Personalized Student Experience
Balancing the demands of business school, a busy career and personal life can make the administrative and logistical aspects of pursuing a graduate degree feel overwhelming. That’s why the Office of Graduate Programs’ dedicated Student & Faculty Experience Team is here to provide personalized support for our Executive MBA, Professional MBA, Professional MSM and Professional MSRE students.
What’s Included
Graduate student enrolled in the Executive MBA (EMBA), Professional MBA (PMBA), Professional MSM HR (PMSM HR) and Professional M.S. Real Estate (PMSRE) programs receive select academic services, supplies and amenities as part of their program tuition.
Academic Services
- Assistance in the application process and academic advising resources
- Class registration for all courses, each semester of the program
- Dedicated business librarian
- Grade letters for employers
- Foundation review courses (EMBA, PMBA and PMSRE only)
- Distribution of course materials and required software (except for text books)
- Technology and web resources to help students stay connected both in and out of the classroom
Program Supplies
- iPad tablet
- Financial calculator (EMBA, PMBA and PSMRE only)
- Case studies, software and other course materials required for program (except text books)
- Provide and distribute Student ID
- Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab
- Campus parking pass
- Breakfast and lunch during class weekends (EMBA only)
- Class shirt, jacket (EMBA only) and backpack
- Graduation dinners
- Class photo and professional headshot
Career Development
Comprehensive career development opportunities designed to support professional growth, leadership development, industry engagement and career advancement.
- Graduate Mentorship Program (PMBA, PMSM HR and PMSRE)
- Professional Coaching (EMBA only)
- Caliper Personal Workstyle Assessment
- Bloomberg Markets Concepts (BMC) Certification
- College of Business exclusive career fair, The Invitational
- College of Business Dean’s Speaker Series
- College of Business Conferences
Exclusive Networking Events
Exclusive networking events each year designed to bring EMBA, PMBA, PMSM and PMSRE students and alumni together for professional networking, family engagement and fun.
- Student/Alumni Event, Spring Term:
GradBiz Networking Knight: C-Suite Life, From B-School to Boardroom - Student/Alumni Family Event, Fall Term:
College of Business Annual Tailgate - Student/Alumni Event, Fall Term:
College of Business Annual Golf Tournament - Student/Alumni & Guest Event, December:
GradBiz Holiday Party
Take a Tour
The Office of Graduate Program with the College of Business at UCF Downtown offers a modern, collaborative space designed to support the needs of our graduate business students. Located in the heart of downtown Orlando, UCF Downtown is a 15-acre campus located in Orlando’s Creative Village and offers an ideal setting for both learning and professional growth.
Downtown Campus Amenities:
- Access to the UCF Downtown library and UCF online library resources
- Flexible and technology enhanced classrooms
- Executive breakroom with microwave, refrigerator and toaster
- Access to UCF Downtown Recreation and Wellness Center
- Free printing services
- Downtown Market Day

Meet Our Downtown Team
Our Student and Faculty Experience Team located at UCF Downtown delivers exceptional concierge-level academic support and services for students enrolled in the Executive MBA, Professional MBA, Professional MSM-Human Resources Track and the Professional MSRE.
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Pradeep Bhardwaj, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Faculty, Research and Graduate Programs; Carl H. Galloway Professor of Marketing -
Mireya Cortes
Manager, Graduate Student & Faculty Experience -
George Fulginiti
Assistant Director, Recruiting -
Brendan Galante
Travel and Procurement Coordinator -
Robin Hofler
Associate Director, Graduate Business Programs -
Darrell Johnson, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies & Executive Director, Office of Graduate Programs -
Amber Kornegay
Graduate Student Experience Coordinator -
Kathia Lounsbury
Assistant, Graduate Student Services -
Kellie Wise
Director of Marketing, Student/Faculty Experience & Outreach, Graduate Programs
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