UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS DEGREES AND MAJORS
Message from the Dean
Dear Future ‘Cane,
We’re thrilled you’re considering the University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School for the next step in your career. Miami Herbert is more than an elite business school; it is a dynamic ecosystem of innovation, camaraderie, and brilliance.
The education our students receive is distinguished by its emphasis on career success, cutting-edge curriculum, experiential learning, and a strong emphasis on practical applicability. Our world-class faculty are thought leaders and industry experts who bring real-world insights into the classroom. Our state-of-the-art facilities, coupled with a vibrant campus life in a unique tropical setting, offer an engaging learning environment.
In today’s competitive job market, it is essential to be innovative, nimble, and forward-thinking. We prepare our students for the future of work by integrating cutting-edge technology, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset, and emphasizing social responsibility. Our extensive network of industry partnerships and alumni connections opens doors to internships, mentorships, and other career opportunities across the globe.
I invite you to explore what Miami Herbert has to offer and to envision yourself as part of our vibrant community. Together, we can achieve great things and build a future that is bright, innovative, and full of promise.
Your tomorrow starts here. ‘Go Canes!
Paul A. Pavlou Dean, Miami Herbert Business School University of Miami
The mission of Miami Herbert Business School is to develop transformative scholarship and principled leaders for business and society
The Miami Herbert Advantage
WHAT MAKES A MIAMI HERBERT
UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS EDUCATION
WORLD-CLASS?
IT’S FLEXIBLE
Discover the flexibility to pursue cross-disciplinary studies, including second majors or minors across different disciplines in business and/or other school/ colleges at the University of Miami. Tailor your education to expand your expertise in business and beyond.
IT’S INNOVATIVE
Immerse yourself in real-world issues through innovative learning methods like flipped classroom, problem-based learning, and the harkness method. Participate in interactive learning that sharpens your critical thinking and keeps your education relevant.
IT’S GLOBAL
Collaborate with a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff from over 75 countries. Gain a global outlook that enriches your education with varied cultural insights, preparing you for success in an interconnected world.
IT’S TRANSFORMATIVE
Access signature experiences designed to foster personal and professional growth. Develop the skills and confidence needed to stand out in the job market, ensuring you are prepared to lead and excel in your career.
THE FLEXIBILITY OF THE CURRICULU M
Students design a personalized four-year plan that can seamlessly integrate several business core areas and non-business core areas. This tailored approach ensures that the undergraduate student experience is aligned with the students’ future aspirations, providing them a well-rounded and focused academic experience.
Degrees BBA
Bachelor of Business Administration
BSBA
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance
Accounting
Majors
Business Analytics
Business Technology
Economics - Political
Economics - Quantitative
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Health Management and Policy
Accounting
co-majors
Global Business
Human Resource
Management
Individualized
General Business
Legal Studies
Management
Marketing
Organizational Leadership
Real Estate
Supply Chain Analytics (BBA only)
Finance
Sustainable Business
Majors Defined
ACCOUNTING
Using principles of accounting - the “language of business” - students learn to prepare, analyze, and report an organization’s financial information to internal and external stakeholders. This degree is the foundation to become Certified Public Accountant (CPA) which is one of the most sought professional designations in the business world.
BUSINESS ANALYTICS
The Business Analytics major helps students unlock the power of data by mastering the skills needed to transform big data into actionable insights. Students will gain expertise in advanced techniques such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and optimization. Students in the Business Analytics majors will develop the skills to predict trends, drive strategic decisions, and lead in a data-driven world.
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
Critical to business today, the BTE major explores major technologies including Artificial intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cyber security, Machine Learning, FinTech, Database Systems, Coding and Tech-Innovation. The role of technology in business, digital transformation, and systems project management can also be undertaken in elective courses.
ECONOMICS
The Economics Major is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of important economic theories and their applications toward interpreting a wide range of socio-economic phenomena. The unifying methodological approach in the
Major emphasizes incentives and constraints, strategic interactions, and feedback effects. Applications include using theory to help inform policy advice at the household, business and government levels. The Major offers two tracks: Political Economy and Quantitative Economics.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The Entrepreneurship Major prepares students to engage in the process of value creation. Entrepreneurship majors acquire a holistic view of organizational creation and change that is applicable to either starting a new venture (for profit or nonprofit), or to working effectively within an existing organization.
FINANCE
Finance is a broad discipline that focuses on valuation, risk analysis, and decision-making in both the private and public sectors. Students learn the practical and theoretical financial framework, analytical tools, and quantitative methods necessary to be successful in a wide variety of careers.
