Traditional MBA
Two-Year
The Two-year Traditional MBA Program provides the true MBA immersion experience. As a student in the Two-year program, you will have the opportunity to focus entirely on your MBA experience and obtain valuable professional knowledge while expanding your peer network and professional horizons.
Curriculum
During the first year, you will enroll in 15 required business classes which will provide a solid foundation of functional business skills. Graduate course descriptions provide more information on these courses. Students will complete 3 to 4 per module.
| Module 1 | Module 2 | Module 3 | Module 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACG 5005 Financial Accounting |
ACG 5075 Managerial Accounting |
MAR 5806 Problems & Methods in Marketing Management |
BUL 5811 Managers & the Legal Environment |
| ECP 5702 Managerial Economics |
MAN 5246 Organizational Behavior |
ECO 5715 Open Econ Macroeconomics |
MAN 5502 Production & Operations Management |
| QMB 5304 Intro to Managerial Statistics |
QMB 5305 Adv. Managerial Statistics |
FIN 5437 Finance I: Asset Valuation, Risk & Return |
FIN 5439 Finance II: Capital Structure & Risk Management Issues |
| Edge Professional Leadership Course | GEB 5212 Management Communication: Professional Writing |
GEB 5215 Management Communication: Presentation Skills |
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In the second year, you will select 9 elective courses from more than 100 electives. The courses you choose will enable you to focus your studies by engaging in one or more of the 14 concentrations or by creating your own general business concentration with a broad range of elective courses. You may also expand your expertise in a certain area by earning one of the seven certificates offered by the Hough Graduate School of Business. Students usually take 2 to 3 courses per module, leaving plenty of time for job search activities. In your last module, you will take Strategic Management, our capstone course, to complete the required 48 credits.
| Module 1 | Fall Break | Module 2 | Module 3 | Spring Break | Module 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective | Global Immersion Experience (optional) | Elective | Elective | Global Immersion Experience (optional) | Elective |
| Elective | Elective | Elective | Strategic Management | ||
| Elective (or GIE) | Elective (or GIE) |
Cost Summary
All amounts are based on current estimates of fees, tuition, and expenses. These amounts are expected to increase each year. A non-refundable Professional Development Fee is required upon admission.
| Projected Budget | Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Development Fee | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| 1st Year Tuition & Fees (28 credits) | $13,946 | $34,238 |
| 2nd Year Tuition & Fees (20 credits) | $9,962 | $24,456 |
| Total Program Tuition & Fees* | $24,908 | $59,695 |
Scholarship and Graduate Assistantship Criteria
- Significant professional work experience
- Academic performance
- Proven leadership
- Notable accomplishments
- Superior GMAT score and GPA
Additional Information
*All costs are estimated. Actual amounts may vary and tuition may increase.
**Student laptop computers must meet or exceed the hardware and software computer requirements as set by the Warrington College of Business Administration. Cost estimates assume the purchase of a new computer, which will vary according to vendor and final purchase specifications as selected by the student.
Program Calendar
Class of 2014 Critical Dates for 2012-2013
Fall 2012
- August 13-17 - Orientation
- August 20 - Module 1 Classes Begin
- September 3 - Labor Day, no classes
- October 5 - Module 1 Last Day of Classes
- October 8-12 - Module 1 Finals Week
- October 15-19 - Fall Break (Global Immersion Experience)
- October 22 - Module 2 Classes Begin
- November 12 - Veterans' Day (observed) – No Classes
- November 22-23 - Thanksgiving – No Classes
- December 7 - Module 2 Last Day of Classes
- December 10-14 - Module 2 Finals Week
Spring 2013
- January 7 - Module 3 Classes Begin
- January 21 - MLK Day, No Classes
- February 22 - Module 3 Last Day of Classes
- February 25-March 1 - Module 3 Finals Week
- March 4-8 - Spring Break (Global Immersion Experience)
- March 11 - Module 4 Classes Begin
- April 26 - Module 4 Last Day of Classes
- April 29-May 3 - Module 4 Finals Week
- May 4 - CLASS OF 2013 GRADUATION
Orientation
Orientation is a required program that takes place the week before classes begin. It is a critical part of the UF MBA experience that introduces you to the key areas of our program that are vital to your success. You will meet your classmates, teammates, faculty, advisors and staff. Additionally, you will learn about the culture and traditions that make UF MBA great!
What to expect
- We kick off with an informal breakfast and welcome from our staff, faculty and current students.
- On Academic Day, we cover the curriculum, case study methodology, faculty expectations and training on our technology interfaces.
- During Career Development Day, you will be introduced to our career development process, and hear from corporate partners on what they're looking for from a UF MBA graduate.
- The Challenge Course Day is everyone's favorite. Cohorts really get to know each other while working together on the campus challenge course.
- Networking events include a reception, activities hosted by our current UF MBA students and a panel discussion and luncheon with alumni.
Please plan to participate in Orientation activities during business hours each day and during the evenings of Monday and Friday. Spouses and partners are welcome to the networking event on Friday night.