MBA Master of Business Administration - Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL

One of the best MBA programs in central Florida.

Our flexible, award-winning MBA provides you with a competitive advantage in today’s demanding global marketplace.

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rated the best local school to get your mba by the readers of orlando business journal

recognized as one of the best business schools of 2019 by the princeton review

rated the top mba program by the tampa bay business journal

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Accredited by the association to advance collegiate schools of business

Accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) is the mark of excellence in business education earned by fewer than five percent of business schools worldwide. See why AACSB matters.

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GRE/GMAT Waivers Available

Living Case Studies

Our MBA students provide real-world consulting for clients facing strategic challenges and opportunities.

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Accelerated Program

Our flexible 12 to 24 month program allows you to complete your MBA and start your career faster!

A Caring Mentor

Our Executive Mentor program pairs you with an experienced executive to help you along the way.

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Global Focus

More than 60% of Florida Southern MBA students participate in an international field experience.

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Certificate Programs

Make your MBA coursework worth more with our certificate programs. Through a combination of core business courses and electives, you can complete these programs by your final semester.

Supply Chain Management

With supply chain management being one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S., holistic operations management is a highly valued skill. Our Supply Chain Management certification combines classes, such as operations management, supply chain management, and Six Sigma certification preparation, equipping you to thrive in an evolving and expanding field.

CPA Licensure

Along with offering a combination of graduate business and accounting courses, our CPA Licensure certification meets the 150 semester hours necessary to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination in Florida. Students must have completed foundational accounting courses at the undergraduate level to qualify for this certificate program.

According to the 2018 GMAC Alumni Perspectives Survey

94% of students in a Part-time self-paced MBA program stated earning their degree was personally rewarding, and 86% found it personally rewarding.

MBA - Master of Business Administration Delivery Options

You choose which delivery method works best with your schedule throughout the entirety of the program. Choose between solely attending Saturday-Hybrid or Online courses — or choose a combination of Saturday-Hybrid and Online courses every term. Courses are structured in a 7-week format.

Saturday-hybrid

Classes meet on campus every other Saturday, with the remaining coursework completed online, ideal for working professionals who still want face-to-face interactions.

Online

All coursework is completed online. With access to virtual advising, this option is ideal for working professionals who travel or require the convenience of an online delivery.

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Admission Requirements

Official transcripts of all academic work
GRE/GMAT Scores*
Current Résumé
Personal Statement
Recommendation Form or Letter of Reference

* If you have not yet taken the GMAT, we may be able to help cover the cost. See if you qualify for a GRE/GMAT waiver.

Additional International Requirements

Official Translated Transcripts With Course By Course Evaluation**
Bank Letter Verifying Funds of Sponsor***
Sponsor's Guarantee Form
Valid Passport
Official TOEFL/IELTS Score****

** World Education Services, Josef Silny and Associates, Academic Evaluation Services, Inc., or similar approved agency.

*** A bank letter is a written statement on bank letterhead and signed by a bank official.

**** Must have completed an English language training program or at least one year at an English speaking institution to waive the TOEFL/IELTS testing requirement.

Program Costs

Florida Southern College reserves the right to revise fee schedules.

Base Required Fees	Cost
Tuition Per Credit Hour	$1,034
Total Credit Hours	33
Technology fee per semester is based on credit hours enrolled	$25 to $100

Graduate Assistantships

A limited number of graduate assistantships are offered. The assistantship program offers tuition discounts in exchange for hours worked.

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Supply Chain Management Certificate

Don't need a full MBA? The Supply Chain Management graduate certificate will give you the business skills you need, when you need them. Certified.

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Curriculum

The information in the main catalog for MBA programs are not currently up to date. Please see the addendum for corrected information.

Catalog Addendum

Foundation Courses - 0 hours

Course Number	Course Name
BUS 6010	Graduate 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 6999	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 6290	Entrepreneurship/New Venture Creation
BUS 6350	Business Law for Accountants
BUS 6960	Graduate Internship in Business
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 Foundations.

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