GLOBAL BUSINESS (CO-MAJOR)
Complement your major area of specialization with the Global Business co-major to gain a competitive edge in today’s highly globalized world. Interdisciplinary in nature, the Global Business comajor course work fosters students’ global mindset and equips them with the knowledge, skills and abilities to work and lead effectively in multinational companies.
HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND POLICY
Students in the Health Management and Policy Major learn the specialized language of the business of health care and the skills to apply the concepts of economics, management, finance, politics, law, and ethics to the health care sector
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
The Human Resource Management Major involves everything from recruiting to training to compensation. Students completing this major learn to craft and communicate the complex policy options that are necessary for talent acquisition and retention in an organization.
LEGAL STUDIES
The Legal Studies major explores the legal, regulatory, ethical, and social environment in which firms operate. Students pursuing this major will engage in deep critical thinking and will practice effective decision-making based on specific substantive principles of law, ethics, and good corporate citizenship.
MANAGEMENT
The Management Major is for students who are intrigued by a variety of industries and interests, wanting to understand how to be productive, effective contributors to the various communities they are embedded within or impact. It’s the perfect major for generalists who have broad interests. Majors in this field have gone on to pursue law school; graduate programs; and both profit as well as non-profit industry jobs.
MARKETING
Marketing is the process through which organizations identify customer needs, and then develop, promote, and distribute products and services to fulfill these needs at a price acceptable to
both consumers and companies. Marketing interfaces with all functional areas of business to create sustainable value for customers and ensure that companies are profitable.
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
This major is designed for students who have been, are, or hope to be leaders in various fields. The courses are hands/ on rather than theoretical and build skills in managing teams; negotiating effectively; creating and understanding emotional intelligence; and learning to lead change efforts. This major culminates with an experience shadowing a leader to learn more about what it actually takes to influence others successfully.
REAL ESTATE
With a strong emphasis on quantitative methods in finance, Real Estate students learn how to apply theoretical and analytical concepts to real estate lending, investment, and development.
SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYTICS (BBA ONLY)
Supply Chain Analytics is designed to give students an understanding of the modern supply chains and the decision trade-offs, skills necessary to model supply chain problems as well as source and analyze supply chain data to create efficiency in the firms.
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS (CO-MAJOR)
Interdisciplinary in nature, the coursework will provide students with an introduction to the business concepts of sustainability, background in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards for financial decisionmaking, sustainability reporting, impact investing, environmental economics, and additional perspectives from the science/ technology or policy/social fields.
Curriculum
INTERDISCIPLINARY OPPORTUNITIES
COGNATES
The Cognates Program comprises the Areas of Knowledge component of the University of Miami’s framework for General Education. Students fulfill the Areas of Knowledge requirement by selecting and completing a cognate in the three areas of the university curriculum:
1. Arts & Humanities (A&H)
2. People & Society (P&S)
3. Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
A cognate requires a minimum of at least three courses, for at least nine credit hours. A major, minor, thematic cognate, or an individualized cognate will satisfy the requirement.
Students may select from thematic or individualized cognates that meet their interests, goals and curiosities.
MINORS AND ADDITIONAL MAJORS
Miami Herbert students have the flexibility to pursue additional majors and minors across all disciplines, focusing on specific interests and skill sets needed to meet career goals and broaden perspectives.
Minors and additional majors may fulfill the University’s areas of knowledge general education requirements.
STUDY ABROAD
Miami Herbert students are encouraged to actively engage with the world, gain a global mindset, ask questions about ideas that matter to them, and seek out diverse points of view at home and abroad.
Students may study abroad any semester after their first year. They may choose one of the “U” programs or exchange programs which offer courses that will enhance their undergraduate experience.
“My academic experience in this interdisciplinary program has equipped me with a broad understanding of the various fields within the business world. This diverse exposure prepares me to navigate and integrate different perspectives in the workplace and enables me to tackle complex challenges and adapt to multiple roles.”
