Last Updated on December 24, 2022
ONLINE ONE-YEAR
This 16-month option is an accelerated program for those who have an undergraduate degree in business and graduated in the last seven years. This is one of the quickest ways to get your MBA at UF. Students enrolled in UF’s Outreach Engineering Management (OEM) program are also eligible for this option.
ONLINE TWO-YEAR
This 24-month option uses course materials developed by the same respected faculty that have helped UF MBA at Warrington College of Business rise to national prominence. We recommend this for students seeking maximum flexibility.
ONLINE OR ON CAMPUS, SAME MBA DEGREE FROM A TOP TEN UNIVERSITY
In 1999 the UF MBA Program was one of the first schools to offer a fully-accredited online degree. Now, UF MBA is regarded as one of the world’s best by Financial Times and U.S. News & World Report.
Our Online MBA students come from all over the world and from a variety of organizations – Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, non-profits and more. To ensure quality interactions among students and professors, class size is limited to 65 students.
Similar to our other formats, a minimum of two years of full-time, professional work experience is required for our online MBA.
The degree earned at the completion of the program is a full Master of Business Administration, and is equivalent to any other MBA degree offered by the University of Florida MBA.
Gainesville, US Part-time Formats: Online Duration: 20-21 months Intakes: May Accreditations: AACSB Cost: $59,808 Avg. Starting Salary: $104,500 Avg. GMAT score: 556 Avg. Undergrad GPA: 3.38
Description
The new UF MBA Online program provides students with the same degree as our other program formats but from anywhere in the world. A pioneer in online education since 1999, the UF MBA program offers recorded lectures and content available through the use of emerging technology to be consumed from anywhere at any time.
Curriculum
TRANSFORMATION GUARANTEED
The UF MBA program prides itself on enabling transformation, which looks different for each student. For some, it’s about gaining experience and knowledge to enhance a career change. For others, it’s about growing their expertise in a field they already work in and love.
Whatever your reason, UF MBA is strategically designed to help students succeed.
The program immerses students in the core principles of business education. Supported by faculty and staff committed to maximizing the experience, students develop in an online environment packed with collaboration and commitment to excel.
The next stage of your professional growth begins now.
AN MBA WITH LIMITED DISRUPTION
Our new Online program focuses on continuing a student’s professional development with limited interruption to everyday life. With a bank of lectures online to watch at the most convenient time, students can expect an estimated 15 hours of work per week through individual assignments, group projects and readings.
THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Being able to balance work, life and school commitments is critical for working professional students. UF MBA provides you the tools to be successful in all areas of your life while earning your MBA. You don’t have to be on campus every day to get a well-rounded, rich MBA experience
SMALL COHORTS, CLOSE NETWORKS
Online students are part of cohorts that average 50 people, providing a small program experience. Students build their network while interacting online or by visiting campus (Hybrid Options).
THE IMPACT OF A GATOR
Being a member of The Gator Nation provides students with a network of professional contacts across the world in different industries and functions.
With 400,000+ alumni and 9,000+ UF MBA alumni around the globe, graduates are able to create lifelong connections with other Gators.
LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
Online MBA Programs provides opportunities to learn outside of their classes. They are able to sign up for a Global Immersion Experience (GIE), an international trip to learn about the business environment of a foreign country.
Students also have access to speaker series, regional networking events and city treks.
LEARN FROM THE BEST
The same world-class faculty that teach as part of the on-campus UF MBA programs lead the classes for the Online program. They teach classes specifically designed for online students using techniques developed through continued use of emerging technology.
THIS IS THE FUTURE OF MBA
Program Structure
Class of Fall 2020 Schedule
SUMMER
- Module A – Economics of Business Decisions
- Module B – Financial & Managerial Accounting
- Module C – Professional Writing
Fall
- Module A – Organizational Behavior
- Module B – Introduction to Managerial Statistics
- Module C – Problems and Methods in Marketing Management
SPRING
- Module A – Financial Management
- Module B – Operations Management
- Module C – Corporate Finance
SUMMER
- Module A – Investments*
- Module B – Brand Management
- Module C – Entrepreneurship/Venture Finance
FALL
- Module A – Economics Organizations and Markets*
- Module B – International Finance**
- Module C – Global Strategic Management
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING (CHOOSE ONE)
Offerings to be determined. Examples include a business simulation, a consulting project, the Washington Campus, or a Global Immersion Experience (GIE) + Global Business Concepts (online module). Offerings vary by term. Students participating in a GIE are responsible for travel-related expenses including airfare and program fees.
*Course can be substituted for a residency or online elective OR any of the Experiential Learning offerings, including the Global Immersion Experience (GIE) + Global Business Concepts (online module). Only one (1) GIE will count towards the credit hours required for the degree. Students are responsible for all travel-related expenses, including airfare & program fees.
**May substitute another International course offered in a residency or online format (including GIE + Global Business Concept online module). Offerings vary by term.
***Residency electives vary by term and are subject to change.
POTENTIAL RESIDENCY ELECTIVE COURSES
- The Art & Science of Negotiation
- Measuring and Managing Value
- Marketing Analytics
- Introduction to Real Estate
- Business Plan Formation
- Customer Analysis
Entry Requirements
When reviewing applications, the Admissions Committee searches for evidence of proven intellectual ability, managerial promise and community involvement. Strong interpersonal skills, communication ability, motivation, maturity, career focus and leadership potential are also important qualities in prospective students.
ACADEMIC ABILITY
Applicants must possess a four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or its four-year international equivalent. In reviewing the academic record, the Admissions Committee considers the caliber of the institution attended, rigor of the curriculum, performance in quantitative courses and record of scholastic achievement. Official scores (within the last five years) from the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) provide another important indicator of the candidate’s ability to succeed academically. Applicants who are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) must meet the minimum standards set forth by the University of Florida’s Office of Graduate Admissions. In recent years, admitted Full-Time Programs candidates have averaged a 3.4 GPA and 680 GMAT.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Applicants are required to have at least two years of significant, full-time, post-baccalaureate work experience prior to enrollment. For all applicants, the Admissions Committee is interested in work-related responsibilities and accomplishments, career advancement and potential, managerial or international experience and future career goals.
RECOMMENDATIONS
UF MBA requires two professional recommendations to help evaluate prior performance within an organization, appropriateness of the MBA degree and potential for future business leadership. Current and former supervisors provide the best recommendations, as well as anyone else who can speak to your professional abilities. Recommendations should not be submitted by friends, relatives, or former professors. If an applicant knows a current UF MBA student or alum, they can serve as a recommender by providing a brief endorsement directly to a UF MBA Admissions representative. Recommenders have the option of using our recommendation form or providing a standard letter. Letters should be submitted directly from your recommenders to the UF MBA Programs Office at [email protected].
ESSAYS & INTERVIEWS
The applicant’s written essays and personal interview provide opportunities to convey one’s unique background, personality, and ability to add to the diversity of the UF MBA community. A selection of required and optional essays allows candidates to describe important attributes that are not apparent in other parts of the application. The essays are evaluated not only for content but also for writing style and grammar.
Candidates may be asked to interview with a UF MBA admissions representative prior to the Admission Committee’s final decision. Interviews are by invitation only.
