Graduate Programs

Designed for senior-level business professionals with managerial experience, the Executive MBA program---the largest EMBA program in Florida---includes numerous concentration options and resources for students to engage with high-level colleagues and professors.

• Every Third Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM
• 23 months (including semester breaks)
• GMAT/GRE exam scores are not required for qualified applicants
• Minimum 5 Years of professional and managerial experience recommended
• No undergraduate business degree requirement
• Full service, administrative support allows uninterrupted schedules

Designed for aspiring business professionals who aim to work in the sports industry, Florida’s original AACSB-accredited MBA in Sport Management degree program is offered either through on-campus classes in Boca Raton, Florida or fully online from anywhere in the world.

• Tuesday & Thursday Evenings, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
• 23 months (including semester breaks)
• 4 Years of Work Experience Required
• Candidates with less than four years of industry-related experience may be required to submit GMAT/GRE scores
• No undergraduate business degree requirement
• Full service, administrative support allows uninterrupted schedules

Designed for mid-career working professionals in the Palm Beach area that represent a myriad of industry backgrounds, the Professional MBA program trains aspiring business leaders to prepare for corporate, management and entrepreneurial opportunities. Classes are held on weeknights to allow uninterrupted work schedules in a highly collaborative learning environment.

• Tuesday & Thursday Evenings, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
• 23 months (including semester breaks)
• GMAT/GRE exam scores are not required for qualified applicants
• 4 Years of Work Experience Recommended
• No undergraduate business degree requirement
• Full service, administrative support allows uninterrupted schedules

The Online Master of Business Administration (OMBA) program allows participants to continue their professional responsibilities while earning a regionally-accredited MBA degree as full-time graduate students. Each class begins and progresses through the program as a group, sharing the same sequence of classes and educational experiences.

• FAU College of Business AACSB Accreditation
• World Class Faculty
• 8 week terms
• 40-46 Credit Curriculum
• Complete the Online MBA in 16 - 23 months without work interruption
• VIP Concierge Service and Support

The Traditional MBA program delivers an advanced management education geared towards recent graduates and early career starters (with limited to no professional work experience).

• Designed for recent graduates and early career starters
• Full-time/part-time enrollment
• 43 credits for undergraduate business degree holders or those have taken equivalent undergraduate business foundation courses
• 55 credits for individuals with non-business degrees
• Location: Boca Raton campus
• Delivery Format: On-Campus Classes / Day-Time Weekdays
• Application Deadlines: July 1 (fall), November 1 (spring), April 1 (summer). Applications are accepted year round.

Designed for professionals in accounting and finance fields, the Executive Master of Accounting degree program offers concentrations in areas such as Forensic Accounting, Business Valuation, and Digital Forensics. The Masters of Accounting with a concentration in Forensic Accounting is a fully online two-year degree program. The program boasts a strong international reputation in an area that U.S. News and World Report has declared one of the most important career paths of the future.

• Saturday courses at the Davie campus, live-remote or fully Online
• 25 – 36 months (including semester breaks)
• GMAT/GRE exam scores are not required for qualified applicants
• 4 Years of industry-related work experience highly recommended
• Full service, administrative support allows uninterrupted schedules

Designed for both mid-level and senior healthcare administrators, the Executive Master of Health Administration program teaches the business side of managing hospital systems, clinics and medical practices in an engaging and though-provoking environment.

• Every Third Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM
• 15 months (including semester breaks)
• GMAT/GRE exam scores are not required for qualified applicants
• 4 Years of industry-related work experience highly recommended
• Full service, administrative support allows uninterrupted schedules

Designed for aspiring tax professionals with busy schedules, the Executive Master of Taxation degree program immerses students in industry-focused competencies led by prominent faculty members. Offered Saturdays at FAU’s Fort Lauderdale campus, online or both, this two-year Executive Master of Taxation program offers students the chance to study under nationally prominent faculty at a college ranked in the top 10 for CPA examination pass rates.

• Saturday courses at the Davie campus, live-remote or fully Online
• 28 – 32 months (including semester breaks)
• GMAT/GRE exam scores are not required for qualified applicants
• Industry-related work experience highly recommended
• Full service, administrative support allows uninterrupted schedules

Designed for both seasoned and aspiring finance professionals, the Master of Science in Finance Degree Program offers a comprehensive approach to understanding and applying the tools needed to assume professional roles across a multitude of industry sectors.

• Monday & Wednesday Evenings, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
• 16 months (including semester breaks)
• GMAT/GRE exam scores are not required for qualified applicants
• Industry-related background highly recommended
• Full service, administrative support allows uninterrupted schedules

The Professional Master of Science in Business Analytics is catered to working professional students and trains business graduate students in methods and tools to extract, curate, preserve, analyze, mine, visualize, and present structured and unstructured business data for making well-informed executive decisions.