- M. Kaye Miami Herbert Business School Student
Sampling of Interdisciplinary Opportunities
Finance
Real
Business Technology
Marketing
Finance
Entrepreneurship
Legal Studies
Political
Finance
Mathematics
Finance
Marketing
Business Analytics
Business
Accounting
Business Analytics
Business Technology
Business Function Business Function Business Function
Economics - Political
Economics - Quantitative
Entrepreneurship
Finance
“Miami’s vibrant business ecosystem provides students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in a dynamic and culturally diverse environment early in their career journeys, creating inclusive and thoughtful young leaders.“
- E. McLaughlin
Miami Herbert Business School Alum
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Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
CORE BUSINESS COURSES REQUIRED
ACC 211 Principles of Financial Accounting
ACC 212 Managerial Accounting
BSL 212 Introduction to Business Law and Ethics
BTE 210 Business Technology and Innovation
BUS 150 Business Analytics
BUS 211/MGT 199 Professional Development
BUS 300 Critical Thinking and Persuasion for Business
ECO 211 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 212 Principles of Macroeconomics
FIN 302 Fundamentals of Finance
MAS 110 or MTH 161*
Quantitative Applications in Business or Calculus I
MAS 201 Introduction to Business Statistics
MAS 202 Intermediate Business Statistics
MGT 100 Managing for Success in the Global Environment
MGT 303 Operations Management
MGT 304 Organizational Behavior
MGT 401 Strategic Management
MKT 201 Fundamentals of Marketing
*Math sequence may require student to complete one or more classes before reaching MAS 110 or MTH 161 level.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
CORE BUSINESS COURSES REQUIRED
ACC 211 Principles of Financial Accounting
ACC 212 Managerial Accounting
BSL 212 Introduction to Business Law and Ethics
BTE 210 Business Technology and Innovation
BTE 320 Python Programming: Fundamentals and Algorithms
BUS 150 Business Analytics
BUS 211/MGT 199 Professional Development
BUS 300 Critical Thinking and Persuasion for Business
ECO 211 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 212 Principles of Macroeconomics
FIN 302 Fundamentals of Finance
MAS 311 Applied Probability and Statistics
MAS 312 Statistical Methods and Quality Control
MGT 100 Managing for Success in the Global Environment
MGT 303 Operations Management
MGT 304 Organizational Behavior
MGT 401 Strategic Management
MKT 201 Fundamentals of Marketing
MTH 161* Calculus I
MTH 162 Calculus II
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance (BSAF)
FOUNDATIONAL COURSES
ACC 223 Principles of Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting
BSL 212 Introduction to Business Law and Ethics
BUS 150 Business Analytics
BUS 211 Professional Development for Finance and Accounting
BUS 300 Critical Thinking and Persuasion for Business
ECO 213 Principles of Economics
FIN 302 Fundamentals of Finance
FIN 433 Case Studies for Financial Professionals
MAS 201 Introduction to Business Statistics
MAS 202 Intermediate Business Statistics
MGT 304 Organizational Behavior
MKT 201 Fundamentals of Marketing
MTH 161 * Calculus I
BSAF CORE PRINCIPLES
BSL 401 The Law of Financial Transactions
BTE 210 Fundamentals of Business Technology and Innovation
MGT 303 Operations Management
MGT 324 Negotiation Strategies or BSL 324 Negotiation
MGT 401 Strategic Management
MGT 422 Leading Teams
MKT 340 Professional Selling
ACCOUNTING COURSES
ACC 301 Cost Accounting
ACC 311 Intermediate Accounting I
ACC 312 Intermediate Accounting II
ACC 402 Auditing
ACC 403 Fundamentals of Taxation
ACC 406 Accounting Systems
FINANCE REQUIRED COURSES
FIN 303 Investment of Security Markets
FIN 320 Intermediate Financial Management
FINANCE CHOICE
FIN 300+ Finance Major Choice
FIN 300+ Finance Major Choice
FIN 400+ Finance Major Choice
FIN 400+ Finance Major Choice
ADDITIONAL COURSES AND ELECTIVES
BTE 320 Python Programming: Fundamentals and Algorithms
MAS 332 Data Acquisition, Preparation and Visualization
MAS 342 or 548 Introduction to Optimization and Decision Making or Machine Learning for Analytics
MAS 432 Data Analysis
*Math sequence may require student to complete one or more classes before reaching MTH 161 level.
“The Bermont Carlin program provides the training and knowledge needed to engage an internship search in the financial services industry. I benefited from the guidance of superb faculty who broadened my knowledge and helped me obtain the tools needed to secure and maintain an investment banking internship. I owe a great deal to this fantastic program.”
- D. Fis Miami Herbert Business School Student
Student Experience
Miami Herbert offers many opportunities that contribute to a signature student experience. Programs, resources and initiatives are designed to promote personal and professional growth through practical, hands-on learning
BERMONT-CARLIN SCHOLARS
High-performing sophomores with interest in Wall Street and finance apply to this selective program to sharpen their job search skills. They travel to New York City to meet employers from top-tier investment and commercial banks on Wall Street, as well as major real estate related firms and other finance related businesses.
