Professional MBA Admission Requirements and Application Process.

Admission Requirements The program admits students every fall and spring term. All applicants must have the following qualifications: good standing with all previously-attended colleges and universities a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. a grade point average of 3.0 or better based on upper-division coursework. Applicants with less than a 3.0 may be considered, but they should refer to specific program for details. official transcripts from all previously-attended universities (undergraduate and graduate) in an envelope sealed by the degree-granting institution(s). official proof of degree—a copy of the original diploma is required if the degree is not posted on the official transcript. for international transcripts needing translation, applicants must request two sets of transcripts: one for the translation agency and another one for us. applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS.) They must obtain a minimum score of 213 on the computer-Based TOEFL (CBT), 550 on the paper-based TOEFL (PBT), or an 80 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT). Applicants taking the IELTS must score a minimum of 6.3 overall. To obtain information about the TOEFL exam, please contact the English Language Institute 305-348-2222, or visit www.toefl.org. To obtain more information about the IELTS, visit www.ielts.org. international applicants are required to submit the following documents: Declaration of Certification of Finances (DCF), a bank letter, a sponsor letter, if applicable, and an F-1 transfer if they already have an F-1 Visa. official GMAT or GRE scores—use institutional code 5206 (FIU) when indicating test score submission. Please refer to specific program for minimum score requirements. The Chapman Graduate School offers special GMAT preparation courses throughout the year to assist candidates in meeting the requirements for admission to our programs. To be eligible for admission to the Professional MBA program, you must meet the general university requirements for admission to a graduate degree program as described above although the GMAT is not required for this program, you may be asked to take it to strengthen your admission package. The minimum GMAT accepted by the University is 420 regardless of program. Application Process Be sure to submit your application materials to the Chapman Graduate Admissions Office, even though you are applying online using the university’s graduate online application form.  Doing so will expedite your application process. All materials need to be sent to: Chapman Graduate Admissions Office Professional MBA Chapman Graduate School of Business Florida International University 11200 S. W.  8th Street—CBC 201 Miami, FL  33199-0001 To apply: Complete the online graduate programs admissions form. Please remember to select the program code "BADM10MBA" from the pull-down menu listing all graduate programs in the online admission form. Also remember to select a sub-plan code “PMBA.”  Selecting an erroneous program code may jeopardize timely admission. Have official transcripts, proof of degree, relevant test scores, and other documentation sent to the Chapman Graduate Admissions Office. Submit a current resume of your professional experience (five years of work experience are required) Provide a statement of purpose—a one-page essay describing your professional goals and reasons for  pursuing a master’s degree at Florida International University Provide two letters of recommendation. If you would like, you can provide your references with the recommendation letter format we have prepared for this purpose. Apply now.