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  Part-time Online
(Part-time)
Full-time Full-time
JD/MBA
Full-time
MSW/MBA
Location Tallahassee, FL Panama City, FL Any worldwide location Tallahassee, FL Tallahassee, FL Tallahassee, FL
Program begins Spring semester Spring semester Fall semester Summer semester MBA begins summer semester typically following first year of law school Fall semester
Classes meet Two evenings per week Two evenings per week Courses available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week During the day Mondays through Fridays During the day Mondays through Fridays During the day Mondays through Fridays
Schedule 7 semesters 7 semesters 7 semesters 3 semesters 3 semesters 6 semesters
Time to complete 28 months 28 months 24 months 12 months 12 months – MBA coursework; 4 to 5 years - joint degree 24 months – MSW and MBA curriculum is integrated into each semester
Degree of flexibility Lock-step Lock-step Lock-step Lock-step Lock-step Lock-step
Program emphasis Designed for working professionals who want to earn the MBA in a traditional classroom setting while being employed in the Tallahassee area. Designed for working professionals who want to earn the MBA in a traditional classroom setting while being employed in the Panama City area.

100-percent online version of traditional part-time MBA designed for working professionals who do not want to interrupt careers or relocate. Online program allows for networking with students located around the world.

 

Accelerated MBA program designed for students who are disciplined, organized and who welcome fast-paced challenges. This program allows students to complete the MBA through one-year of intensive study. Accelerated MBA program designed for law students who are disciplined, organized and who welcome fast-paced challenges. This program allows students to complete the MBA through one-year of intensive study during the 2nd or 3rd year of the FSU College of Law. Designed for students in both the MBA and MSW programs who wish to connect the two fields of study and gain expertise working in social services agencies.
Total credit hours 42 42 44 42 112 69
Work experience required One to two years professional experience recommended One to two years professional experience recommended More than two years professional experience recommended One to two years professional experience recommended Average work experience Average work experience
Application Deadlines October 1, 2007- Deadline for entry in Spring 2008 October 1, 2007- Deadline for entry in Spring 2008 June 1, 2007-
Deadline for entry in Fall 2007
February 1, 2007- Deadline for entry in Summer 2007 February 1, 2007* Deadline for entry in Summer 2007
*During the first year of law school.
June 1
Deadline for entry in Fall term
GMAT Required Yes Yes Yes
*See Online Program FAQ below for more information.
Yes Yes Yes
Interview Required No No No No No No
Prerequsites

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes
Total program cost for students starting in 2007

$10, 189.00 Florida resident

$36,708.00 non-Florida resident


Financial Aid information

$10, 189.00 Florida resident

$36,708.00 non-Florida resident


Financial Aid information

$18,635.32 - 19,279.92 for Florida residents*

$46,416.92 - 47,061.52 for Non-Florida residents

Financial Aid information

$10, 189.00 Florida resident

$36,708.00 non-Florida resident


Financial Aid information

$8,005.80 Florida resident - MBA courses only*

$28,842.00 for non-Florida resident - MBA courses only*

*Costs for Law School not included.

a. $16739.40 Florida resident

b. $60,306.00 for non-Florida resident

Frequently Asked Questions Part-Time Program FAQ Part-Time Program FAQ Online Program FAQ Full-time Program FAQ Joint Degree: JD/MBA FAQ Joint Degree: MSW/MBA FAQ