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Frequently Asked Questions for Accelerated MBA program
FAQ Section 1: The Full-time FSU MBA program
Q: Is the program flexible to meet student interests?
We have a core curriculum of 9 courses. Four other courses are flexible hours that can be used to fit student interests such as finance, global business, marketing and supply chain management.
Q: What is the overall teaching philosophy?
All graduate courses, online and on-campus, are developed and taught by faculty from the College of Business at FSU. Nationally and internationally recognized by their peers and industry leaders worldwide, FSU College of Business faculty believe in dynamic teaching – enhanced by extensive business experience and academic research. More importantly, they work one-on-one with their students, offering a level of personal interaction that sets FSU apart from its peers. Our faculty guarantees that students are exposed to top-level executives and business leaders.
Q: What career assistance is available?
Career coaching, networking and internship opportunities are available to all of our MBA students. The College of Business Graduate Programs partners with the FSU Career Center, corporate partners, and business leaders to facilitate employment and development opportunities for all of our students.
FAQ Section 2: Admissions
Q: When does the Full-time MBA program start?
The full-time MBA program begins at the beginning of the summer term each May.
Q: What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is Feb. 1 for admission the following summer term. Applicants seeking financial assistance are encouraged to submit applications by Jan. 1.
Q: Do I need to take the GMAT?
Yes. This is a University requirement. The GMAT cannot be waived.
Q: What is the institutional code for Florida State University?
The institutional code is PN8K567.
Q: Can I be admitted as a provisional student and then take the GMAT exam?
We do not admit students without an official GMAT score report. We do not admit a student in the hopes that he or she will receive a score that meets our admission requirements.
Q: GPA: What is the required minimum GPA for admission?
In general, we require a 3.0 undergraduate, upper division GPA. Some exceptions/considerations may be given depending upon the undergraduate program, work experience, high GMAT scores, etc.
Q: Can I transfer courses from other schools?
We can accept up to six graduate credit hours from an AACSB accredited university, provided they are no more than seven years old and you received a grade of "B" or higher. If courses previously counted toward a degree, they cannot be transferred. Professional designation courses do not transfer for credit.
FAQ Section 3: The Application Process
Q: Where do I submit my application?
Applications are submitted online. Apply Now!
Q: I am an international applicant. What do I need to know about the admissions process?
All international applicants should review the information for prospective international applicants prior to the admissions process.
Yes. After you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation via email that your application has been received. To check your application status, log into your account and review the "Submission Status."
Please note: Adjust your junk mail filters to accept all emails from @fsu.edu so that you will receive all emails regarding your application.
Q: What about an application fee?
Your application will not be processed without payment of the non-refundable application fee of $30. Payment may be made online at http://fees.fsu.edu/.
Q: How long is the acceptance process?
This program processes applications in blocks. In order to facilitate student planning, decisions are made early if the application is received early. Applicants seeking financial assistance are strongly encouraged to complete their applications as early as possible.
Q: How am I notified of the admissions decision?
We post admissions decisions to your ApplyYourself account. We will send an e-mail once a decision has been made. An acceptance or deny letter will be e-mailed to each applicant as well.
Q: How do I contact technical support for the online application?
Technical support is available from any page within the online application by clicking on the ApplyYourself Support button or by email at i-support@applyyourself.com.
Q: If I send in some supplemental materials after I submit my application and after the deadline has passed, will you read it?
Yes.
FAQ Section 4: Financial Matters
Q: What is the cost of the program?
The program cost of the program is based on your residency status. These rates are subject to change each year based on Legislative appropriation. Costs over and above tuition are the costs of textbooks and other course-related materials required by the instructor. Visit the estimated program costs information for detailed financial information by program.
Q: Are there other financial support opportunities?
The MBA program can offer tuition assistantships for full-time on campus students. These assistantships require ten hours of work per week in an academic or research department. All applications are considered for an assistantship.
Scholarships, fellowships and grants are available from Florida State University as well as external sources. In addition, information about national fellowships and scholarships is available from the FSU Office of National Fellowships.
