Hough Graduate School of Business

-The program was excellent. The coursework was relevant, interesting and demanding. Professors were, with very few exceptions, excellent.

-I think it's a good value for the money, and if you want to stand out in your field, the MBA certainly helps. Especially if you did not have a business/finance background in undergrad.

-The program has done a great job meeting my expectations in terms of professors and classmates. The only aspect I did not expect was the lack of resources to part-time students looking for new employment.

-The MBA program provides a curriculum that most of my friends and colleagues would greatly benefit from. I urge anyone who is interested in professional improvement to consider an MBA program. The University of Florida has continued to provide me with a superior quality of education when compared to my associates.

-There could be improvement in teambuilding/networking. Students should have to work in new teams each semester; that push would have helped my cohort get to know each other better and build better relationships.

-The quality of the instruction and the quality of the professors exceeded my expectations. Most of the professors were distinguished, well-known leaders in their industries, and provided high quality attention in the part-time program. I felt I received an equivalent education compared to a full-time program.

-Coming from a background in technology I found that this was insufficient in the program overall. Some of this lack of exposure was no doubt due to the somewhat limited part time elective options, but in today's business climate I think it pays large dividends for managers to be somewhat aware of the technology on which their organization is dependent.

-The program was the highest quality. Amazing professors and education along with a helpful and easy process that was made possible by organized, friendly staff that made the program seem as if they were local and not a satellite campus. I knew UF had a great business school reputation and I feel they lived up to it.

-I wish there was a little more room for customization in the program. So many times I was asked, "What is the focus of your program" and I had to reply "It's a general focus MBA." I know a lock step program isn't conducive to a lot of customization, but it would be nice if one semester could have split the students off into a "marketing" or a "finance" track. I think the program was well rounded overall, but there are a few classes I would have skipped given the option, and I would have loved to have been able to take a more advanced accounting class.

-Although I cannot compare the Florida MBA experience to other programs in the country, I believe the program must be one of the best values in the nation. The professors really do make a big impact on the quality of the education. As an undergrad, I just wanted to get a good grade. In the Florida MBA program, I was more interested in understanding the material than getting a good grade. This is a testament to the professors, because they teach useful material and recommend sources of further study. I have learned a lot during the program, and I have built relationships that will last the rest of my life.