• Offered in-person Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Boca Raton campus or completely online
• 10 courses / 30 credits
• GMAT/GRE exam scores are not required for qualified applicants
• 4 Years of professional work experience recommended
• Full service, administrative support allows uninterrupted schedules

The Professional Master in Information Technology Management prepares students to manage a wide range of information systems and processes, as well as analyze, interpret, and make data-based business decisions. The degree prepares students to meet the demand for highly skilled professionals in information technology, information security, and business analytics across almost all industry sectors.

• Offered in-person Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Boca Raton campus or completely online
• 10 courses / 30 credits
• GMAT/GRE exam scores are not required for qualified applicants
• 4 Years of professional work experience recommended
• Full service, administrative support allows uninterrupted schedules

The Professional Master in Supply Chain Management prepares graduates with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of international commerce and how to tackle the unique challenges of organizations and communities operating in a fast-paced global business landscape through a variety of career options. Students will develop a global business operations perspective and understand risks and opportunities in emerging environments and supply chains and logistics.

• Offered in-person Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Boca Raton campus or completely online
• 10 courses / 30 credits
• GMAT/GRE exam scores are not required for qualified applicants
• 4 Years of professional work experience recommended
• Full service, administrative support allows uninterrupted schedules

The MAC program prepares graduates for careers in public accounting, industry and government. It is one of today’s most in-demand degrees and emphasizes the building of skills necessary to succeed in the business community including teamwork, leadership, and the ability to communicate effectively.

• 10 Courses / 30 Semester Hours
• Full service, administrative support allows uninterrupted schedules

The Master of Health Administration (MHA) trains future administrators to follow a productive and rewarding career in the healthcare industry. Highly regulated, healthcare continuously changes and makes a difference in people’s lives like no other profession. Future health administrators from this program will learn how to be adept at interpreting regulations to continually changing events and circumstances within this booming industry.

• Weeknights and Online
• Self-paced, full- or part-time
• GMAT/GRE Required
• Designed for students with undergraduate degrees in any discipline

The MSBA is a STEM program with emphasis on Artificial Intelligence that provides a strong curriculum that teaches business graduate students in methods and tools to extract, curate, preserve, analyze, mine, visualize, and present structured and unstructured business data, to help make well-informed managerial and executive decisions in various domain-specific business contexts.

• On-Campus Classes / Day-Time Weekdays
• 12 months (full-time - fast-track) / 2.5 yrs. (part-time)
• GMAT/ GRE Required, waiver may be granted based on GPA
• Designed for recent graduates and early career starters

The Master of Science with Major in Data Science and Analytics (MSDSA) is a multi-college interdisciplinary program jointly administered by the Department of Mathematical Sciences in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, the Department of Computer & Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, the Department of Information Technology and Operations Management in the College of Business and the Department of Political Science in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters. The program aims to prepare students with essential skill sets needed to analyze small, fast, big, massive and complex data.

• On-Campus Classes / Day-Time Weekdays
• The MSDSA program offers both thesis and non-thesis options. Both options require a minimum of 30 credits. Students are required to take one common core course, two additional core courses, four concentration courses and three elective courses for the total of 30 credits. The exact courses taken are to be determined by the students and their advisory committee. The thesis option requires only one elective course and 6 thesis credits. Students selecting the thesis option must complete and defend a written thesis successfully.

The Department of Economics offers a comprehensive Master of Science in Economics degree program. Students may choose one of the following tracks:

1. General Economics
2. Econometrics and Data Analytics
3. Financial Economics
4. International Economics

The Master's in Economics program is designed to appeal to both full-time students and the working professional. Most classes offered in the evening with a remote (online) attendance option. With some limitations (e.g., certain non-economics business courses are not offered online), it is possible to complete the entire Master’s in Economics program online.

The Master of Science in Information Technology and Management (MSITM) is designed for highly-motivated individuals with computing and/or managerial background. The MSITM program is a graduate degree program that prepares students for a management career in the area of information technology in business.

• On-Campus Classes / Day-Time Weekdays
• 18 months (full-time - fast-track) / 2.5 yrs. (part-time)
• Foundation Courses may be required
• GMAT/ GRE Required

The Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (MSSCM) provides a strong curriculum, delivering the foundations and principles of Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Procurement, and Sourcing, integrated with concentrated study of Business Analytics, Shipping, and Trade in order to provide graduates with the key skills and hands-on experience demanded by employers locally, statewide, nationally, and internationally.

