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F l o r i d a M B A . u f l . e d u

TRADITIONAL PROGRAMS

Hough Graduate School of Business | Warrington College of Business Administration


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CONTENTS

UF MBA EXPERIENCE ....... 2

VALUE OF DEGREE .......... 12

ACULTY ...... ................... 28

NNOVATION ................... 34

NETWORKING................. 42


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SMALL PROGRAM

How can pursuing the most

prestigious business degree avail-

able be life-changing and memo-

rable if youre just another face in

the crowd? It can't! Thats why we

relish offering a small program

with limited cohort size. This

allows you the chance to truly

connect with your classmates,

faculty and staff in a meaningful

wayan opportunity not often

found at larger programs. By

taking a personal approach to your

educational goals, we will bring the

very best out of you.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

HIGH STUDENT QUALITY: Because our program size is kept

purposely small, we have the luxury to be extremely selective in

our admissions process. It is our mission to surround you with

equally driven and motivated students in an intimate setting

who will inspire you to excellence.

FOUNDATION FOR LIFETIME NETWORK: Our small cohort

size fosters a close-knit environment which cultivates lifelong

friendships. These relationships are the basis for a professional

network that is vital for business mobility.

ACCESS TO FACULTY: One of our greatest resources is our

internationally-renowned faculty, and these world-class educa-

tors are readily available to guide you through your MBA experi-

ence. Youll be able to spend quality time with professors who

have helped shaped economic and nancial policyan invalu-

able resource for aspiring business leaders.

PERSONAL ATTENTION: We provide a personal touch with

every facet of the UF MBA experience including student sup-

port, program leadership, professional and career development.

We know our students by name, and we genuinely care about

why they are here and what they hope to accomplish through

the UF MBA experience.

THE UF MBA

EXPERIENCE

UF MBA staff and faculty are committed to

maximizing your experience by taking a per-

sonal approach to your development within a

collaborative environment.

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Assistant Dean and Director of UF MBA

Programs, Alex Sevilla, chatting with students.


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The whole program is a tight-knit community with everyone interact-ing on a daily basis; not only in the classroom, but also in social set-

tings. The relationships I have built here with my fellow classmates,

staff and alumni will last a lifetime.

Garrick M. Javidi

Two-Year Traditional

Class of 2011

Hometown: Sacramento, CA

Undergraduate degree: BA Economics,University of California at Davis, 2004

UF MBA Experience:

Favorite UF MBA course: Measuring and Managing Value

Favorite UF MBA instructor: Joel Houston

Internship: Equitrend Advisors LLC, San Diego

Concentration: Finance

Post-MBA career goal: Corporate Finance witha Fortune 500 company or a career in InvestmentBanking or Investment Management.

INSIDE THE CLASSROOM

We structure your classroom experience to resemble

what you would face in the corporate world. From the

backgrounds of our students, to teaching techniques, to

the style of coursework, you will be exposed to a variety

of methods of study and instruction.

STUDENT DIVERSITY: The impact of your

fellow students will be a signicant influence

on you. You will be able to glean vital informa-

tion and techniques from students from vari-

ous business backgrounds and success levels.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY: We take pride

in our wide-ranging coursework, allowing you

to be exposed to case-based, project-based and

lecture/discussion assignments.

TEAM & INDIVIDUAL WORK: Like in the

corporate world, you will be expected to

handle some projects on your own and some

collaborating with your colleagues. UF MBA

achieves an equal balance of team and indi-

vidual coursework to best acclimate you to

post-MBA life.

CONCENTRATIONS: UF MBA offers tremen-

dous variety in shaping your curriculum to

best prepare you for your chosen career or

industry. You may choose to design your

curriculum around one of our many market-

driven concentrations including Competitive

Strategy, Finance and Marketing. You can

choose one or combine several concentrations

specic to your needs and aspirations.

CERTIFICATES: Develop a greater depth of

knowledge and expand your expertise with

one of our certicates. Certicates vary from

ve classes (10 credits) to nine classes (18

credits), depending on the area of specializa-

tion you choose.

The quality of my classmates is oneof the most rewarding aspects of the

UF MBA experience. On the first

day of Orientation I realized that

I was surrounded by a group ofextremely intelligent and accom-

plished people from a diverse set of

professional backgrounds.Nicolas Grandusky

Two-Year Traditional, Class of 2011

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Hometown: Miami, FL

Undergraduate degree: BS MechanicalEngineering, University of Florida, 2004

Concentration:Competitive Strategy

Post-MBA career goal:Supply Chain Management.


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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Your life as a UF MBA student extends well beyond the classroom.

Much of your education will come from experiential-learni ng opportu-

nities, networking events and while enhancing your skills in one of our

student organizations.

You will also maximize your growth by immersing yourself in the UF

MBA culture. Whether its colla borating with classmates in a case

competition or connecting with alumni at The Swamp, we offer a

variety of opportunities aimed to diversify your knowledge and make

the most of your experience.

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

SUCCEED

ENGAGE

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NO ORDINARY DAY

Adam Mastrelli (Option A, 2011)

spent time pursuing dreams of

Hollywood stardom appearing in

network television shows, soap

operas, independent movies, off-

Broadway productions and na-

tional commercials. Now, Adam i

pursuing another dream: Earning

a UF MBA. Like making it in

show business, attaining a UF

MBA requires hard work and a

little help from your friends. Fol-

low Adam during a day in the life

of a UF MBA cohort.

Hometown:Wantagh, New York

Undergraduate degree: BA Sociology/Markets

& Management, Duke University, 1998

UF MBA Experience

Favorite UF MBA course: Special Topics in

Investment Finance and Emerging Markets

Favorite UF MBA instructor: Brian Gendreau

International experience: Dubai Global

Immersion Experience

Concentration/certifcate:Finance and

Marketing

Post-MBA career goal: Work in international

consulting, start my own media company and

become the most interesting man in the world.

Adam was a 3-year letterwinner or Dukes socceteam rom 199496. The Blue Devils advanced to

the national championship game in 1995.

Among Adams television credits are Law &

Order, Rescue Me and General Hospital.

Adam has done extensive charity work in Arica

and Asia. He was a Project Director or Manav

Sadhna in Ahmadabad, India where he managed

international volunteers including architects and

dentists. He was also a Project Director at Family

Health International in Salima, Malawi where he

managed day-to-day operations with locals and

oversaw a fve-year budget o $10 million.

