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Information for Prospective Students | Current Students | Alumni | Corporate Visitors Frequently Asked Questions for Joint Degree:
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| 1st Year | 30 hours of Law courses |
| 2nd Year | 32 hours of MBA courses (Beginning in the summer term) |
| 3rd & 4th Years | 49 hours of Law courses |
| Total Law courses | 79 hours (9 cross-credits) |
| Total MBA courses | 32 hours (9 cross-credits) |
| Total JD/MBA courses | 111 hours |
The joint degree student saves 18 credit hours compared with pursuing the two degrees separately.
Q: Are there optional program concentrations?
No. Since joint-degree
students only take one elective in the typical program, concentrations are not
part of this program. Students who
wish to take additional courses to earn a concentration may choose electives
for the following areas:
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 thought 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 to all of our students who wish to
enter business and industry upon graduation. Joint-degree students who want to work as practicing
attorneys upon graduation should contact the Placement Office at the FSU College of Law for
assistance.
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.
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 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 Standard 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 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.
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. Students may request their application to be reviewed for assistantship before entering program.
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.
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:
Q: Where can I get tickets to FSU events?
http://www.tickets.fsu.edu/