Getting Started

The following information is needed to complete your FSU graduate application. Please review this application checklist to determine what will be submitted online and what you must mail to Florida State University. All applicants are expected to have a general knowledge of economics, finance, accounting, statistics, calculus and management principles.

Application Checklist:

The following information is provided to clarify the application procedures for MBA programs in The College of Business.

I. The following two items should be sent directly to FSU

• University Application for Admission to a Graduate Program (available exclusively online https://admissions.fsu.edu/gradapp/)
• Nonrefundable application fee of $30.00 (see University Application)

  Florida State University
  PO Box 5000
  Tallahassee, FL 32314-5000

II. The following three items should be sent to the Admissions office

• Two official transcripts from all schools attended
• Florida Resident Affidavit (see University Application or http://admissions.fsu.edu/images/pdf/residency.pdf)
• Official TOEFL Score Report (required of international applicants whose native language is not English, regardless of academic background)

  Admissions Office
  PO Box 3062400
  282 Champions Way
  Florida State University
  Tallahassee, FL 32306-2400

III. The following items should be sent directly to the FSU College of Business through the online admissions application

• Applicant Statement (uploaded in the online application)
• An up-to-date resume, clearly indicating work experience including dates and positions held, as well as noting full-time or part-time employment (uploaded in the online application)
• On campus MBA: Three (3) recommendations from former college professors or employers (submitted by the recommenders in the online application)
• Online MBA: Two (2) recommendations from former college professors or employers (submitted by the recommenders in the online application)

IV. The following items should be sent directly to the FSU College of Business

Graduate Office
College of Business
Florida State University
821 Academic Way, RBB 233
PO Box 3061110
Tallahassee, FL 32306-1110
Phone (850) 644-6458
Fax (850) 644-0588 (please use a cover sheet)

• Official GMAT scores and, if applicable, a copy of TOEFL scores

International applicants should visit http://admissions.fsu.edu/intl/graduate.htm for information concerning financial responsibilities, degree equivalency, etc.

Prerequisite Business Foundation Courses

All applicants are recommended to have taken specific business foundation courses prior to enrollment in the MBA program. Relevant work experience may serve as a substitute for one or more of these courses.