BLACK IN BUSINESS
This initiative addresses the unique needs of Black students who are pursuing business degrees. It aims to enhance students’ social and academic capital through supportive mechanisms including round table discussions, mentorship and networking opportunities with current Black faculty, alumni and business professionals.
BLOOMBERG LAB
The Miami Herbert Bloomberg lab is a state-of-the-art facility where students engage with real-time financial data and analytics through Bloomberg terminals. This immersive environment equips students with practical insights into global markets, preparing them for careers in finance and investment management.
DEAN M. FOGEL ENTREPRENEURSHIP HUB
Miami Herbert’s Dean M. Fogel Entrepreneuship hub is a dynamic center dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs. Named after Dean M. Fogel, a pioneer in entrepreneurship education, the hub offers resources and mentorship to help students develop and launch their ventures. Through workshops, competitions, and incubator spaces, it fosters a supportive community where creativity thrives and entrepreneurial aspirations take flight.
EXPERIENTIAL AND CIVIC LEARNING
Numerous courses at Miami Herbert include experiential and civic-based learning components, providing students with opportunities to apply the learning outcomes of the course to real-world scenarios.
GOLDSTEIN MILO MARKETING SCHOLARS
A select group of undergraduate students travel to New York City to meet with and hear from leading marketing executives while exploring internship and employment opportunities.
INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTER
The Information Resource Center serves as a digital business library that provides access to over 100 business databases. It is dedicated to supporting students with their research across the diverse subjects taught at the business school.
MARKETING BEHAVIORAL LAB
The Canes Behavioral Lab is a research facility housing 31 networked computers in 800 square feet of research space. All of the research stations are outfitted with leading behavioral research software.
MIAMI HERBERT LECTURE SERIES
The Miami Herbert Lecture Series features a diverse range of lectures from Nobel Prize winners and CEOs to trailblazers and cultural icons. Our various lecture series bring students, alumni, and other members of the university community together with top business leaders throughout the year.
MIAMI HERBERT ANNUAL CASE COMPETITION
Student teams participate in a series of workshops in preparation for the reveal of a case challenge. They develop team building and communication skills, apply critical thinking and problem solving strategies and put theory into practice as they propose solutions to the challenge(s) of a real non-profit community client.
MIAMI HERBERT PITCH COMPETITION
Students create a business model and develop a business plan, incorporating market and feasibility studies. Through pitch labs, workshops, mentoring, and judge interactions, students prepare to showcase their business ideas in front of a panel of judges from a variety of companies. Each year over $50,000 is awarded to participants of the Pitch Competition.
NETWORKING & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Miami Herbert offers an array of networking and social activities to complement the academic programs. Students engage in regular mixers, clubs, and exclusive events with industry leaders. Social and cultural events foster community, and volunteer opportunities enhance local connections.
STUDENT CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
A diverse range of student clubs and organizations at the University provide students the opportunity to engage with like-minded peers, develop useful skills, and gain handson experience in their field of interest. Scan QR code below to view complete listing of all Miami Herbert affiliated student organizations, their mission, program highlights and contact.
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“Through my engagement, student leadership positions, and a robust academic curriculum, I gained the skills and confidence to seamlessly transition into the workplace!”
- M. Hartz
Miami Herbert Business School Alum
STUDENT-MANAGED INVESTMENT FUND
The Category 5 Student Managed Investment Fund is both an investment portfolio and a sequence of classes at Miami Herbert. With more than $1,000,000 in assets under management, the Fund provides students with real-world investment management and decision-making experience in both asset allocation and security selection.
THE INTELLIGENT COMPUTER SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE (ICSRI)
The ICSRI at Miami Herbert leads in advancing AI and computer systems, exploring their capabilities for a safer, smarter future. Research focuses on generative AI, intelligent chatbots, machine learning for trading, natural language processing, and large-scale models. The institute research also includes blockchain, cryptocurrency, and other related intelligent systems.
THE LATINA PROJECT
The five-week intensive Latina Project program aims to help women build social capital to succeed in their professional careers and/or launch their own entrepreneurial ventures. Programming focuses on career success and entrepreneurship.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM
Students engage with Miami Herbert faculty in collaborative projects, experiencing first-hand the intellectual rigor of academic research. They gain invaluable insights and mentorship from faculty members recognized as experts in their respective fields. Students who excel in the research program may advance to become a Cutler Scholar.
WELL-BEING @ MIAMI HERBERT
The program is dedicated to promoting health and wellness among Miami Herbert students. Each session focuses on mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS
Faculty and speakers join our student leaders for workshops and seminars on topics such as leadership development, effective communication, and networking strategies, to name a few topics.
