OTMC). The OTMC identifies, protects and commercializes novel technologies that will contribute to the prevention, detection and cure of cancer and provides personnel at Moffitt assistance in matters relating to intellectual property and technology management. This unique partnership involves a wide range of work by the University s MBA students. Working with OTMC staff, students are involved in everything from market research, competitive intelligence, financial modeling and feasibility analyses, to the creation of investor packages and business plans. David Bechtold, Ph.D., Co-Coordinator of the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center Project, Assistant Professor, Management Ann Williams, Ph.D., Co-Coordinator of the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center Project, Associate Professor, Biology

3 Working with Moffitt was an enriching learning experience, as I got an opportunity to apply my knowledge in a real-life working situation. And it was a definite plus that UT partnered us with a well-known and respected institution. Amber Kyambadde, MBA 11, UT student participating in the UT-Moffitt partnership For students, the partnership is rewarding on several levels including making a profound difference in the life of cancer patients. The opportunity to work with Moffitt made us feel like we were contributing to the future of a cancer cure and helping to contribute in alleviating the pain of millions of patients, said UT student Aurora Qorri, MS Finance 09, MBA 11. For Moffitt, the work done by UT s students has proven extremely valuable, according to UT management professor David Bechtold. Bechtold works in conjunction with UT biology professor Ann Williams, to help coach students in the partnership. In addition to helping Moffitt as it presents information to potential investors, Moffitt has used the information as it talks to potential CEOs for the startup companies, noted Bechtold. Students have worked on plans for an extremely diverse group of companies. For example, one company start-up, Kenrad, is developing a new detector for radioactivity. Another, ArtemixRx, is working on technology to better detect certain types of tumors. And a third, Guidance Device, is working on a new gel designed to increase the effectiveness of radiology. In a further testament to the partnership s success, the OTMC hired one of the spring 2011 participants as an intern for the following summer. This partnership has been tremendously beneficial to us at Moffitt, said Jarrett Rieger, director of the OTMC. UT students have made a valuable contribution to our success in taking technologies to the marketplace.

4 academic excellence Real-World results The Sykes College of Business The Sykes College of Business at The University of Tampa is distinguished as one of the most exciting and innovative business schools in the Southeast with a truly international impact. The quality of the program has been acknowledged since 1999 by AACSB International, the world s most prestigious business school accrediting body, placing it in the ranks of the most elite business schools anywhere. Beyond its sophisticated, state-of-the-art building, computer labs and smart classrooms, the college partners with Tampa s vibrant business community to offer students hands-on experience through internships and mentoring by top business and public sector professionals. A dedicated faculty of teacher-scholars and practicing business professionals deliver a challenging curriculum with depth, breadth and currency taught from a real-world perspective. Students also benefit from the college s modern facility with state-of-the-art resources such as a Bloomberg Professional real-time trading room that helps bridge the gap between academia and the business world. Graduates emerge from the program with an ethical foundation, strategic perspective and the critical skills to compete in today s and tomorrow s global marketplace. College Highlights For the seventh year, the college has been named an outstanding business school by The Princeton Review and recognized in The Best 294 Business Schools for The MBA-Marketing program is listed in the top 15 of The Princeton Review s Student Opinion Honors for Business Schools. UT is one of only 18 private schools in the Southeast accredited at both the graduate and undergraduate levels by AACSB International. UT is also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges (SACS). The Huizenga Family Foundation Trading Center gives students the opportunity to manage a real money portfolio of stocks and funds. The U.S. Department of Education has awarded UT with several federal grants to enhance business and international education (BIE) and foreign language and area studies.

5 Entrepreneurship education is the fastest growing field of study in the United States, and the practice of entrepreneurship has been shown to be the foundation of economic growth worldwide. The Entrepreneurship Program at The University of Tampa The University of Tampa Entrepreneurship Center in the Sykes College of Business teaches skills that are critical for today s entrepreneur. The University of Tampa s entrepreneurship program combines a strong classroom curriculum with hands-on learning experiences, partnerships and competitions, all designed to prepare students for success in the business world. More than 100 undergraduates and 30 graduate business students participate in the program in an atmosphere that features small classes and a high level of interaction with professors. Together, both faculty and students conduct research on the latest trends and challenges faced by entrepreneurs today. UT faculty members frequently publish research and present their findings at national academic entrepreneurship conferences throughout the world. Students in UT s entrepreneurship program regularly compete in the finals of the National Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization Pitch Competition and compete in regional business plan competitions. They annually host the Southeastern Entrepreneurship Education Conference, bringing students from around the U.S. to UT s campus. Through partnerships with local businesses, students learn how to identify opportunities, prepare executable business plans and hone the skills critical for anyone who wants to be an entrepreneur. Rebecca White, Ph.D., The University of Tampa s James W. Walter Distinguished Chair of Entrepreneurship, combines a record of academic achievement with significant business experience. This program allows students to learn firsthand what goes into launching a company. They also see what needs to happen operationally for an organization to succeed. Rebecca White serves on the Executive Council of the National Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers and the Executive Board of the United States Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship. She has started several companies including, RiskAware LLC, a risk mitigation company for higher education, and adesse LLC, which helps startups and established firms take an entrepreneurial mindset.

6 The University of Tampa The University of Tampa is ranked among the premier academic destinations in the country to live, learn and grow. Recently expanded facilities, an international student body, top-quality faculty and a modern, globally connected campus provide a world-class educational experience. It s a diverse and dynamic learning community where opportunities abound for fellowship, networking and career advancement. Sykes College of Business 401 W. Kennedy Blvd. Vaughn Center 215, Box O Tampa, Florida (813) Founded by the Tampa Chamber of Commerce in 1931, UT s historic teaching relationship with the business community provides a rich array of real-world learning experiences designed to enhance classroom knowledge and open doors to executive suites around the world. A medium-sized, private university, UT enrolls about 6,738 undergraduate and graduate students from 50 states and U.S. territories and 122 countries. This comprehensive university also offers a variety of peereducation, special-interest and community-service opportunities. Business consulting projects and leadership training enhance our top-tier graduate school experience. The University of Tampa admits students of both sexes and all races, regardless of their age, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation and/or any handicap. This policy of nondiscrimination extends, both in letter and spirit, to all areas of a student s experience at the University. SYMBOL OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE REV. 06/12