Business

MBA
Choice This program is available either online or as a blend of online coursework and in-person classes in Portland, Oregon.*
delivery
$965 Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.†
per credit
4 This program starts in Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer terms.§
start terms

The Oregon State MBA puts working professionals like you in control of your future by allowing you to pursue a graduate degree while maintaining career stability, wherever you are and whatever your schedule. Pursue your MBA in an innovative program that lets you choose your preferred learning format — 100% online or hybrid (online with in-person meetings in Portland) — and customize your education through specialized tracks, such as business analytics, organizational leadership, corporate finance, cybersecurity management and more.

Small class sizes blend academic rigor and experiential learning, and they’re all taught by leading researchers and practitioners. Your Oregon State MBA comes with the prestige associated with OSU’s College of Business, which is one of the nation’s leading business schools.

Skills you’ll gain in OSU’s online MBA program

As a student in Oregon State’s online Master of Business Administration degree program, you’ll gain the in-demand skills you need to stand out in the job market and level up your career. You’ll learn from expert Oregon State faculty who have real-world industry experience.

  • Leadership and management
  • Strategic thinking
  • Data analysis
  • Corporate finance
  • Cybersecurity management
  • Human resources management
  • Negotiation techniques
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Program details

Once you join Oregon State’s MBA program, you will choose a specialized track that matches your career goals. Each one was designed with feedback from industry partners as a direct response to market needs. No matter what track you choose, you will learn from expert faculty who tie theory to real-world applications.

The Master of Business Administration program is offered online by Oregon State’s College of Business.

Degree requirements

A total of 60 quarter credits is required to graduate with your MBA degree. Degree requirements and curriculum information are available on Oregon State's academic catalog.

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Additional program features

The Oregon State MBA specialized tracks are designed with feedback from industry partners as a direct response to market needs. This gives you a competitive edge in the marketplace and translates into an MBA that meets your needs and positions you well for your career.

Explore the detailed admissions information for the MBA program, including any application deadlines and required documents, on the College of Business website.

Students are admitted to this program four times per year, and you can begin your studies in summer, fall, winter or spring. Visit Oregon State's academic calendar for term start dates.

This program is offered by Oregon State's College of Business, which is accredited by AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Learn more about the College of Business AACSB accreditation.

Oregon State makes it possible for you to apply the credits you earn in an OSU degree, certificate or microcredential program directly toward the MBA. Search a complete list of business-related programs that are delivered online. Up to 22 graduate credits may be transferred toward a 45-credit master’s degree.

Applying credits like this, an approach known as stacking, can help you build credentials over time and advance your career. It's also a great way to test a field of study through a series of courses before committing to a full degree program. For students like Ali Lanenga, stacking can make a journey to a degree feel more manageable.

Get a jump-start on your MBA while working toward your bachelor’s degree in one of Oregon State’s many online business programs. Through Oregon State’s Accelerated Master’s Platform, current undergraduate students can take graduate-level courses online that will be applied to their bachelor’s degree.

The credits you earn will be transferred to the MBA program. Students enrolled in Oregon State’s online graduate courses will pay the graduate tuition and fees rate.

You can gain highly specialized skills that are in demand by employers — and do it with less of a time and financial commitment — when you earn a certificate or microcredential online from Oregon State. Choose from a large collection of short-form offerings that can help you upskill quickly.

MBA careers

The knowledge you acquire in Oregon State’s online MBA degree program will help you fill in-demand jobs in the global marketplace. You’ll graduate ready to showcase your abilities and provide insights in economic sectors that need business experts.

Job market outlook

Use the interactive tool on this page to discover employment trends, top occupations and salary details for professionals who have skills related to business. Please be aware that completing a program related to the job market information shown here does not guarantee employment or a specific salary.