Adam does as much work behind the camera as

in ront o it. He is the Director o Marketing or

Smooth Feather Productions and has produced

two documentaries on Native Americans and

HIV/AIDS, respectively.

kFlorida MBAAFosters a connective framework that unitesstudents across all three full-time cohorts.Provides opportunities for professional

development and networking opportunitiesfor all Traditional MBA students.

kInternational

Business FellowsStrives to enhance student, faculty and administrationawareness of issues relating to the internationalbusiness environment, promote cross-culturalawareness and integration and support career

development in the international business arena.

kFinance ClubProvides a forum for students to discuss nancialmarket conditions as well as strategies for applying

nance and investment ideas.

kMarketing ClubEncompasses everything from market researchto advertisements that drive consumers towardpromoted products. Learn about the aspects of

marketing through case studies/competitions,experienced guest speakers, lively discussions

and hands-on experience.

kReal Estate ClubPresents opportunities to discuss trends in thecommercial real estate market, capital marketsand development industry including sustainable

building conversion and development.

kMBA ConsultingAids graduate business students interest in apossible career in consulting. Primary goals areto facilitate discussion of the different aspects of

the consulting eld and to help members nd andobtain available positions.

kSports & Entertainment

Business SocietyOffers information and opportunities for thoseinterested in working in the sports or entertainmentindustry. Past groups have met with executives from

the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tampa Bay Lightningand volunteered at the IMG World Congress ofSports Conference.

kNetImpactCreates a more socially and sustainable world by

using the power of business. Chapter activitieshave included community service, company visits,

educational programs and networking events.


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Although Im enjoying my time at UF, I have to keep my

eye on the prize. That goal is attaining a terrifc and

worthwhile position in the corporate world. Thats

where someone like Craig Petrus, Director of Graduate

Business Career Services, plays such an important role.

The connections GBCS has to some of the nations larg-

est companies and the services it oers rom rsum

critiquing to mock job interviews are critical to my

personal and proessional development.

You never know who youll run into w hen grabbing a

bite at one o Gainesvilles most well-known eateries.

Burrito Brothers is a staple for UF students and its cozy

patio is a perect spot to spend your lunch hour. I had

the chance to catch up with one of my MBA classmates,

Adam Gross, and Dr. Brian Gendreau, a UF MBA profes-

sor who is regularly seen on CNBC and other fnancial

news networks.

My team and I have to make a presentation in our Busi-

ness Law class later today and the breakout rooms in

Hough Hall are perect spots to prepare. There are 17

o them in Hough Hallideal or team projects.

When youre pursuing a UF MBA, youre not listening

to tiresome lectures all day. Youre immersing yoursel

in activities that mimic corporate life. Formulating

presentations that are clear, inormative and engaging

will certainly grab the attention of your colleagues and

superiors.

Ater a ull day o classes and activities, playing soccer

is a great release. Our intramural team is made up

solely of MBA students and once a week we play against

UFs other proessional programs such as medical and

law students.

mornings always begin with coee at the Chomp

o in Hough Hall. I love the convenience o this

e. You dont want to walk all over campus or a

ent cup o joe. I just grab some coee, say hello

ome riends and get ready or class.

e to relax beore class and the student lounges in

gh Hall are perfect for that. You can check e-mails

e having coee or chat with riends or aculty.

MBA strives or a collaborative environment. A

araderie develops in this intimate setting where

push each other to our ull potential. My ellow

dents have been instrumental in my development.

Because cohort sizes are kept purposely small, youre

not a random and unfamiliar face to UF MBAs helpful

sta. The sta gets the opportunity to know you on

a personal level and can help tailor your UF MBA

experience to truly ft your needs. Kara Kravetz Cu-

poli, the Director of Traditional Student Services,

helps with my course selection and planning or in-

ternational tours among other tasks.

They thought o everything when they built Hough

Hall. If youre tired of carrying around your laptop or

need to change looks from casual to business, lockers

are available to store your belongings. There are also

showers and a locker room. If you bike to class or like

to work out in the aternoon, you can take a quick

shower before an evening class or networking event.

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ORDINARY DAY

LIFE IN GAINESVILLE

Rated as the best colle ge town in the United States

by livability.com, Gainesville has everything to offer

the aspiring MBA student. Friendly bars and

hangouts are located near the university with

upscale restaurants and pubs situated downtown.

The city has a budding music scene encompassing

all genres. There are numerous theaters and muse-

ums scattered throughout the city supporting a

dynamic cultural scene. And theres always room at

The Swamp to cheer on the Gators. For those who

want to kick back and enjoy nature, Gainesville and

its surrounding areas offer picturesque settings for

hiking, camping, water sports and other outdoor

activities. Gainesville is truly the perfect blend of

urban atmosphere with small-town appeal.

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RETURN ON INVESTMENTROI (Return on Investment) is a foundation of the

Colleges mission. Although the cost of attaining a

UF MBA is much more affordable than other sim-

ilarly-ranked schools, program quality is not sac-

riced. UF MBA has been routinely ranked in the

top 25 among public business schools byU.S. News

& World Report and its average GPA and GMAT

scores are among the nations most competitive.

PROGRAM VALUEProgram affordability coupled with Gainesville's

low cost of living makes the Traditional UF MBA

Program an excellent choice for anyone seekingan outstanding education at a reasonable price.

Although UF MBA is one of the nations most

inexpensive programs, it doesnt lack in quality.

High rankings from elite academic and business

journals are evidence of our reputation:

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25TOPSeven consecutive years UF MBAhas been ranked in the top 25among all public business schoolsby U.S. News & World Report

(Statistics according

2009 Forbes.com repo

VALUE OF

DEGREE

Routinely ranked by the nations leading nan-

cial publications as one of the top public busi-

ness schools in the country, UF MBA offers an

elite-level business education without the elite-

level cost.


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Bill y Twi ble

Two-Year Traditional

Class of 2011

Hometown: South Hero, VermontUndergraduate degree: BA Economics,Colby College (Maine), 2004

UF MBA Experience:

Favorite UF MBA course: Measuring and Managing Value

Favorite UF MBA instructor: David Brown

Internship: University of Florida Investment Corporation

Concentration / certificate: Finance / Financial Services

Post-MBA career goal: Accepted position as InvestmentAnalyst for Uni versity of Flor ida In vestment Corporat ion.

When I decided to go to business school I knew I wanted to attend thebest academic program I could without having to acquire a substan-

tial debt-load. I have been extremely happy with my decision to pur-

sue a UF MBA. The UF MBA program is truly exceptional and I am

receiving an education from world-class professors at afraction of

the typical MBA price tag.

