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Contact
Cheryl-Ann Brown
Director of Graduate Admission
Director of Graduate Admission
Address
150 West University Boulevard
Melbourne, FL 32901
United States
Melbourne, FL 32901
United States
Phone
800-944-4348
Fax
(321)723-9468
Email
grad-admission@fit.edu
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Overview
Applicants: 146
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Average Undergrad GPA 3.74
Average Age: 26
Test Scores
GMAT (25th and 75th percentiles)
-
GPA
3.14 - 4.00
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Essay / Personal Statement
Non-Academic
School Type And Accreditation
School Type
Private
AACSB-approved
No
Academics
Academics
Program Types
Full-Time
Yes
Part-Time
Yes
Evening
Yes
Executive
No
Online
Yes
Faculty Information
Student/Faculty
9:1
Total Faculty
26
62
Part-time
38
Full-time
31
Female
27
Underrepresented Minorities
Concentrations
Healthcare Administration
International Business
International Business
Specialized Masters
Accounting
Non-Profit Management/Public Administration
Non-Profit Management/Public Administration
Center for Research
Entrepeneurship
Leadership/Management
Leadership/Management
Specialities of Faculty
Academic specialties of faculty
URL
Dr. Amitabh Dutta, Finance
Dr. Christian Sonnenberg, MIS
Dr. Alexander Vamosi, Econ/Managerial, Economics
Dr. Michael H. Slotkin, Econ/Managerial, Economics
Dr. Scott Benjamin, Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship
Dr. Charles Bryant, international business, international strategy, international entrepreneurship; regionalization; globalization; global finance.
Dr. Abram Walton, Entrepreneurship and Management
Dr. Keiron Hylton, creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, intellectual property, philosophy of education, leadership, strategic planning, corporate strategy and governance, growth models, mergers, acquisitions.
Dr. Luan Bean, Accounting
Dr. Brian A. Cudmore, Marketing
Sustainability
Courses in Sustainability
Yes
Sustainability course is
Optional
Description
BUS 4426 - Introduces the behavioral sources of environmental problems. Includes property rights, externalities, cost-benefit analysis, depletable and recyclable resources, pollution control, population growth, sustainable development, ecotourism and environmental justice.
BUS 5426 - Introduces the behavioral sources of environmental problems. Includes property rights, externalities, cost-benefit analysis, depletable and recyclable resources, pollution control, population growth, sustainable development, ecotourism and environmental justice.
Research Opportunities in Sustainability
Yes
Description
BUS 4426 - Introduces the behavioral sources of environmental problems. Includes property rights, externalities, cost-benefit analysis, depletable and recyclable resources, pollution control, population growth, sustainable development, ecotourism and environmental justice.
BUS 5426 - Introduces the behavioral sources of environmental problems. Includes property rights, externalities, cost-benefit analysis, depletable and recyclable resources, pollution control, population growth, sustainable development, ecotourism and environmental justice.
School's environmental commitment 1:
Major in Business & Environmental Studies
School's environmental commitment 2:
The College of Business has representation on the University Sustainability Committee.
School's environmental commitment 3:
Dr. Vamosi and Dr. Slotkin have been heavily involved in sustainability research for the local county, in particular the analysis of household stormwater footprints and the behavioral change across multiple fronts.
Careers
Careers
Career Overview
Average Starting Salary
$61,000
Accepted employment by 3 months after graduation
100%
Graduates Employed by Area of Practice
21%
Operations/Logistics
14%
General Management
14%
Finance/Accounting
14%
Other
7%
Human Resources
Graduates Employed by Region
86%
South
7%
Northeast
700%
Possessions and Territories
Job Function
| Job Function | % of Grads Seeking Employment Who Accept Jobs w/in 3 Months |
Median Salary | Mean Salary | Low Base Salary | High Base Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operations / Logistics | 21% | $65,000 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $65,000 |
| Finance / Accounting | 14% | ||||
| Other | 14% | ||||
| General Management | 14% | ||||
| Human Resources | 7% | ||||
| Communications | 7% | ||||
| Non-Profit | 7% | $65,000 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $65,000 |
| Strategic Planning | 7% | $55,000 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $55,000 |
Industries
| Industries | % of Grads Seeking Employment Who Accept Jobs w/in 3 Months |
Median Salary | Mean Salary | Low Base Salary | High Base Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting | 21% | ||||
| Technology | 21% | $55,000 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $55,000 |
| Manufacturing | 14% | $65,000 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $65,000 |
| Media / Entertainment | 14% | ||||
| Non-profit | 7% | $65,000 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $65,000 |
| Real Estate | 7% |
Prominent Alumni
Shelia Jordan
Chief Information Officer for Symantec
Salli Setta
President of Red Lobster
Monique Picou
Senior Vice President, Walmart
Karen Garrison
Former President of Pitney Bowes
Andy Callahan
CEO and President of Hostess Brands
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Financial Aid Statistics
Students Receiving Some Form Of Aid
56%
All Students Receiving Scholarships / Grants
42%
New Students Receiving Some Form Of Aid
63%
New Students Receiving Scholarships / Grants
52%
New Students Receiving Loans
22%
Tuition Part-Time (per credit hour)
Tuition (In-State)
$600
Tuition (Out-State)
$600
Fees (In-State)
$250
Fees (Out-State)
$250
Expenses per Academic Year
Academic Expenses
$1,200
Student Body
Student Body
Student Body Profile
Total Full-Time Enrollment
271
Part Time
81%
In State
77.0%
Out of State
23.0%
Foreign Countries Represented
18
Demographics
27.00%
Underrepresented Minorities
12.00%
International
41% female
59% male
Campus Life
More Information
% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Internet Access for All Students
Yes
