Florida Coastal
“University for Working Adults”
A Jacksonville-based online university — DBA and Doctorate of Computer Science, alongside a full Master's catalogue, with academic partnerships from Cisco, IBM, CompTIA, and Microsoft.
Location
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Established
1
Delivery
100% Online
Language
English
Since 1996
Florida Coastal
About the University
An education
without borders.
Florida Coastal University, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is built specifically for working adults — offering 100% online Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral programmes across Business, Computer Science, and Education Leadership.
Its Doctor of Business Administration and Doctorate of Computer Science are each available across four specialisation tracks (Finance, Marketing, Management, and IT for the DBA; AI, Cybersecurity, Data Science, and IoT for the DCS), alongside a Doctorate of Education Leadership for academic administrators and policy-focused scholars.
Florida Coastal states plainly on its own site that it is provisionally licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education (CIE) — a status worth understanding clearly before you apply, and one we don't gloss over.
“University for Working Adults”
FCU· Guiding Motto
Why through Techversity
The degree is theirs.
The path is ours.
Florida Coastal is upfront that its licensure is provisional — which is exactly the kind of detail a good advisor makes sure you understand, not skip past.
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Status, stated plainly
Florida Coastal is provisionally licensed by Florida's CIE — we confirm what this means for your specific goals before you apply, not after.
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The right track, matched
DBA, Doctorate of Computer Science, or Master's — and the right specialisation track within it — matched to your career direction.
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Application, shepherded
We prepare your documentation to Florida Coastal's standard and keep the process moving.
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One point of contact
A named advisor throughout — not a support ticket queue.
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Support that outlasts enrolment
Verification and transcript support don't end the day you're accepted.
Florida Coastal is upfront about its licensure status. So are we.
See the programsAt a Glance
The facts,
before the pitch.
Established
1996
Location
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Delivery
100% Online
Language
English
Licensure
Florida CIE (Provisional)
Doctoral Tracks
DBA (4) · DCS (4) · Ed.D.
Academic Partners
Cisco · IBM · CompTIA · Microsoft
Intakes
September · January · May
Accreditation & Recognition
Recognised, and we can prove it.
Florida Commission for Independent Education (CIE)
Provisionally licensed — Florida Coastal states this directly on its own site. A provisional licence is not the same as full, final licensure, and it does not by itself constitute national or regional accreditation.
Florida Coastal is direct about its own status: provisionally licensed by Florida's CIE. We say this plainly because it affects how the credential may be recognised for licensure, credit transfer, or employer purposes. Your advisor confirms what this means for your specific goals before you apply.
Programs at FCU
Every pathway offered here,
guided end to end.
03 Programmes
Doctorate18 MonthsDoctor of Business Administration
Applied doctoral research for senior executives — no career break required.
Master's12–18 MonthsMaster's Degree
Internationally recognized graduate degrees for mid-career professionals targeting leadership roles.
Bachelor'sOnlineBachelor's Degree
Internationally accredited undergraduate degrees for working professionals and early-career learners.
The Credential
A degree that travels as far as you do.
Every credential conferred through FCU arrives with an official certificate, a verifiable digital record, and a transcript recognised across the university's accreditation network — issued in your name, ready to stand up to scrutiny anywhere.
Begin Your Application
The Moment
The day it becomes
“Doctor.”
Years of work, distilled into a single conferral. Whether you attend the ceremony in person or receive your credential by dispatch, the recognition is the same — earned, formal, and yours to carry for life.
Florida Coastal is upfront about its licensure status. So are we.
How Admission Works
Five steps, one advisor,
zero guesswork.
A dedicated Techversity advisor walks with you through every stage below — no step is ever navigated alone.
Eligibility Review
We assess your record against Florida Coastal's criteria and tell you plainly whether it fits.
Track Match
DBA, Doctorate of Computer Science, or Master's — and the right specialisation, matched to your goals.
Application & Documents
We prepare your documentation to Florida Coastal's standard before anything is submitted.
Institutional Review
Florida Coastal's own admissions process evaluates the application.
Enrolment
On approval, enrolment is confirmed for the next available intake — September, January, or May.
Eligibility Review
We assess your record against Florida Coastal's criteria and tell you plainly whether it fits.
Track Match
DBA, Doctorate of Computer Science, or Master's — and the right specialisation, matched to your goals.
Application & Documents
We prepare your documentation to Florida Coastal's standard before anything is submitted.
Institutional Review
Florida Coastal's own admissions process evaluates the application.
Enrolment
On approval, enrolment is confirmed for the next available intake — September, January, or May.
Questions, Answered
Everything you'd want to ask.
The questions serious applicants ask before committing — answered plainly. Still unsure? A first conversation with an advisor is always free.
Florida Coastal is upfront about its licensure status. So are we.