Admission Requirements
The program admits students every fall. To be eligible for admission to the Downtown MBA Program in the Chapman Graduate School, students must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
- Have a minimum upper division grade point average (GPA) of 3.0;
- Demonstrate at least four years of professional work experience;
- Graduate student applicants whose studies were completed outside of the US must demonstrate proficiency of the English language by presenting a minimum score of 80 on the iBT TOEFL (equivalent to 550 on the paper-based version) or 6.5 overall on the International English Language Testing System (IETLS). To obtain information about the TOEFL exam, please contact the English Language Institute 305-348-2222, or visit www.toefl.org. To obtain more information about the IELTS, visit www.ielts.org;
- Provide two letters of recommendation from professional contacts;
- Provide a personal statement on the motivation to attend the program, including personal and career goals;
- Be in good standing with all previously-attended colleges and universities.
- Due to the number of credit hours per quarter, international students requiring the F-1 Visa do not qualify for enrollment.
Admissions at the graduate level are competitive and meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
The GMAT or the GRE is no longer required for admission to this program
All applicants are required to possess at least 4 years of professional work experience. The GMAT or GRE may not be substituted for work experience.
Application Process
Be sure to submit your application materials to the Chapman Graduate Admissions Office, even though you are applying online using the university’s graduate online application form. Doing so will expedite your application process.
All materials need to be sent to:
Florida International University
Downtown MBA Program
22 E. Flagler St., 6th floor
Miami, Florida 33131
To apply:
1. Complete the online graduate programs admissions form. Please remember to select "Downtown MBA" from the pull-down menu in the online admission form.
2. Have official transcripts, proof of degree, relevant test scores, and other documentation sent to the Chapman Graduate Admissions Office
3. Submit two letters of recommendation from an employer, co-worker, faculty, client, or staff (recommendations from family members will not be accepted).
4. Submit a current resume of professional experience (4 years of professional work experience are required)
5. Submit a statement of purpose: a one-page essay describing your professional goals and reasons for pursuing a master’s degree at Florida International University.
Apply now.
|