Executive MBA

The Rollins Executive MBA is an intense, comprehensive program that can accelerate your career within 16 months. Because it is designed for mid- to senior-level professionals, no GMAT is required.

Students starting in April attend class on campus each Saturday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Students starting the program in August experience both on-campus and online class sessions. All on-campus sessions will be held on Saturday.

The Career Development Center helps Executive MBA students with services and resources to help evaluate your career options, plan for your future, and achieve optimal performance in your career search or advancement in your organization.

The Rollins College Crummer Graduate School of Business Career Development Center offers:

• Job-search strategy development
• Experienced career coaches
• Seminars and webinars on job search topics
• Networking opportunities, including annual networking reception with employers
• Annual Career Expo
• Mock interviewing
• Bloomberg terminal access
• Business journals and news periodicals (online and in print)
• CareerLeader assessment tool

You'll need the following items to complete your application.

• Transcripts
• Test Scores (GMAT or GRE)
• Statement of Purpose
• Two recommendations
• Résumé
• Non-refundable application fee

Transcripts
Applicants should arrange to have all official sealed transcripts of academic records sent directly from each undergraduate, graduate, and professional school attended.

Please note: If you are still enrolled in a degree-seeking program, you may send us your official, incomplete (degree in progress) transcript to receive an admissions decision.  If admitted, you will need to submit a final transcript showing the degree has been awarded.

Send your official sealed transcripts by mail to:

Admissions
Rollins College-Crummer Graduate School of Business
1000 Holt Ave.-2722
Winter Park, FL 32789

Test Scores (GMAT or GRE)
All Early Advantage MBA, Professional MBA, M.S. in Management, and M.S. in Entrepreneurship applicants are required to submit an official score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). We do not require GMAT scores for most applicants to the Executive MBA program. However, after careful evaluation of each candidate’s resume and transcript, the Admissions Committee may determine that a GMAT score is needed to ensure readiness. Test scores are not required for Executive Doctorate in Business Administration applicants.

Official scores should be sent directly to the school. The GMAT/GRE requirement may be waived for applicants who have earned a graduate-level degree; however Early Advantage MBA and full-time M.S. in Management applicants wishing to be considered for scholarship funds should submit a score on the GMAT even if they have a graduate degree. Test preparation courses are offered through the Rollins College Management and Executive Education Center.

Statement of Purpose

Master's Degree Applicants: Please write a detailed and carefully edited statement indicating your reasons for pursuing a graduate business degree, your reasons for choosing Rollins College, and how these two decisions will combine to assure your professional and personal success. You should incorporate details of your academic and professional background, your strengths and challenges, and any unique aspects of your candidacy you want the Admissions Committee to consider. The suggested length is between 500 and 1,000 words.

Executive Doctorate in Business Administration Applicants: Please write three detailed and carefully edited essay statements (minimum of 1,000 words per statement). You should incorporate details of your academic and professional background, your strengths and challenges, and any unique aspects of your candidacy you want the Admissions Committee to consider

— Essay 1: Your reasons for pursuing an Executive Doctorate in Business Administration degree.

— Essay 2: How you plan to use the degree.

— Essay 3: How you will ensure your success in the program, including the support of your own organization.

Letters of Recommendation

Early Advantage MBA and full-time M.S. in Management Applicants: Two confidential recommendations are required. Please download recommendation instructions and forms. A traditional letter of recommendation may be submitted in lieu of this form. The Letters of Recommendation must be confidential and not viewed by the applicant. Therefore, they must be submitted directly by the recommender by mail or e-mail. 

Professional MBA, Executive MBA, M.S. in Entrepreneurship, and part-time M.S. in Management Applicants: Two letters of recommendation are required. They should be written by individuals who are familiar with your academic or professional performance who can highlight your potential for graduate work. A letter from your immediate supervisor is strongly encouraged 

Executive Doctorate in Business Administration Applicants: A minimum of two letters of recommendation are required. They should be written by individuals who are familiar with your professional performance, and who can highlight your potential for this high level of post-graduate work. A letter from your immediate leader (if applicable) is strongly encouraged.

Résumé
Your résumé outlines your career progression and highlights significant accomplishments.

Application Fee
Our application fee is $50 USD for US and International Students.