4+1 Master of Business Administration
Get Started Early
At the end of the junior year, all Florida Southern College students are eligible to be considered for early admission to the MBA program.At no time in history has there been more demand for professionals who possess excellent communication, leadership, decision-making, and business-analytical skills. The Master of Business Administration program focuses on all these competencies. At the end of the junior year, Florida Southern College students are eligible to be considered for early admission to the MBA program. This opportunity will allow candidates to begin graduate coursework immediately and save significant investment and time earning this prestigious degree.
Admitted undergraduate students will be allowed to complete a maximum of 9 credit hours of graduate work. These credits will count toward their undergraduate and MBA degree requirements.
Upcoming Term Start Dates
6/23/2025
AACSB Accredited
Accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) is the mark of excellence in business education earned by the top 5% of business schools worldwide. See why AACSB matters.Why choose 4+1 Master of Business Administration at FSC?
Large Alumni Network
Our MBA graduates work at many of the Fortune 500 firms in Florida and nationally.
- Amazon
- Publix
- Walt Disney
- Lockheed Martin
- GEICO
- Coca-Cola
- American Cancer Society
- Marriott
- Liberty Mutual
- LEGOLAND
- MetLife
Accelerated Program
Our program allows you to complete your MBA and start your career faster!
Choose A Concentration
Make your MBA coursework worth more with our industry relevant concentrations. These concentrations provide you with an opportunity to focus your MBA studies in a high demand field. Through a combination of core business courses and electives, you can complete these programs by your final semester.
Increase Your Earning Potential
In 2021 NACE found that an MBA created a 51% earning differential from those with an undergraduate degree.
Learn MoreMeet Our Mocs
Marissa Mengelkoch
Thomas Horton
Featured 4+1 Master of Business Administration Faculty
Krista Lewellyn
4+1 Master of Business Administration Program Details
Admission Requirements
- Must have 93+ undergraduate credit hours completed at the start of the program.
- GPA of 3.00+ or higher*
- Acceptable GRE/GMAT equivalent score**
- Students are encouraged to apply for admission during their junior year.
- Current Résumé
- Recommendation Form or Letter of Reference
- Personal statement that reflects your interest in our MBA program.
- The essay should not exceed 2000 words, and should explain how your interest in pursuing an MBA degree at Florida Southern College relates to your professional/career goals. Your essay should also describe any experiences that have prepared you for success in our program.
- MBA Director Approval
** See if you qualify for a GRE/GMAT waiver.
Additional International Requirements
- Updated Bank Letter Verifying Funds of Sponsor*
- Updated Sponsor's Guarantee Form
- Valid Passport
Course Delivery
Flexible Hybrid
Classes meet on campus every other week, with the remaining coursework completed Online, ideal for working professionals who still want face-to-face interactions.
Curriculum
Foundation Courses - 0 hours
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BUS 6010 | Graduate Business Foundations* |
Required Courses - 21 hours
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BUS 6360 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior |
| BUS 6460 | Marketing Strategy |
| BUS 6560 | International Business |
| BUS 6660 | Economic Decision Making** |
| BUS 6760 | Financial Management** |
| BUS 6860 | Data Analytics** |
| BUS 6960 | Strategic Management** |
Elective Courses - 12 hours
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BUS 6230 | Lean/Six Sigma Processes |
| BUS 6240 | Supply Chain Management |
| BUS 6250 | Operations Management |
| BUS 6260 | Management Negotiations |
| BUS 6270 | International Field Experience |
| BUS 6280 | Graduate Internship in Business |
| BUS 6290 | Entrepreneurship/New Venture Creation |
| BUS 6350 | Business Law for Accountants |
| ACC 6120 | Corporate Taxation |
| ACC 6140 | Taxation of Partnerships and Estates |
| ACC 6200 | Auditing with Accounting Information Systems |
| ACC 6300 | Advanced Financial Accounting & Reporting |
| ACC 6400 | Advanced Managerial Accounting |
| ACC 6420 | Accounting Data Analytics |
| ACC 6620 | Ethics in Accounting |
| ACC 6960 | Accounting Internship |
MBA Program Total - 33 hours
* This is a pass/fail, self-paced course that focuses on accounting, finance, economics and statistics to equip students with an overview of fundamental background knowledge and skill-sets essential for success in the FSC MBA program and career.
** Course has the prerequisite requirement of BUS 6010 Graduate Business Foundations.
Program Costs
Admitted undergraduate students will be allowed to complete a maximum of 9 credit hours of graduate work. These credits will count toward their undergraduate and MBA degree requirements. Any MBA courses attempted in the fall or spring semesters before receiving the undergraduate degree will be charged at the traditional undergraduate full-time tuition rate. Any taken in a summer semester before receiving the undergraduate degree will be charged at the traditional undergraduate summer tuition rate. Graduate courses taken after the student receives their undergraduate degree will be billed at the current MBA per credit hour rate.
2024 - 2025
| Base Required Fees | Cost |
| Tuition Per Credit Hour | $1035 |
| Technology fee per semester is based on credit hours enrolled | $30 to $120 |
$250 Non-Refundable Enrollment Deposit (Upon acceptance and applied toward your first semester tuition balance)
Related Materials
Are Online courses asynchronous?
Yes. Assignments are due weekly and there is no requirement to login at specific time frames.
At what time do Hybrid courses meet?
Weekday Hybrid courses meet from 6:00 PM to 8:45 PM.
Saturday Hybrid courses meet on three different time blocks: 9:00 to 11:45 AM, 12:45 to 3:30 PM, and 3:45 to 6:30 PM.
Can I change delivery methods at any point of the program?
Yes. Our Flex Saturday-hybrid delivery allows you to take both Saturday-hybrid and Online courses. If you started with our fully Online delivery, you are able to switch to our Flex Saturday-hybrid delivery.
How many classes can I take each 7-week term?
We recommend students take one course each term, but students can take up to two courses per term if they want an accelerated progression. We encourage you to reach out to us to discuss your preferred timeline.
Can the GRE/GMAT requirement be waived?
To be considered for a GRE/GMAT waiver, you must hold a 3.00+ cumulative GPA or higher and meet one of the following criteria:
- Applicant is a graduate of an AACSB-accredited business school with a 3.25+ cumulative GPA
- Applicant is a graduate of Florida Southern College with a 3.25+ cumulative GPA
- Applicant is a graduate of Florida Polytechnic University with a 3.25+ cumulative GPA
- Applicant is a graduate of a regionally accredited institution with a 3.30+ cumulative GPA
- Applicant currently holds a master’s or terminal degree (JD, MD, PhD, etc.)
- Applicant currently holds an active CPA license
- Applicant is a lifetime Beta Gamma Sigma member
- Applicant has a minimum of 3 years of qualifying managerial experience
