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Contact
Mike Perry
Executive Director of Admissions
Executive Director of Admissions
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: 232
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Average Undergrad GPA 3.35
Average Age: 28
Test Scores
GMAT (25th and 75th percentiles)
-
GPA
3.16 - 3.58
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
8:1
Total Faculty
35
51
Part-time
49
Full-time
29
Underrepresented Minorities
29
Female
Concentrations
Accounting
Healthcare Administration
Finance
Information Systems/Information Technology
International Business
Marketing
Healthcare Administration
Finance
Information Systems/Information Technology
International Business
Marketing
Specialized Masters
Accounting
Business Administration
Non-Profit Management/Public Administration
Operations
Organizational Behavior
Supply Chain Management
Business Administration
Non-Profit Management/Public Administration
Operations
Organizational Behavior
Supply Chain Management
Center for Research
Entrepeneurship
Information Systems/Information Technology
Leadership/Management
Information Systems/Information Technology
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. Jignya Patel, information systems
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
Multiple courses include sustainability content including
- Hospitality and Tourism Marketing
- Environmental and Urban Planning
- Environmental and Resource Economics
- Survey of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- New Venture Development
- Business Ethics
- Globalization and Corporate Social Responsibility
Organizational Behavior, Ethics, and Leadership in Business
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
$78,300
Accepted employment by 3 months after graduation
99%
Graduates Employed by Area of Practice
26%
Finance/Accounting
25%
Operations/Logistics
16%
General Management
15%
Other
7%
Marketing
1%
Consulting
Graduates Employed by Region
84%
South
6%
Mid-Atlantic
3%
International
3%
Midwest
2%
Northeast
2%
Southwest
1%
West
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance / Accounting | 26% | $95,000 | $91,600 | $75,000 | $105,000 |
| Operations / Logistics | 25% | $85,000 | $90,000 | $85,000 | $105,000 |
| General Management | 16% | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Other | 15% | $90,000 | $90,000 | $85,000 | $95,000 |
| Marketing / Sales | 7% | $35,000 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Strategic Planning | 7% | $75,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 |
| Communications | 2% | $75,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 |
| Consulting | 1% |
Industries
| Industries | % of Grads Seeking Employment Who Accept Jobs w/in 3 Months |
Median Salary | Mean Salary | Low Base Salary | High Base Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 64% | $85,000 | $83,900 | $75,000 | $105,000 |
| Non-profit | 8% | ||||
| Government | 7% | $90,000 | $90,000 | $75,000 | $105,000 |
| Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology / Healthcare | 6% | ||||
| Other | 4% | ||||
| Financial Services | 3% | ||||
| Consulting | 2% | ||||
| Manufacturing | 2% | $35,000 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Prominent Alumni
Ryan Gellert
CEO at Patagonia
Salli Setta
Former President of Red Lobster
Kuang-Chi Kao
Taiwan Minister of Nations
David King
CEO of Dynetics
Andy Callahan
CEO and President of Hostess Brands
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Financial Aid Statistics
Students Receiving Some Form Of Aid
72%
All Students Receiving Scholarships / Grants
61%
New Students Receiving Some Form Of Aid
66%
New Students Receiving Scholarships / Grants
60%
New Students Receiving Loans
19%
Tuition Part-Time (per credit hour)
Tuition (In-State)
$896
Tuition (Out-State)
$896
Expenses per Academic Year
Academic Expenses
$1,200
Student Body
Student Body
Student Body Profile
Total Full-Time Enrollment
287
Part Time
81%
In State
68.0%
Out of State
32.0%
Foreign Countries Represented
20
Demographics
33.00%
Underrepresented Minorities
11.00%
International
32% female
68% male
Campus Life
More Information
% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Internet Access for All Students
Yes
