Combination business degrees

As a student in the Master of Science in Entrepreneurship program, you’ll collaborate with startups, partner with fellow students to commercialize university technology and receive valuable mentorship from successful entrepreneurs and incubation to launch your own venture.

Going beyond theory, the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center immerses you in the full process of launching and growing a business. Among the opportunities available:

• The Gator Hatchery, a student business incubator, gives you a co-working space to transform your idea into something more. You’ll have access to mentorship, equipment, startup coaching, and the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center’s network.
• The GatorNest is a hands-on, real-world consulting experience where you’ll problem-solve for other startups. In the process, you’ll understand how to help another business achieve its goals while strengthening your own entrepreneurial skills.

Current University of Florida students admitted to the combination option can begin graduate coursework for the Master of Science in Entrepreneurship while still an undergraduate with the approval of their undergraduate department.

Students can apply up to 12 credits of graduate coursework to both their undergraduate and graduate degrees, saving time and tuition money. Students may take an additional three credit hours to count only to the Master of Science in Entrepreneurship while still an undergraduate.

We encourage students to attend an information session for the Master of Science in Entrepreneurship program.

Step 1: Research eligibility requirements

UF undergraduate students who are interested in joining the Master of Science in Entrepreneurship Combination Degree program must have:

• Achieved a 3.2 cumulative UF GPA
• Completed 90 credit hours (AICE, AP, IB and dual enrollment hours are included)
• Finished all Universal Tracking courses (business majors may review their Universal Tracking courses)

Note: This program is open to both business and non-business majors. While not required, business students are strongly encouraged to connect with a Heavener School of Business Combination Degree Advisor prior to submitting an application.

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Step 2: Decide when to apply

The program office uses rolling admissions. Completed applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received.

Fall Start: On Campus & Online format

Undergraduate students – Deadline: June 1

Spring Start: On Campus & Online format

Undergraduate students – Deadline: November 1

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Step 3: Prepare your supporting documentation

Statement of purpose essay

The essay should be completed as part of the online application. Please emphasize:

• Your motivations for applying to the program
• Why you think you are a good candidate for the program
• How the program fits into your future goals

Use the essay as an opportunity to highlight what you think we cannot assess from the other application materials. Ideal length is between 400-600 words.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)

The resume helps us get a complete picture of each applicant. Please elaborate on duties and responsibilities, as well as leadership activities and time commitments outside of the classroom. Resume is not limited to one page.

Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.

Two letters of recommendation

A minimum of two recommendations from someone who has supervised the applicant (professor, employer, adviser, volunteer coordinators, etc.) are required.

Recommenders should submit letters directly to program in the following ways:

• Emailed to MSE
• In Person: Bryan Hall 133C
• Mail:
  MSE Program/University of Florida
  1384 Union Rd, Bryan Hall 133
  P.O. Box 117168
  Gainesville, FL 32611

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Step 4: Submit the combination degree application

Please begin the application process by filling out the application form to indicate the program format to which you intend to apply.

After you complete the combination application form, you will receive detailed application instructions. Email if you have any questions.

Application materials be can submitted:

• Emailed to MSE (preferred)
• In-person: Bryan Hall 133C
• By mail:
  Master of Science in Entrepreneurship Program
  1384 Union Rd, Bryan Hall 133
  P.O. Box 117168
  Gainesville, FL 32611

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All Business Majors

• Undergraduate requirement: Upper division / restricted electives or business electives
  • Any graduate business course not being used in another course substitution may be used to satisfy this requirement
    
• Undergraduate requirement: Professional Communication – 3 credits (GEB2216 Professional Writing in Business, GEB3218 Professional Speaking in Business, SPC2608 Introduction to Public Speaking, ENC3312 Advanced Argumentative Writing or a similar course with prior approval), instead, take both of these:
  • GEB5212 Professional Writing – 1 credit (F-M2)
  • GEB5215 Professional Communication – 1 credit (F-M2)

In addition to the above requirements, undergraduate business majors may be able to double count an additional 4-credits of coursework by substituting ACG 5005 Financial Accounting and FIN 5437 Asset Value Risk Return (Finance I) for graduate business electives beyond those typically offered by the MSE Program. Undergraduate students typically utilize this opportunity to double count one of the following undergraduate courses:

• Undergraduate course: QMB3250 Statistics for Business Decisions – 4 credits, instead, take both of these:
  • QMB5304 Intro Managerial Stat – 2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3)
  • QMB6358 Sta Anly Manage Dec 1 – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
    
• Undergraduate course: GEB3373 International Business – 4 credits, instead, take both of these:
  • GEB6366 Fundamentals of International Business – 2 credits (SM-B, F-M1, SP-M3)
  • MAN6636 Global Strategic Management – 2 credits (SM-B, F-M1, F-M2, SP-M3, SP-M4)
    
• Undergraduate course: MAN4504 Operations and Supply Chain Management – 4 credits, instead, take:
  • MAN5502 Production & Operations Management – 2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3, SM-A) and, one of these:
  • MAN6511 Production Management Problems – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
  • MAN6573 Purchasing & Supply Chain Management – 2 credits (F-M2)

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General Studies

General Studies majors with an area of specialization in entrepreneurship, can count these courses towards their area of specialization requirement:

• Undergraduate course: ENT3003 Principles of Entrepreneurship – 4 credits, instead, take both of these:
  • ENT6006 Entrepreneurship – 2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3)
  • 5000 or 6000-level ENT prefixed course – 2 credits (Availability Varies Depending Selected Course)
    
• Undergraduate course: ENT Elective – 2 credits, instead, take:
  • 5000 or 6000-level ENT prefixed course – 2 credits (Availability Varies Depending Selected Course)

For more options, please see the options which are available to all business majors.

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Finance

Please see the options which are available to all business majors.

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Information Systems

Please see the options which are available to all business majors.

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Management

• These courses count toward 3000 or 4000-level MAN or BUL elective course requirement:
  • BUL 6930 Law for Entrepreneurs – 2 credits (SP-M3)
  • MAN 6930 Strategy and Disruption in Technology Industries – 2 credits (SP-M4)

For more options, please see the options which are available to all business majors.

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Marketing

• Undergraduate course: MAR4803 Marketing Management – 4 credits, instead, take both of these:
  • MAR5806 Problems and Methods in Marketing Management – 2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3)
  • MAR6833 Product Development and Management – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)

For more options, please see the options which are available to all business majors.

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All Business Majors

• Undergraduate requirement: Upper division / restricted electives or business electives
  • Any graduate business course not being used in another course substitution may be used to satisfy this requirement
    
• Undergraduate course: GEB2219 Writing and Speaking in Business – 4 credits, instead, take both of these:
  • GEB5212 Professional Writing – 1 credit (F-M1, SP-M3, SM-B)
  • GEB5215 Professional Communication – 1 credit (F-M2, SP-M4, SM-B)

In addition to the above requirements, undergraduate business majors may be able to double count an additional 4-credits of coursework by substituting ACG 5005 Financial Accounting and FIN 5437 Asset Value Risk Return (Finance I) for graduate business electives beyond those typically offered by the MSE Program. Undergraduate students typically utilize this opportunity to double count one of the following undergraduate courses:

• Undergraduate course: QMB3250 Statistics for Business Decisions – 4 credits, instead, take both of these:
  • QMB5304 Intro Managerial Stat – 2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3)
  • QMB6358 Sta Anly Manage Dec 1 – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
    
• Undergraduate course: GEB3373 International Business – 4 credits, instead, take both of these:
  • GEB6366 Fundamentals of International Business – 2 credits (SM-B, F-M1, SP-M3)
  • MAN6636 Global Strategic Management – 2 credits (SM-B, F-M1, F-M2, SP-M3, SP-M4)

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General Studies

General Studies majors with an area of specialization in entrepreneurship, can count these courses towards their area of specialization requirement:

• Undergraduate course: ENT3003 Principles of Entrepreneurship – 4 credits, instead, take both of these:
  • ENT6006 Entrepreneurship – 2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3)
  • 5000 or 6000-level ENT prefixed course – 2 credits (Availability Varies Depending Selected Course)
    
• Undergraduate course: ENT Elective – 2 credits, instead, take:
  • 5000 or 6000-level ENT prefixed course – 2 credits (Availability Varies Depending Selected Course)

For more options, please see the options which are available to all business majors.

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Finance

Please see the options which are available to all business majors.

