Ranked among the nation’s top part-time MBA programs by U.S. News & World Report!
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 Professional MBA is a cohort-based, limited enrollment program designed for working professionals seeking to expand their leadership skills, business knowledge and professional network.
The innovative curriculum combines real-world application with analytical and strategic decision-making skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive business environment. Students immediately apply what they learn on the job while engaging with expert faculty through interactive lectures, case studies, discussions and presentations.
Student Experience
The PMBA’s cohort structure promotes strong connections as students advance through the program together. With diverse professional backgrounds, PMBA students bring valuable real-world experience into classroom discussions, enriching the learning experience by applying theory to practical situations. This collaborative environment encourages teamwork, idea-sharing, and mutual support, allowing students to benefit from varied perspectives. These interactions deepen understanding and introduce innovative business strategies and approaches.
Cohort Format
- Face-to-face program
- Limited class size
- Teamwork and group projects
- Networking events
New! PMBA Lake Nona in Fall 2027
The Part-Time PMBA Lake Nona is designed with convenience in mind for busy professionals living and working in Lake Nona and the southeast Orlando area. Located in the heart of Lake Nona’s medical city at the UCF Academic Health Sciences campus, the PMBA Lake Nona offers a part-time format allowing you to balance work, life and graduate school — right in your own backyard.
Part-Time PMBA Lake Nona
- Starts Fall 2027
- UCF Academic Health Sciences Campus
- Tuesday & Thursday evening classes
- Located near SR 417 & FL Turnpike
Graduate Mentoring Program
The Graduate Mentorship Program is offered each spring term to current students enrolled in the Professional MBA and provides graduate students with the chance to connect with experienced professionals, helping them refine their career goals, gain valuable insights into various industries and job roles, and expand their professional network. Students are paired with mentors whose expertise and backgrounds closely align with their specific career aspirations and interests.
Who Should Apply
The Part-Time PMBA is the ideal MBA for professionals seeking to advance their careers and expand their professional network while maintaining full-time employment. Candidates for the Part-Time PMBA must have a minimum of three years professional work experience. The average work experience for the program is seven years.
Meet the Part-Time PMBA Valencia West Class of 2026
- Cohort Size: 34 with 56% female
- Average Age: 30
- Average GPA: 3.3
- Average work experience: 8 years
- Top Undergraduate majors: Business, Social Sciences, Engineering, Economics
- Top industries: Hospitality, Healthcare, Financial Services
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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.
Barry S. Miller College of Business at UCF Downtown
528 W. Livingston St., Suite 304
Orlando, FL 32801
UCF Sanford/Lake Mary
Monday & Wednesday evenings, 6 – 9:50 p.m.
100 Weldon Boulevard
Partnership Building
Sanford, FL 32773