The Evening MBA program allows students to apply advanced theoretical concepts and knowledge from all functional areas of business through an analytical, decision-making process that focuses on solving practical problems. Students in this program also learn to efficiently access, retrieve, and analyze information through technology.
The program promotes the use of networking, leadership, and interpersonal competencies to develop and sustain effective relationships with peers and to create an appreciation for the value of a diverse workforce.
The Evening MBA begins in the Spring and Fall terms.
Program highlights include:
- Evening course offerings to accommodate working professionals.
- Choice of up to two elective options outside of the College of Business.
- Part-time only enrollment (maximum of 6 credit hours per term).
- Students are not eligible to enroll full-time.
Total Credit Hours Required: 39 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the bachelor's degree.
The Evening MBA is targeted toward applicants who wish to obtain a MBA degree while continuing in their career path. This program offers evening courses. Students attend on a part-time basis only, taking 6 credit hours per term.
Track Prerequisites
You must show at least two years of full-time professional work experience.
Prior to being considered for admission into the Evening MBA program, applicants are required to complete a free online assessment in each of the functional areas of accounting, economics, finance, and business statistics. A score of 70 percent or higher in each area will be required to enroll in the associated graduate classes if accepted into the program. Applicants who do not earn a 70 percent or higher in each section and are being accepted into the program will be required to complete the online modules associated with the below 70 percent score as a restriction to admission. Detailed information is sent out when an applicant is admitted to the program.
Degree Requirements
MBA Professional Core I: Decision-Making Tools
18 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- ACG6425 - Managerial Accounting Analysis (3)
- BUL5332 - Advanced Business Law Topics (3)
- ECO6115 - Economic Analysis of the Firm (3)
- ECO6416 - Applied Business Research Tools (3)
- MAN6245 - Organizational Behavior and Development (3)
- GEB6365 - International Business Analysis (3)
- Term Offerings: ACG 6425 - Managerial Accounting Analysis 3 Credit Hours (*Spring only) BUL 5332 - Advanced Business Law Topics 3 Credit Hours (Fall only) ECO 6115 - Economic Analysis of the Firm 3 Credit Hours (Spring only) ECO 6416 - Applied Business Research Tools 3 Credit Hours (Fall only) MAN 6245 - Organizational Behavior and Development 3 Credit Hours (Fall only) GEB 6365 - International Business Analysis 3 Credit Hours (Spring only) *Students who wish to sit for the CPA exam must substitute ACG 6425 with any other graduate level ACG or TAX course. **BUL 6444 Business Law can be used in place of BUL 5332 Advanced Business Law Topics. **Students who are dual enrolled in the Sport Business Management MS program and the Evening MBA program will substitute GEB 6365 with SPB 6735 The Global Environment of Sport, and BUL 5332 with SPB 6406 Sport Law.
MBA Professional Core II: Decision Applications
12 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- FIN6406 - Strategic Financial Management (3)
- MAR6816 - Strategic Marketing Management (3)
- MAR6466 - Strategic Supply Chain and Operations Management (3)
- MAN6721 - Applied Strategy and Business Policy (3)
- Core I is a prerequisite for Core II courses except for GEB 6365 which may be taken alongside a Core II course. FIN 6406 and MAR 6816 must be completed prior to MAN 6721. MAR 6466 must be completed after ECO 6416 is completed. Term Offerings: FIN 6406 - Strategic Financial Management 3 Credit Hours (Fall only) MAR 6816 - Strategic Marketing Management 3 Credit Hours (Spring only) MAR 6466 - Strategic Supply Chain and Operations Management 3 Credit Hours (Fall only) MAN 6721 - Applied Strategy and Business Policy 3 Credit Hours (grade of "B-" (2.75) or better is required) (Spring only)
MBA Electives
9 Total Credits
- Earn at least 9 credits from the following types of courses: Electives may include approved 5000- and 6000-level courses from the College of Business or approved courses taken outside of the College of Business. At least one course must come from within the College of Business, and a maximum of two courses or six credit hours can be taken outside the College of Business with permission from the Graduate Business Programs Office and the department offering the course prior to taking the course. Check all elective course prerequisites in the graduate catalog at www.graduatecatalog.ucf.edu.
Grand Total Credits: 39
Financial Information
Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.
Fellowship Information
Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.
Evening MBA Schedule
All Core I courses must be completed prior to Core II courses with the exception of GEB 6365 which may be taken alongside a Core II course. MAN 6721 must be taken after the completion of all Core I requirements and FIN 6406 and MAR 6816. ECO 6416 must be completed in order to enroll in MAR 6466.
Fall Start Schedule:
Year One:
- Fall: BUL 5332 and MAN 6245
- Spring: ECO 6115 and ACG 6425
- Summer: Elective #1
Year Two:
- Fall: ECO 6416 and Elective #2
- Spring: MAR 6816 and GEB 6365
Year Three:
- Fall: MAR 6466 and FIN 6406
- Spring: MAN 6721 and Elective #3
Any variance from this schedule will delay graduation.
Spring Start Schedule:
Year One:
- Spring: ACG 6425 and ECO 6115
- Summer: BUL 5332 and MAN 6245
- Fall: Elective #1 and ECO 6416
Year Two:
- Spring: MAR 6816 and GEB 6365
- Summer: Elective #2
- Fall: FIN 6406 and MAR 6466
Year Three:
- Spring: MAN 6721 and Elective #3
Any variance from this schedule will delay graduation.
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