Another option for financial support is the MBA LOANS® program sponsored by the Graduate Management Admissions Council.
FAQ Section 5: Life In Tallahassee
Q: What are some basics about Tallahassee?
Known for its many canopy roads and beautiful spring time, Tallahassee is also the capital of Florida. About 160,000 people live in town. Including the metro area that number rises to 250,000. The average temperature for winter is around 64 degrees Fahrenheit and for summer is 92 degrees Fahrenheit. From educational to recreational activities, Tallahassee offers something for everyone in the family. For more information about living and working in Tallahassee, please visit Living Here: Your Guide to Living In The Tallahassee Area, the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, the Leon County Economic Development Council, and the Tallahassee Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Q: What makes Tallahassee unique? Why would I want to live here?
Writers from Rowland Publishing, publishers of the Tallahassee Magazine, have put together The Insider’s Guide ToThe 100 Places, People, Events & Things That Make Tallahassee Living Unique that can answer these questions.
Q: What is the cost of living in Tallahassee?
The FSU International Center put together a great online resource that details your student costs.
Q: What is there to do in Tallahassee?
The answer is “more than you thought.” Here’s a sample of the Tallahassee happenings:
Cultural Arts Information from the Council on Cultural Arts for Tallahassee and Leon CountyFlorida State ParksInformation about special events held at the Florida State ParksGeorgia State Parks Information about special events held at the Georgia State ParksLeon County Public LibraryInformation about book clubs, workshops and more for the entire familyTallahassee Leon County Civic CenterInformation about sporting events, concerts, Broadway Series, etc.
FAQ Section 6: The Arts at FSU
Q: Where can I get tickets to FSU events?
http://www.tickets.fsu.edu/
Frequently Asked Questions for Online MBA program
FAQ Section 1: The Online MBA Program at FSU
Q: How are the MBA programs structured?
Our MBA programs are offered in a lock-step structure, which means that the courses are offered only during specific terms.
Q: What is the overall teaching philosophy?
All graduate courses, online and on-campus, are developed and taught by faculty from the College of Business at FSU. Nationally and internationally recognized by their peers and industry leaders worldwide, FSU College of Business faculty believe in dynamic teaching – enhanced by extensive business experience and academic research. More importantly, they work one-on-one with their students, offering a level of personal interaction that sets FSU apart from its peers. Our faculty guarantees that students are exposed to top-level executives and business leaders.
Q: Do I have to visit campus to participate in the program?
Two courses will be offered each successive semester. The proposed schedule is given below. Courses will be delivered totally online, with the total program taking approximately 28 (13 courses, 3 hours each) months to complete.
Q: Is the distance MBA a true MBA program?
Yes. All graduates of this program will be awarded a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Students in our distance MBA program will receive the same diploma that is awarded to residential on-campus graduates, and they will be eligible to participate in Florida State University’s commencement ceremony in Tallahassee.
Q: What is the difference between the online MBA and the on-campus MBA program?
The only difference lies in the delivery (online versus on-site). The word “online” is appropriately used to describe the flexibility and convenience of the online format for professionals who wish to earn an MBA from Florida State University without relocating or leaving an already well-established career. No differentiating language will appear on your diploma.
Q: What is the course format?
All online courses are offered through the learning management system used at FSU, Blackboard. Courses use a combination of lecture notes, audio clips, self-assessments, quizzes and homework. Class discussion is facilitated through the use of an online discussion forum. Students interact with the professor and each other through these discussions. You do not have to be online at any particular time.
Q: How are examinations given?
In general, examinations are given online. However, professors may choose to have examinations proctored. Students are responsible for obtaining proctors for their exams. Information on proctored exams is available from the Center For Assessment and Testing.
Q: What career assistance is available?
Career coaching, networking and internship opportunities are available to all of our MBA students. The College of Business Graduate Programs partners with the FSU Career Center, corporate partners and business leaders to facilitate employment and development opportunities for all of our students.
FAQ Section 2: Admissions
Q: When does the Online MBA program start?
