The MBA for Professionals 2-Year (Weekend) Program is designed for busy professionals who wish to continue working full time while pursuing their MBA. This program starts in both the spring and fall semesters.

While the structure is similar to that of the Executive MBA Program, the Professionals 2-Year Program is better suited to individuals at earlier stages of their careers, who may find it difficult to be absent from work one Friday per month. With only two courses per term, students have more time to absorb the material and to apply it in their current positions at work. One week-long elective is also required.

Class Profile
Average Age: 29
Average Experience: 6 years
Average GMAT: 610
Average GPA: 3.2

The MBA for Professionals 2-Year Program students meet on the University of Florida campus one Saturday and Sunday per month for 27 months (48 credit hours).

The program is divided into seven 16-week terms, with students completing two three-credit courses per term. The curriculum has been carefully designed to maximize the MBA educational experience while minimizing the amount of time the working professional must be away from the job. Students take courses that expose them to the primary functional areas in business as well as advanced-level courses that provide both breadth and depth of knowledge appropriate for general management.

All Florida MBA Programs require that you have a notebook computer. In today's business environment computing is an integral component, with the computer being the standard tool. A notebook computer ensures that computing capability is available to you at all times and all locations.

MBA Laptop Requirements

Fall 2008: $36,000
Spring 2009: $36,000

+ Program estimates do not include the cost of required computer hardware and software. All amounts are based upon current estimates of fees, tuition, and expenses. These amounts are expected to increase each year.

Note: Due to the required group work and high level of concentration and study time that is involved in these programs, students are strongly encouraged to stay at a nearby hotel. The Florida MBA Programs will coordinate hotel reservations on behalf of students, however, students must pay the hotel directly. Special rates have been negotiated with area hotels. You will receive more information on the hotels after being admitted.