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Information Systems

Please see the options which are available to all business majors.

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Management

Please see the options which are available to all business majors.

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Marketing

• Undergraduate course: MAR4803 Marketing Management – 4 credits, instead, take both of these:
  • MAR5806 Problems and Methods in Marketing Management – 2 credits (F-M1)
  • MAR6833 Product Development and Management – 2 credits (SP-M4)

For more options, please see the options which are available to all business majors.

The University created combination degree programs to provide academically talented students with an opportunity to complete a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in a shorter period of time.

• Interested students should apply to the Master of Science in Finance degree program during their second year on campus.
• Once accepted, they will begin Master of Science in Finance courses during their third year, simultaneously working to complete the undergraduate and graduate degrees within four years.
• Participating in the MS in Finance Combination Degree courses is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the undergraduate prerequisites for FIN 4453, 4414 and 4504.
• 16 graduate credits may be taken prior to receiving the undergraduate degree: 12 undergraduate substitution credits plus four additional not used for undergraduate degree requirements.

Courses and curriculum

Required courses

Module courses are two credits each, totaling 12 credits.

Complete remaining undergraduate degree requirements during Junior Fall, Junior Spring and Senior Fall.

Electives

Electives are two credits each and are taken in addition to the substitutions in the required courses.

A maximum of 4 additional graduate credits may be taken during Junior Spring and Senior Fall.

Take the remainder of 32 MS in Finance credits from the electives during Senior Spring.

Option: Extra MS in Finance courses may be taken to count toward the undergraduate degree electives. However, the courses taken to satisfy undergraduate degree electives will not be applied toward the MS in Finance degree.

Students apply to the program during their second year at UF for eligibility to begin graduate-level courses in their third year.

The program is seeking students from a variety of finance-related interest areas but is not seeking applications from students outside of UF or UF juniors or seniors.

UF 1st year and early 2nd year students

Thinking about earning a Master of Science in Finance? Here’s how you can learn more about the program and prepare to apply:

• All MS in Finance students take part in the one-semester extracurricular program for students who intend to pursue a finance-related career.
• Attend an Information Session.
• Have an impact in a student organization, vs. joining several.
• Utilize the reading list provided by alumni.
• Get involved with a skill-building, finance-related student organization.
• Attend company presentations.

To stay on track for the MS in Finance application and course planning, aim for the following:

• Try to complete any required summer credits before the second year on campus.
• Finance and General Business majors need to complete all prerequisites for the 4000-level FIN courses required for the undergraduate degree. Non-Finance or General Business majors need to attend an Information Session to learn about combination degree planning for their particular major.
• Keep an overall GPA above a 3.5.
• Keep up with finance-related current events.

UF 2nd year students

Application should be made to the Combination Degree program in fall of the second year at UF. The sooner a second-year student applies, the better it is for course planning, job placement and mentoring opportunities. Students accepted to the program early enough in their second year are often assisted in finding sophomore summer opportunities and introduced to junior summer internship firms.

The following dates are for MSF Class of 2028 candidates that have completed one year at the University of Florida.

1. Step 1: After first year spring semester grades have posted, complete the pre-application form to express interest in applying.
2. Step 2: Submit complete application by the due date for the application window you choose:
   Early:
   August 31: Application due. Application during the early window requires finance majors to have ACG 2021 completed prior to fall 2025 semester.
   September 4: Notification of application status: declined, deferred, or invited to interview
   September 8 – October 2: Interviews
   October 3: Results released
   Regular:
   October 5: Application due
   October 13: Notification of application status: declined, deferred, or invited to interview
   October 28 – November 16: Interviews
   November 20: Results released
   Extended:
   November 12: Application due
   November 24: Notification of application status: declined, deferred, or invited to interview
   December 2: Remaining interviews begin
   Decisions made on rolling basis
   Late:
   After November 12: Pending space availability, late applications are considered on a rolling basis.

Waitlisted applicants can expect a final decision at the end of May. Pending available space, waitlisted applicants’ updated transcripts, resumes, and statements of purpose will be reviewed upon conclusion of the spring semester.

Conditionally accepted interviewees receive the MS in Finance Handbook to participate in the next internship interview training module. Conditional acceptance will be lifted upon review of sophomore performance. The accepted student will be eligible for MS in Finance course registration once a Combination Degree Form is signed by Undergraduate and Graduate programs.

A complete application requires the following by the due date:

1. Two letters of recommendation.
2. Your transcripts will be reviewed for strong evidence that the undergraduate courses at UF have not been enough of a challenge. A minimum 3.5 overall GPA is expected for application. The average application GPA for the MSF classes of 2026 and 2027 was 3.91.
3. SAT/ACT scores are also accessible to the Admissions Committee electronically. The minimum expected SAT combined math and reading score is 1350/1600, or ACT math 31/36, for application. The MSF classes of 2026 and 2027 average SAT was 1477/1600, and average ACT Math was 33.2/36.0.
4. The MS in Finance Program does not require a GMAT or GRE score. Applicants may submit a GMAT score to enhance their application. Any GMAT score received will be included as part of the holistic application review process.
   
   After your recommendation letters have been sent, applicants should email the next two items together:
   
5. Resume formatted for use in the finance industry that covers all post-high school education and employment, international affiliations, and research funding.
6. Statement of purpose describing the chosen career path and listing firms in the areas of interest. Also include:
   • A document focused on long-term career expectations and the junior summer internship. Please email your statement directly to the program’s admissions team.
   • An Excel or Word table with: the list of firms targeted for the junior summer internship, the caliber of students those companies select, and some understanding of the recruitment process.

Interviewees should demonstrate characteristics appropriate for the graduate business courses and qualifications expected by the firms they have targeted in their statement of purpose. These traits include:

• An innate interest in financial current events and other industry-related subjects
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to articulate ideas
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong work ethic
• Achievement-oriented character

Each of the application materials and the interview are used to assess an applicant’s motivation, ability, preparedness, and maturity for the MS in Finance Combination Degree Program.

UF 3rd year and transfer students

These applicants are required to have accepted a junior summer internship at the firm they plan to place full-time. Due to this timeline, most third-year applicants and transfer students are not eligible to apply.

However, transfer students and juniors who have secured a junior summer internship at the firm they expect to accept a full-time offer may apply during their junior year to complete the MS in Finance degree by the end of their fourth year.

For more information about applying in the junior year, or to learn about opportunities available to juniors from the MS in Finance Program, attend an early fall Information Session.

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Required Courses with Substitutions

Junior Fall and Spring

Course	Credits	Module
FIN 6545 Fixed Income Security Valuation*	2	1
FIN 6785 Investment Banking & Corp Fin Modeling I**	2	1
FIN 6537 Derivative Securities*	2	2
FIN 6786 Investment Banking & Corp Fin Modeling II**	2	2
FIN 6930 Financial Modeling***	2	3
FIN 6528 Asset Allocation & Investment Strategy***	2	4

*Degree substitutions for FIN 4504
**Degree substitutions for FIN 4414
***Degree substitutions for FIN 4453

Senior Fall and Senior Spring

Course	Credits	Module
FIN 6525 Asset Allocation Project Course*	2	3-4

*Semester-long course

Electives

Junior Spring and Senior Spring

Course	Credits	Module
FIN 6930 Equity Portfolio Strategies	2	3
FIN 6496 Mergers & Acquisitions	2	3
FIN 6930 Structuring & Solving Business Problems	2	3
FIN 6429 Financial Decision Making	2	3
REE 6045 Intro to Real Estate**	2	3
REE 6208 Secondary Mortgage Markets and Securitization	2	3
FIN 6575 Emerging Markets	2	3
FIN 6779 FinTech AI/Machine Learning in Finance	2	3
FIN 6936 Special Topics in Investment Finance*	2	3 & 4
REE 6395 Real Estate Private Equity	2	4
FIN 6438 Study in Valuation	2	4
FIN 6930 Private Equity & Venture Capital	2	4
FIN 6930 Natural Language Processing Applications in Finance	2	4
FIN 6728 Capitalism & Regulation	2	4

*Highly recommended during Junior year.
**Not required for other REE courses.

Senior Fall

Course	Credits	Module
FIN 6465 Financial Statement Analysis	2	1
REE 6045 Introduction to Real Estate	2	1
FIN 6638 International Finance	2	2
REE 6395 Real Estate Private Equity	2	2
FIN 6930 Value Investing	2	2
FIN 6936 Special Topics in Investment Finance	2	2

Total graduate credits: 32

The Master of Science in Finance and Technology is a 30-credit-hour program that introduces students to investments, derivatives, valuation and current trends in financial intermediation and financial services.