• On-Campus Classes / Day-Time Weekdays
• 12 months (full-time - fast-track) / 2.5 yrs. (part-time)
• GMAT/ GRE Required, waivers may be granted based on GPA
• Designed for recent graduates, early career starters

The Master of Science in International Business (MSIB) program provides the academic groundwork for students seeking professions in the global business marketplace. Depending on interests and professional objectives, graduates will be prepared for careers in a range of global management roles, including finance, sales, marketing, human resources, and more. Students will experience a dynamic learning environment as well as intellectual and cultural diversity. The program places a strong emphasis on the development of skills like teamwork, leadership, and efficient communication—all essential for success in international business environments.

• Designed for recent graduates, early career starters
• On-Campus Classes / Day-Time Weekdays
• Full-time or part-time enrollment, Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm
• 33 credits, no prior business coursework is required for the program.

The Master of Taxation degree program was designed to meet the demand for tax specialists in public accounting, private industry, and government. To this end, its objectives include rigorous development of:

1. Technical competence;
2. An appreciation of tax policy;
3. A conceptual understanding of taxation; and
4. An awareness of the responsibilities of a tax professional in today's society.

Designed for professionals in accounting and finance fields, the Executive Master of Accounting degree program offers concentrations in areas such as Forensic Accounting, Business Valuation, and Digital Forensics. The Masters of Accounting with a concentration in Forensic Accounting is a fully online two-year degree program. The program boasts a strong international reputation in an area that U.S. News and World Report has declared one of the most important career paths of the future.

• Saturday courses at the Davie campus, live-remote or fully Online
• 25 – 36 months (including semester breaks)
• GMAT/GRE exam scores are not required for qualified applicants
• 4 Years of industry-related work experience highly recommended
• Full service, administrative support allows uninterrupted schedules

Designed for aspiring tax professionals with busy schedules, the Executive Master of Taxation degree program immerses students in industry-focused competencies led by prominent faculty members. Offered Saturdays at FAU’s Fort Lauderdale campus, online or both, this two-year Executive Master of Taxation program offers students the chance to study under nationally prominent faculty at a college ranked in the top 10 for CPA examination pass rates.

• Saturday courses at the Davie campus, live-remote or fully Online
• 28 – 32 months (including semester breaks)
• GMAT/GRE exam scores are not required for qualified applicants
• Industry-related work experience highly recommended
• Full service, administrative support allows uninterrupted schedules

Designed for aspiring business professionals who aim to work in the sports industry, Florida’s original AACSB-accredited MBA in Sport Management degree program is offered either through on-campus classes in Boca Raton, Florida or fully online from anywhere in the world.

• Tuesday & Thursday Evenings, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
• 23 months (including semester breaks)
• 4 Years of Work Experience Required
• Candidates with less than four years of industry-related experience may be required to submit GMAT/GRE scores
• No undergraduate business degree requirement
• Full service, administrative support allows uninterrupted schedules

The Online Master of Business Administration (OMBA) program allows participants to continue their professional responsibilities while earning a regionally-accredited MBA degree as full-time graduate students. Each class begins and progresses through the program as a group, sharing the same sequence of classes and educational experiences.

• FAU College of Business AACSB Accreditation
• World Class Faculty
• 8 week terms
• 40-46 Credit Curriculum
• Complete the Online MBA in 16 - 23 months without work interruption
• VIP Concierge Service and Support

The Online Master of Health Administration (OMHA) curriculum is a cross section of business disciplines. From Health Law and Organization Behavior in Healthcare to Healthcare Finance and Research Methods, the OMHA courses are packed with the latest health administration-specific content. Additionally, you will earn the Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt certification.

• College of Business AACSB accreditation
• Courses taught by industry-leading faculty
• Complete in 15 months without work interruption
• Flexible/Personalized Schedule:
• Online program option is 100% asynchronous allowing for self-paced learning
• Qualified students may pursue a hybrid online/on-campus option
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals
• Asynchronous program schedule
• Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt certification included in program

The Professional Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) is a 30-credit program catered to working professional students. Continued globalization, advancements in digital technologies, and the most recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI), have resulted in increasing reliance on Business Analytics for competitive advantage and business growth across a diversity of industries: financial, healthcare, cybersecurity, social media, marketing, trade, transport, retail, manufacturing, hospitality, sports management, and services. The Master's in Business Analytics degree trains business graduate students in methods and tools to extract, curate, preserve, analyze, mine, visualize, and present structured and unstructured business data for making well-informed executive decisions.

• 10 courses (no business pre-requisites required), 30 credits total
• 8-week terms
• In-person at the Boca Raton campus:
• Monday & Wednesday Evenings, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
• Students may attend live virtual during class hours
• Globally recognized AACSB-accredited College of Business

The Professional Master in Information Technology Management (MSITM) prepares students to manage a wide range of information systems and processes, as well as analyze, interpret, and make data-based business decisions. The degree prepares students to meet the demand for highly skilled professionals in information technology, information security, and business analytics across almost all industry sectors.