GLOBALIZING YOUR MBAInternational business experience in this global

economy sets you apart from the competition. UF MBA

offers numerous opportunities for you to signicantly

increase your understanding of different cultures and

business practices. More intensive opportunities are

offered to increase your depth of knowledge through

Global Immersion Experiences and Study Abroad.

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CHINA

DUBAI

JAPAN

RUSSIA

ARGENTINA

BRAZIL

TURKEY

GLOBAL IMMERSIONEXPERIENCES (GIE)UF MBA students can register for a 2-credit

course that includes a 7- to 10-day international

trip. The cornerstone of each GIE is local compa-

ny visits where you learn about each companys

practices and unique environment. You will also

have the opportunity to network with corporate-

level executives. Students have experienced the

cultures of China, Dubai, Japan and Russia and

tours to Argentina, Brazil and Turkey among oth-

ers are upcoming.


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Chris Bright

Option B, Class of 2010

Hometown: Nashville, TN

Undergraduate degree: BA Business Administration(Marketing), Morehouse College, 2004

UF MBA Experience:

Favorite UF MBA course: The Art andScience of Negotiation

Favorite UF MBA instructor: Richard Lutz

International Experience: Business inBrazil Study Abroad program

Concentrations: Marketing, Management

Post-MBA career goal: A successful career ininternational entrepreneurship or corporate marketing.

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The Latin American Business Environment class was a course thathad a huge impact on my professional career. The course provided

me the opportunity to visit Brazil and learn firsthand the countrys

business environment. We visited companies in Rio de Janeiro and

Sao Paulo which provided invaluable networking opportunities. The

experience placed me on a path for future success domestically, but

it also provided me the opportunity to make an impact in the global

marketplace.

After completing your required courses, you may choose to study at one of

our many partner institutions around the world. UF MBA students cannot

complete core courses abroad, but can take electives which will count

toward the total number of required courses. Programs vary in length from

one semester to a modular format similar to ours. You are able to select a

variety of business courses and options depending on where you choose to

study. This enables you to further tailor your degree to your industry or

discipline of interest.

GLOBAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

Students enjoyed a taste of Asian culture ventur-

ing to the Far East meeting with the US-China

Business Council, Nokia and Microsoft and otherWestern companies with a global presence.

Students traveled to Nizhny Novgorod, a c ity just east of Moscow.They engaged in seminars with investment rms, international mar-

keting and exporting practices and a movie production company.

DUBAI &

ABU DHABI

UF MBA journeyed to one of the

most Westernized sections of the

Middle East and engaged with the

U.S. Commercial Service, CBRE,

TECOM Investments, Microsoft

and Exxon Mobil Corp.

BEIJIN

G&

SHANGHAI

LATIN AMERICA

UF MBA rotates annual stops to Buenos Aires,

Argentina; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and Santiago,

Chile visiting some of the worlds elite corporations.

JAPAN

Students visited Tokyo, studied the dynamic Japanese economy and

engaged in discussions and activities with business leaders, educa-

tors and fellow students.

MOSCOW

Management Trainee

CSX Transportation

Jacksonville, Florida


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Option A

Option B

Two-Year Traditional CUSTOMIZIN

YOUR MBA


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Module 1 Fall Break Module 2 Module 3 Spring Break Module 4

Elective

Global ImmersionExperience(optional)

Elective Elective

Global ImmersionExperience(optional)

Elective

Elective

Elective

ElectiveStrategic

ManagementElective Elective

TWO-YEAR TRADITIONALThis program provides the true MBA immersion experience. You will

have the opportunity to focus entirely on your classes and obtain

valuable professional knowledge while expanding your peer network

and professional horizons through coursework, networking and a

summer internship.

SECOND YEAR

You will select nine elective courses from our extensive cat-

alog. These courses allow you the opportunity to focus your

studies and earn one or more of our concentrations or cer-ticates. You will complete two to three courses per module

leaving plenty of time for job search activities. You will take

Strategic Management in your nal module to complete the

required 48 credits (Course offerings may vary).

Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4

ACG 5005

Financial Accounting

ACG 5075

Managerial Accounting

MAR 5806

Problems & Methods

in MarketingManagement

BUL 5811

Managers & the Legal

Environment

ECP 5702

Managerial Economics

MAN 5246

OrganizationalBehavior

ECO 5715

Open EconMacroeconomics

MAN 5502

Production& Operations

Management

QMB 5304

Intro to Managerial

Statistics

QMB 5305

Advanced Managerial

Statistics

FIN 5437

Finance I: Asset

Valuation, Risk &Return

FIN 5439

Finance II: Capital

Structure & RiskManagement Issues

Edge Edge GEB 5212

Management

Communication:Professional Writing

GEB 5215

Management

Communication:Presentation Skills

FIRST YEAR

You will enroll in 15 re-quired business classes,

including the Edge Profes-

sional Leadership Course,

providing a solid founda-

tion of functional business

skills. You will complete

three to four classes per

module (7 weeks of classes,

1 week of nals). Intern-

ships are usually completed

between the programs rst

and second year (Course

offerings may vary).

Program length: 20 months

Credits required: 48

Classes begin:August

Designed for:

Professionals planning to

enhance their business

knowledge in current

industry or planning to

change career or industry.

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Jenni fer G ale

Two-Year Traditional, Class of 2012

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

Undergraduate degree: BA Sociology,Columbia University, Barnard College, 2005

UF MBA Experience:

Favorite UF MBA course: Capital Structure & Risk Mgmt.

Favorite UF MBA instructor: Joel Houston

Internship: Assistant to the Chairman, Raymond James

International Experience: China GIE

Concentrations: Finance, Competitive Strategy

Post-MBA career goal: To stay in the finance industryin either a business development role or as a portfoliomanager / trader.

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I had a successful career as a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch, butafter five years I was beginning to plateau. Given everything I had

seen with the financial crisis I knew enough at that stage to know

what I didnt know about finance and business. I wanted to dig deeper

and get more expertise. The two-year full-time program provided the

opportunity for a summer internship which I secured at Raymond

James Financial, Inc.


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MAR 5806

Problems & Methods

in Marketing Man-agement

Global ImmersionExperience

(optional)

MAN 5246

Organizational

Behavior

BUL 5811

Managers & the

Legal Environment

Global ImmersionExperience

(optional)

MAN 6724

Strategic

Management

ECO 5715

Open Economy

Macroeconomics Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective Elective

Elective

Edge

Elective

EdgeElective Elective

OPTION AIf you want to minimize the time away from your career, the Option A

program is ideal. It is an intensely-accelerated program where the

curriculum of a traditional two-year program is condensed to 12 months.

