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Overview
The Graduate School of Business at Florida International University is characterized by its active learning environment that extends beyond the classroom, into the surrounding community, and across borders. Students are immersed in Miami, Florida, a city that is recognized worldwide as the "Gateway to the Americas" and as a world-class trade and commerce hub.
FIU's Graduate School of Business offers top-quality academic programs leading to an MBA:
- The one-year, full-time International MBA is completed in four quarters. Students complete all core courses, including a foreign language (Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, or advanced business English) during the fall, winter, and spring quarters, leaving the
summer quarter free to do a business internship, take specialization courses at FIU, or study abroad with academic partners in Latin America, Europe, and even China.
- The Evening MBA offers students a traditional program structure with classes meeting in the evenings.
- The Downtown MBA is designed to accommodate working professionals in the downtown Miami area.
- The Professional MBA offers a lock-step program with classes held on Saturdays.
- The Executive MBA is designed for mid- to senior-level executives.
In addition to the array of choices for an MBA, the school offers MS degrees in the areas of finance, human resource management, international business, international real estate, management information systems, and taxation; as well as a Master of Accounting and a PhD. Most programs are designed for the working professional with classes being held on weekends or in the evenings. With world-renowned faculty and business leaders sharing their expertise, students receive a top-notch education preparing them for an ever-changing, global business environment.
Facilities and Location
FIU's Business School is located on the 344-acre campus of Florida International University, featuring lush tropical landscaping and impressive architecture. Strategically located in Miami, a truly global metropolis, the university has the advantage of being at the center of it all. The school brings together people from all over the world with a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and cultures to create a unique learning environment.
Accreditation and Recognition
The Chapman Graduate School is accredited by AACSB and has received consistent recognition for its outstanding programs. Some of these honors are: ranking as the number-one Executive MBA in Florida (35th in the United States) by Financial Times; being named in the top 15 percent of graduate business schools by BusinessWeek; ranking 23rd among MBA programs with an international specialization and fourth for one-year programs by U.S.News & World Report; and being named among the
Fortune Small Business '10 Cool Colleges for Entrepreneurs.'
Enrollment
More than 1,000 students of whom 19 percent are international, representing approximately 70 countries.
Entry requirements
- Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent
- Online application available at http://gradschool.fiu.edu/admissions.html
- Nonrefundable application fee
- Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
- GMAT or GRE test score
- Résumé and essay (requirement may vary by program)
Fees
For tuition information visit http://business.fiu.edu/chapman
Scholarships/funding
- Financial aid through private and federal programs
- Chapman Merit Scholarship
- Graduate Assistantships
Application deadlines
Fall term: June 1
Spring term: October 1
Summer term: March 1
2008-2009 starting dates
Fall term: August 25
Spring term: January 5
Summer term: May 4
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