Deadline to Apply!
October 1 for spring entry
March 1 for summer entry
June 1 for fall entry
Note that all final deadlines will be earlier for international applicants.
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Email Julia Tabler, our MBA academic program specialist for the online format, for more information about the admissions process.
Meet Dr. Darren Brooks, MBA program director.
Graduate Programs Office
850-644-6458
877-587-5540 (toll free)
gradprograms@business.fsu.edu
Online, Part-time MBA
Florida State University's Online MBA program is ranked No. 16 among public schools, No. 18 among all schools, on U.S. News & World Report's 2024 rankings of "Best Online MBA Programs." It also ranks No. 14 among public schools, on the magazine's list of "Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans. From the convenience of home or the office, hone your skills and collaborate with high-caliber peers in an environment that fosters creativity and rewards problem-solving. You'll take classes that are taught by the same world-renowned professors who teach on campus and who are recognized leaders in their fields of research. Our online MBA program is affordable and flexible, thus ideal for mobile military personnel and business executives on the go. Lessons learned can be immediately applied at work. The program takes seven semesters to complete. Students pay the same price, plus applicable fees, for courses regardless of location. You may customize your degree with specific business expertise.
Admission Guidelines
Admission to the Master of Business Administration program is highly competitive. The decision is based on a portfolio of qualifications, including prior academic experience, work experience, optional entrance exam scores (such as GMAT or GRE) and letters of recommendation. Entrance exam scores are optional for this program and can be submitted if they will enhance an application. Any submitted test scores become part of the application and are used in the admission decision.
Degree Requirements
Prerequisites
The Florida State University MBA is designed for both working professionals with extensive professional experience and individuals who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their previous academic work and who have completed a significant internship or other work experience. Admission is competitive, and all applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Previous coursework in business is not required, but all applicants are expected to have a general knowledge of economics, finance, accounting, statistics, calculus and management principles.
While prerequisites are not required for this program, the MBA faculty strongly recommends the completion of prep courses by all applicants who have not taken previous coursework in accounting. A preparatory course called FSU Fundamentals of Financial Accounting Tutorial (modules 1-4) is an alternative, offered online by Cambridge Business Publishers.
Curriculum
The MBA program requires 39 credit hours. The current core curriculum requires the following courses. For a complete list of all MBA course descriptions, please visit business.fsu.edu/MBA-courses.
ACG 5026 Financial Reporting and Managerial Control (3 hrs)
BUL 5810 The Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (3 hrs)
FIN 5425 Problems in Financial Management (3 hrs)
ISM 5021 Information and Technology Management (3 hrs)
MAR 5125 Marketing Strategy in the Global Environment (3 hrs)
MAN 5245 Organizational Behavior (3 hrs)
MAN 5501 Operations Management (3 hrs)
MAN 5716 Business Conditions Analysis (3 hrs)
MAN 5721 Strategy and Business Policy (3 hrs)
Note: Online and evening MBA programs may replace the Professional Development requirement with a 3-hour elective course. In addition to the core courses listed above, students will take an additional 12 hours of elective coursework (9 for full-time students who enroll in the required Professional Development course.) Elective course options will include applications of analytical tools in specific business disciplines, such as analytics, marketing, human resources, operations, finance or real estate.
Note: Program requirements are subject to change.
MBA Specializations
We know if pursuing an MBA is part of your career goals, you likely have a specific occupation in mind. That is why at Florida State University we have designed our MBA curriculum to suit you. As an MBA student you take a core set of courses aimed at strengthening your managerial skills in the fundamentals ranging from accounting and marketing to operations and strategy. Then, you may round out your degree with either courses that build your specialized expertise in a specific business focus or a slate of courses that will prepare you for any chosen career.
View the specialization options for the Online, Part-time, MBA.
Application Process
Admission to the Master of Business Administration program is competitive. The decision is based on a portfolio of qualifications, including prior academic experience, work experience, optional entrance exam scores (such as GMAT or GRE) and letters of recommendation. Entrance exam scores are optional for this program and can be submitted if they will enhance an application. Any submitted test scores become part of the application and are used in the admission decision.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
I. The following items should be submitted through the Florida State Graduate Application portal, available exclusively online at admissions.fsu.edu/gradapp:
- Applicant Statement
- Current resume/C.V., clearly indicating work experience including dates and positions held, noting full-time or part-time employment. Management, business and leadership experience should also be clearly detailed.
- Letters of recommendation: A minimum of one (1) letter of recommendation from your current supervisor is required, however at least two (2) recommendations are preferred
- Florida Residency Declaration if appliable
- Nonrefundable application fee of $30.00 (see University Application or go to fees.fsu.edu)
II. The following items should be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office, 222 S. Copeland St./314 Westcott Building, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-1410 or to graduateadmissions@fsu.edu:
- One (1) official transcript from all colleges and universities attended (FSU transcripts are not necessary for FSU alumni, students). International applicants are required to submit an official NACES course-by-course transcript evaluation.
- Official test scores, if applicable:
- GMAT or GRE scores are optional and should be submitted if they will enhance the application. Any submitted test scores become part of the application. The code to send GMAT scores to Florida State is PN8K567, and the code to send GRE scores is 5219.
- English Language Proficiency scores are an FSU requirement for international applicants whose native language is not English or who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a U.S. institution or other institution where English is the required language of instruction; therefore, it cannot be waived). The code to send TOEFL scores to Florida State is 5219.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
International applicants whose native language is not English or who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in an English-speaking country are required to take an English Language Proficiency exam and submit official test results in order to be admitted to Florida State University. The College of Business accepts all of the following examinations taken within the past two (2) years:
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): a minimum score of 600 on the paper-based test and 100 on the internet-based test
• International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): minimum score of 7
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): minimum score of 66
• Duolingo: minimum score of 120
• Cambridge C1 Advanced Level: minimum score of 180
• Michigan Language Assessment: minimum score of 55
For more international applicant information, including financial responsibilities, degree equivalency, etc., visit gradschool.fsu.edu/admissions/international-admissions.
Program Costs
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COSTS FOR THE 2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR
Online, Part-time MBA (39 CREDIT HOURS):
- Florida residents: $780.18 (tuition plus fees) per credit hour. Total estimated program cost is $30,427.02
- Non-Florida Residents: $810.24 (market rate plus fee) per credit hour. Total estimate program cost is $31,599.36
This format is a market-rate, online program: Market-rate totals include required university fees totaling: $30.18 for in state students and $60.24 per credit hour for out of state students. Please contact the Graduate Programs Office for more specific information.
Note: These costs do not include required books and supplies for courses. Costs are subject to change.
Learn more about why our graduate programs are considered A Smart Choice in Value.
Financial RESOURCES
The FSU Office of Financial Aid website is the best source for more information including financial aid application forms.
National Scholarships and Fellowships
For information on national fellowships and scholarships, visit the Office of National Fellowships for assistance.
MBA Loans Program®
The MBA LOANS® program is the only loan program endorsed by the Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®) as part of the mission to promote access to graduate management education. The MBA LOANS Program is offered by Sallie Mae®, the largest student loan provider in the United States. MBA LOANS® has loaned over $2 billion to MBA students over the life of the program, and it is the largest loan program in the world for MBAs.
Additional financial aid and scholarship resources are available at mba.com.