The Option A program welcomes students from al l undergraduate

backgrounds and no business prerequisites are required prior to enroll-

ment. Plus, there are signicant tuition savings with this program as all

participants receive a partial scholarship that covers 16 summer credits.

FALL & SPRING TERMS

You will complete the nal four core courses and pair them

with at least nine elective courses. These courses allow you

the opportunity to focus your studies and earn one or more

of our concentrations or certicates. You will take Strategic

Management in your nal module to complete the required

48 credits (Course offerings may vary).

SummerA ACG 5005

FinancialAccounting

QMB 5304

Intro toManagerialStatistics

FIN 5437

Finance I:

Asset Valuation,Risk & Return

GEB 5212

ManagementCommunication:Professional

Writing

ECP 5702

ManagerialEconomics

SummerB ACG 5075

ManagerialAccounting

QMB 5305

AdvancedManagerialStatistics

FIN 5439

Finance II: Cap-

ital Structure &Risk Manage-

ment Issues

GEB 5215

ManagementCommunication:Presentation

Skills

MAN 5502

Production& OperationsManagement

SUMMER TERM

You will complete 10 of 15

core business courses during

the summer sessions and

then complete the remaining

requirements alongside your

nine electives in the fall and

spring modules (Course of-

ferings may vary).



Classes begin: May

Designed for:

Professionals who wish

to resume their career

as quickly possible while

minimizing tuition costs

and lost salary.

Dway ne Os good

Option A, Class of 2011

Hometown: Penn Yan, New YorkUndergraduate degree: BS Political Science,United States Naval Academy, 2005

UF MBA Experience:

Favorite UF MBA course: Study in Valuation

Favorite UF MBA instructor: Mike Ryngaert

International Experience: Latin AmericanGIE: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Concentration: Finance

Post-MBA career goal: Continue to grow mycorporate and financial understanding while

becoming an expe rt in a new career field.

As a transitioning Marine Corps Officer, I wanted to attend a programthat would help me to better understand the financial and managerial

aspects of corporate America. I also desired a fast-paced program

that could return me to the job market as quickly as possible. The

Option A program at UF MBA had all of the attributes I was looking for.

It is a nationally-recognized program, and it best fit my timetable and

transition expectations without sacrificing quality.

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Elective

Global Immersion

Experience(optional)

Elective Elective

Global Immersion

Experience(optional)

Elective

Elective Elective Elective Elective

Elective

Edge

Elective

EdgeElective

MAN 6724

StrategicManagement

OPTION BIf you earned an undergraduate degree in business within the past

seven years, the Option B program may be the right t for you. This

accelerated program gives you the opportunity to earn a UF MBA in

only 10 months. The curriculum for the Option B program is more

elective-driven giving you the freedom to take a dynamic collection of

courses so you can focus on the skills demanded by your chosen career.

FALL & SPRING TERMS

You will complete the 11 elective courses, the Edge Profes-

sional Leadership course and the required Strategic Manage-

ment course to complete the required 32 credits. These elec-

tives allow you the opportunity to focus your studies and earn

one or more of our concentrations or certicates (Course

offerings may vary).

SummerB

FIN 6930

Corporate Finance

(Students with recentdegrees in Finance

may petition to takea more advancedFinance course)

MAR 6335

Building /ManagingBrand Equity

GEB 5212

ManagementCommunication:Professional Writing

GEB 5215

ManagementCommunication:Presentation Skills

SUMMER TERM

Typically students take thr-

ee to four courses in the

summer module and then

complete the remaining re-

quirements in the fall and

spring. The Option B program eliminates core business cours-

es completed at the undergraduate level and involves 11 elec-

tive courses (Course offerings may vary).



Classes begin: June

Designed for:

Professionals who want

to build on an already

extensive business back-

ground both profession-

ally and academically.

Michael Sanders


Hometown: Orlando, FL

Undergraduate degree: BSAC Accounting,University of Florida, 2007

Additional degree: MACC Accounting,University of Florida, 2007

UF MBA Experience:

Favorite UF MBA course: Interest Rate Risk Management

Favorite UF MBA instructor: David Brown

Concentration / certificate:Finance, Security Analysis /Financial Services

Post-MBA career goal: Corporate Finance.

I was an Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers where my focus wasprimarily in accounting, but now Im transitioning to a career in

finance. Although the two disciplines have a lot of similarities, I need-

ed a more thorough understanding of finance to prepare myself for

the corporate job market. The Option B program allowed me to build

on my work experience at PwC, earn my MBA in only 10 months and

transition into my desired career path.

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Career development is an integral component of your graduate education, and the

Graduate Business Career Services (GBCS) team looks forward to assisting you in t hat

endeavor. If you t ake advantage of our wide array of services, we guarantee that you will

graduate a stronger and more marketable job candidate.

GRADUATE BUSINESS CAREER SERVICES

INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION

Because of the size of our incoming classes,

GBCS team members are able to focus

their efforts on your individual needs.

Unlike larger, more impersonal programs,

you receive one-on-one advice tailored

to meet your specic agenda. Improved

understanding of your goals both quickens

and strengthens the advising relationship,while at the same time assists us in our ef-

forts to better promote your qualications

with employers seeking new hires. Your

career development begins the moment

you become part of the UF MBA family.

EDUCATION AND

DEVELOPMENT

Students participate in individual career

advising "intake sessions" with our profes-

sional career counselors. We ascertain your

strengths and weaknesses, critique your

rsum, discuss career aspirations and

collectively formulate a career develop-

ment strategy. Following these individual

sessions, each student participates in our

comprehensive mock interview process.

Then, throughout the semester, career

search skills are honed through attendance

at our "GBCS Workshop Series," a myriad

of workshop offerings such as rsum

writing, career fair preparation, establish-

ing your personal brand, networking skills

and job offers and negotiation. Our "Day

in the Life" program is a job shadowing

experience where our MBA students gain

rsthand knowledge and experience at an

outstanding company.

"DAY IN THE LIFE"

PROGRAM

MBA students are paired with an alumnus

(or corporate partner from an industry

of the student's choice) for an intensive,

unique day during which they sit in on

strategy meetings, conference calls and

other interactive sessions in a variety of

functional groups within a company.

NETWORKING

OPPORTUNITIES

To facilitate contact between companies

and students, our ofce hosts s everal

corporate site visits each year where we

bring students to a number of companies

to "walk the halls" and network with top

executives. GBCS also works with the UF

MBA Alumni Relations staff to provide

opportunities for our students to connect

with alumni. The UF MBA alumni network

and The Gator Nation are among the most

supportive and enthusiastic in the country.

