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Tomorrow’s leaders
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The Partnership
PAC and the University of Miami Herbert Business School have joined forces in an exclusive partnership to revolutionize athlete education and empowerment. This collaboration positions Miami Herbert as the premier academic partner for PAC, offering tailored programs to athletes from every major U.S. sports league — football, basketball, baseball, soccer, mixed martial arts, and more.
Through PAC × Miami Herbert initiatives, athletes gain world-class instruction in leadership, negotiation, real estate, entrepreneurship, AI, and beyond — preparing them to excel well beyond their playing careers. With a blend of in-person and virtual learning led by Miami Herbert's faculty, these programs deliver unparalleled opportunities for athletes to build lasting legacies, forge meaningful connections, and earn credentials that open real doors.
What's Available Through Miami Herbert
The partnership delivers a full ecosystem of business education to PAC members — from full degree programs to focused certificates to executive-level intensives. Here's what's available through Miami Herbert today.
Professional MBA for Athletes
A degree program designed specifically for professional athletes, taught by Miami Herbert faculty and built around the realities of an athletic schedule. The flagship degree pathway through the partnership.
Executive Education
Targeted intensive education tracks across leadership, negotiation, real estate, entrepreneurship, AI, sports business, franchising, and more — all delivered by Miami Herbert faculty and structured for working athletes.
Our Partner Professors
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Dean Paul A. Pavlou
Be a Lifelong Learner
Dean of Miami Herbert Business School, internationally recognized scholar in information systems and digital transformation.
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Professor Terri Scandura
Negotiate Like a Pro
Distinguished professor of management and leadership scholar with decades of research on mentorship and high-performance teams.
University of Miami
Dr. Robert Gregory
Adapt or Die: AI Collaboration Strategies for Everyone
Award-winning faculty member working at the intersection of technology, AI, and business strategy.
University of Miami
Professor Stephen Cerrone
Elite Leadership in Business
Senior executive and leadership expert drawing on decades in C-suite roles to teach how elite leaders are built.
University of Miami
Professor Suzy Alvarez
Entrepreneurship Business Modeling
Entrepreneurship faculty member focused on the modeling and execution work that turns ideas into operating companies.
University of Miami
Professor Patricia Abril
The Power of Negotiation.
Legal scholar and negotiation expert whose work spans business law, intellectual property, and dispute resolution.
About Miami Herbert
Miami Herbert Business School is a leader in preparing individuals and organizations to excel in the complex, dynamic, and interconnected world of global business. The second largest of twelve schools and colleges at the University of Miami, the School offers undergraduate, master's, doctoral, and executive education programs. With its location in a major center for international business, Miami Herbert is acclaimed for its global perspective, faculty and student diversity, commitment to sustainability, and deep engagement with the business community.
Explore The SchoolThe Pro Athlete Business Combine run by PAC was more than just an event—it was a pivotal moment for me. The connections I made, the knowledge I gained, and the energy from the cohort gave me clarity about my future beyond football. I am thrilled to see my amazing alma mater come together with an organization I love. Athletes need this type of support in their post-playing careers.
Jaelan Phillips
