Military MBA

Contact Information

Florida State University
College of Business
Graduate Office
Rovetta Business Bldg., Room 336
P.O. Box 3061110
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1110
mba.fsu.edu
graduatebusiness.fsu.edu

FSU Admission Staff
gradprogram@business.fsu.edu

Graduate Programs Office phone:
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(850) 644-6458
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- Accelerated, full time (three semesters)
- Evening, part time (seven semesters)
- Online, part time (seven semesters)
- Online with real estate specialization, part time (seven semesters)

Other master’s degree programs:
- Master of Accounting (on campus, three semesters)
- Master of Science in Marketing (on campus, three semesters)
- Master of Science in Finance (on campus, three semesters)
- Master of Science in Management Information Systems (online, six semesters)
- Master of Science in Management with a major in Risk Management and Insurance (online, six semesters)

Accreditation

AACSB - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

MBA Admission Requirements

Designed for professionals with extensive work experience, the FSU MBA does not require prerequisite coursework. However, it is helpful to have a general knowledge of accounting, economics, finance and statistics when beginning the program.

Admission to the MBA program is highly competitive and based on the academic and professional credentials of the applicant pool. The College of Business generally recommends a minimum of two years of full-time work experience, a minimum total score of 550 on the GMAT and an upper-division undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0. However, all application materials are considered.

What MBA Students Can Expect

Florida State University’s College of Business MBA program integrates theory and practice and exposes students to leading research, new ideas and best practices and provides students with opportunities to network with industry leaders from across the globe.

As an MBA student at FSU, you will acquire critical quantitative skills in specific business disciplines and a strong foundation in effective leadership, teamwork, ethics and communication. You will have access to world-class faculty, considered among the best in their fields, and gain in-depth knowledge of new business strategies and the latest advancements.

Our program fosters a collegiate and collaborative environment among talented faculty, experienced professionals and a diverse group of high-achieving classmates.

Faculty

The same world-class professors who teach on campus are teaching FSU’s part-time and online programs. The college is proud of its international reputation, as well as the individual attention faculty members give students. FSU business faculty members are recognized worldwide, and members serve as visiting professors and lecturers at other prestigious institutions. Our 99 full-time faculty members include one Francis Eppes professor, eight eminent scholars, three university-named professors, 27 endowed named professors and five fellows.

Recent faculty accolades include:

- C.F. Sirmans, J. Harold and Barbara M. Chastain Eminent Scholar Chair in Real Estate, is ranked No. 1 and Stacy Sirmans, Kenneth G. Bacheller Professor of Real Estate, is ranked No. 20 in research productivity covering 1990-2006. Globally, FSU is ranked No. 17 in research appearing in three core real estate journals and No. 23 when considering a broader set of nine real estate journals.

- Ron Goldsmith, Richard M. Baker Professor of Marketing, is the most prolific author in the Journal of Marketing Theory and Practice during the years 1992 - 2011. Due largely to his efforts, FSU also was listed as the top publishing institution during the same time period.

- James Ang, Bank of America Eminent Scholar and Professor of Finance, is ranked the 14th most prolific author in the 26 core finance journals and No. 30 in the seven leading finance journals.

- Bong Soo Lee, Patty Hill Smith Eminent Scholar in Finance, is recognized as the most productive Korean finance scholar in the world. He also ranks in the Top 20 of the most prolific publishers based on quality journals in finance.

- David Peterson, Wachovia Professor of Business Administration, is ranked the 20th most prolific author in the 26 core finance journals and No. 95 in the seven leading finance journals.

- Under the leadership of Charlie Hofacker, FSU is ranked third in the nation for the number of Internet-related research articles published in top marketing journals. The marketing faculty is ranked No. 5 by The Chronicle of Higher Education in terms of scholarly production according to a Faculty Productivity Index.

Tuition

Online students pay the same price for courses regardless of location. A list of costs for each program can be accessed at mba.fsu.edu.

Accomplishments/Recognition

- Named “Best for Vets” by Military Times
Military Times has placed the Florida State University College of Business at the top of its inaugural “Best for Vets: Business Schools” rankings.

- Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans
The college, which sponsors the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV), ranked No. 1 among public business schools and No. 3 among all of the 100 business schools that responded to a detailed, 60-question survey. The ranking reflects Florida State’s focus on becoming the nation’s most veteran-friendly public university.

MBA Military Scholarship

Colonel James R. Douglass Graduate Fellowship ($5,000)
- Must be current or former military personnel
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be pursuing a full-time MBA
- Must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0

Applicants must have completed all requirements for admission to a master’s-level business major by the end of the spring term to be considered for an award. Scholarships are open to all business majors unless specifically restricted to specific majors as indicated below. You must be a full-time graduate business major during both semesters of the academic year to receive an award.

VA Yellow Ribbon Participant

Florida State University is a participant in the VA Yellow Ribbon program. As such, FSU’s Office of the Registrar houses a Veteran and Dependent Educational Benefits Department to assist students in their academic careers.

Center for Veteran Outreach

The College of Business Center for Veteran Outreach (CVO) serves veterans pursuing an education in business through recruitment, support and advocacy. Once enrolled, on campus or online, the center provides support, including resume assistance, veteran scholarships and a private study/meeting area. Center staff also advocates for veteran students by assisting with job placement, voicing their concerns in higher education and sponsoring veteran transition programs such as the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV) program.

What MBA Alumni Are Saying

“My MBA gave me the confidence and the intellectual capital to make the toughest transition I have ever made,” said Ben Bowersox, Online MBA 2009, who formerly piloted the Navy’s MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter. “I felt like I had credentials in my hand that showed I knew how to manage in the outside world.”

“I feel like you're a number at some of the bigger schools, and I've already been a number. (At FSU) it's tailored to you, especially with a career search. I'm all about hitting the ground running, and I want to stay in the Southeast. There's a good network here." – Casey Terrell, Accelerated MBA 2011 and U.S. Army veteran

“It’s close to a self-paced study program, which affords maximum flexibility without sacrificing standards,” said Online MBA graduate Andrew Marshall. A U.S. Navy Commander, Marshall worked on his courses from Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Australia, Guam, Cuba, Hawaii and while afloat on the USS Kitty Hawk. As long as he could access the Internet, even sporadically, he could complete his academic work.