“Navigating college as an international seemed difficult. This is when I was introduced to the Latina Project Scholar Program where I learnt the specifics of navigating this cut-throat job field as a women. It truly helped me gain confidence and also bag an internship at Deloitte for my freshman summer”
- A. Kotha Miami Herbert Business School Student
“Miami Herbert has provided me with mentors through coursework, advising, and extracurricular activities to support my career goals. There is a culture that encourages working with and helping your peers to achieve the most possible and that extends to our great alumni.”
- J. Potvin Miami Herbert Business School Alum
The value of a Miami Herbert degree
A triple crown accredited business school, one of three in the U.S.
ASSOCIATION TO ADVANCE COLLEGIATE SCHOOLS OF BUSINESS (AACSB)
AACSB is a global accrediting body for business schools, recognizing excellence in business education. It evaluates mission, faculty, curricula, and continuous improvement, indicating high standards in teaching, research, and student outcomes.
EUROPEAN QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM (EQUIS)
EQUIS, administered by EFMD, accredits business schools globally, assessing governance, programs, faculty, research, and internationalization. It signifies commitment to excellence, innovation, and global business education standards.
ASSOCIATION OF MBAs (AMBA)
AMBA accreditation service is the global standard for all MBA, DBA and Master’s degrees, currently accrediting programs from the top 2% of Business Schools over in 75 countries.
MIAMI HERBERT AT A GLANCE
herbert.miami.edu
SCHOOL PROFILE
Academic Year 2023-2024
3,500+ undergraduate students enrolled
46,600+ alumni network
2 or more
Enrollment by ethinicity, as of spring 2024
8% students have a permanent address outside the United States
40% students from underepresented groups
13% incoming students are first-generation
MIAMI HERBERT AT A GLANCE
herbert.miami.edu
CAREER PLACEMENT
Graduating class of 2023
98.3%
graduates secured plans within six months of graduation
89.7%
graduates that completed an internship before graduation
86.5%
graduates secured full time employment in the Northeast and South United States
$78,510 average salary of graduates that secured full time employment
$7,864
average signing bonus of graduates that secured full time employment
Students that secured post-graduation plans, noted they had secured:
0.51%, Other plan
30.71%, Continuing Education
0.51%, Part-time employment
68.27%, Full-time employment
To view more stats on placement you may visit the University of Miami Toppel Career Center and the Poets and Quants for Undergrads websites.
“The Goldstein Milo Marketing Scholars trip led me to my current full time role where I have found a strong network of Miami Alumni, thus providing me with a sense of community while navigating a large organization.”
- E. McLaughlin Miami Herbert
Business School Alum
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A few of the employers that hire our students
Miami Herbert does a tremendous job preparing students for the next phase of their careers. The school’s sophomore career class and the one-on-one counseling provided by the career development team prioritizes helping students find a job that’s right for them. The career team helps tailor each student’s individual Miami Herbert experience and summer internship search to get them ready for the next step of their career journey.
- J. Hier
Miami Herbert Business School Alum
MIAMI HERBERT AT A GLANCE
herbert.miami.edu
ADMISSION HIGHLIGHTS
Fall 2023 incoming class
13,516 Applications
2,558 Admission offers made
768 Gross Deposits
31.4
average ACT score reported
3.75
average high school recalculated, unweighted GPA
18.9% acceptance rate
1380
average SAT score reported
71% incoming students that received scholarship support
30 Countries represented in the incoming Fall 2023
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RANKINGS
POETS AND QUANTS
in the State of Florida by Poets and Quants
in the Nation by Poets and Quants
Poets & Quants’ top undergraduate business schools are ranked based on a composite score derived from three equally-weighted categories – Admission Standards, Academic Experience, and Career Outcomes. These factors are weighted and combined to provide a comprehensive ranking of business schools, focusing on the quality of education and career outcomes for graduates.
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
in the State of Florida by U.S. News & World Report
in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report
The U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Colleges Rankings are calculated based on several key indicators of academic quality: Outcomes, Faculty Resources, Expert Opinion, Financial Resources, Student Excellence, and Alumni donations. These factors are weighted and combined to rank colleges and universities, providing a comprehensive assessment of academic excellence.
PLEASE NOTE: This brochure is provided as a guide only. Official degree requirements and all relevant policies are set forth in the University of Miami Academic Bulletin for the year the student matriculates. Additional inquiries regarding admission should be directed to the University of Miami, Office of Undergraduate Admission. VISIT US READY TO APPLY?