The Online MBA program begins in the fall, spring and summer terms each year.
Q: What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is June 1 for admission to the Fall term, October 1 for admission to the Spring term, and March 1 for admission to the Summer term.
Q: Do I need to take the GMAT?
Yes. This is a University requirement. The GMAT cannot be waived. If you have already taken the GRE for admission to a previous graduate degree, we may be able to substitute it for the GMAT, depending on how long ago you took the test and the score you received.
Q: What is the minimum GMAT score accepted?
The minimum GMAT accepted is 550. (A high GPA of a 3.5 or higher may offset a lower GMAT score. All application information is reviewed in admissions decisions.) The competitive/average GMAT score for applicants and students is a 600.
Q: What is the institutional code for Florida State University?
The institutional code is PN8K517.
Q: Can I be admitted as a provisional student and then take the GMAT exam?
We do not admit students without an official GMAT score report. We do not admit a student in the hopes that he or she will receive a score that meets our admission requirements.
Q: GPA: What is the required minimum GPA for admission?
In general, we require a 3.0 undergraduate, upper division GPA. Some exceptions/considerations may be given depending upon the undergraduate program, work experience, high GMAT scores, etc.
Q: Can I transfer courses from other schools?
We can accept up to six graduate credit hours from an AACSB accredited university, provided they are no more than seven years old and you received a grade of "B" or higher. If courses previously counted toward a degree, they cannot be transferred. Professional designation courses do not transfer for credit.
FAQ Section 3: The Application Process
Q: Where do I submit my application?
Applications are submitted online. Apply Now!
Q: I am an international applicant. What do I need to know about the admissions process?
All international applicants should review the information for prospective international applicants prior to the admissions process.
Q: After I submit my application, is there a way to check the application status?
Yes. After you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation via e-mail that your application has been received. To check your application status, log into your account and review the "Submission Status."
Please note: Adjust your spam mail filters to accept all e-mails from @fsu.edu so that you will receive all e-mails regarding your application.
Q: What about an application fee?
Your application will not be processed without payment of the non-refundable application fee of $30. Payment may be made online or by mail to Florida State University, PO Box 5000, Tallahassee, FL 32314-5000.
Q: How long is the acceptance process?
This program processes applications in blocks. In order to facilitate student planning, decisions are made early if the application is received early. Applicants seeking financial assistance are strongly encouraged to complete their applications as early as possible.
Q: How am I notified of the admissions decision?
We post admissions decisions to your ApplyYourself account by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on the decision date for the program for which you applied. Under no circumstances can we provide decisions earlier. We will send an e-mail once a decision has been made. An acceptance or deny letter will be mailed to each applicant as well.
Q: How do I contact technical support for the online application?
Technical support is available from any page within the online application by clicking on the ApplyYourself Support button or by e-mail at i-support@applyyourself.com.
Q: If I send in some supplemental materials after I submit my application and after the deadline has passed, will you read it?
Yes.
FAQ Section 4: Financial Matters
Q: What is the cost of the program?
The program cost of the program is based on your residency status. These rates are subject to change each year based on Legislative appropriation. Costs over and above tuition are the costs of textbooks and other course-related materials required by the instructor. Visit the estimated program costs information for detailed financial information by program.
Degree-seeking graduate students, as named by the COB Graduate School, and those enrolled in at least six (6) graduate-level hours are eligible for federal Stafford loans.
Q: I am an out-of-state applicant. Are there any additional costs for me compared to in state students?
The cost for out of state students is approximately the same as for in state students. The College of Business is able to do this by paying a tuition supplement which covers the out of state portion of tuition. You do not have to apply separately for this supplement. All out of state students admitted to the online MBA are automatically awarded this supplement.
The reason for this change is that all out of state online MBA students receive this supplement. Previously, this supplement was awarded on a limited competitive basis. Out of state students who did not receive this supplement but were admitted could pay the full out of state tuition if they wished to attend. Now only students who we are willing to give this supplement to are admitted.
