Master of Business Administration – Executive MBA Program (E.M.B.A.) Admission

Admission requirements include:

  • A $50 nonrefundable application fee
  • A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. In rare circumstances, documented work experience and an acceptable GMAT score may serve as fulfillment of a course of study.
  • A completed graduate admission application form
  • Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to the candidate's intellectual and professional abilities
  • A resume. Executive MBA Program degree candidates should have an average of ten years of professional work experience, preferably with five (5) years in a management role; a proven track record of successful project, budget, product or resource management; an understanding of basic accounting, statistics and economics; proficiency in Microsoft Office products; and strong communication skills, both written and oral.
  • A Statement of Purpose (short essay).
  • Letter of support from the employer for time and monetary commitment, if applicable
  • In addition to the program admission requirements, all international student applicants must meet the JU Admissions requirements as outlined under "International Students."
  • After all applications materials are received, an interview will be scheduled with the Director of Graduate Business Programs.
  • Upon acceptance to the EMBA program, all candidates must submit a non-refundable $1,500 deposit, which will apply to the first semester's tuition.

All application materials should be mailed to:

  • Graduate Admissions

    Jacksonville University

    2800 University Boulevard North

    Jacksonville, Florida 32211-3394

 

Transfer and Transient Credit - Students admitted to the Executive MBA Program must attend full-time. The cohort, "lock-step" format does not allow for transfer credits or transient students. Students attend courses as scheduled throughout the five semesters. If a student must drop from the program for personal reasons, he or she must wait one full year before being readmitted.