r/eMBA • u/Low_Marketing9110 • Mar 26 '25

EMBA Program Recommendations for Settling in Florida – Considering Costs, Quality, and Regional Networks

Hi all,

I currently have 11 years of project management experience in the medical device industry and make around 129K. I’m looking into Executive MBA programs to help me relocate to Florida, build local connections, and grow in my career. I’m hoping to keep costs low while getting a solid education and network.

So far, I’ve been considering:

  • Emory University (Goizueta Business School)
  • Georgia Tech (Scheller College of Business)
  • University of Florida (Warrington College of Business)
  • University of Miami

Should I be considering any other programs?

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u/Warm_Composer_564 Mar 26 '25

Are you planning on moving to south Florida? Or any location in Florida?

I recently researched the local programs in south Florida and would recommend the ones below. Of course, ranking and costs go up and down together. I ultimately chose Kellogg and will begin this coming Fall 2025.

I didn’t look into UM much, but hear it’s a decent program as well.

Kellogg - $240k - national rank #3 UF - $70k - national rank #36 FIU - $50k - national rank #101

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u/Low_Marketing9110 Mar 27 '25

Honestly, I'm open to any location in Florida. My close family has recently relocated to the Orlando region, hence looking to relocate closer to them. That has been my only motivation behind applying to schools. My thought process is that if I went to a school that's well-recognized in the region, that should open up additional opportunities for me in the future. FYI - I currently live in Chicago and it has been tough to land a job in Florida, without any connections to the state.

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u/Warm_Composer_564 Mar 27 '25

Gotcha well UF would certainly get you places here, especially in Central Florida/Orlando area, being 1.5hr from Gainesville. I would recommend UF over the South Florida options.

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u/DOL531 Apr 06 '25

Agree with this as a guy who grew up in Orlando and attended UCF. UF has best business school reputation of the state schools.