On top of traditional finance, modeling, and money management topics, students receive an extensive grounding in AI, blockchain and more technologies being employed in finance today.

Students accepted into the Finance and Technology combination bachelor’s/master’s program begin graduate-level coursework when entering their senior year. They continue their studies for one additional year to complete all master’s requirements, graduating with two degrees in five years.

Deadlines

Application deadlines
Early decision: March 1, 2026
Final deadline: May 1, 2026
International applicants: January 15, 2026

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UF undergraduate students may apply to the Finance and Technology combination degree program to earn both a BSBA in Finance and the MS in Finance and Technology in an accelerated pathway.

To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria and complete these requirements:

• Cumulative GPA: Minimum 3.2 UF cumulative GPA at the time of application.
• Credit‐hour progress: At least 60 credit hours completed (including all lower-division business core courses) by the end of the semester prior to matriculation into the MS portion.
• Prerequisite coursework:
• FIN 3403 – Corporate Finance (grade of “B” or higher)
• QMB 3250 – Introductory Business Statistics (grade of “B” or higher)
• QMB 3302 – Statistical Methods in Business (grade of “B” or higher)
• ECO 2023 – Principles of Macroeconomics
• ECO 2013 – Principles of Microeconomics
• Completion of all eight undergraduate finance “tracking” courses (Investments, Derivatives, Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Behavioral Finance, International Finance, and Financial Markets & Institutions) before beginning graduate coursework.
• Technical preparation: It is strongly recommended that students complete at least one programming course (e.g., COP 3502 – Introduction to Programming in Python or equivalent) and one database or data-structures course to ensure readiness for MS in Finance and Technology core classes (NLP and AI, Blockchain, etc.).
• Application timing: Submit the online Combination Degree application by March 1 of your junior year for fall entry into the combination program.
  • All required grades and UF transcripts must be posted by the end of the spring semester before graduate study begins.

UF undergraduate students who are interested in joining the Information Systems and Operations Management Combination Degree program must have:

Step 1: Research eligibility requirements

• Achieved a 3.2 cumulative UF GPA
• Completed 60 credit hours (AICE, AP, IB and dual enrollment hours are included)
• Finished all Universal Tracking courses (with final grades posted) before submitting an application (business majors may review their Universal Tracking courses)

Note: This program is open to both business and non-business majors. While not required, business students are strongly encouraged to connect with a Heavener School of Business Combination Degree Advisor prior to submitting an application. In addition, all students are strongly encouraged to complete a programming course prior to applying to this program.

Also, it is recommended (but not required) that students take a programming course as an undergraduate.

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Step 2: Decide when to apply

Fall deadlines:

• Undergraduate students: May 1

Spring deadlines:

• Undergraduate students: September 1

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Step 3: Prepare your supporting documentation

Statement of purpose

The essay should be completed as part of the online application or by email. Please emphasize:
• Your motivation for applying to the program
• Why you think you are a good candidate for the program
• How the program fits into your future goals
Use the essay as an opportunity to highlight what you think we cannot assess from the other application materials. The ideal length for the essay is between 400-600 words.

Resume

The resume should be completed as part of the online application or emailed to MS ISOM. Please elaborate on duties, responsibilities, leadership activities and time commitments outside of the classroom.

Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.

Letters of recommendation

A minimum of two recommendations from someone who has supervised the applicant (professor, employer, adviser, volunteer coordinators, etc.) are required. Recommendations from student/peer leaders will not be accepted.
Recommenders should submit letters directly to program via email.

Official GMAT or GRE test scores

The ISOM Department requires that applicants complete the quantitative and verbal sections of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Educational Testing Service (GRE). We have no preference as to what test applicants choose to take. Test scores will be used as part of the holistic application review process. Test scores must be sent directly from the testing organization to UF. Use code: UF 5812

• GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition: Minimum score required is a 465. Program averages vary by term, Traditional GMAT average 610, GMAT Focus average 575. We do not consider the analytical writing assessment or integrated reasoning sections of the traditional GMAT.

Note: The GMAT Focus unlike the traditional GMAT, consists of three sections each lasting 45 minutes and does not have an essay component.
It retains the quantitative and verbal sections and offers a highly relevant data insights section, which assesses data literacy. Data insights include multi-source reasoning, table analysis, graphics interpretations, two-part analysis, and data sufficiency.
1. GRE: Minimum score required is 295. We do not consider the analytical writing sections. GRE average 311.
o UF students are offered GRE preparations workshops and tutoring each semester at the UF Teaching Center and Writing Studio.
2. Only exemption: Applicants with a previous graduate/master’s or professional degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution may be exempt from submitting the GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition or GRE. No other exemptions are allowed.

Note: It can take up to four weeks for the Admissions Office to process your test score. It is important to allow for this delay by taking the exam well in advance of the application deadline.

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Step 3: Submit the combination degree application

Please complete the application form online.

After you complete the form, you will receive detailed application instructions. Email the Information Systems and Operations Management program if you have any questions. Application materials can be submitted by email.

The university created combination degree programs to provide academically talented students an opportunity to complete a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in a shorter period of time.

The Combination Degree program in Information Systems and Operations Management is designed to provide students with computing, quantitative, and application skills vital to a business problem-solving setting. The Information Systems and Operations Management program requirements span traditional academic disciplines to produce a multidisciplinary major.

Students from a variety of backgrounds, including business administration and engineering, enroll in the Combination Degree program. Students without a business background may need an additional semester in the program.

• Students who are admitted into the Information Systems and Operations Management Combination Degree program may enroll in 12 credits (non-IS majors) or 16 credits (IS majors) of graduate coursework during their junior and senior years.
• Students will then have 20-28 credits of coursework over 1-1.5 years at the graduate level to complete requirements for the Master’s.

We encourage students to attend an information session for the Master of Science in Information Systems and Operations Management program.

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Information Systems Majors

During the undergraduate portion of the program, Information Systems majors will take the
following courses:

Semester 5

Course	Title	Credits	Prerequisite
ISM6128 (replaces ISM4113)	Advanced Business Systems Design & Development I	2	none
ISM6129 (replaces ISM4210)	Advanced Business Systems Design & Development II	2	ISM6128

Semester 6

Course	Title	Credits	Prerequisite
ISM6222 (replaces ISM4220)	Business Telecom Strategy & Applications I	2	none
QMB6358 (replaces ISM4330)	Statistical Analysis for Managerial Decisions	2	none

Semester 7

Course	Title	Credits	Prerequisite
QMB6755 (replaces QMB4701)	Managerial Quantitative Analysis I	2	none
QMB6756 (replaces QMB4702)	Managerial Quantitative Analysis II	2	QMB6755

Semester 8

Course	Title	Credits	Prerequisite
ISM6257 (replaces ISM3254)	Intermediate Business Programming	2
Choose one of three:
ISM6251 (replaces ISM3255)	DS Track: Advanced Business Programming	2	ISM6257
ISM6258 (replaces ISM3255)	IT Track: Advanced Business Programming	2	ISM6257
MAN5502 (replaces ISM3255)	SCM Track: Operations Management	2

Total credits: 16

ISOM undergraduates enrolled in the Combination Degree program should
not take ISM 4330.

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Non-Information Systems Majors

During the undergraduate portion of the program, Non-Information System majors will take the
following courses:

Semester 6

Course	Title	Credits	Prerequisite
ISM6128	Advanced Business Systems Design & Development I	2	none
ISM6129	Advanced Business Systems Design & Development II	2	ISM6128

Semester 7

Course	Title	Credits	Prerequisite
QMB6755	Managerial Quantitative Analysis I	2	none
QMB6756	Managerial Quantitative Analysis II	2	QMB6755

Semester 8

Course	Title	Credits	Prerequisite
ISM6257	Intermediate Business Programming	2	none
ISM6251*	DS Track: Advanced Business Programming	2	ISM6257
ISM6258*	IT Track: Advanced Business Programming	2	ISM6257
MAN5502*	SCM Track: Operations Management	2	none

Total credits: 12

*Choose one of three.

Undergraduate students can often graduate with their Master of International Business degree in as little as one extra semester after earning their bachelor’s degree.

