Accelerated MBA

Accelerated MBA Program

The Accelerated MBA program at the University of Miami Herbert Business School allows students to fast-track their career through hands-on opportunities in the city that is shaping the future of business. The Accelerated MBA gives eligible students the unique opportunity to earn an MBA in less than a year.  Candidates with an undergraduate degree in business or a graduate degree in business or related discipline are encouraged to apply. The program begins in January and runs through December, for a duration of 10 months.

To obtain detailed program admission information, please reference the program brochure which can be requested by contacting Graduate Business Admissions at 305-284-2510, by email at mba@miami.edu, or by visiting the Miami Herbert Business School website.

Admission Requirements

The following is a list of the required conditions as well as the required documents for your application for admission.

• Completed application for admission submitted through BusinessCAS.
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
  • Official academic transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions must be submitted directly to BusinessCAS.

  • International applicants must have their educational credentials from institutions outside of the United States verified by an approved international credentialing evaluation service such as World Education Services to confirm degree equivalency and GPA calculation.

• Successful completion of business prerequisite courses in areas of accounting, economics, statistics, finance, marketing, organizational behavior, and operations management. Please see below for list of pre-requisite courses:
  • Managerial Accounting - must have completed equivalent of ACC 212 (3 credits)
  • Economics - Must have completed equivalent of ECO 212 (3 credits)
  • Finance - no background necessary
  • Marketing - must have completed the equivalent of MKT 201 (3 credits)
  • Organizational Behavior - must have completed the equivalent of MGT 304 (3 credits)
  • Operations Management - must have completed the equivalent of MGT 303 (3 credits)
  • Statistics - must have completed the equivalent of MAS 201 (3 credits) and MAS 202 (3 credits)

• A current resume outlining your professional and academic achievements is required.  For the Accelerated MBA, at least one year of full-time experience prior to enrollment is required. For dual-degree applicants, experience gained through internships, projects, and leadership roles may be considered. 
• Personal statement (up to 600 words) and a short-essay response to the program-related question in BusinessCAS.
• At least one letter of recommendation is required. Up to three may be submitted. 
• GMAT/GRE score report – A valid test score (less than 5 years old) is optional. 

  • GMAT Institution Code:  7NV-S1-96 (or the locator code specific to your program of interest.

  • GRE Institution Code: 5815

• Duolingo English Test (DET), IELTS and TOEFL score report – A valid score (less than 2 years old) is required as proof of English proficiency for international applicants who did not receive a degree in the United States or a foreign country where English is the primary language. The following minimum score is required for admission to a graduate business degree program.
  • TOEFL - 94 or above; Institution Code: 5815
  • IELTS - 7.0 or above; Institution Code: 4861
  • DET – 125 or above 

If you do not yet have a GMAT or GRE test score and/or a TOEFL or IELTS score (international candidates only), you may complete and submit your application prior to taking the exam by indicating your approximate date within the Standardized Tests tab in the Academic History section. Select “Add Test Score” by the relevant test, then indicate that you have not yet taken the exam and add your estimated test date in the section provided.

QUESTIONS?

Connect with Miami Herbert Business School’s graduate enrollment advisors at (305) 284-2510, by email at mba@miami.edu, or visit the Miami Herbert Business School website.

Curriculum Requirements

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8 credits of electives (approximately 4 courses) are required. Elective offerings are based on class demand.

Plan of Study

Mission

• To develop innovative ideas and principled leaders that transform global business and society.

Student Learning Outcomes

• The MBA students will demonstrate the ability to integrate business information and knowledge within the strategies and perspectives of an organization.
• The MBA students will demonstrate the ability to understand and utilize the process of critical and analytical thinking in diverse business settings to solve problems and make decisions.
• The MBA students will demonstrate the ability to gain an awareness of and a sensitivity to issues in business decision-making from an ethical and social perspective (principled leaders).
• The MBA students will demonstrate an understanding of business operations and decision-making in a global environment.