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Early Advantage MBA

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Have questions about the Early Advantage MBA, internship support, global experience, or what it’s like to study full-time at Crummer? Casey can answer your questions anytime — just give her a call, and if she can’t answer something directly, she’ll connect you with the right admission team member.

Applications for Fall 2026 Entry Are Open

Round 3 Deadline: July 1, 2026
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More Than a Values-Driven Education — Your Foundation for Leadership

Build judgment and perspective while earning your MBA. At Crummer, you learn not just what to decide, but how to decide — with practical experience, faculty guidance, and peer conversations that sharpen your ability to think clearly in complex business situations.

Required Internship

All EAMBA students complete an internship that helps connect MBA coursework to real professional experience.

Career-Integrated Learning

Career development is intentionally built into the program through coaching, employer access, professional communication support, and applied work.

Global Business Perspective

A required international business experience helps students understand how organizations make decisions across markets, cultures, and value systems.

No GMAT or GRE Required

Crummer evaluates your academic record, goals, readiness, and potential to contribute to a discussion-driven cohort — not standardized test scores.


The result: A full-time MBA experience that helps students build business fluency, professional readiness, and the judgment to lead with confidence early in their careers.

Crummer Internship Match Program

All EAMBA students complete a required internship, where they develop their judgment abilities atop the theoretical foundations laid in their coursework. Crummer’s Internship Match Program supports students as they pursue employer partners committed to their growth, helping them navigate real business decisions with faculty and peer support.

100% Internship Completion

Every EAMBA student completes an internship as part of the program experience.

Career Launch Support

Students receive coaching, employer access, interview preparation, and professional development support throughout the process.

Employer Conversion Potential

Internships help students build employer relationships, strengthen resumes, and create potential pathways to full-time roles.

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Career-Integrated Learning

Career development is intentionally curated into the EAMBA from day one, so students build confidence and clarity about their path while developing the technical, analytical, and communication skills that employers expect.

  1. 1
    Professional Development

    Build stronger resumes, LinkedIn profiles, interviewing skills, salary negotiation confidence, and professional communication habits.

  2. 2
    Employer Access

    Connect with employers through recruiting events, company visits, alumni networking, and industry speaker opportunities.

  3. 3
    Applied Career Preparation

    Use internship preparation and career coaching to translate classroom strengths into employer-ready experience.

  4. 4
    Full-Time, Immersive Format

    Focus fully on your MBA through in-person daytime classes, cohort-based learning, and a schedule built for career launch.

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Building Your Business Foundation — and the Judgment to Use It

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The EAMBA curriculum develops business knowledge step by step, from foundational concepts to more advanced strategy, global business, applied projects, and elective specialization. Students complete 54 credit hours across foundation, core, integrating, and elective coursework, plus a required internship and global business experience.

Please note: Not all courses are offered every year. Courses may be added, removed, or updated to reflect current management topics and market needs. Most second-year electives are offered in the evening.

3 Foundation Credits

Build the academic, career, and professional readiness tools needed to succeed in graduate business study.

31.5 Core Credits

Develop broad business fluency across accounting, economics, finance, marketing, operations, analytics, leadership, communication, and strategy.

7.5 Integrating Credits

Apply what you learn through project execution, immersion experiences, and advanced strategy work that connects business functions and real organizational challenges.

12 Elective Credits

Customize your MBA by selecting 12 credits from concentration-area electives in Business Analytics, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, or another approved area of interest. Most second-year electives are offered in the evening.

Curriculum

Crummer’s curriculum is designed to help students make stronger business decisions, evaluate trade-offs, communicate with clarity, and apply sound judgment in complex professional settings. The effectiveness of our curriculum is reflected in our accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a distinction held by only six percent of business schools worldwide.

Core courses build practical business skills students can apply through internships, projects, and their first full-time roles after graduation.

Complete the following three foundational courses:

MBA 500

Essentials for MBA Success

MBA 504

Career Strategies I

MBA 506

Career Strategies II

Complete 31.5 credits across 13 core courses.

ACCT 503

Accounting for Business Leaders

ECO 503

Economic Environment of Business

FIN 501

Financial Decision Making

INTL 501

Global Business Experience

MBA 508

Introduction to Design Thinking

MGT 501

Organizational Behavior and Leadership

MGT 502

Fundamentals of Business Strategy

MBA 510

Critical Thinking in Business

MBA 511

Professional Communication in Business

MBA 512

Professional and Leadership Development

MKT 501

Marketing Management

OM 503

Operations Management

QBA 501

Data Analysis for Business Decision Making

The Capstone Experience is the culminating component of the Early Advantage MBA, integrating knowledge from across the curriculum into a structured, hands-on project. Students work in teams to analyze complex business challenges, develop strategic solutions, and present actionable recommendations to stakeholders.