Students admitted to the combination option can begin graduate coursework while still an undergraduate, with the approval of their undergraduate department. Students can apply up to 12 credits of graduate coursework to both their undergraduate and graduate degrees, saving time and tuition money. Students may take an additional four credit hours to count only toward their Master’s degree while still an undergraduate.

If students complete the maximum of 16 credits while they are undergraduate students, they would only need to complete 14 additional credits to earn their master’s degree!

We encourage students to attend an information session for the Master of International Business program.

Step 1: Research eligibility requirements

UF undergraduate students who are interested in joining the Master of International Business Combination Degree program must have:

• Achieved a 3.2 cumulative UF GPA
• Completed 90 credit hours (AICE, AP, IB and dual enrollment hours are included)
• Finished all Universal Tracking courses (business majors may review their Universal Tracking courses)
• Passed FIN 3403 – Business Finance and MAR 3023 – Principles of Marketing, if applying as a business major

Note: This program is only available to current UF undergraduate business majors or minors. However, exceptions may be made for students with an exceptional academic record and international experience. While not required, business students are strongly encouraged to connect with a Heavener School of Business Combination Degree Advisor prior to submitting an application.

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Step 2: Decide when to apply

Spring (January)	Deadline	Applicant notified by
Undergraduate & Scholarship* Consideration Deadline	Sep 1	Oct 15

Fall (late August)	Deadline	Applicant notified by
Early Deadline & Scholarship* Consideration Deadline	Mar 1	Apr 15
Final Deadline	May 1	Jun 15

Undergraduate applicants: The criteria and assessment of applications remain the same for both the early and final deadlines. The distinction between the early and final deadlines is in the timing of when the decision letter is issued.

If you cannot finalize your application under the deadline, contact us to determine if we can accept late applications.

Admitted applicants will be asked to accept their admission offer within two weeks of receiving their offer letter.

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Step 3: Prepare your supporting documentation

Statement of purpose essay

The essay should be completed as part of the online application. Please emphasize:

• Your motivations for applying to the program
• Why you think you are a good candidate for the program
• How the program fits into your future goals

Use the essay as an opportunity to highlight what you think we cannot assess from the other application materials. Ideal length is between 400-600 words.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)

The resume helps us to get a complete picture of each applicant. Please elaborate on duties and responsibilities as well as leadership activities and time commitments outside of the classroom. Resume is not limited to one page.

Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.

Two letters of recommendation

A minimum of two recommendations must be from someone who has supervised you in some capacity (e.g., professor, employer, academic adviser, volunteer coordinators, etc.). Recommendations from family members or family friends are not advisable.
Recommendations from student/peer leaders will not be accepted.
Recommenders should submit letters directly to program via email.

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Step 4: Submit the combination degree application

Please complete the application form online.

After you complete the form, you will receive detailed application instructions. Email or schedule a call if you have any questions.

Application materials can be submitted by email.

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Questions?

Pratibha Singh
Admissions Coordinator
Schedule a call
Email

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All Business Majors

Review the following course substitutions for undergrad business core and the terms they are offered.

• Undergraduate requirement: Upper division / restricted electives or business electives
  • Any graduate business course not being used in another course substitution may be used to satisfy this requirement.
    
• Undergraduate course: QMB3250 Statistics Bus Decision, instead, take both of these:
  • QMB5304 Intro Managerial Stat – 2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3)
  • QMB6358 Sta Anly Manage Dec 1 – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
    
• Undergraduate course: GEB3373 International Business – 4 credits, instead, take both of these:
  • GEB6366 Fundamentals of International Business – 2 credits (SM-B, F-M1, SP-M3)
  • MAN6636 Global Strategic Management – 2 credits (SM-B, F-M1, F-M2, SP-M3, SP-M4)
    
• Undergraduate course: MAN4504 Operations & Supply Chain Management – 4 credits, instead, take:
  • MAN5502 Production & Operations Management – 2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3, SM-A)
• and, one of these:
  • MAN6511 Production Management Problems – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
  • MAN6573 Purchasing & Supply Chain Management – 2 credits (F-M2)
    
• Undergraduate course: Professional Communication course – 3 credits (GEB2216 Professional Writing in Business, GEB3218 Professional Speaking in Business, SPC2608 Introduction to Public Speaking, ENC3312 Advanced Argumentative Writing or a similar course with prior approval), instead, take both of these:
  • GEB5212 Professional Writing – 1 credits (SM-B, F-M1, F-M2, SP-M3, SP-M4)
  • GEB5215 Professional Communication – 1 credit (SM-B, F-M1, F-M2, SP-M3, SP-M4) – not approved for undergraduate accounting majors

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General Studies

Don’t forget to view course subs for undergrad business core in “All Business Majors” section. UG courses include: electives, professional communication course, QMB3250, GEB3373 and MAN4504.

Undergraduates with General Studies major requirement: Business Electives

• Any graduate business course not being used in another course substitution may be used to satisfy this requirement.
  
• General Studies majors with an International Studies area of specialization, can count these courses toward the international business area of specialization requirements:
  • BUL6852 International Business Law – 2 credits (F-M2)
  • FIN6638 International Finance – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
  • GEB6366 Fundamentals of International Business – 2 credits (SM-B, F-M1, SP-M3)
  • GEB6930 Doing Business in Asia – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
  • LAS6295 Latin American Business Environment – 2 credits (F-M2)
  • MAN6635 International Aspects of Human Resource Management – 2 credits (SP-M4)
  • MAN6636 Global Strategic Management – 2 credits (SM-B, F-M1, F-M2, SP-M3, SP-M4)
  • MAR6157 International Marketing (F-M1, F-M2 Online, SP-M3, SM-A Online)

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Finance

Don’t forget to view course subs for undergrad business core in “All Business Majors” section. UG courses include: electives, professional communication course, QMB3250, GEB3373 and MAN4504.

• Undergraduate course: FIN4504 Equity and Capital Markets – 4 credits, instead, take both of these:
  • FIN6537 Derivative Securities – 2 credits (F-M1)
  • FIN6638 International Finance – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
    
• Undergraduate course: FIN4414 Financial Management – 4 credits, instead, take both of these:
  • FIN6427 Measuring and Managing Value – 2 credits (F-M1)
  • FIN6465 Financial Statement Analysis – 2 credits (F-M2)

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Information Systems

Don’t forget to view course subs for undergrad business core in “All Business Majors” section. UG courses include: electives, professional communication course, QMB3250, GEB3373 and MAN4504.

• Undergraduate course: ISM4113 Business Systems Design and Applications, instead, take:
  • ISM6128 Advanced Business Systems Design & Development I – 2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3)
    
• Undergraduate course: ISM4210 Database Management, instead, take:
  • ISM6129 Advanced Business Systems Design & Dev. II – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
    
• Undergraduate course: ISM3254 Business Systems 1, instead, take:
  • ISM6257 Intermediate Business Programming – 2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3)
    
• Undergraduate course: ISM3255 Business Systems 2, instead, take:
  • ISM6258 Advanced Business Programming – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
    
• Undergraduate course: QMB4701 Managerial Operations Analysis 1, instead, take:
  • QMB6755 Managerial Quantitative Analysis I – 2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3)
    
• Undergraduate course: QMB4702 Managerial Operations Analysis 2, instead, take:
  • QMB6756 Managerial Quantitative Analysis II – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
    
• Undergraduate course: ISM4220 Business Data Communications 1, instead, take:
  • ISM6222 Business Telecom Strategy and Apps I – 2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3)
    
• Undergraduate course: ISM4330 Information Systems and Operations Strategy, instead, take:
  • QMB6358 Sta Anly Manage Dec 1 – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)

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Management

Don’t forget to view course subs for undergrad business core in “All Business Majors” section. UG courses include: electives, professional communication course, QMB3250, GEB3373 and MAN4504.

