Frequently Asked Questions
The EDBA program admits candidates on a rolling basis, with cohorts beginning each fall semester. We encourage early applications for priority consideration.
No. The GMAT or GRE is not required for admission to the EDBA program.
No, an MBA is not required. However, applicants should have a strong understanding of business fundamentals.
For current information about tuition, fees please click here. Tuition and fees are spread out over 8 semesters. The total amount for each semester is based on the specific semester and number of credits taken in that semester.
The Miami Herbert EDBA courses were designed specifically to help Business Executives become practitioner scholars. Additionally, because the Miami Herbert EDBA is a cohort-based program, students move through the curriculum together from start to finish. For these reasons, transfer credits from other doctoral programs cannot be applied.
The EDBA program requires 60 credit hours for completion, including dissertation research. Please refer to our curriculum overview for more information.
The EDBA is designed to be completed in three years (eight semesters). Students remain professionally active while completing their degree.
No. The EDBA program is a hybrid program with 3 three-day residencies per the first two fall and spring semesters, with additional synchronous online sessions through Zoom. Weekend residencies will be held in-person on UM's main campus in Coral Gables and additional coursework will be offered through video conferencing technology such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
No. Students meet face-to-face during scheduled weekend residencies. Between residencies, coursework and collaboration are supported by synchronous online bridge sessions.
Residencies are held every 6 weeks (3 times a semester) in the first two fall and spring semesters. On-campus classes are from Friday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Competitive applicants typically have 10–15 years of senior-level professional or managerial experience.
Students enroll in three courses (9 credits) during fall and spring, and one course (3 credits) in the summer. During the dissertation phase, students register for research credit hours (9 credits per semester).
Applicants who do not fully meet the stated requirements may be considered if they demonstrate significant professional accomplishments and leadership potential.
Graduates are prepared to:
- Lead organizations with evidence-based decision-making
- Transition into academia
- Pursue consulting or policy-making roles
- Excel in entrepreneurial ventures
- Advance in senior executive positions
- Financial Aid is available to residents and US citizens, helping reduce expense outlays, by offering eligible applicants grants and/or repayable loans. It’s never too early to explore Federal aid. When doing so, make sure you consider eligibility requirements, loan application deadlines and other implications, such as repayment conditions.
- All admitted applicants are considered for merit-based scholarship opportunities, and candidates are informed of the scholarship decision at the point of admission. The assessment criteria are the same as those used for the admissions decision but at a more competitive level. There is no separate application process for these scholarship awards.
- International students are not eligible to receive federal financial aid, which includes Stafford and Perkins loans. However, international students may qualify for private loans if they have a U.S. co-signer.
Yes. Most veteran's benefits are accepted, including those through U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33); Veteran Readiness and Employment Service (Ch. 31) benefits, or Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30).
The University of Miami is a Yellow Ribbon school, which means you may qualify for a Yellow Ribbon Grant (you must first qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill at the 100% benefit level). These grants are awarded on a first-come-first-served basis, so do not delay your application!
Additionally, scholarships may be available to veterans who are returning 'Canes, and through merit scholarships from the Miami Herbert Business School Dean's Office.
Please contact the Veteran Service Office for more information about veteran benefits: https://registrar.miami.edu/forms-and-services/veterans-services/index.html
No. Graduate assistantships or fellowships are not offered for the EDBA program.
An EDBA equips professionals with tools to address real-world challenges through applied business research. A PhD cultivates academic and theoretical expertise, contributing to scholarly knowledge in a specialized field.
Students are paired with faculty advisors and dissertation committees who provide guidance throughout the research process, from proposal to defense.
Yes. The EDBA program is specifically structured for senior professionals who wish to continue their careers while pursuing doctoral studies.
Yes. The Executive DBA is a terminal degree and upon completion of the program and successful dissertation defense, graduates earn the title of Doctor of Business Administration.
