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

Admission requirements include:

•A $50 non-refundable 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 six years of professional work experience, preferably with five 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.

•A 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 $1,000 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.