Executive MBA - College of Business

Ready to lead. Prepared for the unexpected.

The UCF Executive MBA is designed for mid-to senior-level executives who wish gain new business perspectives and enhance their business skills. With the program’s leadership-relevant curriculum, the EMBA prepares today’s experienced professionals for the challenges they will face as they work and advance in their career. Students learn the latest effective problem-solving techniques and strategic decision-making skills so that they can lead a business to succeed and navigate times during uncertainty.

Program Highlights

Accredited by AACSB-International
13 courses comprised of core analytical courses and advanced functional business topics.
Week-long international residency during the program’s fourth semester.
Highly accomplished faculty incorporate both industry and academic experience to a consultancy approach to learning.
Through the utilization of team work, case studies, and real workplace scenarios, students are able to immediately apply concepts and tactics they learn in the classroom to their workplace.
Cohort format provides a shared learning experience and access to an invaluable network of peers and professionals from a variety of industries and backgrounds. With this collective experience, there is a deeper level of discussion and engagement with the students and faculty.
Access to variety of career development and management opportunities including a mentoring program, professional coaching and networking events to assist in developing their career path.
Personalized academic services — taking care of the administrative and logistical tasks associated with being a graduate student.

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Certifications/Accolades

Bloomberg Certification
Professional Coaching Program
Only UCF MBA with International Residency

Class Profile

Profile:
40 Years Old
33% Female

GPA:
3.2 GPA

Work Exp:
15 Years

Undergrad Degrees:
Business=47%, STEM=26%
Social Sciences/Other=27%

Who Should Apply

Candidates who aspire to lead an organization or function area.
Candidates for the EMBA come from a variety of academic and industry backgrounds.

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Career Paths

C-Level
Director
Manager and Senior Manager
Entrepreneur

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Program Details

PROGRAM LENGTH & CURRICULUM
19 months
13 courses/39 credit hours

PROGRAM FORMAT
Cohort of 24 (maximum class size)
Face-to-face instruction

PROGRAM SCHEDULE
3 Saturdays & 1 Friday per month
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PROGRAM LOCATION
College of Business at UCF Downtown
528 W. Livingston St.
Orlando, FL 32801

Career Development

The College of Business offers personalized career development programs, training, and resources for graduate students enrolled in a professional or executive graduate program including mentoring, networking events, professional and job function trainings. Career development programs include:

• Professional Coaching (EMBA only)

• Mentoring

• Bloomberg Certification

• Caliper Work Styles Profile

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Network & Alumni

• Three formal networking events offered annually for the professional and executive graduate programs.
• Upon graduation, students receive a lifetime membership to the UCF Alumni organization.
• Visit our Alumni & Friends and Alumni Spotlights.

Student Services

The Office of Graduate Programs’ Student Services team provides high-level support, coordination and guidance from admission thorough graduation. These student services are designed to offer a successful graduate program experience for every student.

The program is centrally located at the UCF Downtown campus, providing easy access to Orlando’s business district. This 21st century campus offers state-of-the-art facilities and technology designed to facilitate active learning. Take the virtual tour.

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Courses & Schedule

The Executive MBA is comprised of 13 courses/39 credit hours
10 Required Courses
ECO 6115 – Economic Analysis of the Firm
ACG 6425 – Managerial Accounting Analysis
ECO 6416 – Applied Business Research Tools
FIN 6406 – Strategic Financial Management
MAN 6245 – Organizational Behavior and Development
MAR 6816 – Strategic Marketing Management
MAR 6466 – Strategic Supply Chain and Operations Management
BUL 6444 – Law and Ethics
GEB 6365 – International Business Analysis – includes required International Residency
MAN 6721 – Applied Strategy and Business Policy
3 Restricted (Pre-Selected) Electives
FIN 6465 – Financial Analysis Seminar
MAN 6448 – Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
MAN 6296 – Executive Leadership

Admission Requirements

• Earned bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher from a regionally accredited institution
• Minimum of 5 years professional work experience (10 years preferred)
• No GMAT or GRE requirement

Deadlines & Dates

Program starts every Fall term
Early Application Deadline, March 1, admitted applicants receive $1,200 discount.
Final Application Deadline, July 1

Investment

PROGRAM TUITION
$47,000
Amenities and services included with tuition include:

• Dedicated UCF Financial Aid contact
• Personalized academic services including class registration
• Laptop computer
• Course material and software (textbooks are not included)
• International Residency (does not include flight costs to and from Orlando)
• Graduate Mentor Program
• Paid parking at UCF Downtown
• Program orientation
• Class shirt, class photo and professional headshot
• Graduation regalia pickup and delivery
• Networking events and graduation celebration