OURSERVICES

I cant say enough about the integralrole Weida Tucker and Graduate Busi-

ness Career Services played in help-

ing me land a job at Boars Head.

Within days of identifying Boars Headas the top brand I wanted to work for,

Weida had arranged a meeting with

the companys HR Director. Shortly

thereafter, I had my first interview for

its Leadership Development Program

and the rest is history. If you truly

partner with GBCS, they will help you

achieve your career goals.Andr ew Neu man


Accenture

Bank of America

BB&T Bank

Boars Head

Burger King

Chick-l-a

Citibank

CSX Corporation

Darden Restaurants

Davita

ExxonMobil

Fidelity National

Information Services

Gartner

IBM

Intel

Jabil, Inc.

JCPenney

Johnson & JohnsonKraft Foods

Lender Processing

Services

Medtronic

NextEra Energy

Resources

Ofce Depot

Plasma-Therm

Pratt & Whitney

Protiviti Consulting

Raymond James

& Associates

Raytheon

Ritz-Carlton

Royal Caribbean

Cruise Line

Ryder System, Inc.

SeaWorld

SunTrust Robinson

Humphrey

The Home Depot

Target

Tech Data

Vanguard

Vistakon (a Johnson &

Johnson Company)Wells Fargo

Walgreens

Walmart

Walt Disney Parks

& Resorts

World Fuel Services

Winn Dixie

Here is a sample of companies thatrecruit UF MBA students on campus:

NATIONAL CAREER FAIRS& CONFERENCESAttending national career fairs and con-

ferences are critical to professional de-

velopment. UF MBA, in conjunction with

Graduate Business Career Services, provides

numerous opportunities for UF MBA stu-

dents to attend career fairs and conferences

to network with recruiters and learn valu-

able business techniques. Some high-proleevents UF MBA students attend are:

National Association of

Women MBA's Career Fair

National Society of Hispanic

MBA Association

National Black MBA Association

Asian MBA Leadership Career Expo

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Manager of RetailRelationships

Boar's Head

Sarasota, Florida

Hometown: Milwaukee, WI

Undergraduate degree: BSBA Marketing,International Business, Spanish, Universityof Wisconsin-La Crosse, 2006

Internship: Consumer ResearchAnalyst at Ypartn ership

Concentrations:Marketing, Entrepreneurship

Post-MBA career goal: Become anexecutive-level marketer at a top brand.


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HOUGH GRADUATE SCHOOL

FACULTYAT WARRINGTON

Research scholars of international renown and

teachers of lasting influence are mainstays ofour faculty. Whether it is in teaching or re-

search, our faculty demands excellence. Their

success is measured by the influence of their

research and the impact of their students on

the world of business.

FACULTY

MARK J.FLANNERY Bank of America Eminent

Scholar Chair of Finance

BA: Princeton University

MA Economics: Yale University

M. Phil. Economics: Yale

University

PhD Economics: Yale University

Past aculty appointments: New

York University, London BusinessSchool, University o Pennsylvania,University o North Carolina.

Research interests: Governmentregulation o fnancial sector, inor-

mation content o security prices,fnancial management o fnancialinstitutions, asset pricing.

Resident Scholar o the FederalReserve Bank o New York or the

2009-10 academic year.

Teaches Capital Structure and RiskManagement Issues, a core coursein the MBA curriculum.

Named Financial ManagementAssociation Fellow.

Scuba diving is one of Dr.Flannery's passions. Here,he explores the waters offthe coast of Bonaire, anisland in the Caribbean.

Dr. Barnes lends her timeand energy to Habitat ForHumanity Womens Buildwhich gathers womenfrom various backgroundsto build homes for needywomen and children.

FACULTY

FIONABARNESDirector of the Center for

Management Communication

BA: University of Natal, South

Africa

MA English Literature:

University of Wisconsin

PhD English Literature:

University of Wisconsin

Past aculty appointments: Dr.Barnes has spent her entire teach-ing career at the University o

Florida.

Research interests: Business andmanagement communication,cross-cultural communication.

Her Proessional Writing course is a

required part o the UF MBA cur-riculum.

Is the President and Founder o theGainesville Womens InvestmentNetwork.

Is a six-time winner o the Out-

standing Faculty AwardInternetMBA.


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FACULTY

ROBERTTHOMASHuber Hurst Fellow

BA: Princeton University

PhD Economics: Stanford

University

JD: Stanford University

Past aculty appointments: Univer-sity o Michigan, University oPennsylvania.

Research interests: Patent lawreorm, intellectual property law

policy, eects o technology onprivacy, biases in managerial deci-sion-making.

Teaches The Art and Science oNegotiation, one o the most popu-

lar electives in the MBA program.

Was named Chair o the Depart-ment o Management in 2010.

Member o the State Bar o Calior-nia, the Academy o Legal Studiesin Business and the American

Business Law Journal.

Photography has long beena passion of Dr. Thomasand the inspiring andabundant scenery in andaround Gainesville allowshim ample opportunity tosnap the perfect shot.

FACULTY

CAROLYNTAKEDA-BROWN Lecturer and Director of the

Capital Markets Lab

BA: McMaster University

(Hamilton, Ontario)

MAAC Accounting: Kent State

University

PhD Accounting: University of

Florida

Past aculty appointments: Dr.Takeda-Brown has spent her entire

teaching career at the University oFlorida.

Research interests: Asset allocation,portolio management.

Directs the Capital Markets Lab

which houses Bloomberg Termi-

nals, the identical devices used bytraders and analysts on Wall Street.

Trains aculty and students how tooperate Bloomberg Terminals.

Was Visiting Scholar at Federal

Reserve Bank o Atlanta.

Dr. Takeda-Brown ownsa small farm outside ofGainesville where she andhusband Dr. David Brown(BB&T Professor of FreeEnterprise) grow trees.

FACULTY

JOELHOUSTONWilliam D. Hussey Professor of

Business Administration

BA: Franklin and Marshall

College (Pa.)

MA Economics: University of

Pennsylvania

PhD Economics: University of

Pennsylvania

Past aculty appointments: Univer-sity o Pennsylvania.

Research interests: Financial insti-tutions, corporate fnance.

Served as Economist at FederalReserve Bank o Philadelphia.

Teaches two o UF MBAs mostpopular classes: Asset Valuation,Risk and Return (core) and Measur-ing and Managing Value (elective).

