Florida International University

FLORIDA
INTERNATIONAL
UNIVERSITY
MBA
Program
Maestría en Administración de Empresas
Resolución CTF-79-2012
A World Class Professional MBA offered in Panamá
QLU has facilitated
my learning experience
by bringing this
program to Panama
City where I received
the same quality education
and tools as my peers in
the Miami Campus
without having to quit
my job or leave the
country to do it.
Raquel González
FIU PMBA - Class 2011
Gerente de Adquisiciones
Ideal Living Corp
Santa María Golf &
Country Club
Quality Leadership University was founded in 1997 to provide the highest level of
education and to prepare the leaders and professionals who will contribute to the
development of the region. To this date, more than 2000 Panamanians and people from
around the world have completed their Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in four
different areas. With more than 700 students enrolled in our undergraduate
and master’s programs, as well as our English for Professional Success and continuing
education programs, Quality Leadership University has academic agreements with world
renowned universities such as: Florida International University, University of Louisville,
Towson University, State University of New York’s Empire State College, Notre Dame of
Maryland University and Universidad de Chile.
FLORIDA
INTERNATIONAL
UNIVERSITY
•FIU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
•The School of Business is accredited by AACSB International.
•Academic Program approved by the University of Panama, Resolution N° CTF-79-2012
Unique Features and Benefits
As a student in the Professional MBA program you’ll find you're attending one of the top MBA schools in the
United States and enjoying a unique learning environment that provides you:
• Highly personalized attention. You can count on the FIU/QLU team to support you every step of the way, with a
high level of service.
• A Network of Diverse Professionals – cohort-based, lock-step program, same classmates all year long, build
strong relationships that will enrich your personal and professional life.
• Courses completely offered in English.
• Access to a state-of-the art virtual library and learning platform.
Curriculum*
4th Intake
2013
Accounting for Managers
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Legal Environment of Business
Competitive Strategy
Corporate Finance
Global Financial Strategy
Organizational Behavior
Operations Management
Strategic Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing Management
International Business
Corporate Simulation
Entrepreneurship
* Courses are subject to change based on program requirement.
Twenty months and unlimited
potential
Complete your degree in 20 months without interrupting
your career.
Outstanding faculty with Doctorate degrees and extensive
research, consulting and teaching experience in the USA and
Latin America.
Courses offered on Friday nights and Saturdays, over a four-week
period.
Degree from FIU, a top-ranked school of business in the world.
The Miami executive
seminar is extraordinary!
You get to interact with
executives from Jamaica,
Dominican Republic
and other M.B.A.
programs; enhancing
your cultural scope
and opening yourself
to a priceless networking.
Christiam Corado
FIU PMBA - Class 2011
Country Manager-Cinepolis
Rankings and Recognitions
Among the 15% of elite business schools
worldwide accredited by the AACSB
International.
University accredited by The Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools
Top 15% graduate business schools in the U.S.
(BusinessWeek, The Best B-Schools 2008)
#15 in undergraduate business two-year programs in the U.S.
#9 in Operations Management and #18 in Accounting
(BusinessWeek, Top Undergraduate Business Program 2009)
#16 in undergraduate international business programs
(U.S.New & World Report, Best Colleges 2012)
#24 in graduate international business programs
(U.S.News & World Report, America´s Best Graduate Schools 2011)
#10 among U.S. graduate business schools for Hispanics
(HispanicBusiness, Top Graduate Schools 2011)
#27 among U.S. business Schools; # 48 in the world
(AméricaEconomía 2011)
Required Documents:
- Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and/or universities in a sealed envelope from institution.
- If official transcripts are not in English, a second copy of the transcripts must be requested from the previously attended
institution for translation by a recognized translation agency or official translator.
- Official proof of degree: a notarized copy of the original diploma is required if the degree is not posted on the official
transcript.
- Update resume showing at least 4 years of professional work experience.
- Statement of purpose: a document of no more than two pages outlining your objectives for pursuing this graduate degree
program.
- Two letters of recommendation from employers, faculty or professional associates.
- Official TOEFL scores should be sent directly to FIU by the Educational Testing Service, (ETS). FIU’s University code is 5206.
- Copy of personal identification.
Application Procedures
To apply for the program:
- Please visit our website at:
http://gradschool.fiu.edu/ , click on “Apply Online”, and click on “Masters Program Application”
- In the text box for Academic Plan (Major) “Professional MBA”
- Enter “Panama” in the online admissions form.
- There is an online non refundable application fee of US$30.00.
- Submit documents to QLU
- Pay QLU non-refundable application fee and registration fee.
Only applicants who have submitted complete application packets will be considered.
Students do not need to wait until they have all of the materials together to apply. Submit your online application now and
the rest of the materials as you complete them.
Application Deadline
The MBA Masters program begins in May of every year. Applications and supporting documents must be submitted with
enough time for processing.
264-0777
maestrias@qlu.ac.pa
facebook.com/qlupanama
www.qlu.ac.pa
Calle 45, Bella Vista
@QLUMaestrias