The experience is structured over two semesters, during which students demonstrate mastery of leadership, strategy, analytics, and innovation while producing tangible outcomes that reflect real-world business impact.

CAP 601

Essentials of Project Execution

CAP 602

Immersion I

CAP 603

Immersion II

CAP 604

Advanced Strategy Applications


Previous capstone experiences include:

Pepsi Mid-Atlantic: Optimized delivery route logistics.
Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC): Developed a resiliency-as-a-service marketing plan.
Give Kids the World: Created a business plan for a new food partner program.

Students complete 12 elective credits.
Elective courses may be 1.5 or 3 credits.

Elective courses are not offered each semester or academic year. Most second-year electives are offered in the evening.

Students may complete a single concentration of nine credit hours or a dual concentration of 18 credit hours in Business Analytics, Finance, Entrepreneurship, or Marketing. Concentrations are completed through elective coursework and are subject to course availability.

Concentration Policies

  • Elective courses are not offered each semester or academic year.
  • Each elective can only count toward one concentration.
  • Only one consulting project may be taken for a total of three credit hours.
  • Only one travel elective course can count toward an international course requirement or related concentration requirement.

Intentionally Small, Curated Cohorts — Transformative, Lasting Connections

EAMBA cohorts bring together emerging leaders from different fields of study and cultural contexts who share a similar career stage. Their coursework centers on practical projects that require them to challenge and strengthen one another’s judgment skills and leadership capacities. It’s no surprise that they leave Crummer as durable professional networks of valued peers who remain in touch for decades to come. To get a feel for the kinds of students that make up an EAMBA cohort, see the stats of a reecent group below:

81 Fall 2025 Cohort Members

36% Women

22 Average Age

35% Students of Color

21 Undergraduate Majors

10 Countries Represented

Hear from Students & Alumni

Lily Denneen, Early Advantage MBA alumna.

I was looking for a school that was small, so I could connect with my classmates and professors, but was also well-connected to employers. Crummer was the perfect fit. Through the internship match program, I started interviewing with companies before my first semester even ended.

Lily Denneen ’25MBA
Early Advantage MBA Alumna | Disney
Angelina Khourisader, Early Advantage MBA alumna.

Crummer helped me discover my passion for business analytics and gave me the skills to pursue it. The program challenges you to grow — not just academically, but professionally. I feel genuinely prepared for my career.

Angelina Khourisader ’25MBA
Early Advantage MBA Alumna | World Wide Technology
Lucas Jovita, Early Advantage MBA alumnus.

Coming from Brazil, I wanted an MBA that would give me real U.S. business experience — not just classroom theory. The internship and global immersion gave me exactly that. Crummer opened doors I didn’t know existed.

Lucas Jovita ’24MBA
Early Advantage MBA Alumnus

Faculty Who Help You Build Your Character and Career

Crummer’s EAMBA faculty bring academic rigor, practical insight, research-backed practices, and high levels of individualized engagement with each student into their teaching practices — both in and out of the classroom.

Brian Walkup

Brian Walkup, Ph.D.

Professor of Finance

Dan Biller

Dan Biller, Ph.D.

Professor of Practice in Economics

Tracy Kizer

Tracy R.H. Kizer, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Marketing

Early Advantage MBA students on the Rollins campus.

Life at Crummer

Winter Park and Orlando offer more than classroom learning. Students build relationships with peers, gain exposure to industry leaders, and develop the perspective that comes from being part of an intentionally curated cohort.

Living in Winter Park & Orlando

Winter Park offers an ideal setting for full-time MBA students: a safe, accessible college community close to downtown Orlando, a major international airport, diverse communities, employer networks, and year-round sunshine.

Sunny & Active

Enjoy warm weather year-round with parks, lakes, trails, golf courses, lakeside walks, boat tours, and outdoor activities nearby.

Culture & Entertainment

Orlando and Winter Park offer world-famous attractions, museums, theaters, festivals, diverse dining, shopping, nightlife, and multicultural events.

Academic Resources

Students have access to study-friendly spaces, libraries, campus facilities, student success resources, and internship opportunities nearby.

Housing Options

Graduate students have access to apartment and rental options throughout Winter Park and Orlando. Student Success can guide students toward property management recommendations close to campus.

Transportation & Connectivity

Students can use buses, bikes, ride-sharing, and nearby airport access, with Orlando International Airport connecting the region to major U.S. and international destinations.

Career & Networking

Central Florida offers opportunities in tourism, technology, healthcare, hospitality, business, and entrepreneurship, plus mentorship and professional events across the region.

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Ready to Learn More?

Explore Crummer’s holistic admission approach, application checklist, financial aid options, and international applicant requirements to determine whether the Early Advantage MBA is the right next step for you.

