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What are the admission requirements for the Evening MBA? |
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The Evening MBA requires
- a minimum 3.0 GPA in your undergraduate degree
- a 500 on the GMAT or 1000 on the GRE.
- two years of significant work experience.
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Do all application materials have to be submitted by the deadline(s)? |
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Yes! Only those applicants who have submitted complete packets will be considered for acceptance. If you have not taken the GMAT or GRE or you need to retake the test, you may want to contact us to see if you can be considered for admission after the deadline. As long as all other materials are in by the deadline, it’s possible to submit test scores a short time past the deadline but it is necessary to contact us to see if space in the program is still available. |
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Where should I send my application? |
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Please send your application materials to:
Evening MBA
Chapman Graduate School
Florida International University
1050 S.W. 112th Avenue—CBC 200W
Miami, FL 33199-0001 |
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Where can I obtain an application form for the Evening MBA? |
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The application form is available online. |
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Do I include my certified transcripts with the application? |
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The university requires that official transcripts be sent directly by the college(s) or university(ies) you attend(ed). You may not send copies of these transcripts yourself. If you are an alumnus(a) of the university, there is no need to have transcripts sent. If you attended a university outside the U.S. and the transcripts are not in English, you must have them translated by a certified translator. The translation and an official copy of the transcripts must be submitted. |
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What kind of undergraduate degree must I have to qualify for this program? |
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The university requires you to have an undergraduate degree from an accredited university. |
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What is the difference between the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and can I take either one? |
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In our experiences with students, the GMAT is designed specifically for business students while the GRE is designed for students in different kinds of graduate school, i.e., liberal arts, etc. You can take either admissions test however, you need a minimum score of 500 on the GMAT or, for the GRE, you need a minimum score of 1000 (combination of verbal and quantitative |
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What are the required scores for the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) / Graduate Record Examination (GRE)? |
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You need a minimum score of 500 on the GMAT or, for the GRE, you need a minimum score of 1000 (combination of verbal and quantitative). |
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Are there any special requirements for international students? |
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International students need to take the English as a Foreign Language test (TOEFL). You will need to score at least 550 on the paper-based or 213 on the computer-based test.
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Can I start the program in any semester? |
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Yes. The Evening MBA has three entry points, fall, summer and spring each year. |
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Where, when, and at what time are classes held? |
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Classes are held at University Park (11200 S.W. 8th Street, Miami, Florida) during the week, in the evening, from 6:25 p.m. to 9:05 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Professional Development courses are held in various locations and are held from 9:00 A.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays, usually from three to five Saturdays per semester. |
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How many students are there in the classes? |
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Class size is determined by class location and professor preference. |
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Is a thesis required for the program? |
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No. |
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How long does it take to finish my MBA degree? |
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Time to completion depends on many factors, including how many courses you take per semester and class availability. Most students attend part-time, taking two-three classes per semester. The entire program requires 55 credit-hours. |
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Can I apply for financial aid? |
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Yes, you can apply for financial aid. You can apply online or pick up an application at any high school, college, or university. Once you have applied, you can contact the university's Financial Aid Office at 305-348-2489 or by e-mail at finaid@fiu.edu to review your application status. For specific information about financial aid or to find out about the status of your application, contact the university's Financial Aid Office 305-348-2489 or e-mail finaid@fiu.edu. It is advisable to begin the process as early as possible. |
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Are there any scholarships available? |
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Information about the college's scholarships can be obtained on our site. Other scholarship information is available at http://gradschool.fiu.edu/financial.html or http://www.fiu.edu/scholarships/ |
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When do I pay for courses? |
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You pay for courses at the beginning of each semester. |
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