• Undergraduate course: MAN3240 Organizations: Structure and Behavior – 4 credits, instead, take two of these:
  • MAN5246 Organizational Behavior – 2 credits (SM-B, F-M2, SP-M4)
  • MAN6366 Organizational Staffing – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M3)
    
• Undergraduate course: MAN4301 Human Resource Management – 4 credits, instead, take two of these:
  • BUL6841 Employment Law – 2 credits (SP-M3)
  • MAN6331 Compensation in Organizations – 2 credits (F-M1, SP-M4)
  • MAN6366 Organizational Staffing – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M3)
    
• These courses count toward 3000 or 4000-level MAN or BUL elective course requirement:
  • BUL6852 International Business Law – 2 credits (F-M2)
  • MAN6447 Art & Science of Negotiation – 2 credits (SM-A, F-M1, F-M2, SP-M4)
  • MAN6511 Production Management Problems – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
  • MAN6528 Principles of Logistics / Transportation Systems – 2 credits (SP-M3)
  • MAN6573 Purchasing & Supply Chain Management – 2 credits (F-M2)
  • MAN6581 Project Management – 2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3)
  • MAN6635 International Aspects of Human Resource Mgmt. – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
  • MAN6636 Global Strategic Management – 2 credits (SM-B, F-M1, F-M2 SP-M3, SP-M4)
  • MAN6930 Leading Teams – 2 credits (SP-M4)

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Marketing

Don’t forget to view course subs for undergrad business core in “All Business Majors” section. UG courses include: electives, professional communication course, QMB3250, GEB3373 and MAN4504.

• Undergraduate course: MAR4803 Marketing Management – 4 credits, instead, take both of these:
  • MAR5806 Problems and Methods in Marketing Management – 2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3)
  • MAR6833 Product Development and Management – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
    
• These courses can count toward 3000 or 4000-level marketing elective requirement:
  • Note: Students are not permitted to take both the undergrad and grad courses of indicated overlaps.
  • Students must complete MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing (undergrad course) prior to enrollment into the courses below.
    • MAR6105 Marketing Ethics – 2 credits (F-M1, F-M2, SP-M4)
    • MAR6157 International Marketing – 2 credits (F-M1, F-M2 Online, SP-M3, SM-A Online)
  • Students must complete either MAR4803 Marketing Management (undergrad course) or MAR5806 Prob/Meth Marketing Management prior to enrollment into the courses below.
    • MAR6335 Building and Managing Brand Equity – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
    • MAR6456 Business-to-Business Marketing – 2 credits (SP-M4)
    • MAR6479 Professional Selling – 2 credits (SP-M4, SM-B Online)
    • MAR6591 Managerial Decisions – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M3, SP-M4)
    • MAR6818 Advanced Marketing Management – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)

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All Business Majors

(based on online course offerings)

• Undergraduate requirement: Upper division / restricted electives or business electives
  • Any graduate business course not being used in another course substitution may be used to satisfy this requirement.
    
• Undergraduate course: GEB3373 International Business – 4 credits, instead, take both of these:
  • MAN6636 Global Strategic Management – 2 credits (SM-B)
  • GEB6366 Fundamentals of International Business – 2 credits (F-M1)
    
• Undergraduate course: QMB3250 Statistics for Business Decisions – 4 credits, instead, take both of these:
  • QMB5304 Intro to Managerial Stats – 2 credits (F-M1)
  • QMB6358 Statistical Analysis for Managerial Decisions – 2 credits (SP-M3)
    
• Undergraduate course: GEB2219 Writing and Speaking in Business – 4 credits, instead, take both of these:
  • GEB5212 Professional Writing – 1 credits (F-M1, SP-M3, SM-B)
  • GEB5215 Professional Communication – 1 credit (F-M2, SP-M4, SM-B)

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General Studies

Also refer to “All Business Majors” section.

• Undergraduate General Studies major requirement: Business Electives
  • Any graduate business course not being used in another course substitution may be used to satisfy this requirement.
    
• Undergraduate General Studies majors with an International studies area of specialization, these courses can count toward the international business area of specialization requirements:
  • BUL6852 International Business Law – 2 credits (SM-A)
  • MAR6157 International Marketing – 2 credits (SM-A)
  • MAN6617 International Operations/Logistics – 2 credits (SM-B)
  • MAN6636 Global Strategic Management – 2 credits (SM-B)
  • GEB6366 Fundamentals of International Business – 2 credits (F-M1)
  • ECO6936 Global Trade & Policy – 2 credits (F-M2)
  • FIN6638 International Finance – 2 credits (F-M2)
  • MAN6635 International Aspects of Human Resources Mgmt – 2 credits (SP-M4)

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Finance

Also refer to “All Business Majors” section.

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Information Systems

Also refer to “All Business Majors” section.

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Management

Also refer to “All Business Majors” section.

• Undergraduate course: MAN3240 Organizations:Structure and Behavior – 4 credits, instead, take both of these:
  • MAN6366 Organizational Staffing – 2 credits (F-M2)
  • MAN5246 Organizational Behavior – 2 credits (SP-M4)
    
• Undergraduate course: MAN4301 Human Resource Mgmt. – 4 credits, instead, take both of these:
  • MAN6331 Compensation in Organizations – 2 credits (F-M1)
  • MAN6366 Organizational Staffing – 2 credits (F-M2)
    
• These courses count toward 3000 or 4000-level MAN or BUL elective course requirement:
  • BUL6852 International Business Law – 2 credits (SM-A)
  • MAN6930 Leading Teams – 2 credits (SM-A)
  • MAN6636 Global Strategic Management – 2 credits (SM-B)
  • MAN6617 International Operations/Logistics – 2 credits (SM-B)
  • MAN6366 Organizational Staffing – 2 credits (F-M2)
  • MAN6355 International Aspects of Human Resources Mgmt – 2 credits (SP-M4)
  • MAN5246 Organizational Behavior – 2 credits (SP-M4)

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Marketing

Also refer to “All Business Majors” section.

• Undergraduate course: MAR4803 Marketing Management – 4 credits, instead, take both of these:
  • MAR5806 Marketing Management – 2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3)
  • MAR6833 Product Development/Manage – 2 credits (SP-M4)
    
• These courses can count toward 3000 or 4000-level marketing elective requirement:
  • The pre-req for courses below is MAR3023 (undergraduate Principals of Marketing)
    • MAR6157 International Marketing – 2 credits (SM-A)
    • MAR6105 Marketing Ethics – 2 credits (F-M2)
  • The pre-req for courses below include MAR4803 or MAR5806
    • MAR6335 Building & Managing Equity – 2 credits (F-M2)
    • MAR6591 Managerial Decisions – 2 credits (SP-M3)
    • MAR6456 Business-to-Business Marketing – 2 credits (SP-M4)
    • MAR6818 Advanced Marketing Mgmt – 2 credits (SP-M4)
    • MAR6456 Business to Business Marketing – 2 credits (SP-M3)
    • MAR6479 Professional Selling – 2 credits (SM-B)

Students admitted to the combination option can begin graduate coursework while still an undergraduate, with the approval of their undergraduate department. Students can apply up to 12 credits of graduate coursework to both their undergraduate and graduate degrees, saving time and tuition money.

Leaving the University of Florida with an undergraduate degree already makes students stand out when searching for a job. Having a master’s degree in management gives you value-added diversity and opens job opportunities that were not there before.

If students complete the maximum of 16 graduate credits while they are undergraduate students, half of their graduate degree is complete. Only an additional 16 credits remain to earn their MS degree! This course load provides the time needed to focus on job search strategizing with the Business Career Services team.

We encourage students to attend an information session for the Master of Science in Management program.

UF undergraduate students who are interested in joining the Master of Science in Management Combination Degree program must have:

Step 1: Research eligibility requirements

• Achieved a 3.2 cumulative UF GPA
• Completed 90 credit hours (AICE, AP, IB and dual enrollment hours are included)
• Finished all Universal Tracking courses

Note: This program is only open non-business majors.

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Step 2: Decide when to apply

Spring (January)	Deadline	Applicant notified by
Undergraduate & Scholarship* Consideration Deadline	Sep 1	Oct 15

Fall (late August)	Deadline	Applicant notified by
Early Deadline & Scholarship* Consideration Deadline	Mar 1	Apr 15
Final Deadline	May 1	Jun 15

Undergraduate applicants: The criteria and assessment of applications remain the same for both the early and final deadlines. The distinction between the early and final deadlines is in the timing of when the decision letter is issued.

If you cannot finalize your application under the deadline, contact us to determine if we can accept late applications.

Admitted applicants will be asked to accept their admission offer within two weeks of receiving their offer letter.

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Step 3: Prepare your supporting documentation

Statement of purpose essay

The essay should be completed as part of the Graduate School application. Please emphasize:
Your motivations for applying to the program
Why you think you are a good candidate for the program
How the program fits into your future goals
Use the essay as an opportunity to highlight what you think we cannot assess from the other application materials. Ideal length is between 400-600 words.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)

The resume helps us get a complete picture of each applicant. Please elaborate on duties and responsibilities as well as leadership activities and time commitments outside of the classroom. Résumé is not limited to one page.

Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.

Two letters of recommendation

A minimum of two recommendations must be from someone who has supervised you in some capacity (e.g., professor, employer, academic adviser, volunteer coordinators, etc.). Recommendations from family members or family friends are not advisable.
Recommendations from student/peer leaders will not be accepted.
Recommenders should submit letters directly to program via email.

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Step 4: Meet with your undergraduate academic advisor(s)

Print this planning form and meet with your undergraduate academic advisor(s). Read and follow the directions on the form. Sign and complete page one. Your undergraduate advisor(s) must fill out page 2 and must sign off on the form.

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Step 5: Submit the combination degree application

Please fill out the application form to indicate the program format to which you intend to apply. This should be completed before you submit any additional application materials.

After you complete the application, you will receive detailed instructions, however this is not an automatic reply. Email or schedule a call if you have any questions.

Application materials can be submitted by email.

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Questions?

Pratibha Singh
Admissions Coordinator
Schedule a call
Email

Undergraduate students can often graduate with their Master of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing degree in as little as one extra semester after earning their bachelor’s degree.

Students admitted to the combination option can begin graduate coursework while still an undergraduate, with the approval of their undergraduate department. Students can apply up to 12 credits of graduate coursework to both their undergraduate and graduate degrees, saving time and tuition money. Students may take an additional four credit hours to count only to their master’s degree while still an undergraduate.

We encourage students to attend an information session for the MS Marketing program.

UF undergraduate students who are interested in joining the MS Marketing Combination Degree program must have:

Step 1: Research eligibility requirements

• Achieved a 3.2 cumulative UF GPA
• Completed 90 credit hours (AICE, AP, IB and dual enrollment hours are included)
• Finished all Universal Tracking courses (business majors may review their Universal Tracking courses)
• Passed FIN 3403 Business Finance and MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing

Note: This program is only open to both business majors. While not required, business students are strongly encouraged to connect with a Heavener School of Business Combination Degree Advisor prior to submitting an application.

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Step 2: Decide when to apply

Spring (January)	Deadline	Applicant notified by
Undergraduate & Scholarship* Consideration Deadline	Sep 1	Oct 15

Fall (late August)	Deadline	Applicant notified by
Early Deadline & Scholarship* Consideration Deadline	Mar 1	Apr 15
Final Deadline	May 1	Jun 15

Undergraduate applicants: The criteria and assessment of applications remain the same for both the early and final deadlines. The distinction between the early and final deadlines is in the timing of when the decision letter is issued.

If you cannot finalize your application under the deadline, contact us to determine if we can accept late applications.

Admitted applicants will be asked to accept their admission offer within two weeks of receiving their offer letter.

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Step 3: Prepare your supporting documentation

Statement of purpose essay

Ideal length – one page (400-600 words). Explain your motivations for applying to the program, why you believe that you are good candidate, and how the program will help you achieve your career goals. If there is additional information that you would like to share with the admissions committee, you may include it in the essay.

Resume

Ideal length – 1-2 pages. The resume provides the admissions committee with a holistic view of each applicant. Use the resume to highlight your experience, accomplishments and involvement. Elaborate on your duties and responsibilities, as well as leadership activities and time commitments outside of the classroom.

Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.

Two letters of recommendation

A minimum of two recommendations must be from someone who has supervised you in some capacity (e.g., professor, employer, academic adviser, volunteer coordinators, etc.). Recommendations from family members or family friends are not advisable.
Recommendations from student/peer leaders will not be accepted.
Recommenders should submit letters directly to program via email.

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Step 4: Submit the combination degree application

Please submit the application materials to the MS Marketing program. Email or schedule a call if you have any questions.

Complete the application form.

After you complete the form, you will receive detailed application instructions.

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Questions?

Pratibha Singh
Admissions Coordinator
Schedule a call
Email

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All Business Majors

Course subs for undergrad business core

• Undergraduate requirement: Upper division / restricted electives or business electives
  • Any graduate business course not being used in another course substitution may be used to satisfy this requirement.
    
• Undergraduate course: QMB3250 Statistics Bus Decision, instead, take both of these:
  • QMB5304 Intro Managerial Stat – 2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3)
  • QMB6358 Sta Anly Manage Dec 1 – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
    
• Undergraduate course: GEB3373 International Business – 4 credits, instead, take both of these:
  • GEB6366 Fundamentals of International Business – 2 credits (SM-B, F-M1, SP-M3)
  • MAN6636 Global Strategic Management – 2 credits (SM-B, F-M1, F-M2, SP-M3, SP-M4)
    
• Undergraduate course: MAN4504 Operations & Supply Chain Management – 4 credits, instead, take:
  • MAN5502 Production & Operations Management – 2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3, SM-A) and, one of these:
    • MAN6511 Production Management Problems – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
    • MAN6573 Purchasing & Supply Chain Management – 2 credits (F-M2)
      
• Undergraduate course: Professional Communication course – 3 credits (GEB2216 Professional Writing in Business, GEB3218 Professional Speaking in Business, SPC2608 Introduction to Public Speaking, ENC3312 Advanced Argumentative Writing or a similar course with prior approval), instead, take both of these:
  • GEB5212 Professional Writing – 1 credits (SM-B, F-M1, F-M2, SP-M3, SP-M4)
  • GEB5215 Professional Communication – 1 credit (SM-B, F-M1, F-M2, SP-M3, SP-M4)

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General Studies

Don’t forget to view course subs for undergrad business core in “All Business Majors” section. UG courses include: electives, professional communication course, QMB3250, GEB3373 and MAN4504.

• Undergraduate General Studies major requirement: Business Electives
  • Any graduate business course not being used in another course substitution may be used to satisfy this requirement.
    
• General Studies majors with an International Studies area of specialization, can count these courses toward the international business area of specialization requirements:
  • BUL6852 International Business Law – 2 credits (F-M2)
  • FIN6638 International Finance – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
  • GEB6366 Fundamentals of International Business – 2 credits (SM-B, F-M1, SP-M3)
  • GEB6930 Doing Business in Asia – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
  • LAS6295 Latin American Business Environment – 2 credits (F-M2)
  • MAN6635 International Aspects of Human Resource Management – 2 credits (F-M2)
  • MAN6636 Global Strategic Management – 2 credits (SM-B, F-M1, F-M2, SP-M3, SP-M4)
  • MAR6157 International Marketing – 2 credits (F-M1, F-M2 Online, SP-M3, SM-A Online)

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Finance

Don’t forget to view course subs for undergrad business core in “All Business Majors” section. UG courses include: electives, professional communication course, QMB3250, GEB3373 and MAN4504.

• Undergraduate course: FIN4504 Equity and Capital Markets – 4 credits, instead, take both of these:
  • FIN6537 Derivative Securities – 2 credits (F-M1)
  • FIN6638 International Finance – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
    
• Undergraduate course: FIN4414 Financial Management – 4 credits, instead, take both of these:
  • FIN6427 Measuring and Managing Value – 2 credits (F-M1)
  • FIN6465 Financial Statement Analysis – 2 credits (F-M2)

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Information Systems

Don’t forget to view course subs for undergrad business core in “All Business Majors” section. UG courses include: electives, professional communication course, QMB3250, GEB3373 and MAN4504.

• Undergraduate course: ISM4113 Business Systems Design and Applications, instead, take:
  • ISM6128 Advanced Business Systems Design & Development I – 2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3)
    
• Undergraduate course: ISM4210 Database Management, instead, take:
  • ISM6129 Advanced Business Systems Design & Dev. II – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
    
• Undergraduate course: ISM3254 Business Systems 1, instead, take:
  • ISM6257 Intermediate Business Programming – 2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3)
    
• Undergraduate course: ISM3255 Business Systems 2, instead, take:
  • ISM6258 Advanced Business Programming – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
    
• Undergraduate course: QMB4701 Managerial Operations Analysis 1, instead, take:
  • QMB6755 Managerial Quantitative Analysis I – 2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3)
    
• Undergraduate course: QMB4702 Managerial Operations Analysis 2, instead, take:
  • QMB6756 Managerial Quantitative Analysis II – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
    
• Undergraduate course: ISM4220 Business Data Communications 1, instead, take:
  • ISM6222 Business Telecom Strategy and Apps I – 2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3)
    
• Undergraduate course: ISM4330 Information Systems and Operations Strategy, instead, take:
  • QMB6358 Sta Anly Manage Dec 1 – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)

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Management

Don’t forget to view course subs for undergrad business core in “All Business Majors” section. UG courses include: electives, professional communication course, QMB3250, GEB3373 and MAN4504.

