Florida International University

Post Graduate

Advanced Diploma in Business Administration (ADBA)

The College of Business Administration at Florida International University (FIU) offers a unique program called the Advanced Diploma in Business Administration (ADBA).

This program was developed in response to an expressed need by students and educators for a post-graduate course of study that would help students prepare for a global career in business administration. The program also assists students in preparing for an MBA or a specialized Master's degree program.

The Advanced Diploma in Business Administration is a full-time, one year graduate-level program consisting of 30 credit hours. The program includes a three month summer internship.

Unique Features

Benefits of participating in the ADBA program include:

• Grades received in the program can be used to compute a final GPA for admission into one of our graduate programs.

• For students with a three-year Bachelor's degree, the diploma would count as the fourth year required for admission into one of our graduate programs.

• Under the F-1 visa, foreign students are eligible for one year of Optional Professional Training in the United States after program completion.

• Students can participate in a three month summer internship program. 

• Students will be enrolled in the College of Business Administration at Florida International University and entitled to all the benefits of being a full-time student.

• Students may apply for on-campus housing and enjoy the rewarding experience of campus life.

Program Description

The ADBA program curriculum is offered in four (4) quarters (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer) . During the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarter s , students take nine (9) credit-hours. During the Summer quarter, students take three (3) credit hours to complete their program requirements through an internship or elective course.

Classes are held Monday through Thursday in four hour blocks (8:00 a.m.-12 noon, 12:30-4:30 p.m.) as required to complete the coursework for the quarter. The typical week includes about 12 hours in the classroom.

Program Courses

Fall Quarter
Accounting for Managers*
Managerial Economics*
Managing Information Technology

Winter Quarter
Business Analysis for Decision Making*
Marketing and Sales Strategies
Production Management

Spring Quarter
Financial Markets and Analysis
Managing in the 21st Century
Strategic Business Planning

Summer Quarter
Internship or elective course**

* These courses are prerequisites for FIU MBA programs