Admission Requirements & Application Checklist

Crummer takes a holistic approach to admission, looking beyond test scores to evaluate your potential, academic preparation, motivation, and readiness to thrive in a full-time, discussion-driven MBA environment. Because the Early Advantage MBA serves recent graduates, early-career professionals, and career changers, full-time work experience is not required.

Crummer evaluates the whole candidate. The ideal EAMBA applicant brings academic readiness, motivation, clear goals, and a willingness to contribute to a collaborative graduate business environment.

  • Bachelor’s Degree — A completed undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
  • Academic Readiness — A strong academic record and evidence that you can succeed in rigorous graduate coursework.
  • Professional Direction — A clear sense of why you want an MBA and how the degree will support your goals.
  • Collaborative Mindset — Readiness to contribute to class discussion, team projects, and cohort-based learning.
  • Leadership Potential — Evidence of initiative, growth, service, work ethic, or impact through academic, professional, athletic, volunteer, or community experiences.

We’ve created a convenient list of required items you’ll need to complete your Early Advantage MBA application. If you don’t have everything on the list, you can still get started.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts are required from all colleges and universities where 15 or more college credits were earned. Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to the application until official transcripts are received.

Statement of Purpose

Submit a detailed and carefully edited statement explaining why you are pursuing a graduate business degree, why you are choosing Crummer, and how the degree will support your professional and personal goals.

Recommendations

One confidential recommendation is required, and two are preferred. Recommendations should come from professional or academic supporters who can appraise your ability to pursue graduate business study.

Résumé

Your résumé should outline your career progression, experience, activities, leadership, and significant accomplishments. It will be uploaded through the application website.

Notes

  • No application fee is required.
  • No GMAT, GRE, or standardized test score is required.
  • Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded to the application until official transcripts are received.

Transcripts

Applicants should arrange to have all official sealed transcripts of academic records sent directly from each undergraduate, graduate, and professional school attended where 15 or more college credits were earned.

If you are still enrolled in a degree-seeking program, you may send your official, incomplete degree-in-progress transcript to receive an admission decision. If admitted, you will need to submit a final transcript showing the degree has been awarded.

Send your official sealed transcripts by mail to:

Admissions
Rollins College-Crummer Graduate School of Business
1000 Holt Ave., Building 2722
Winter Park, FL 32789

Official transcripts may also be sent electronically directly from your school’s registrar/student records to MBA Admissions at graduate-business@rollins.edu.

Transcript Evaluation: A course-by-course transcript evaluation, not a translation, is required if your undergraduate or master’s degree was awarded by a school outside of the United States. An evaluation can be obtained from a NACES-approved organization, such as Educational Perspectives, World Education Services, or Josef Silny & Associates Inc. If you choose to have your transcript evaluated by Josef Silny, you must also request an official cumulative grade point average report at an additional cost.

Test Scores

If you completed your degree program outside of the U.S. where the language of instruction was not English, you are required to submit an official TOEFL iBT or IELTS score report. If you completed a degree program outside of the U.S. where English was the only medium of instruction, this requirement may be waived. Please contact us for more details.

Minimum accepted scores:

  • TOEFL iBT: 90
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • DET: 120

Statement of Purpose

Please write a detailed and carefully edited statement indicating your reasons for pursuing a graduate business degree, your reasons for choosing Crummer, and how these two decisions will combine to assure your professional and personal success. You should incorporate details of your academic and professional background, your strengths and challenges, and any unique aspects of your candidacy you want the Admissions Committee to consider. The suggested length is between 500 and 1,000 words.

Recommendations

Letters of recommendation are requested and submitted through the application website. One confidential recommendation is required, and two are preferred. Please identify professional and/or academic supporters who know you and can appraise your ability to pursue a graduate degree in this area. Recommendation letters are confidential and will be received electronically via the online application.

Résumé

Your résumé outlines your career progression and highlights significant accomplishments and will be uploaded via the application website.

Application Fee

There is no application fee required. Crummer Graduate School of Business will no longer charge a fee to submit an application to any of our programs. We want to encourage all potential students, regardless of their socioeconomic status, to accomplish their educational goals.

If you completed your degree program outside of the U.S., you will need the following additional items:

  • Official transcript evaluation completed by a NACES-approved organization.
  • TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test if the main language of instruction was not English.

Additional Instructions for International Applicants

International applicants seeking F-1 visas for full-time study are eligible to apply to the Early Advantage MBA, Executive MBA, STEM MBA, or Executive Doctorate in Business Administration programs. There are two parts to this application process.

You will first apply directly to the Crummer Early Advantage MBA, Executive MBA, STEM MBA, or Executive Doctorate in Business Administration program for admission. If you are admitted, you will then work directly with the Office of International Student and Scholar Services for the processing of the I-20 form. The I-20 form is used in your application for your F-1 student visa.

