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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
8
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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1:00PM
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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.
BESTCOLLEGE TOWN
R at ed as t h e b es t co l l ege t o wn i nt h e U n i t ed St at es b y l i vab i l i t y.co m
TOP 50PLACES TO LIVE + PLAY
R anked i n t h e t o p 50 " B es t Pl aces t o L i ve + Pl ay"by N at i o nal G eo grap h i c A d vent ure Magaz i ne
BESTPLACE TO LIVE
N amed t h e b es t p l ace t o l i ve i n t h eU ni t ed St at es b y Ci t i es R anked &
R at ed , Seco nd Ed i t i o
Gainesville DowntownFestival&Art Show
Common performsata free
show atUF's FlavetField
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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:
2ndV alue am o ng a l l U .S . b us ine s ss c ho o ls in t he F i nanc i a l T i m es G lo b a l M BA R ank ings ( 2 0 11)
3rdB e s t A d min is t e r e d p r o g r a m a mo n gU . S . p u b l ic b u s in e s s s ch o o ls b y Th ePr inc e t o n Re v ie w ( 2 01 1 )
4.5A v e rage num b e r o f y e arsne e d e d f o r f u t ure e arn ingst o p ay o f f UF M BA
151%I nc re as e in s a lary f iv e y e arsaf t e r re c e iv ing UF M BA
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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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Module 1 Fall Break Module 2 Module 3 Spring Break Module 4
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).
Program length: 12 months
Credits required: 48
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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Module 1 Fall Break Module 2 Module 3 Spring Break Module 4
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).
Program length: 10 months
Credits required: 32
Classes begin: June
Designed for:
Professionals who want
to build on an already
extensive business back-
ground both profession-
ally and academically.
Michael Sanders
Option B, Class of 2011
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
Option B, Class of 2010
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
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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
Discover UF MBA
EXPLORE UF MBA ONLINE
Request more information, plan & connect
VISIT CAMPUS
Experience UF MBA & Hough Hall in person
ATTEND AN INFO SESSION
Engage with UF MBA representatives
FloridaMBA.uf.edu
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