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Graduate Business Admission Requirements

The School of Business Administration at Stetson University offers three master's degrees, the Master of Business Administration (MBA), the Master of Accountancy (MAcc) and the Master of Human Resource Management (MHR), plus four dual degree programs that pair the MBA with a partner degree. Find your program below, then follow the steps on this page.

Master's Degrees

These programs begin with a single Stetson University application.

Master's degrees offered by the School of Business Administration, with degree awarded and campus.
Program Degree Campus
Accounting MAcc Online or DeLand
Business Administration MBA Online or DeLand
Human Resource Management MHR Online

Dual Degrees with the MBA

Each of these programs pairs the Master of Business Administration with a partner degree, and each has requirements beyond the six items on this page. Review the additional requirements for dual degree programs before you apply.

Dual degree programs pairing the MBA with a partner degree, with degree awarded, partner institution and campus.
Program Degrees Partner Campus
Healthcare Administration MHA/MBA AdventHealth University Online
Law JD/MBA Stetson Law Gulfport and Online
Pharmaceutical Chemistry MS/MBA University of Florida Online
Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy MS/MBA University of Florida Online

Admission Requirements

Every applicant to a graduate business program at Stetson University submits the same six items. Start with the application for admission, which opens your Hatter Portal so you can upload the rest on your own schedule. Review begins once all six items arrive.

Application Deadlines

Applications are due July 15 for the fall semester, December 1 for spring and April 1 for summer. International applicants should apply by June 1 for fall.

Fall Semester
July 15
Spring Semester
December 1
Summer Semester
April 1

Submit the graduate application for admission to Stetson University. One application covers every graduate business program, and you select your program within the form.

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A $50 nonrefundable application fee is due when you submit your application. Pay online through the Hatter Portal.

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You must hold a bachelor's or master's degree from an institutionally accredited college or university. Submit official transcripts from every college and university you have attended.

Order transcripts through Parchment or eScrip for electronic delivery to Stetson University, or mail them to the Office of Graduate Admissions, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., Unit 8289, DeLand, FL 32723.

Provide the name and contact information for two professional references in your application. Supervisors, managers and colleagues who can speak to your work are all appropriate, and Stetson University contacts them directly. If you graduated recently and do not have professional references, academic references are acceptable.

Submit a resume covering your professional and educational history.

Submit a personal statement of 500 to 800 words explaining what your career goals are, why you're pursuing the program and why you want to attend Stetson University.

Additional Requirements

International applicants and dual degree applicants have requirements beyond the six steps above. If neither applies to you, your application is complete after those steps.

International applicants and domestic applicants who attended foreign institutions have additional requirements, including credential evaluation and English proficiency testing. Applications are due June 1 for the fall semester.

International Student Requirements

JD/MBA with Stetson Law

Start by applying to Stetson Law. After you complete your first year of law study, you may apply to add the MBA. Admission to the two programs is decided independently, and you must satisfy the entrance requirements for both.

When you apply to the MBA program, you may request that the College of Law send your transcripts to the Office of Graduate Admissions. Transcripts come from the law registrar. You will also need an official law transcript showing your progress in the JD program.

MHA/MBA with AdventHealth University

Select the MHA/MBA option in the Stetson University application for admission. No separate application is needed. Graduate committees at Stetson University and AdventHealth University both review your file and reach one admission decision.

MS in Pharmacy/MBA with the University of Florida

Start by applying to the University of Florida Online Pharmacy program. After you complete your first semester, you may apply to add the MBA. Admission to the two programs is decided independently, and you must satisfy the entrance requirements for both.

Send official transcripts to the Office of Graduate Admissions. You will also need a letter of recommendation from the University of Florida pharmacy program.

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Application Status

If you have already applied, you can check your application status at any time within the week following submission.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) are optional for every graduate business program at Stetson University. Dual degree programs have their own testing requirements set by the partner institution.

Visit the Graduate Tuition and Costs webpage for current graduate tuition rates and costs.

Yes, Stetson University accepts financial aid for graduate students who qualify. Contact Student Financial Aid for specific aid options at [email protected], 386-822-7120 or 800-688-7120. If you are employed, check whether your employer offers tuition reimbursement. If you plan to use a reimbursement plan, tell the Office of Graduate Admissions as soon as possible so they can help you set it up.

You can also email or mail your materials to the Office of Graduate Admissions.

Email: [email protected]

Mailing Address:

Office of Graduate Admissions
421 N. Woodland Blvd., Unit 8289
DeLand, FL 32723

Stetson University usually notifies you within five business days after your application is complete.

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