Named MBA Faculty ExcellenceAward winner 11 times.

Dr. Houston is one of themore avid sports fans

mong UF MBA faculty.Youre guaranteed toee him cheering on the

Gators at The Swamp.


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EDGE PLUS

This component of the Edge program is a se-

ries of activities designed to help students focus

on the attributes recruiters say are valuable for

career development. Participation in Edge Plus

activities is required to access the Edge Fund.

INNOVATION

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ENGINEERING SUCCESS

Innovation is the fuel that has vaulted UF MBA into

the upper echelon of the nations public business

schools. UF MBA is constantly pushing the envelope

in developing creative methods of instruction to

provide a complete and engaging educational experi-

ence. The Edge Program, where the art of manage-

ment and leadership meet the science of business, is

evidence of UF MBAs forward-thinking. Our co-

curricular activities give you the edge by providing

not just an evaluation of your professional compe-

tency, but also tangible instruction from faculty, staff,

alumni and business leaders with concrete strategies

to ensure you capitalize on your talents and skills.

EDGE COURSE

This semester-long course focuses on posi-

tive influence, emotional intelligence, ethical

leadership, social responsibility and strategic

thinking. This course will maximize the appli-

cation of knowledge, and the skills and attri-

butes gained will strengthen students post-

MBA hiring prospects and long-term potential

for senior leadership.

EDGE FUND

Edge Fund provides students with $1,000 to

travel to career fairs, job interviews, network-

ing events and other professional development

activities. Some students refer to this resource

as a job search bank account enhancing an

MBA students opportunities for a meaningful

and fullling business career.

UF MBA fuses cutting-edge technology into

both its traditional classroom curriculum and

experiential-learning opportunities, including

theEdge Professional Development Program.


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Christine Anzevino

Option A, Class of 2010

Hometown: Tampa, FL

Undergraduate degree: BS Public Relations, Minor inBusiness Administration, University of Florida, 2006

UF MBA Experience:

Favorite UF MBA course: The Art & Science of Negotiation

Favorite UF MBA instructor: John Kammeyer-Mueller

Internship: UF Human Resource Services, Gainesville

International Experience: China GIE

Concentrations: Management, HumanResources Management

Post-MBA career goal: To effectively help managea companys human resources practices.

I participated in a job shadow day and other mentoring and network-ing activities that introduced me to several of my current colleagues

at Harris Corporation where I am now proud to be launching a career.

I can say from experience, utilizing the Edge Fund to network with

people at Harris was one of the most beneficial and influential parts

of my job search.

SPEAKERS & SEMINARS

MBA EXECUTIVESPEAKER SERIES

Offers students the opportunity for dialogue

with not only guest speakers, but MBA Advisory

Board members, corporate friends and alumni.

FINANCE PROFESSIONALSPEAKER SERIES

Professionals discuss their approaches to specic

problems, lend insight into particular industries,

and discuss major trends in the various markets

in which they operate.

ALFRED A. RINGDISTINGUISHEDSPEAKER SERIES

Prominent real estate professionals bring to life

the material covered in courses and share their

informed perspectives on real estate career strat-

egies and opportunities.

ENTREPRENEURSHIPPROFESSIONALSPEAKER SERIES

This regularly-scheduled series of lectures by

entrepreneurs educates students about topics

relevant to entrepreneurship and innovation that

may not be detailed in theoretical coursework,

introduces students to resources in the entrepre-

neurial arena and provides a forum for network-

ing and career development.

POE ETHICS FELLOWS

Regular luncheon and dinner meetings are held

to discuss current issues in business and manage-

rial ethics with guest speakers. Books and articles

stimulate discussion and provoke critical think-

ing about business ethics.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

GLOBAL IMMERSIONEXPERIENCES

These trips provide students an opportunity to

gain a global perspective exposing candidates

to international business, nancial markets and

business practices of the region.

CASE COMPETITIONS

These events sharpen your critical thinking

and analytical skills while networking with top

executives. Case competitions provide opportu-

nities to drive your personal brand by displaying

leadership, knowledge, creativity and expertise

to executives from top companies.

GATORNEST

Conducted through the College's Center for En-

trepreneurship & Innovation, GatorNest provides

hands-on learning experience for those who

want to make a difference with a real company.

INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGYVENTURE (ITV)

This is a year-long, for-credit, interdisciplin-

ary collaboration meant to emulate the earliest

stages of a technology startup company. Students

and faculty from business, engineering and law

team up under the guidance of a volunteer CEO

to work intensively with a technology invented

by a University of Florida researcher.

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Human Resources Specialist

Harris Corporation

Melbourne, Florida

ENTREPRENEURSHIPPROFESSIONALSPEAKER SERIES

Blake MycoskieFounder, TOMS Shoes


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BREAKOUT ROOMS

These rooms17 in allare perfect

for collaborating with fellow students

on projects and presentations.

HOUGH HALL

UF MBAs newest triumph in design and

inspiration is Hough Hall, a newly-

constructed, 70,000-square-foot, learn-

ing facility that houses all graduate

business studies. Hough Hall is one of

the most technologically-advanced yet

environmentally-sound structures on

campus. Its design reects a professional

and corporate tone tting for one of the

nations top public business schools, yet

its subtleties exude a comfortable and

intimate quality apt for college life.

FEATURES

LOUNGES

Unwind between classes in a relaxed

and friendly atmosphere.

CAPITAL MARKETS LAB

Stocked with nine Bloomberg Terminals,

flat-screen monitors broadcasting nancial

news networks and a stock ticker keeping

students abreast of market changes.

CHOMP N GO

Stop by for a cup of coffee or a

quick bite.

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My business career was very successful andit was due in large part to the education I

received at the University of Florida. William R. Hough (MBA '48)

Although a UF MBA will give you

all the tools necessary to achieve suc-

cess on Wall Street, you dont have to leave the

sunny skies of Florida for nancial gains. Bill

Hough (MBA 48), the namesake of Hough

Hall and the Hough Graduate School of Busi-

ness, is proof of that. Mr. Hough, a member of

UF MBAs inaugural graduating class, founded

his investment bankWilliam R. Hough &

Co. in St. Petersburg. The company was the

No. 1 bond management enterprise in Florida,

underwrote a signicant portion of the states

issues and played a major role in developing the

states infrastructure.

Almost 60 years after earning his UF MBA,

Mr. Hough ensured future generations would

have the same opportunity to learn the indis-

pensable business skills he gained. His devotion

to the University of Florida was unmistakable

when he donated $30 million to UF in 2007.

