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No Business Degree? No Problem.

If you have strong academic ability, excellent interpersonal skills, and a desire to succeed, you will excel in this program.

Open to graduates with a degree in any major, this new program has no minimum requirements.  We will use a combination of your GPA, your GRE or GMAT score, and your previous work experience to determine your admission to the program.

All accepted students will enroll in the "Flying Start" foundation courses prior to beginning their core course sequence.  These weeklong intensive courses are designed to ensure that you begin the program with a basic level of skills competency.

Students who do not achieve minimum requirements in the Flying Start courses may enroll in traditional undergraduate business courses to improve their skills and knowledge before continuing with their MBA studies.

Steps to Applying

You are encouraged to apply early.  Priority consideration will be given to applications submitted before April 15. Applications will continue to be accepted and will be considered for admission as space is available. 

Step 1:

Complete the Graduate Application online.

Step 2: 

Remit your $30 Application Fee to the Graduate Program Office in the Holmes House on Johnson Avenue.

Step 3:

Send original and official transcripts from all colleges and universities to the:
Graduate Program office
111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive
Lakeland, FL 33801

Step 4:

Submit Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores to Florida Southern  (school code: 5218).

Step 5:

Prepare and submit a current résumé outlining your extra-curricular activities, honors and awards, and any work or internship experiences and a personal statement of professional goals.

Step 6:

Submit three recommendation forms/letters of reference attesting to ethical character and suitability for the pursuit of an MBA degree. Among those forms or letters, one should be from a present or past full-time or part-time employer.

 INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS also should provide:

  1. Evaluation of post-secondary credit by an international transcript evaluation agency, such as World Education Services or Josef Silny.
  2. Statement on the bank letterhead of your sponsor noting available funds to support your education for the program (minimum of $24,000 USD equivalent).
  3. A completed and signed Sponsorship Guarantee Form.

If you seek a high-quality MBA program that will prepare you for success in today’s global marketplace, apply today »

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