• Offered in-person Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Boca Raton campus or completely online
• 10 courses / 30 credits
• GMAT/GRE exam scores are not required for qualified applicants
• 4 Years of professional work experience recommended
• Full service, administrative support allows uninterrupted schedules

The Professional Master in Supply Chain Management (MSSCM) prepares graduates with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of international commerce and how to tackle the unique challenges of organizations and communities operating in a fast-paced global business landscape through a variety of career options. Students will develop a global business operations perspective and understand risks and opportunities in emerging environments and supply chains and logistics.

• Offered in-person Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Boca Raton campus or completely online
• 10 courses / 30 credits
• GMAT/GRE exam scores are not required for qualified applicants
• 4 Years of professional work experience recommended
• Full service, administrative support allows uninterrupted schedules

Designed for both seasoned and aspiring finance professionals, the Master of Science in Finance Degree Program offers a comprehensive approach to understanding and applying the tools needed to assume professional roles across a multitude of industry sectors.

• Monday & Wednesday Evenings, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Live Virtual
• 16 months (including semester breaks)
• GMAT/GRE exam scores are not required for qualified applicants
• Industry-related background highly recommended
• Full service, administrative support allows uninterrupted schedules

The Executive Ph.D. in Business Administration program at Florida Atlantic University’s AACSB-accredited College of Business is designed for senior-level professionals with extensive industry experience who are looking to earn the highest academic degree in business while continuing to advance their full-time careers.

The three-year research-intensive Executive Ph.D. is an 80-credit hour cohort-structured degree program taught by the high-caliber and active research faculty at FAU’s College of Business. The Executive Ph.D. program focuses on developing mastery of advanced research methodologies and in-depth analytical skills empowering you to become a more effective executive. The program also allows individuals to focus their program in the following business research areas: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Technology, Management or Marketing.

• FAU’s College of Business is AACSB-accredited, the highest accreditation distinction for business schools around the world and earned by only the top 5% of the world’s leading business colleges. FAU is the first AACSB-accredited Florida university to offer a research-intensive Executive Ph.D. in business program.
• Executive Format – Earn your degree in three years. Attend a minimum of five weekend residencies each of the first two years; the third year consists of independent research with limited on-campus visits (as determined by individual dissertation committees).
• Cohort-structured Classes – Benefit by extending your network to include professionals sharing a similar high-level of experience and common goal of professional advancement.
• FAU’s College of Business Faculty – high-caliber, research-active and business-minded faculty serve as instructors and faculty advisors for the Executive Ph.D. program. Active in business, publish across both academic as well as practitioner journals. They also offer consulting.
• Faculty Advisors – We are as much a program of individual mentoring as one of courses and predetermined requirements. In the first year, each doctoral student works with a Faculty member who supervises the summer research project, as needed, as well as give general guidance concerning academic and career development. Faculty also guides students in performing independent doctoral research and on presenting research findings. During the second year of course work, the advising role shifts to the dissertation committee chair once determined.
• VIP Concierge Service – Executive Education’s 24/7 support model centers on each student’s educational success. Dedicated staff coordinators are available for every step of the program and beyond: admissions, financial aid process, program duration, residency weekends and graduation as well as alumni networking.
• Executive Environment with Innovative Facilities – Learn in our innovative facilities with the latest in educational technology: our new 50,000 square foot facilities constructed as part of the Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletics Excellence. This new facility has eight-tiered classrooms, two collaborative classrooms, a grand classroom, thirteen group rooms, private study areas, and our administrative offices. Additional amenities available for FAU students, faculty, staff and our business community include media labs, spacious study and meeting spaces, and a multi-tiered amphitheater. Enjoy atrium dining with deliciously catered meals during residency weekends.
• The FAU Boca Raton campus is located in South Florida, the heart of one of the nation's most desirable destinations, and is only a few miles from the Atlantic Ocean as well as a convenient drive between two accessible airports: Palm Beach International 20 minutes north and Ft. Lauderdale International airport 30 minutes to the south.

FAU offers a vibrant and challenging Ph.D. program to the right individual. The traditional Ph.D. program places major emphasis on independent inquiry, the development of competence in research methodology, the communication of research findings, and development of teaching skills.

Accounting, Finance, and Informatin Techonology and Operation Management concentrations admit strong classes each fall. Our Management concentration focuses on entrepreneurship (one of the few such programs in the country). We only admit students in the Entreprenuership concentration every other year (odd years only). Most of our graduates in the traditional Ph.D. program use their degrees to pursue faculty positions at universities.