All MBA courses are offered in eight-week modules with two modules per semester. In all courses, the MBA program strives to maximize student-professor dialogue through dynamic and interactive teaching. Admission Requirements Admission to the UF MBA program is very selective. In reviewing applications, the Admissions Committee looks for evidence of intellectual ability, managerial promise, and community involvement. Strong interpersonal skills, communication ability, motivation, maturity, career focus, and leadership potential are also important qualities in prospective students. Applicants with two or more years of full time post-baccalaureate work experience are particularly attractive candidates for the joint degree program. The Admissions Committee in the Graduate School of Business reviews the academic candidate’s record, scores on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and work experience. In addition, the committee considers maturity and personal qualities of leadership as indicated by the of recommendation, applicant’s letters interviews and other activities. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit letters of recommendation from employers. Written essays are required and an interview may be necessary. There are no specific prerequisite course requirements, although some background in statistics, calculus, and financial accounting may be helpful. Interested pharmacy students should review information on the MBA program provided at the following web site: Pharmacy students should express their interest in this program during the first professional year and seek the advice and direction of the faculty member in the Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research who serves as a Program Coordinator for the joint degree curriculum with the Graduate School of Business. New students are accepted to the joint PharmD/MBA program for the fall semester. The University of Florida MBA Program uses a rolling admissions process by which applications are considered as they are received. Applicants are highly encouraged to apply as early as possible. Specific procedures and deadlines are outlined in an application form, which can be obtained from the web site. Applicants who have at least a 3.2 grade point average and a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score greater than 650 or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score of 315 are especially encouraged to apply. The MBA Admissions averages currently sit around a 680 GMAT, 316 GRE and 3.4 GPA respectively. Applicants may take the GMAT or GRE at any time prior to applying for the program in the second professional year of the Doctor of Pharmacy program. Applicants for admission must submit satisfactory scores on the GMAT/GRE as well as transcripts for all previous academic work.
All MBA courses are offered in eight-week modules with two modules per semester. In all courses, the MBA program strives to maximize student-professor dialogue through dynamic and interactive teaching. Admission Requirements Admission to the UF MBA program is very selective. In reviewing applications, the Admissions Committee looks for evidence of intellectual ability, managerial promise, and community involvement. Strong interpersonal skills, communication ability, motivation, maturity, career focus, and leadership potential are also important qualities in prospective students. Applicants with two or more years of full time post-baccalaureate work experience are particularly attractive candidates for the joint degree program. The Admissions Committee in the Graduate School of Business reviews the candidate’s academic record, scores on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and work experience. In addition, the committee considers maturity and personal qualities of leadership as indicated by the applicant’s letters of recommendation, interviews and other activities. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit letters of recommendation from employers. Written essays are required and an interview may be necessary. There are no specific prerequisite course requirements, although some background in statistics, calculus, and financial accounting may be helpful. Interested pharmacy students should review information on the MBA program provided at the following web site: Pharmacy students should express their interest in this program during the first professional year and seek the advice and direction of the faculty member in the Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research who serves as a Program Coordinator for the joint degree curriculum with the Graduate School of Business. New students are accepted to the joint PharmD/MBA program for the fall semester. The University of Florida MBA Program uses a rolling admissions process by which applications are considered as they are received. Applicants are highly encouraged to apply as early as possible. Specific procedures and deadlines are outlined in an application form, which can be obtained from the web site. Applicants who have at least a 3.2 grade point average and a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score greater than 650 or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score of 315 are especially encouraged to apply. The MBA Admissions averages currently sit around a 680 GMAT, 316 GRE and 3.4 GPA respectively. Applicants may take the GMAT or GRE at any time prior to applying for the program in the second professional year of the Doctor of Pharmacy program. Applicants for admission must submit satisfactory scores on the GMAT/GRE as well as transcripts for all previous academic work.
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