• Undergraduate course: MAN3240 Organizations: Structure and Behavior – 4 credits, instead, take two of these:
  • MAN5246 Organizational Behavior – 2 credits (SM-B, F-M2, SP-M4)
  • MAN6366 Organizational Staffing – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M3)
    
• Undergraduate course: MAN4301 Human Resource Management – 4 credits, instead, take two of these:
  • BUL6841 Employment Law – 2 credits (SP-M3)
  • MAN6331 Compensation in Organizations – 2 credits (F-M1, SP-M4)
  • MAN6366 Organizational Staffing – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M3)
    
• These courses count toward 3000 or 4000-level MAN or BUL elective course requirement:
  • BUL6852 International Business Law – 2 credits (F-M2)
  • MAN6447 Art & Science of Negotiation – 2 credits (SM-A, F-M1, F-M2, SP-M4)
  • MAN6511 Production Management Problems – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
  • MAN6528 Principles of Logistics / Transportation Systems – 2 credits (F-M1)
  • MAN6573 Purchasing & Supply Chain Management – 2 credits (F-M2)
  • MAN6581 Project Management – 2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3)
  • MAN6635 International Aspects of Human Resource Mgmt – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
  • MAN6636 Global Strategic Management – 2 credits (SM-B, F-M1, F-M2 SP-M3, SP-M4)
  • MAN6930 Leading Teams – 2 credits (SP-M4)

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Marketing

Don’t forget to view course subs for undergrad business core in “All Business Majors” section. UG courses include: electives, professional communication course, QMB3250, GEB3373 and MAN4504.

• Undergraduate course: MAR4803 Marketing Management – 4 credits, instead, take both of these:
  • MAR5806 Problems and Methods in Marketing Management – 2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3)
  • MAR6833 Product Development and Management– 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
    
• The courses below can count toward 3000 or 4000-level marketing elective requirement, pre-requisites will not be waived:
  • Prerequisite for courses below is MAR3023 Principles of Marketing
    • MAR6157 International Marketing (F-M1, F-M2 Online, SP-M3, SM-A Online)
    • MAR6105 Marketing Ethics – 2 credits (F-M1, F-M2, SP-M4)
  • Prerequisite for courses below is MAR5806 Prob & Methods in Mkg Mgmt (or MAR4803 Mkg Mgmt)
    • MAR6335 Building and Managing Brand Equity** – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
    • MAR6456 Business-to-Business Marketing – 2 credits (SP-M4)
    • MAR6479 Professional Selling – 2 credits (SP-M4, SM-B Online)
    • MAR6591 Managerial Decisions – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M3, SP-M4)
    • MAR6818 Advanced Marketing Management** – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4) – Capstone
  • Prerequisites for courses below are MAR5806 (or MAR4803) and QMB6358
    • MAR6237 Art and Science of Pricing – 2 credits (F-M2)
    • MAR6722 Web-based Marketing – 2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3)
    • MAR6861 Customer Relationship Management – 2 credits (SP-M4)
    • MAR6667 Marketing Analytics Methods – 2 credits (F-M1, F-M2)
  • Prerequisites for courses below are MAR5806 (or MAR4803) and QMB6358 and ISM6413/QMB3302 (Python)
    • MAR6508 Customer Analysis – 2 credits (SP-M3)
    • MAR6668 Marketing Analytics I – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M3) – Overlaps with MAR 6667, cannot take or get credit for both.
    • MAR6669 Marketing Analytics II – 2 credits (SP-M4)

*Students not permitted to take both the undergrad and grad courses of indicated overlaps.
**Elective option for all other students.

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All Business Majors

Course subs for undergrad business core

(based on online course offerings)

• Undergraduate requirement: Upper division / restricted electives or business electives
  • Any graduate business course not being used in another course substitution may be used to satisfy this requirement.
    
• Undergraduate course: GEB3373 International Business – 4 credits, instead, take both of these:
  • GEB6366 Fundamentals of International Business – 2 credits (F-M1)
  • MAN6636 Global Strategic Management – 2 credits (SM-B)
    
• Undergraduate course: GEB2219 Writing and Speaking in Business – 4 credits, instead, take both of these:
  • GEB5212 Professional Writing – 1 credit (F-M1, SP-M3)
  • GEB5215 Professional Communication – 1 credit (F-M2, SP-M4)

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General Studies

Also refer to “All Business Majors” section.

• Undergraduate General Studies major requirement: Business Electives
  • Any graduate business course not being used in another course substitution may be used to satisfy this requirement.
    
• General Studies majors with an International Studies area of specialization, these courses can count toward the international business area of specialization requirements:
  • BUL6852 International Business Law – 2 credits (SM-A)
  • MAN6617 International Operations/Logistics – 2 credits (SM-B)
  • MAN6636 Global Strategic Management – 2 credits (SM-B)
  • GEB6366 Fundamentals of International Business – 2 credits (F-M1)
  • ECO6936 Global Trade & Policy – 2 credits (F-M2)
  • FIN6638 International Finance – 2 credits (F-M2)
  • MAN6355 International Aspects of Human Resources Mgmt – 2 credits (SP-M3)

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Finance

Also refer to “All Business Majors” section.

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Information Systems

Also refer to “All Business Majors” section.

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Management

Also refer to “All Business Majors” section.

• These courses count toward 3000 or 4000-level MAN or BUL elective course requirement:
  • BUL6852 International Business Law – 2 credits (SM-A)
  • MAN6930 Leading Teams – 2 credits (SM-A)
  • MAN6636 Global Strategic Management – 2 credits (SM-B)
  • MAN6617 International Operations/Logistics – 2 credits (SM-B)
  • MAN6366 Organizational Staffing – 2 credits (F-M2) MAN6355 International Aspects of Human Resources Mgmt – 2 credits (SP-M3)
  • MAN5246 Organizational Behavior – 2 credits (SP-M4)
  • MAN6930 Creativity and Innovation – 2 credits (SP-M4)

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Marketing

Also refer to “All Business Majors” section.

• Undergraduate course: MAR4803 Marketing Management – 4 credits, instead, take both of these:
  • MAR5806 Problems and Methods in Marketing Management – 2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3)
  • MAR6833 Product Development and Management– 2 credits (SP-M4)
    
• The courses below can count toward 3000 or 4000-level marketing elective requirement, pre-requisites will not be waived:
  • Prerequisites: MAR5806 or MAR3023
    • MAR6157 International Marketing – 2 credits (SM-A)
    • MAR6105 Marketing Ethics – 2 credits (F-M2)
  • Prerequisites: MAR5806 or MAR4803
    • MAR6335 Building and Managing Brand Equity** – 2 credits (F-M2) – Capstone for Fall graduates
    • MAR6591 Managerial Decisions – 2 credits (SP-M3)
    • MAR6818 Advanced Marketing Management** – 2 credits (SP-M4) – Capstone for Spring/Summer Graduates
    • MAR6456 Business to Business Marketing – 2 credits (SP-M3)
    • MAR6479 Professional Selling – 2 credits (SM-B)
  • Prerequisites: (MAR5806 or MAR4803) and QMB6358
    • MAR6237 Art and Science of Pricing – 2 credits (F-M2)
    • MAR6667 Marketing Analytics Methods – 2 credits (F-M2)
    • MAR6722 Web-Based Marketing – 2 credits (SP-M4)
  • Prerequisites: (MAR5806 or MAR4803) and QMB6358 and ISM6413 Python**
    • MAR6508 Customer Analysis** – 2 credits (SP-M3)
    • MAR6668 Marketing Analytics I** – 2 credits (F-M1; SP-M3)
    • MAR6669 Marketing Analytics II** – 2 credits (SP-M4)

*Students not permitted to take both the undergrad and grad courses of indicated overlaps.
**Recommended courses for students interested in marketing analytics.

The Nathan S. Collier Master of Science in Real Estate Combination Degree Program is designed for highly qualified and motivated undergraduate students seeking to complete both an undergraduate degree and an MS in Real Estate in four to five years.

