Professional MBA – Part-Time

 

Advance your career with the UCF Part-Time PMBA – Ranked among the nation’s top part-time MBA programs by U.S. News & World Report!

U.S. News & World Report Best Grad Schools 2023

 

 

The UCF Part-Time Professional MBA is ideal for working professionals who wish to pursue an accredited MBA without interrupting their careers. This program features convenient evening classes at the UCF Downtown campus each summer term and at UCF regional campus locations on a rotational basis. Its applicable content and outstanding networking opportunities make it our most popular MBA.

 

Program Overview

The UCF Part-Time PMBA is a cohort-based, limited enrollment program that allows professionals from a variety of organizations and industries to come together and challenge their intellect, enhance their capabilities and broaden their perspectives while growing their professional network.

The program’s innovative curriculum equips program participants with the analytical tools, latest business techniques and effective problem-solving and decision-making skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive marketplace. The UCF Part-Time PMBA seamlessly integrates the students’ professional experience allowing them to immediately apply newly-acquired skills and knowledge to their job. The PMBA faculty share their expertise and provide insights on real-world business issues use consultative teaching approaches combining lecture, case studies, discussion forums and presentations to maximize learning.

New! The Part-Time PMBA with a Business Analytics Emphasis Starts Fall 2025 at UCF Downtown

This Part-Time PMBA is tailored for candidates who have an interest in leveraging business analytics to be a more effective manager or who seeks to manage a team of analysts. Candidates will learn statistical analysis from the perspective of the manager, Upon completion of the program, candidates will be able to:

  • obtain and prepare data for statistical analysis
  • interpret the results to make informed business decisions and develop effective strategies
  • evaluate the statistical findings presented by other analysts and continuously monitor the performance of statistical decision-making processes over time

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    Features:

    • AACSB accredited
    • Top ranked part-time MBA by U.S. News & World Report
    • Face-to-face, part-time program
    • Cohort format
    • Multiple locations


    Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab

    In-depth financial markets research and analysis is incorporated into the UCF PMBA curriculum through the use of its state-of-the-art Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab. Students access real-time financial markets data, news and analytics through the Bloomberg Professional service (Bloomberg terminals). Use of the Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab is available to the student while enrolled in the PMBA program. Students are also able to capitalize on the use of the Bloomberg Professional service by completing Bloomberg’s self-administered Bloomberg Essentials Online Training Program and earn an Acknowledgement of Completion.



    Who Should Apply

    Ideal for professionals seeking to advance their careers and expand their professional network while maintaining full-time employment.
     

    Space

    Meet the Part-Time PMBA Class of 2026

    • Average Age: 33
    • Gender: 61% female
    • Average GPA: 3.4
    • Average work experience: 10 years
    • Top Undergraduate major: 44% Business, 13 % Sciences, 9% Engineering
    • Top industries: Hospitality, Healthcare, Entertainment


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    Program Details

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

    PROGRAM FORMAT
    Cohort format
    Face-to-face instruction

    PROGRAM SCHEDULE
    UCF Downtown
    Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 6 – 9:50 p.m.

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