Academic Common Market:
The Academic Common Market/Electronic Campus Program (ACM/EC) allows students to enter approved online graduate programs at a university in another Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) member state without having to pay out-of-state tuition. Online students, who live in one of the 16 member states, may be eligible for the reduced ACM tuition rate and are required to request ACM certification. The ACM certification may be granted to students only if the following conditions are met:
- No public college or university in the student’s state of residence offers a degree program in his or her chosen field of study.
- The program is available in another Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) state that participates in the ACM/EC.
- The program is available through distance learning.
- The student meets admissions requirements of the college or university that offers the program.
- The student is certified as a resident of his or her home state.
Please contact the ACM/EC State Coordinator for your state to apply for this program.
Scholarships, Fellowships & Grants:
Scholarships, fellowships and grants are available from Florida State University as well as external sources. In addition, information about national fellowships and scholarships is available from the FSU Office of National Fellowships.
Loans:
Another option for financial support is the MBA LOANS® program sponsored by the Graduate Management Admissions Council.
FAQ Section 5: The Online MBA Textbooks
A complete list of textbooks is available here.
Frequently Asked Questions for Part-time MBA program
FAQ Section 1: The Part-time Tallahassee MBA program
Q: How are the MBA programs structured?
Our MBA programs are offered in a lock-step structure, which means that the courses are offered only during specific terms.
Q: Are there optional program concentrations?
Yes. Students in the full-time MBA program may choose from the following concentrations:
Students will be able to customize their coursework to their educational needs and interests by substituting alternative courses for those courses in the flex curriculum. Students will have the option of selecting an international experience course in the summer and/or spring semesters that would replace up to two courses from the flex curriculum. Each Global Business Experience course (currently RMI 5935) is a 3 credit hour full semester course with substantive content prior to a 7-10 day travel itinerary in another country (currently planned to be Australia and Argentina, but would rotate) with follow-up presentations to classmates. Each international course would be substantively different (e.g., international business versus finance). Students may also substitute other Masters courses (MIS online, RMI online, Real Estate Finance online, and others offered outside of the curriculum) offered within the College for which they are qualified and space is available for the flex curriculum courses.
Q: What is the overall teaching philosophy?
All graduate courses, online and on-campus, are developed and taught by faculty from the College of Business at FSU. Nationally and internationally recognized by their peers and industry leaders worldwide, FSU College of Business faculty believe in dynamic teaching – enhanced by extensive business experience and academic research. More importantly, they work one-on-one with their students, offering a level of personal interaction that sets FSU apart from its peers. Our faculty guarantees that students are exposed to top-level executives and business leaders.
Q: What career assistance is available?
Career coaching, networking and internship opportunities are available to all of our MBA students. The College of Business Graduate Programs partners with the FSU Career Center, corporate partners, and business leaders to facilitate employment and development opportunities for all of our students.
FAQ Section 2: Admissions
Q: When does the Part-Time MBA program start?
The part-time MBA program in Tallahassee and Panama City admits in all three semesters (fall, spring and summer).
Q: What is the application deadline?
The part-time evening MBA program in Tallahassee admits in the fall, spring and summer terms.
- The summer term begins in early May. The deadline for receipt of ALL application materials for the summer online MBA program is March 1.
- The fall term begins in late August. The deadline for receipt of ALL application materials for the fall online MBA program is June 1.
- The spring term begins in early January. The deadline for receipt of ALL application materials for the spring online MBA program is October 1.
Q: Do I need to take the GMAT?
Yes. This is a University requirement. The GMAT cannot be waived.
Q: What is the institutional code for Florida State University?
The institutional code is PN8K588.
Q: Can I be admitted as a provisional student and then take the GMAT exam?
We do not admit students without an official GMAT score report. We do not admit a student in the hopes that they will receive a score that meets our admission requirements.
Q: GPA: What is the required minimum GPA for admission?
In general, we require a 3.0 undergraduate, upper division GPA. Some exceptions/considerations may be given depending upon the undergraduate program, work experience, high GMAT scores, etc.
