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Gain Momentum with a CMBA Degree Online

FlU offers a Corporate MBA online tailored for busy, working professionals. FIU is well known for its leadership in business education and its highly esteemed faculty. The online Corporate MBA degree program attracts professionals, like you, who want to enhance a particular area of expertise and gain credentials to advance. Because the courses are completely online, you have the flexibility to study when and where you want and at your own pace. You also have the opportunity to benefit from FIU's generous $10,000 Scholarship, available to those who qualify.

Accelerated, Online CMBA Program

You will have the opportunity to communicate with professors and peers through discussion boards, chats and emails. You will enjoy exceptional and extended support every step of the way, with online e-advising and e-tutoring for any questions related to the program. You will also have access to an academic coach to help you stay on track.

Attain First Class Credentials with an FIU Corporate MBA Online
Complete Coursework in 18 months Credit Hours: 44 Tuition: $42,500 If you are ready to take your career and earnings potential to the highest level, a Corporate Master of Business Administration degree can help you get there. A CMBA from Florida International University (FlU) enables you to reach ultimate career goals, whether you seek the role of a key corporate executive or a successful business owner.

The FIU CMBA Online program prepares you to:

* Effectively evaluate the financial position of organizations by analyzing balance sheets, cash flow statements and budgets
* Develop and lead teams, promote collaboration and build teams
* Identify ethical problems and choose appropriate resolutions
* Analyze complex business issues and recommend sound solutions in local and global governments

Course Listing
* Competitive Strategy

FIN 6446
| Credit hours: 3Duration: 8 weeks

Provision of tools for managerial decision-making in a variety of competitive environments including demand analysis, short- and long-run costs of production, demand for factors, market structure and competitive strategy.

* Accounting for Managers

ACG 6026Duration: 8 weeks | Credit hours: 3

Presentation of the nature, techniques and uses of accounting from the perspective of people who manage businesses and investments in businesses. Covers both financial and management accounting.

* Corporate Finance

FIN 6406Duration: 8 weeks | Credit hours: 3

In-depth examination of asset, liability and capital structure management, with emphasis on valuation capital budgeting techniques; risk evaluation; working capital management; and methods of short-term, intermediate and long-term financing. Prerequisite: ACG 6026.

* Business Analysis for Decision Making

QMB 6357Duration: 8 weeks | Credit hours: 3

Review of the relevant quantitative techniques required for business analysis and decision making, including decision models, mathematical programming, statistics and forecasting. This is an Excel based course. Prerequisites: College Algebra, computer literacy and working knowledge of Excel.

* Operations Management

MAN 6501Duration: 8 weeks | Credit hours: 3

This course covers analysis, design, and operations of organizational systems. The systems approach is used to provide a framework or general model of analysis, to which specific concepts, quantitative techniques, and tools can be related. The material presented has application to any organization of people and machines, including hospitals, governmental agencies, service organizations, and industrial concerns. Prerequisite: QMB 6357.

* Marketing Management in the Global Environment

MAR 6805Duration: 8 weeks | Credit hours: 3

Analysis and application of theory and problem solving for marketing management in the global environment. Emphasis will be on the role of marketing in the organization; planning the marketing effort; management of the marketing organization; control of marketing operations; and evaluation of the marketing contribution.

* Financial Reporting and Analysis

ACG 6175Duration: 8 weeks | Credit hours: 3

Comprehensive treatment of analysis of financial statements as aid for decision making; looks at current state of financial reporting practices and impact of published statements on economic systems. Prerequisites: ACG 6026 and FIN 6406.

* International Business

MAN 6608Duration: 8 weeks | Credit hours: 3

This course examines the environmental variables affecting international operations, trade and investment theories, international institutions, and regional economic groups. It also focuses on international finance, international accounting, international marketing, and international management problems and issues.

* Global Financial Strategy

FIN 6644Duration: 8 weeks | Credit hours: 3

Aspects of strategic financial environment and management of firms that operate in a global arena; to include recent developments in financial strategy, international trade and economic decision making. Prerequisite: FIN 6406.

* Organization Information Systems

MAN 6830Duration: 8 weeks | Credit hours: 3

Introduction to information systems and their role in organizations from a users viewpoint. Survey and application of the basic concepts necessary for understanding information systems. Study of the main activities in the development cycle used to acquire information systems capability.

* Organizational Behavior

MAN 6245Duration: 8 weeks | Credit hours: 3

Individual, interpersonal, and small group behavior in complex organizations. Focus on behavior, its causes, and management interventions to improve organizational effectiveness. Research methods to study organizational behavior.

