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UCF's PMSM Business Analytics program strikes the perfect balance between analysis, project management and computer science. As a student without prior coding experience, I was nervous about whether or not I would be able to keep up, but our professors do an excellent job of making sure we understand the concepts and have a vested interest in our academic and professional success. The resources provided to us our endless; our case studies are interesting and I am always able to apply something I've... Read More learned in class to business situations at work. They definitely provide a concierge-style learning environment and do everything they can to ensure our success in the program. I love it!

My executive MBA program has exceeded my expectations. The draw for me was how the program speaks of the ability to interact with others from different industries to discusses how different business management practices are applied. However, what was not touted as a benefit was the cultural, generational, and managerial level diversity of the individuals that they sellect to be in the cohort. This diversity has been a wonderful addition to the discussions and teaching techniques of the professors.... Read More I would recommend this program to any person that is seeking to advance themselves personally or professionally.

I received my Bachelor’s degree from UCF and chose to stay with the same University for Master’s degree. I have considered applying to universities in different states, universities with higher ranking, but UCF was my first choice. During pursuit of my Bachelor’s degree I have enjoyed every class I have taken and appreciated each professor. UCF offers networking opportunities, career services, and other events that I plan to attend. UCF has a unique externship program that I have participated in... Read More several times and definitely will participate again. I believe UCF professors are not only knowledgeable in any given subject matter, but they also have a great amount of field related experience. Any professor can become a mentor and advisor. Professors always welcome dialogues with students during or after class. I remember bringing a newspaper article to class and discussing how excluding the Fed will affect ‘too big to fail’ institutions. I did not know that such consideration has been open for a while as it was first time I read about it. My finance professors filled me in on the information I was missing and provided useful resources on where to get more information on the matter. It was a great mini discussion. We continued to discuss other news that took place during semester; in class or outside of class time. In grad school, professors provide and offer even more attention and respect to each student. All emails and calls are responded within 24 hours, and answers are provided. I’ve spent almost three hours talking to one of my professor; first about exam then about world news and issues. His work days ended at four, but we talked until after seven; he did not mind staying extra hours and our conversation topics were endless. I do not think that same professor-student relationship is present in other universities, so I prefer to stay loyal to black and gold. The only cons for graduate program with UCF, is that UCF is not among highly ranked universities although it provides great education, field experience, and real world scenarios case-studies review and practices.

Rosen College of Hospitality Management, within the University of Central Florida, is one of the top hospitality and tourism colleges in the United States. Located in the hub of Orlando, Florida, is the perfect environment to learn about the hospitality and tourism industry. Coming from New York, I wanted to come to Rosen so that I could completely immerse myself in the life down here and make sure I got the best graduate school experience possible. The faculty is a mixture of people from all over... Read More the industry who have tons of experience. Being able to sit with them and discuss your future is truly an honor and it's great that they all seem to genuinely care about you as a student and a professional. The school is looking to offer more online courses to attract more students, and while this is a pro for many people who are full-time employed, it takes away from the learning experience. It is my hope that Rosen continues to offer as many on campus classes as possible, so students can further their knowledge and networking with their peers and faculty.

UCF is fast improving. The university is always investing in research, which is beneficial to everyone involved in the university. The surrounding area, however, is not the greatest. Crosswalks at the entrances of the university are quite dangerous and there’s quite a bit of crime in the city around the campus. The career support seems to be meant for students who’ve never had a job. It would be beneficial to see some more/better networking for students who already have a job in their industry, and... Read More are looking for more of a challenge.

One of the biggest pros of this program is that it's geared toward working professionals. The classes are set days and times, twice a week, in the evening. Another pro is that it is offered on the regional campuses of UCF. If I had to drive over an hour to and from school twice a week or take mostly online classes to get a Masters degree, I would've never pursued this degree. A con of this program would be the quality of laptops provided to the students. For a $40,000 program, it seems they could've... Read More spent a little more money for higher quality laptops that would last through the program.