Q: Can I transfer courses from other schools?
We can accept up to six graduate credit hours from an AACSB accredited university, provided they are no more than seven years old and you received a grade of "B" or higher. If courses previously counted toward a degree, they cannot be transferred. Professional designation courses do not transfer for credit.
FAQ Section 3: The Application Process
Q: Where do I submit my application?
Applications are submitted online. Apply Now!
Q: I am an international applicant. What do I need to know about the admissions process?
All international applicants should review the information for prospective international applicants prior to the admissions process.
Yes. After you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation via email that your application has been received. To check your application status, log into your account and review the "Submission Status."
Please note: Adjust your junk mail filters to accept all emails from @fsu.edu so that you will receive all emails regarding your application.
Q: What about an application fee?
Your application will not be processed without payment of the non-refundable application fee of $30. Payment may be made online at http://fees.fsu.edu/.
Q: How long is the acceptance process?
This program processes applications in blocks. In order to facilitate student planning, decisions are made early if the application is received early. Applicants seeking financial assistance are strongly encouraged to complete their applications as early as possible.
Q: How am I notified of the admissions decision?
The University Office of Admissions is "going green"; many University communications, including admission decisions, will be sent electronically. We will send an e-mail once a decision has been made.
Q: How do I contact technical support for the online application?
Technical support is available from any page within the online application by clicking on the ApplyYourself Support button or by email at i-support@applyyourself.com.
Q: If I send in some supplemental materials after I submit my application and after the deadline has passed, will you read it?
Yes.
FAQ Section 4: Financial Matters
Q: What is the cost of the program?
The program cost of the program is based on your residency status. These rates are subject to change each year based on Legislative appropriation. Costs over and above tuition are the costs of textbooks and other course-related materials required by the instructor. Visit the estimated program costs information for detailed financial information by program.
Degree-seeking graduate students, as named by the COB Graduate School, and those enrolled in at least six (6) graduate-level hours are eligible for federal Stafford loans.
Q: Are there other financial support opportunities?
The MBA program can offer tuition assistantships for full-time accelerate on campus MBA students only. These assistantships are not available for part-time/evening or online MBA program students.
Scholarships, fellowships and grants are available from Florida State University as well as external sources. In addition, information about national fellowships and scholarships is available from the FSU Office of National Fellowships.
Another option for financial support is the MBA LOANS® program sponsored by the Graduate Management Admissions Council.
FAQ Section 5: Life In Tallahassee
Q: What are some basics about Tallahassee?
Known for its many canopy roads and beautiful spring time, Tallahassee is also the capital of Florida. About 160,000 people live in town. Including the metro area that number rises to 250,000. The average temperature for winter is around 64 degrees Fahrenheit and for summer is 92 degrees Fahrenheit. From educational to recreational activities, Tallahassee offers something for everyone in the family. For more information about living and working in Tallahassee, please visit Living Here: Your Guide to Living In The Tallahassee Area, the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, the Leon County Economic Development Council, and the Tallahassee Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Q: What makes Tallahassee unique? Why would I want to live here?
Writers from Rowland Publishing, publishers of the Tallahassee Magazine, have put together The Insider’s Guide ToThe 100 Places, People, Events & Things That Make Tallahassee Living Unique that can answer these questions.
Q: What is the cost of living in Tallahassee?
The FSU International Center put together a great online resource that details your student costs.
Q: What is there to do in Tallahassee?
The answer is “more than you thought.” Here’s a sample of the Tallahassee happenings:
Cultural Arts Information from the Council on Cultural Arts for Tallahassee and Leon CountyFlorida State ParksInformation about special events held at the Florida State ParksGeorgia State Parks Information about special events held at the Georgia State ParksLeon County Public LibraryInformation about book clubs, workshops and more for the entire familyTallahassee Leon County Civic CenterInformation about sporting events, concerts, Broadway Series, etc.
FAQ Section 6: The Arts at FSU
Q: Where can I get tickets to FSU events?
http://www.tickets.fsu.edu/