Questions about admission? We’re here to help. Reach out at crummer@rollins.edu or call 407-646-2405.

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate assistantships offer selected students the opportunity to gain professional experience while supporting Crummer departments, faculty, and programs. Assistantships may include roles in marketing, operations, research, events, academic support, or administrative projects. Graduate assistantships provide compensation based on hours worked; they are not tuition assistance.

Professional Experience

Build workplace skills while contributing to meaningful projects across Crummer or Rollins departments.

Hourly Compensation

Graduate assistantships provide compensation based on hours worked. They do not provide tuition assistance.

Typically 15 Hours Per Week

Most assistantships offered as part of the admission process are structured around 15 hours per week.

Graduate assistantship availability, responsibilities, and compensation amounts may vary by year and department.

Tuition, Financial Aid, & Scholarships

Scholarships, loans, paid graduate assistantship roles, employer support, and payment options can help make your investment manageable. All applicants are automatically considered for scholarships, and no separate scholarship application is required.

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Students in the Early Advantage MBA pathway are also responsible for the following two, one-time, nonrefundable fees:

  • Association Fee — $100
  • Parking Decal — $145

Your tuition supports coursework, global immersion programming except airfare and select meals, career services, and student fees.

Most students use a combination of scholarships, loans, payment plans, employer support, and paid assistantship roles to finance their MBA.

  • Scholarships — All applicants are automatically considered for available scholarship opportunities.
  • Federal Loans — U.S. students may access federal loans to help cover tuition and related educational costs.
  • Private Loans — Additional financing options may be available through private lenders.
  • Flexible Payment Plans — Payment plans may help spread tuition over the semester or year.
  • Graduate Assistantships — Selected students may receive paid professional experience through assistantship roles. Assistantships provide compensation based on hours worked; they are not tuition assistance.
  • Employer Reimbursement — Some employers offer partial or full tuition support. Our team can help you coordinate documentation when needed.

To learn more, schedule a meeting with Rollins College’s Office of Financial Aid.

Up to $30,000

Our premier scholarship for exceptional students recognizes academic excellence, leadership potential, and commitment to impact.

  • Merit-based tuition scholarship.
  • Faculty mentorship.
  • Leadership retreat.
  • Early internship access.
  • Priority course registration.

Dean’s Scholars are expected to maintain strong academic standing throughout the program.

This scholarship recognizes students with strong promise for business leadership and professional impact.

  • Mentor pairing.
  • Priority career coaching.
  • Early internship access.

  • Referral Award: $2,500 award for students referred through the official alumni referral process before submitting an application.
  • Crummer Partnership Scholarship: Available for eligible employees of partner organizations.

Application Deadlines

Apply early for priority scholarship consideration and to secure your place in the program.

Application questions? Email crummer@rollins.edu or call 407-646-2405.

Fall 2026


Round 3

July 1, 2026

Upcoming Admission Events

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question not answered below? Reach out to our team — we’re happy to help.

The EAMBA is designed for recent graduates, early-career professionals, and career changers who want a full-time MBA experience before moving into their next business role.

The program is designed to be completed in 16–20 months, depending on start term and course sequence.

Fall start: Aligns with the traditional academic year and is designed for completion in approximately 20 months, depending on course sequencing and internship timing.

Spring start: Offers a mid-year entry option with the same curriculum and an adjusted course sequence.

No full-time work experience is required. The program is built for students who are beginning or pivoting into business careers.

No. Crummer takes a holistic approach to admission and does not require GMAT or GRE scores for the Early Advantage MBA.

Yes. All EAMBA students complete a required internship. The internship helps students apply classroom learning in real organizational settings and build professional experience before graduation.

The program provides strong support through the Office of Student Success. Students receive career coaching, employer connections, job search assistance, interview preparation, and access to the Internship Match Program as they pursue required internship opportunities.

Yes. The EAMBA includes an international business experience that helps students develop global perspective, cultural awareness, and ethical reasoning in different business contexts.

Students may use elective coursework to pursue concentrations in Business Analytics, Finance, Entrepreneurship, or Marketing, depending on course availability.

Crummer does not provide on-campus graduate housing, but students have access to numerous apartment and rental options nearby in Winter Park and Orlando. Student Success can connect students with property management recommendations close to campus.

$87,944 Total Program Investment

  • Scholarships: All applicants are automatically considered.
  • Graduate Assistantships: Selected students may receive paid professional experience through assistantship roles. Assistantships provide compensation based on hours worked; they are not tuition assistance.
  • Federal Loan Options: U.S. students may access federal loans with various repayment options.
  • Private Loan Options: Additional financing options may be available through private lenders.
  • Payment Plans: Flexible payment options may help spread the investment over time.

Yes. All applicants are automatically considered for scholarships. No separate scholarship application is required.

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