Candidacy for the Professional MBA program is based on an evaluation of academic and professional preparation and accomplishments. Professionally, the applicant should have demonstrated an aptitude for career advancement and leadership. Whether the applicant is in the early stages of a career or mid-career, career potential is measured by increased workplace responsibility, demonstrated managerial skills, recommendations and assessment of the nomination. Motivation, intellectual curiosity, high ethical standards, and perseverance are essential characteristics for success in the Professional MBA program.
The Admissions Committee considers the "total" person - men and women who show a pattern of achievement and the ability to assume increased responsibility during their careers. The Admissions Index assesses each candidate on the following factors:
Years of business-related work experience
Years of management experience
Level of current position
Maturity
Undergraduate grade point average
GMAT score (if required)
Letters of Recommendation
Undergraduate School
Undergraduate Major
International experience
Intercultural experience
Classes start each January and July. Because class size in the Professional MBA program is limited, candidates are encouraged to apply early. Applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee monthly and candidates are notified in writing when an admission decision is reached. Admission to the Professional MBA program does not guarantee a seat in the program. Once admission is granted, a seat is only guaranteed upon receipt of the non-refundable enrollment fee. After a class has been filled, a waiting list of qualified candidates is compiled. Candidates are notified when their status changes.
International applicants to a graduate program in the Miami Business School must do the following.
Submit the following educational documents to an approved international credentialing evaluation service for evaluation:
a) Official original diplomas and certificates in the original language, and
b) Official original transcripts in the original language (names of courses, grades, and hours of instruction) for every year of study.
Documents in a language other than English must be accompanied by professional, certified English translations. Translations
c) Send official original transcripts, official translation and evaluation to:
Via Courier Delivery
University of Miami
Miami Business School
Graduate Business Admissions Office
5250 University Drive
221 Jenkins Building
Coral Gables, FL 33124-6524
Mail
University of Miami
Miami Business School
Graduate Business Programs
P.O. Box 248505
Coral Gables, FL 33124-6524
The University of Miami Business School is requiring international applicants to their programs to complete a course-by-course evaluation with GPA.
Josef Silny & Associates (JS&A), Inc. International Education Consultants, is the the preferred evaluation vendor for international applicants to the University of Miami due to their competitive prices and high-quality service. Click here for more information, including the Application for Evaluation of Foreign Educational Credentials.
Make sure to include the name of the program to which you are applying on the documents submitted.
Please note that international applicants are not required to use the services of JS&A. The international credential evaluation services of any approved vendor may be used. Click here to view a list of approved vendors.
Applicants are responsible for the evaluation fee.
Click here to visit the Miami Business School admissions website.
