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4+1 MBA Florida Poly Agreement

Accelerate your graduate degree!

This program provides all eligible undergraduate students at Florida Polytechnic University the opportunity to complete the Florida Southern College MBA program in one academic year, after receiving a bachelor's degree from Florida Polytechnic University (FPU). The FPU students can choose from the Online MBA or the Saturday-Hybrid MBA, with the admission criteria being the same for either program.

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AACSB Accredited

Accreditation by AACSB is the mark of excellence in business education earned by the top 5% of business schools worldwide.

 

Why choose 4+1 MBA Florida Poly Agreement at FSC?

Accelerated Program

An accelerated schedule for completing the MBA in less than a year is available, but FPU students can also choose to complete the MBA degree at their own pace.

Program Benefits

  • No application fee
  • Accelerated degree plan
  • GMAT waiver available

Large Alumni Network

Our MBA graduates work at many of the Fortune 500 firms in Florida and nationally.

  • Amazon
  • Publix
  • Walt Disney
  • Lockheed Martin
  • GEICO
  • Coca-Cola
  • American Cancer Society
  • Marriott
  • Liberty Mutual
  • LEGOLAND
  • MetLife

Choose A Concentration

Make your MBA coursework worth more with our industry relevant concentrations. These concentrations provide you with an opportunity to focus your MBA studies in a high demand field. Through a combination of core business courses and electives, you can complete these programs by your final semester.

Streamlined Admission Process

Florida Poly incoming freshmen and transfers will be awarded automatic admission to the Florida Southern MBA program, as described above, provided they meet the following conditions:

  1. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00+ throughout their undergraduate degree program
  2. Remain in good academic standing, making satisfactory academic progress, and enroll full-time each term
  3. Remain in good standing with the Florida Poly student code of conduct

Continuing Florida Poly students can apply for the program in the Fall of their junior year and can be accepted as an early admission to the MBA program. Admitted 4+1 MBA students will be allowed to complete 9 credit hours of graduate work prior to the completion of their undergraduate degree at Florida Polytechnic University.

Featured 4+1 MBA Florida Poly Agreement Faculty

Krista Lewellyn

"My teaching philosophy is based on a belief that knowledge gained through active and engaged learning will prepare students to function as highly skilled and competent managers across a scope of functions and industries. I encourage students to tackle problems creatively, which helps them learn to think outside conventional boundaries and to seek the deeper meaning of concepts. These skills have been found to be important for business innovation as well as managerial success."

Krista Lewellyn, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Management, MBA Program Director
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Program Details

  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0+
  • GMAT of 500 or above or GRE equivalent
  • Waiver of GMAT available for a GPA above 3.25+
  • Waiver of the TOEFL
  • Completed application

Online

All coursework is completed online. With access to virtual advising, this option is ideal for working professionals who travel or require the convenience of an online delivery.

Term Courses Credit Hours Format
Junior - Spring Term 1 MBA Core Course or Elective 3 Credit Hours Online
Senior - Fall Term 1 MBA Core Course or Elective 3 Credit Hours Online
Senior - Spring Term 1 MBA Core Course or Elective 3 Credit Hours Online
MBA - Summer Term 2 MBA Core Courses or Elective 6 Credit Hours Online or Hybrid
MBA - Fall Term 3 MBA Core Courses or Elective 9 Credit Hours Online or Hybrid
MBA - Spring Term BUS 6960 & 2 MBA Core Courses or Elective 9 Credit Hours Online or Hybrid

FPU students course options include the core courses BUS 6360, BUS 6460, BUS 6560, and MBA electives with a BUS prefix. This schedule illustrates an accelerated schedule for completing the MBA in less than a year, but FPU students can also choose to complete the MBA degree at their own pace.

While concentrations are completely optional, tailoring your degree allows you to maximize your industry value. You can even choose more than one. Customize your course architecture across seven focused fields:

  • Business Analytics: Master the art of data-driven decision-making. Courses explore predictive modeling, business intelligence tools, and leveraging generative AI for advanced business analytics.
  • CPA Licensure: Prepare for your accounting career. Courses are tailored to meet rigorous CPA exam requirements while advancing your financial reporting expertise.
  • Finance: Build a solid foundation in corporate finance. Excel in high-stakes roles by mastering investment strategies and financial markets.
  • Healthcare Management: Develop the leadership skills needed to navigate healthcare systems. Deliver impactful organizational results through specialized courses like Healthcare Informatics.
  • Industrial & Organizational Psychology: Dive into workplace dynamics. Learn strategies for enhancing employee satisfaction and organizational effectiveness.
  • Supply Chain Management: Optimize complex global operations. Explore logistics, procurement, and inventory management to streamline business workflows.
  • Sport Management: Turn your passion for sports into a career. Build leadership skills to excel in marketing, management, and industry innovation.

Admitted undergraduate students will be allowed to complete a maximum of 9 credit hours of graduate work. These credits will count toward their MBA degree requirements. For questions regarding the FPU/FSC MBA cost per credit hour, please contact your admission counselor. Graduate courses taken after the student receives their undergraduate degree will be billed at the current MBA per credit hour rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Assignments are due weekly and there is no requirement to login at specific time frames.

Weekday Hybrid courses meet from 6:00 PM to 8:45 PM.
Saturday Hybrid courses meet on three different time blocks: 9:00 to 11:45 AM, 12:45 to 3:30 PM, and 3:45 to 6:30 PM.

Yes. Our Flex Saturday-hybrid delivery allows you to take both Saturday-hybrid and Online courses. If you started with our fully Online delivery, you are able to switch to our Flex Saturday-hybrid delivery.

We recommend students take one course each term, but students can take up to two courses per term if they want an accelerated progression. We encourage you to reach out to us to discuss your preferred timeline.

To be considered for a GRE/GMAT waiver, you must hold a 3.00+ cumulative GPA or higher and meet one of the following criteria:

  1. Applicant is a graduate of an AACSB-accredited business school with a 3.25+ cumulative GPA
  2. Applicant is a graduate of Florida Southern College with a 3.25+ cumulative GPA
  3. Applicant is a graduate of Florida Polytechnic University with a 3.25+ cumulative GPA
  4. Applicant is a graduate of a regionally accredited institution with a 3.30+ cumulative GPA
  5. Applicant currently holds a master’s or terminal degree (JD, MD, PhD, etc.)
  6. Applicant currently holds an active CPA license
  7. Applicant is a lifetime Beta Gamma Sigma member
  8. Applicant has a minimum of 3 years of qualifying managerial experience

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