My business career was very successful and it

was due in large part to the education I received

at the University of Florida, Mr. Hough said. I

believe one should give back particularly if one is

successful. Im very grateful to the university.WILLIAM

R.

HOUGH

FEATURES

LOCKERS /FACILITIES

Stow away your belongings and freshen

up before an interview or presentation.

CORPORATEBOARDROOM

Perfect your business pitch in the

most professional of settings.

UF MBA / GBCS OFFICES

The UF MBA ofce and Graduate

Business Career Services are both

conveniently located on the third floor.

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CLASSROOMS

Hough Halls classrooms are equipped with

state-of-the-art technology. Each classroom

has two HD projectors, two instructor

personal computers, laptop connections

for VGA or HDMI, a document camera,

Ethernet ports and AC power connectors for

every student and an extremely dense WiFi

wireless network installation for maximum

performance. One of our classrooms is

also equipped with a videoconferencingsystem and full recording studio.


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NETWORKING

2

Receiving a UF MBA positions you in a vast

and diverse network of professionals, students,

friends and alumni The Gator Nation that

will be a personal and professional benet

for life.

CONNECTIONS FOR LIFE

Connections are vital for growth and success. The

more connections you make, the larger your network

of resources becomes and the more opportunities for

success are available. That philosophy is a corner-

stone at UF MBA. Because we keep our cla ss sizes

purposely small, you will form meaningful relation-

ships with your classmates that will be integral to

successfully navigating the program and that will last

years after you receive your MBA. Becoming a part of

The Gator Nation will be a constant and rewarding

benet as your career advances.

GET REACQUAINTED

Staying connected to UF MBA and all its

resources is important to business success,

but its also one of the most enjoyable aspects

of being a lifelong member of The Gator Na-

tion. Whether its connecting with a former

classmate to close a business deal or meeting

new friends at an alumni barbecue or football

game, UF MBA offers frequent opportunities

throughout the year to connect with alumni.

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BARBECUES & TAILGATES

You will have opportunities to gather with the Gator

faithful for delicious barbecue spreads and a chance

to see the Gators live at Ben Hill Grifn Stadium.

The Orange & Blue Barbecue is held in conjunc-

tion with the Spring Game in April and the UF MBA

Alumni Barbecue & Tailgate Party is held in Novem-

ber during one of the Gators regular-season games.

GATOR CLUBS

There are approximately 100 Gator

Clubs throughout the world. These

organizations host game-watching

parties and other social events, but also

provide great opportunities to expand

your network beyond UF MBA.

NETWORKING EVENTS

UF MBA hosts these popular events throughout

the year in Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, South

Florida and across the United States. These re-

laxed gatherings are the perfect venue to meet

current UF MBA students and alumni.

JACKSONVILLE

ATLANTA

ALUMNI MENTOR PROGRAM

This program connects full-time MBA students

with seasoned alumni working in their industries

of interest. Students who take advantage of these

mentoring opportunities are better positioned to

be successful in their job searches and are more

condent re-entering the workforce. TAMPA

CHICAGO

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TRAD & GRAD GOLF

TOURNAMENT

Hit the links with current UF MBA

students and alumni in one of the most

popular events of the year.

GAINESVILLE

ORLANDO

CHARLOTTE

LOS ANGELES

ANAHEIM

HOUSTON

AUSTIN

WASHINGTON DC

SOUTH FLORIDA

EVENTS ACROSS

THE UNITED STATES

+ MANY MORE


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ALUMNI

EDDIELAMBERT Resident, Shands Jacksonville,

Jacksonville, Florida

One-Year Option A, 2008

Hometown:Chattanooga,TN

Undergraduate degree:BSAnimalBiology,Middle Tennessee State

University,2002

Additional Degrees: MDUniversityof Kentucky,2007

UF MBA Experience

Favorite UF MBA course:Problems

& Methods of Marketing Management

Favorite UF MBA instructor:JoeAlba

Concentrations:Entrepreneurship,Management

Post-MBA career goal:Domesticsurgical practice & international

missionclinics.

ALUMNI

EDJOHNSON Project Manager, Deloitte

Consulting, Atlanta, Georgia

Two-Year Traditional, 2006

Hometown:Chesapeake,Virginia

Undergraduate degree:BAEconom-ics andSpanish,The College ofWilliam& Mary,2001

Additional Degrees: MALatinAmericanStudies, University of Flori

da,2006

UF MBA Experience

Favorite UF MBA course: Measur-ing andManaging Value

Favorite UF MBA instructor:

Joel Houston

Internship:DownstreamController,ExxonMobil;Johnson& JohnsonVisionCare LatinAmericaFinance

Concentrations:Finance,Competi-tive Strategy

Post-MBA career goal: Strategy

Consulting inUS andLatin America.

ALUMNI

TARA KIM Logistics Analyst, TRANSFLO

Terminal Services, Jacksonville,

Florida

One-Year Option A, 2008

Hometown:Memphis,Tennessee

Undergraduate degree:BABusiness

Administration,Rhodes College,2003

UF MBA Experience

Favorite UF MBA course: The ArtandScience of Negotiation

Favorite UF MBA instructor:

Jane Douglas

International experience:BusinessinBrazil Study Tour

Concentration:Real Estate & UrbanAnalysis

Post-MBA career goal:Accrueknowledge inthe corporate world,

thenstart my ownbusiness.

My desire is to open amission clinic to help thosewho need medical care.

want to start and runhe clinic efciently, andhe knowledge I obtained

while at UF MBA givesme the greatest chance ofeaching my goal.

I was at a point in mylife where a one-yearaccelerated program wasideal during my transition

from one profession toanother. The value of a UFMBA far exceeded the valueat other institutions. I knewright away that this waswhere I wanted to spend myMBA experience.

UF MBAs internationalfocus was a big attractionfor me, and it helpedposition me for anexcellent internship. UFMBA and this internshipenabled me to nd mycurrent position at Deloitte,where I travel all over theworld consulting clients.


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ALUMNI

KATHERINEMCINTOSHAssociate Brand Manager, Bush

Brothers & Co., Knoxville, TN

Two-Year Traditional, 2007

Hometown: Miami, Florida

Undergraduate degree:B.S.Sp.Ra-dio/TV/Film;B.A. EquivalencyPsy-

chology,NorthwesternUniversity,1999

UF MBA Experience

Favorite UF MBA course: NewProduct Development

Favorite UF MBA instructor:Joe Alba

Certifcate:Hospitality Management

Post-MBA career goal: Career in

BrandManagement.

