Admissions

The College of Business seeks a diverse, highly-qualified group of graduate students. Applications are evaluated on several factors emphasizing prior academic performance, scores, and the potential for scholarly and professional success. The admission decision is based on the strength of the application as a whole. The admission requirements are competitive and minimum published requirements do not automatically guarantee student acceptance to the program.

**Graduate courses in the College of Business are not available for non-degree registrants

Admissions Requirements

• Completion of the Graduate College Application including application fee
• Bachelor’s degree in any field of study from a regionally accredited institution
• Minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate study
• Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score and/or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score taken within the last 5 years (see chart below).
• Official transcript or transcript evaluation reflecting bachelor’s degree
• Immunization- Click here to complete the form
• Residency - Click here

GRE / GMAT  

*Note: Scores more than five years old will not be accepted.

The above requirements apply to the following programs:

• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Accounting
• Master of Taxation
• Master of Science in Music Business
• Master of Science in Information Technology & Management
• Master of Science in Economics

* Applicants to the below programs will also consider alternative test scores:

• Executive Master of Tax
  • GRE score of 1000 or higher or an LSAT score of 150 or higher may be substituted for the GMAT requirement
  • A prospective student with a graduate degree, including a law degree, or an active CPA license, may seek a waiver of the GMAT requirement
• Executive Masters of Accounting Concentration Forensic Accounting
  • GRE score of 1000 or higher or an LSAT score of 150 or higher may be substituted for the GMAT requirement
  • A prospective student with a graduate degree, including a law degree, or an active CPA license, may seek a waiver of the GMAT requirement

**Applicants to the below programs may be evaluated for additional admission consideration based on different criteria and have different admissions process. Please click on their links for specific requirements.

• Executive MBA
• Professional MBA
• MBA - Sport Management
• Ph.D. Programs

Application Process

1. Complete online Graduate Admission Application including application fee

2. Send official transcripts and GMAT and/or GRE score*  to:

Florida Atlantic University
Graduate College, SU-80, Room 101
777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, Florida 33431

*Students scoring slightly below minimum admission requirements are recommended to submit supplemental information.

Supplemental Information

1. Submit a 1-2 page “statement of purpose” describing applicant’s reason for seeking admission to the College of Business.
2. Letter(s) of recommendation from faculty members, employers, or others who can attest to scholarly ability.
3. A one page resume.

Note: Your Z number and desired entry term must be included on every document (without this information your admission supplementary documents may not be processed). Supplementary document must be sent by the admission deadline.

Supplemental Information should be sent to:

Florida Atlantic University
College of Business - Graduate Admissions
Fleming West, Room 101
777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, Florida 33431

Application Deadlines

Applications submitted after deadline will be processed in the most appropriate semester.