Applicants must have an acceptable four-year U.S. bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or a four-year international equivalent. In reviewing the academic record, the Admissions Committee considers the caliber of the institution attended, rigor of the curriculum, performance in quantitative courses and record of scholastic achievement. Official scores within the last five years from the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) provide another important indicator of the candidate's ability to succeed academically. In recent years, admitted Traditional students have averaged around a 3.3 GPA and 655 GMAT. Applicants who are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) should aim for a score of 600 or better on the written version of the test or a score of 250 or better on the new electronic format.

Applicants are required to have at least two years of significant full-time post-baccalaureate work experience prior to enrollment. Executive MBA candidates must have at least eight years of experience, including significant people or project management responsibility.

For all applicants, the Admissions Committee is interested in work-related responsibilities and accomplishments, career advancement and potential, managerial or international experience and future career goals. Two letters of recommendation are required to better evaluate prior performance within an organization, appropriateness of the MBA degree and potential for future business leadership. Current and former supervisors provide the best evaluations. Meaningful academic references are less useful; they may be considered but are less likely to be persuasive. Recommendations from others, such as friends, family members and professional acquaintances are inappropriate and will not be considered.

Applicants lacking a quantity or quality of work experience required should consider applying to the Master of Science in Business Administration - Management Program.

The applicant's written essays and personal interview provide opportunities to convey one's unique background, personality and ability to add to the diversity of the Florida MBA Programs. A selection of required and optional essays allows candidates to describe important attributes that are not apparent from other parts of the application. The essays are evaluated not only for content, but also for writing style and grammar. Candidates may be asked to interview with a Florida MBA Programs representative prior to the Admission Committee's final decision. Interviews are by invitation only.