ALUMNI

MARGARITAMASSENS Financial Analyst, NextEra

Energy Resources, Juno Beach,Florida

One-YearOption B, 2008

Hometown:Miami,Florida

Undergraduate degree:BSBA(Finance),Florida InternationalUniversity,2005

UF MBA Experience

Favorite UF MBA course: Interna-tional Finance

Favorite UF MBA instructor: Andy Naranjo

International experience:Interna-

tional Financial Markets GIE,Brazil

Concentrations:Finance,Interna-tional Studies,Latin AmericanBusi-ness

Post-MBA career goal: Gainnewskills andbroadenmy experience in

my new role withNextEra Energy.

ALUMNI

BRIANMADDUX Knowledge Relationship Man-

ager, PricewaterhouseCoopers

Tampa, Florida

One-Year Option B, 2008

Hometown:Tampa,Florida

Undergraduate degree:BSBAMarketing,Minor inHistory, University of Florida,2000

UF MBA Experience

Favorite UF MBA course: NewProduct Development andManagement

Favorite UF MBA instructor:RichardLutz

Concentration/certifcate:Concen-

trations inHuman Resources,Man-agement;Certicate inEntrepreneur-ship& Technology Management

Post-MBA career goal: I discoveredKnowledge Management andhave

thoroughly enjoyedit. Ultimately,Idlike togobacktoschool for my PhDandbecome a management professor

participated in a casetudy competition where

UF MBA partnered withNextEra Energy Resources.Now, I complete nancial

aluations of wind, solarnd transmission projectshe company is consideringo build and operate.

An MBA is often aprerequisiteeven foran interviewin brandmanagement positionsfor large corporations.The tools I gained whileachieving my UF MBAhave helped me flourishin this exciting position. Iwould not have this jobwithout my UF MBA.

I was ready for a majorcareer change, and madethe decision to return asa full-time student. Theexperiences I gained atUF MBA prepared me fora career path that I didn'teven know existed. Today,I manage the intellectualproperty of several groupswithin PwC.


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UF MBA operates on a rolling admissions basis,

and completed applications are considered

as soon as they are received.

Candidates are encouraged to apply online

at floridamba.ufl.edu/applyas early as possible.

Admission is highly competitive and limited to

the most qualied applicants.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Applicants are required to have at least two years of signi-cant, full-time, post-baccalaureate work experience priorto enrollment. The Admissions Committee is interested inwork-related responsibilities and accomplishments, careeradvancement and potential, managerial or international

experience and future career goals.

RECOMMENDATIONS

UF MBA requires two recommendations to help evaluateprior performance within an organization, appropriate-ness of the MBA degree and potential for future businessleadership. Current and former supervisors provide the

best recommendations; academic references are less use-ful. Recommendations from friends, family members andprofessional acquaintances will not be considered.

ACADEMIC ABILITY

Domestic applicants must possess a four-year bachelor'sdegree from an accredited U.S. college or university. Thecaliber of the institution attended, rigor of the curriculum,performance in quantitative courses and record of scholas-tic achievement is considered. Ofcial scores (within thelast ve years) from the Graduate Management AdmissionTest (GMAT) provide another important indicator of thecandidates ability to succeed academically. In recent years,admitted Traditional MBA candidates have averaged a 3.4

GPA and 680 GMAT.

PERSONAL CHARACTER

The applicant's written essays and personal interview pro-vide opportunities to convey ones unique background, per-sonality and ability to add to the diversity of the UF MBAcommunity. The essays are evaluated not only for content,

but also for writing style and grammar. Top candidates willbe asked to interview with a UF MBA admissions represen-tative prior to the Admission Committees nal decision.

APPLY ONLINE AT:

floridamba.ufl.edu/apply

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FINANCING YOUR MBA

Traditional MBA students are eligible for scholarships andgraduate assistantships based on signicant professionalwork experience, academic performance, proven leader-ship, notable accomplishments and superior GMAT andGPA marks. Scholarships and graduate assistantships areawarded as part of the admissions process; therefore an ad-ditional application is not required.

We have resources available to help answer your nan-cial aid, GI Bill and scholarship questions. General nancialaid information, including the Free Application for FederalStudent Aid application (FAFSA), is available through theUniversity of Floridas Ofce of Student Financial Affairs(SFA). For more information, visit: www.sfa.ufl.edu

INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES

International candidates must have a college-level educa-tion that is equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelors degree.It is critical that international candidates are procient inwritten and spoken English.

International candidates who require a student visashould submit their applications early to ensure thatthere is sufcient time to le the necessary paperworkprior to the start of classes. For more information, visit:floridamba.ufl.edu/admissions

ADMISSIONS

Our Admissions Committee takes a holistic approach

when reviewing each application. What is paramount

to UF MBA is nding students with the qualities to

become true business leaders in a global economy. We

are looking for students with:

Proven intellectual abilityManagerial promiseCareer focusLeadership potentialMotivationStrong interpersonal skillsCommunication abilityMaturity & Personal CharacterCommunity involvement

Thank you for your interest in the UF MBA Program. This is a special

place, looking only for a special brand of student. We aim to nd a select

number of incredibly talented and focused professionals who understand

that an MBA is not simply a piece of paper, or the means to an end, or

a necessary rung in ones career ladder. We look to nd those who seek

so much more than just a degreethey want an experience. We believe

that, here at Florida, you can have an experience that has the potential

to forever shape who you are, dene what you can deliver, and influ-

ence your ability to drive real, meaningful change to the ever evolving

global community.

Utilizing innovation, applied learning, a thirst for global and entrepre-

neurial initiatives, and a keen focus on creating a highly selective, highly

personalized MBA experience, the UF MBA has established itself as one

of the premier programs in the world. Our mission is to provide you with

every conceivable resource and literally center the program around you,

your ideas, your aspirations and your unique leadership DNA in a way

that larger programs cannot replicate. After all, a superb MBA experience

should be about your career and your future, and not a mass produced

enterprise created for someone else. If you are seeking a dynamic, rigor-

ous, and game changing experience, we are ready to offer you just that

opportunity here at Florida. Go Gators!

Alex SevillaAssistant Dean & Director

UF MBA Programs

FROM THE DIRECTOR

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You have seen all we have to offer and all that we are proud

of, notably our brilliant faculty, our rigorous curriculum, our

stellar students and our ever-expanding network of alumni

and friends.

Youre now asking yourself, Do I see myself at UF MBA? Is

this where I want to be? Is this where I needto be?

This will be one of the most important decisions of your life.

Do not leave any stone unturned. Contact us right now and

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