Excerpted from FGCU 2002-2003 Catalog, page 195, College of Business Graduate Programs section.

Applicants must meet the following criteria for admission to the College of Business graduate programs:

• Earned undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Provide an official copy of all academic transcripts and Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores.
• One of the following:
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA in upper division coursework (last 60 credit hours) or
  • Score of 500 or higher on the GMAT.
• Total points of 1050 (GPA x 200 + GMAT) with a GMAT score of at least 400.
• International students must have a satisfactory score on the TOEFL exam (minimum 213 computerized or 550 written).

Students applying for admission to the

• Executive MBA,
• Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation, or
• Master of Science in Computer Information Systems

Applications are accepted for admission to the College of Business graduate programs for fall and spring semesters. Prior to admission to a graduate program, students may complete a maximum of nine credit hours of graduate level courses on a non degree-seeking basis. For additional information, please contact the College of Business, Office of Student Affairs at (239) 590-7302.

Additional admission requirements. Applicants are considered for admission on the basis of individual applications and interviews. Applicants usually have seven or more years of experience in significant levels of organizational or managerial responsibilities.

In addition to the College of Business general admission requirements, applicants to the Executive MBA program must:

• Provide a resume or biographical information.
• Provide letters of reference and endorsement.
• Participate in an interview with the program director.

Recognizing the diverse nature and professional history of applicants, final determination of admission will be dependent upon the entire background of the applicant, not just one criterion. All application material is to be submitted directly to:

The Director
Executive MBA Program
Center for Leadership and Innovation
Florida Gulf Coast University
College of Business
24311 Walden Center Drive, Suite 100
Bonita Springs, FL 34134

For additional information, please contact the director of the Executive MBA program, Center for Leadership and Innovation at (239) 948-1812 or (239) 948-1815.

Additional admission requirements. In addition to the College of Business general admission requirements, applicants to the master's program in accounting and taxation must meet the following criteria:

• Earned 18 credit hours of upper division accounting
• 27 credit hours of general business courses, with at least 12 credit hours at the upper division.

Additional admission requirements. In addition to the College of Business general admission requirements, applicants to the master's program in CIS must complete the following prerequisite courses or equivalent:

• 6 credit hours of Programming Language
• ISM 3011   Information Systems (3)
• ISM 3113   Systems Analysis (3)
• ISM 3212   Database Concepts & Administration (3)
• ISM 3220   Data Communication & Networking (3)