* Strategic Management

MAN 6726Duration: 8 weeks | Credit hours: 3

The use of cases, guest lectures, and gaming to integrate the analysis and measurement tools, the functional areas and public policy issues. The objective is to develop skill in broad areas of rational decision-making in an administrative context of uncertainty.

* Legal Environment of Business

BUL 6810Duration: 8 weeks | Credit hours: 3

Examines current legal, regulatory, ethical, and political issues within the context of public law. Topics include employment, antitrust, administrative, cyberlaw, and contracts and tort.

* Corporate Simulation

MAR 6816Duration: 8 weeks | Credit hours: 3

Course emphasis is on application and integration of concepts and tools, through participation in the marketing management of a firm in competition with other firms. The courses focal point is a computerized marketing management simulation. Prerequisites: ACG 6175, FIN 6406, and MAN 6501.

* Professional Development Seminar I

MAN 6356Duration: TBD | Credit hours: 1

Being a good public speaker has a tremendous influence on your visibility, profitability, and industry leadership. In this seminar, you'll develop your presentation skills and learn how to present your ideas with conviction, control and poise - and without fear. You'll gain the specific presentation skills and direction you need to become comfortable with your own style. And you'll receive expert advice on how to handle especially challenging situations. Most importantly, you'll gain presentation skills by making actual presentations.

* Professional Development Seminar II

MAN 6357Duration: TBD | Credit hours: 1

The mission of Career Management Services is to partner with, and provide extensive services to you as a graduate business student so that you can become an active participant in your own continuing development, evaluation, and implementation of your personal career plans.

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university * Grade point average of 3.0 or better based on upper-division coursework. Applicants with a GPA below 3.0, strong work experience, and other credentials will be considered. GPAs below a 2.75 cannot be considered regardless of work experience. * Four years of professional work experience - Professional experience is determined on a case-by-case basis using a resume, and any requested supporting documents. Our admissions committee evaluates an individual's accomplishments, roles, and responsibilities to determine the total number of years of professional experience. FIU considers the individual's managerial responsibilities, role in setting direction & strategy, and his/her role in allocating resources. Normally, professional experience begins at the point of graduation; however, FIU may consider prior work experience based on type of experience. * Official transcripts from all previously-attended universities (undergraduate and graduate) in an envelope sealed by the degree-granting institution(s). * For Florida residents only, proof of 12 months of residency in Florida by providing two of the following documents by email, mail or fax: * Driver's License * Vehicle Registration * Florida ID * Voter's Registration (U.S Citizens) * Full Tax Return with a copy of W-2's * W-2s with letter from employer stating current employment * Professional License issued by the State of Florida * Official proof of degree. A copy of the original diploma is required if the degree is not posted on the official transcript. * Provide two letters of recommendation from professional contacts. * Provide a personal statement on the motivation to attend the program, including personal and career goals. Download a Personal Statement Guide. * Provide a copy of your professional resume. * For international transcripts needing translation, applicants must request two sets of transcripts: one for the translation agency and another one for us.Note: Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the CMBA program. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test: 80

Get Financing Options for Your CMBA Degree
We recommend that you begin thinking about your financial aid needs and options during the initial admissions process to the Chapman Graduate School of Business. Please contact our Chapman Graduate School Financial Aid Coordinator for more information.

Financial assistance may be available to you in the form of student loans. Students should allow up to 4-6 weeks for the financial aid process to be completed. You must pay for your course by the tuition deadline if you do not have anticipated aid by the payment deadline. Please plan accordingly.

To begin the financial aid process, you should:

* Go to the Federal Student Aid PIN site and apply for a PIN if you do not have one. You can also visit that link if you need your PIN sent to you again.
* Go to the Federal Student Aid FAFSA site. Choose "Fill Out Your FAFSA" in column 2 on the web page. The FIU school code is 009635.
* Complete the FAFSA and sign it electronically with your PIN.
* First time FIU borrowers Complete an Entrance Counseling for your particular loan type (such as unsubsidized and Grad PLUS) at studentloans.gov.
* If you are a first-time Federal Direct Loan borrower, using your Federal FAFSA PIN, complete and submit the electronic Master Promissory Note for your particular loan type (such as unsubsidized and Grad PLUS) at studentloans.gov.

For additional information about financial aid, you also may wish to visit the university's financial aid office Web site or contact our Financial Aid Coordinator at cobfa@fiu.edu.

There are also scholarships available for students, including one for online students.

International Students
The financial assistance offered through the University requires U.S. citizenship or permanent U.S. residency to qualify for any federal or state aid. Need-based federal and state assistance is not available to international or ineligible non-citizens.

Accreditation

The Best Corporate MBA Has the World's Best Accreditation
FlU's Chapman Graduate School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) the highest standardization of accreditation for any business school in the world.

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