Application & Requirements

To apply for the program:

• Complete the online application form for the Professional MBA Online program.
• We encourage you to submit the online application form prior to having all of your supplementary materials. You may submit supplementary materials such as your essay, recommendations, and test scores after submitting the online application form. We prefer that you send us your supplementary materials directly rather than uploading them onto the online application.
• Pay a $30 application fee. Most major credit cards are accepted. Checks or money orders are also accepted and should be made payable to Florida International University.

Applicants should submit their supplementary materials electronically to chapman@fiu.edu. Official documents, such as transcripts and test scores, should be sent to:

ATTN - FIU - Professional MBA Online
Chapman Graduate School of Business
Florida International University
11200 SW 8th Street, CBC 200
Miami, Florida 33199

Below please find the supplementary materials required to complete your application:

1. Resume detailing your professional experiences to specify employment dates, nature of positions (full-time/part-time/internships), and duties or responsibilities; as well as educational history and dates of earned degrees.
2. Official Transcripts from all previously attended universities. These must be original transcripts in a sealed envelope from the degree-granting institution.
   • If your official transcripts are not in English, you must submit translated transcripts. Ask your university to provide two original transcripts. The first set of transcripts must remain in the sealed envelope. The second set of transcripts should be sent to an official translation company for translation.  Please note that FIU accepts transcript and diploma translations only, and all evaluations of official academic records are to be performed by FIU staff only. Some suggested agencies are found on the University Graduate School website.

3. English Proficiency Exam Scores

   Applicants from non-English speaking countries, including internationally educated American students, must demonstrate proficiency in English. FIU only accepts test scores sent directly from the testing agency as official. FIU’s institution code is 5206.

   FIU accepts the following tests as proof of English proficiency:

   • TOEFL iBT/PBT: 4.5 on the iBT TOEFL (Effective January 21, 2026; for tests taken prior to this date, the required minimum score is 80 on the iBT, or equivalent. Please see the ETS TOEFL iBT Score Understanding page for more information.)
   • IELTS: 6.5
   • Duolingo English Test: 110
   • 53 Pearson Test of English – Academic
   • Cambridge English – Advanced
   • FIU English Language Institute: Certification of satisfactory completion of all content areas with at least level six proficiency (Program details)
4. Statement of Purpose should be a one (1)- to two (2)-page essay describing your professional goals and reasons for pursuing the MBA at Florida International University. You may also choose one of the following prompts:
   • Describe a situation where you used your skills to solve real-world problems, or describe any hardship or struggle you endured to get to where you are today.
   • Of FIU's core values [creativity, rigor, diversity, team, integrity, and global community], which value resonates most with you and why?
   • Give us insight into an entrepreneurial endeavor you spearheaded or were a key contributor to.
5. Two (2) Recommendation Letters from employers, faculty or professional associates (optional)
6. Proof of Florida Residency or US Citizenship as outlined below:

Please note that on a case-by-case basis the admissions committee may request additional materials such as but not limited to:

1. Employment Verification to establish professional experience for any position listed on your resume.
2. GMAT or GRE for consideration.
3. Interview with the admissions committee for consideration.

Upon submitting your application, a member of our recruitment team will reach out to you within two (2) business days. For an update on your application, please reach out to us at 305.348.0148 or e-mail us at chapman@fiu.edu.