The University of Miami – Patti and Allan Herbert Business School
Miami Herbert Business School is a globally recognized institution committed to shaping the future of business through innovative programs and world-class faculty. Located in Miami, a dynamic global business hub, Miami Herbert offers students unparalleled opportunities for hands-on learning, networking, and career advancement. With a focus on leadership, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, Miami empowers students to become tomorrow’s business leaders in a rapidly evolving world.
Admissions
Admissions Procedures
The Miami Full-Time Admission Committee assesses each candidate on a number of dimensions including academic performance and professional leadership experience. Miami seeks students with the intellectual and interpersonal abilities to contribute to the classroom experience, to excel academically, and who possess the leadership potential to succeed.
Admissions Requirements
Transcripts, resume, essay, letter of recommendation, GMAT/GRE, TOEFL, IELTS, or the Duolingo English Test for international students.
Test waivers are available, however GRE/GMAT scores are encouraged to obtain higher scholarship opportunities
Admission interviews are a requirement of the Miami MBA application process for those candidates who meet the program requirements and are conducted by faculty.
Application Deadlines
- October 15, 2024
- December 15, 2024
- March 1, 2025
- May 1, 2025
Academics
The MBA program has a mix of case-based, experiential, and traditional lecture styles over a quarter-based semester schedule. The Miami MBA requires 57 credits to graduate which is comprised of 28 classes or 47 credits of core courses as well as five elective courses (10 credits). This program does not offer specialization or majors.
Faculty
Miami Herbert has approximately 160 faculty members who teach across nine academic departments. Those departments include: Accounting, Business Law, Business Technology, Economics, Finance, Health Management and Policy, Management, Management Science, and Marketing. Many faculty members actively contribute to groundbreaking research across various fields. Major conferences hosted include: the Behavioral Finance Conference; the Business of Blockchain Technology; the Business of Health Care; Real Estate Impact; the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) Summit & Symposium
Programs Offered
Campus Life
The University of Miami Herbert Business School is home to many open spaces where MBA students gather to catch up and/or study. This may include grabbing a seat at a patio table in the courtyard alongside the Business School, in the breezeway on the 1st floor near the empanada stand, and along the canal where you can spot iguanas, wild birds, and occasionally a manatee. Students can grab a seat on a “glider” or find a table to enjoy the view from the Lakeside Patio. Indoors, students have dedicated study space in the de la Cruz Study Center, also known as the “Fish Bowl” and can relax or study between classes in the Graduate Student Lounge near the Unanue Graduate Career Advancement Center.
Graduate students secure their own housing off-campus. The University offers a search database to help students explore options in the area at https://offcampus.miami.edu/.
Clubs, Conferences & Competitions
Graduate students at Miami Herbert gain access to a vibrant community of over 500 peers and a diverse range of clubs, including the Consulting Club, Women in Business Club, Graduate Business Student Association, and many more, offering both professional and social engagement opportunities.
The following conferences draw thousands of attendees each year and offer students unique networking opportunities. The Miami Business School’s Annual Real Estate Impact Conference, the Behavioral Finance Conference; the Business of Blockchain Technology; the Business of Health Care; the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) Summit & Symposium.
Some notable competitions include: Miami Leadership Challenge, National Black MBA Case Competition, CFA Research Challenge, CFA Ethics Challenge, Impact Investing in Commercial Real Estate Competition, PRMIA Risk Management Challenge, GBSN/DHL Social Logistics Challenge… 50+ global case competitions are available for grad business students to participate in every year.
Pre-MBA Activities
- Pre-MBA Career Connect with Unanue Graduate Career Advancement Center
- MBA Introduction: Firms, Institutions, and Stakeholders
- MBA Orientation
MBA Careers
Financing
Tuition and Total Cost of Attendance
| Full-Time MBA | Total Program – 57 credits |
| Enrollment Fee* | $2,200 |
| Tuition: $2,530 per credit hour* | $144,210 |
| Fees: $665 per semester* | $2,660 |
| Total Estimated Tuition and Fees: | $149,070 |
*Academic Year 2024-2025
Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunities
92% of the Fall 2024 cohort received financial support. Federal loans (for U.S. students), private loans, grants, and merit-based scholarships available.
Miami Herbert Scholars
Miami Herbert Scholars represent the next generation of entrepreneurs, business, and thought leaders. This prestigious scholarship is awarded to applicants who demonstrate high academic achievement, exemplary full-time work experience, strong performance on the GMAT, EA (Executive Assessment), or GRE, and an alignment with Miami Herbert’s mission and vision.
The Miami Herbert Scholarship awards range from partial to full-tuition scholarships.
Affinity Group Scholarships
Miami Herbert believes diversity—across demographics, geography, and thought—is crucial to providing a stimulating academic experience. Miami Herbert has partnered with the following affinity organizations to provide merit-based financial support. These opportunities can be awarded in addition to a Miami Herbert Scholarship Award and include but are not limited to:
- Access Fellows
Women and underrepresented minorities - Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA)
LGBTQ+ Community - NBMBAA
African American MBA - Prospanica
Hispanic MBA - First Generation
Applicants who are first in their family - Military Spouse
Current or former military spouses
Contact
Contact Info
- Address of main campus: 5250 University Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
- Phone: (305) 284-2510
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: Miami Herbert Business School
- Blog: Miami Herbert News
- X Handle: @miamiherbert
- Instagram Handle: @miamiherbert
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/miami-herbert-business-school
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/UMschoolofbusiness
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MiamiHerbert