Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions in an envelope sealed by the degree granting institution. Applicants must have obtained a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
International documentation must be translated into English by the institution or an official translation agency. If transcripts need to be translated, student must request two sets of transcripts: one for the translation agency, and one to be submitted to the university.
Official proof of degree: International students must submit a certified/attested copy and translated version of the original diploma by the degree granting institution.
All applicants are required to have taken either the GMAT or GRE within five years of their application. A GMAT score (or its GRE equivalent) of 600 or higher and a 3.0 GPA or better in post-secondary education is desired, although some applicants falling short of these desired scores and grades have been accepted into our program. Those with GMAT score below 500 or its GRE equivalent score will not be considered for admission. For information about how to covert a GRE score into its GMAT equivalent, visit: www.ets.org/gre/comparison.
The GMAT or GRE exam is an admission requirement that cannot be waived for having years of professional experience, as experience is not an admission requirement for the program.
(When requesting official scores be submitted, please refer to the Florida International University Institutional code Z9D-BF-74 for the GMAT, and 5206 for the GRE.)
International students whose native language is not English, must also submit an official report of their score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), from the Educational Testing Service. The minimum scores required are as follows: Paper Based (550), Computer Based (213) and Internet Based (80). Students may also take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), an overall score of 6.5 is required. Florida International University Institutional code is 5206. For information regarding TOEFL exemption, please visit the FAQs section of our website.
Statement of Purpose: A well-written statement (maximum 5 pages, double-spaced) describing your professional goals and reasons for pursuing a Doctoral degree at Florida International University. The statement of purpose must be submitted online through the online application system. Hard copy will not be accepted.
Three letters of recommendation from employers, faculty, or professional associates. Recommendation letters must be submitted online through the online application system. Hard copy will not be accepted.
A current resume of professional experiences must be submitted online through the online application system. Hard copy will not be accepted.