With permission from their undergraduate departments, the combination degree program allows students to use 12 hours of graduate coursework toward both their undergraduate and MS in Real Estate degrees.

Other program highlights

• Combination degree students will complete the MS in Real Estate program alongside students with work experience in the field, in courses taught by UF Hough Graduate Business School faculty and highly qualified industry professionals, with exposure to a variety of visiting industry professionals.
• Real Estate Combination Degree students may also take an additional four graduate credits as an undergraduate to store for use toward the graduate degree while still eligible for Bright Futures benefits.

Start Dates: August and January

We encourage students to attend an information session for the Master of Science in Real Estate program.

Step 1: Research eligibility requirements

Admission to the Nathan S. Collier Master of Science in Real Estate Program is competitive, with approximately 50-60 students admitted per year. Admission is based on a number of factors including the applicant’s academic record, involvement in real estate, work experience, and fit with our program’s core values.

A preferred candidate for combination admission has taken and excelled in REE 3043 (Real Estate Analysis, offered only in the Fall), attends our Ring Speaker Series presentations, is active in the Real Estate Society, and has worked at least one commercial real estate internship. Applications from students inside and outside of the Warrington College of Business are encouraged.

UF undergraduate students who are interested in joining the Master of Science in Real Estate Combination Degree program must have:

• Achieved a 3.4 cumulative UF GPA
• Completed 70 credit hours (AICE, AP, IB and dual enrollment hours are included)
• Finished all Universal Tracking courses (business majors may review their Universal Tracking courses)

Note: While not required, completion of FIN 3403 – Business Finance, REE 3043 – Real Estate Analysis, and QMB 3250 – Statistics for Business Decisions as well as a Commercial Real Estate Internship in advance of applying is also strongly encouraged. Competitive applicants are often active in The Real Estate Society, The Alfred A. Ring Distinguished Speaker Series, and FARM: Financial Analysis with Real Estate Modeling. Business students are strongly encouraged to meet with a Heavener School of Business Combination Degree Advisor prior to submitting an application.

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Step 2: Decide when to apply

For Fall: February 15th
For Spring: October 1st

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Step 3: Prepare your supporting documentation

Two (2) letters of recommendation

A minimum of two recommendations from someone who has supervised the applicant (professor, employer, adviser, volunteer coordinators, etc.) are required.

Your resume (required template)

Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your resume.

College transcripts (an unofficial scan will suffice for the admission process)

Statement of purpose essay

The essay should be completed as part of the online application. Please emphasize:

• Your motivations for applying to the program
• Why you think you are a competitive candidate for the program
• How the program fits into your future goals
• Additional information about your GPA, test scores, or work experience.
• Use the essay as an opportunity to highlight what you think we cannot assess from the other application materials.
• Ideal length is between 1-2 pages.

Failure to provide required documents will delay processing your application.

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Step 4: Submit the combination degree application

Students typically apply:
• During sophomore or junior years
• After or during enrollment in REE 3043 Real Estate Analysis

All applicants must do the following:
Complete the Combination Degree application form online. Application materials can be submitted by email.

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Approved Course Substitutions

Business Core Curriculum and Professional Communication

Students from outside the College of Business will need to work with their undergraduate advisor and Courtney Mack.

BSBA (Finance, Information Systems, Management, and Marketing) or BABA (General Studies)

These courses are approved for possible substitutions for Core Curriculum. However, each student must finalize a plan of study with an undergraduate advisor.

Undergraduate Course	Substitutions
QMB 3250 Statistics Business Decisions – 4 credits	QMB 5304 Intro to Managerial Statistics – 2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3)* and QMB 6358 Strategic Analysis Management Decisions 1 – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
MAN 4504 Operations Management – 4 credits	MAN 5502 Production & Operations Management – 2 credits (SM-A, SP-M4) and MAN 6511 Production Management Problems – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
Professional Communication Requirement (Professional Writing or Speaking) – 3 credits	GEB 5212 Professional Writing – 1 credit (SM-B, F-M1 or F-M2, SP-M3 or SP-M4)* preferred summer B term and GEB 5215 Professional Comm – 1 credit (SM-B, F-M1 or F-M2, SP-M3 or SP-M4)* preferred summer B term
Restricted Electives or Business Electives Requirement	All graduate level courses except international study tour or capstone project – 1 credit to 12 credits

*Required for MSRE

• Students who have completed REE 3043 Real Estate Analysis with a grade of B or higher are exempt from REE 6045 Intro to Real Estate, but must replace those credits with a graduate-level elective.
• Students who have completed QMB 3250 Introductory Business Statistics with a B+ or higher are exempt from QMB 5304 Intro to Managerial Statistics, but must also replace those credits with a graduate-level elective.

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Major-Specific Business School Course Substitutions & Elective Courses

Finance

Undergraduate Course	Substitutions
FIN 4504 Equity and Capital Markets – 4 credits	Choose 2: FIN 6537 Derivative Securities – 2 credits (F-M2) or FIN 6638 International Finance – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4) or REE 6395 Real Estate Private Equity – 2 credits (F-M2)*
FIN 4414 Financial Management – 4 credits	FIN 6427 Measuring and Managing Value – 2 credits (F-M1) and FIN 6465 Financial Statement Analysis – 2 credits (F-M2)

*Required for MSRE

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Information Systems

Undergraduate Course	Substitutions
QMB 4701 Managerial Operations Analysis 1 – 2 credits	QMB6755 Managerial Quantitative Analysis I –2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3)
QMB 4702 Managerial Operations Analysis 2 – 2 credits	QMB6756 Managerial Quantitative Analysis II –2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
ISM 3254 Business Systems 1 – 2 credits	ISM 6257 Intermediate Business Programming–2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3)
ISM 3255 Business Systems 2 – 2 credits	ISM 6258 Advanced Business Programming–2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)
ISM 4113 Business Systems Design and Applications – 2 credits	ISM 6128 Advanced Business Systems Design & Development I –2 credits (F-M1, SP-M3)
ISM 4210 Database Management – 2 credits	ISM 6129 Advanced Business Systems Design & Dev. II – 2 credits (F-M2, SP-M4)

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Management

Undergraduate Course	Substitutions
MAN/BUL electives – 2 to 4 credits	BUL 6516 Law of Real Estate Transactions – 2 credits (SM-B)* and Other MAN/BUL 5000 to 6000 level course – 2 credits (varies)
MAN 4301 – 4 credits	Choose two: BUL 6841 Employment Law – 2 credits (SP-M3) or MAN 6331 Compensation in Organizations – 2 credits (SP-M4) or MAN 6366 Organizational Staffing – 2 credits (F- M1, SP- M3)

*Required for MSRE

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Marketing

These courses can count toward 3000 or 4000-level marketing elective requirement – 4 to 8 credits:

Substitutions
MAR 6930 Entrepreneurial Marketing – 2 credits (F-M1)
HMG 6747 Marketing in Hospitality & Tourism – 2 credits (SP-M3)
MAR 6157 International Marketing – 2 credits (F-M1)
MAR 6861 Customer Relationship Management – 2 credits (SP-M4)
MAR 6722 Web-based Marketing – 2 credits (F-M1)

With their undergraduate major department’s approval, students wishing to double-count courses to both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees may use graduate courses to substitute for undergraduate requirements, such as:

• Major course electives
• Major course substitution
• Elective courses outside of the major
• Credits toward the 120-credit minimum
• 3000+ above elective

Prior to beginning graduate-level coursework for a combination degree program, students must complete the Universal Tracking requirements for their undergraduate major. Business majors may review their Universal Tracking courses. Some programs also require students complete both FIN3403 Business Finance and MAR3023 Principles of Marketing prior to starting graduate-level coursework. Non-business majors should consult with their program of interest to confirm required prerequisites.

Students are advised to enroll in the undergraduate course they are trying to substitute during regular registration and only drop it once they have successfully registered for the graduate course equivalents. Approved substitutions for business majors and course scheduling are subject to change at any time.

If there is no availability for graduate coursework to substitute for undergraduate courses, the student is still eligible to take a maximum of 12-16 credits of graduate coursework:

• Graduate credits will count only toward the master’s degree
• With undergraduate major department approval
• Earn a grade of “B” or better in order to transfer the credits

After acceptance into the combination program and prior to starting coursework, students will meet with a combination advisor to develop a timeline for completion of their degree requirements.