Master of Business Administration (FinTech) in Real Estate

FinTech (Financial Technology) is a fast-growing 30 billion business sector that involves the use of technology to facilitate millions of every day financial transactions. Atlanta is the hub of this industry, with more than 100 FinTech companies processing 70 percent of all credit, debit, and pre-paid card transactions in the United States, amounting to 3.5 trillion annually. Atlanta and the state of Georgia are home to not only large FinTech employers such as First Data, Fiserv, Equifax, Global Payments, NCR, and Incomm, but also a growing community of startups and innovators such as Acculynk, Cardlytics, GreenSky, Kabbage, and Parkmobile. Combined, the FinTech industry employs more than 30,000 people, with demand for skilled professionals growing rapidly.

The Georgia Full-Time MBA program's area of focus in FinTech enables students to acquire the necessary academic content within a project-based learning environment to start their professional careers in this fast-growing industry.

Even in strong economic times, the environment of real estate markets is ambiguous and uncertain. Now, more than ever, individuals in the real estate sector must possess the necessary skills to make intelligent investment and management decisions.

The real estate sequence is designed to improve an individual's ability to make real estate acquisition, management, and disposition decisions.

A one-page business r'sum
Two letters of recommendation (professional recommendations are preferred)
Transcripts: Unofficial copies* of your transcripts from each institution attended for college credit
Self-reported* GMAT or GRE scores (Select applicants may apply for a test score waiver. Please review the application instructions for more information.)
Self-reported* TOEFL or IELTS scores (for non-native English speakers)
Essays (two required, one optional)

R'sum
Please submit a business r'sum that includes your employment and educational history in reverse chronological order (most recent first). For your work experience, include titles, dates, and whether you worked part-time or full-time. Your educational record should indicate dates of attendance and degree(s) earned. Other information appropriate to a business r'sum is encouraged, especially as it quantifies your experience and puts your achievements into context. When possible, include information about outside activities and interests, including community service and hobbies.

Transcripts
The University of Georgia requires that all applicants possess a baccalaureate degree, or a foreign equivalent, from a regionally accredited institution to apply for admission to the MBA program. Please refer to the Graduate School website for more specific information about requirements for domestic and international students. Additionally, candidates are expected to have a minimum 3.0 GPA. You can still apply if you do not meet the minimum requirement for the GPA, but it is highly recommended that you submit an optional essay addressing your academic performance. Official transcripts will be required after admission.

GMAT or GRE
We accept both the GRE and the GMAT, but the GMAT is preferred. We do not have a minimum score requirement for either test, but please refer to our Class Profile to understand the average applicant profile. We highly encourage candidates to take time to prepare before test day. Many online resources are available to assist you, including practice tests. You can register for the GMAT at mba.com. An official score report will be required after admission.

TOEFL or IELTS
Non-native English speakers must submit scores for either the TOEFL or the IELTS. The Admissions Committee looks for a minimum overall score of 100 for the TOEFL or an overall band score of 7.0 for the IELTS. An official score report will be required after admission. Please read the International Students page for more detailed information.

Essays
Essays are a way for you to share your perspective and plans. The best essays are introspective, authentic, and succinct by directly answering our specific questions. Double-space each essay and ensure it is between 500-700 words.

Required Essay 1
How will the Georgia MBA help you achieve your short- and long-term career goals? (400 words or less)
Required Essay 2
Option A
Tell us about a time you created a positive impact, either personally or professionally. Describe the impact. Why was it significant to you or others?
Option B
Describe a time when you contributed to making a work environment or organization more welcoming, inclusive, and diverse.
Optional Essay
Please use this optional essay to share relevant information with the Admissions Committee that isn't revealed anywhere else in your application materials. The Admissions Committee wants to understand you as a whole person, in context, so use this essay to fill any holes in the rest of your application.

Interviews
Interviews are by invitation only. After we receive and review applications, select candidates will be invited to schedule an interview. If you attend a Campus Visit Day for your interview, your day will include:
A face-to-face interview with a member of the MBA Admissions Committee
Lunch with current MBA students
A class visit
We can arrange Skype interviews for international applicants and domestic candidates unable to travel.