Why Oregon State University?
This large public research university in Corvallis, Oregon, provides an online Master of Business Administration. The curriculum does not require any specific prior knowledge or experience. All aspects of an application, including the applicant’s history, academic performance, and professional experience, are considered before making a final decision.
All applicants are required to provide GRE, GMAT, or EA test scores. In order to be competitive, applicants are expected to have a least 3.0 GPA from their undergraduate studies. The College of Business at the institution is responsible for the degree program.
Program Snapshot
| University Name | Oregon State University |
| Location | Corvallis |
| State | OR |
| Niche.com Grade | A- |
| Name of Degree | Master of Business Administration |
| School or Department Administering Program | College of Business |
| Credits | 60 |
| Cost per credit | 868 |
| Tuition for Entire Program | $52,080.00 |
| Test Requirements | GRE, GMAT or EA |
| Minimum GPA | 3.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses and Skills | none |
| Campus Visit Required? | no |
| Typical Time to Complete | 2-3 years |
| When Can Students Start the Program? | Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer, but Winter is preferred |
| Program Concentrations |
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| Synchronous classes | mostly no |
| Required Courses |
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| Does the Program Include a Capstone? | no |
| Does the program include a practicum or internship? | no |
| Other Features that Make the Program Unique | Faculty combine industry experience and high-impact research; non-degree certificates available that can be transferred to MBA program |
| Program Description | Taught by a research-intensive faculty within 4 concentration areas (Business Analytics; Marketing; Organizational Leadership; Supply Chain and Logistics Management), the program requires 60 credits to complete. The program, which generally takes 2-3 years to complete, is coursework-only, with no internship or capstone. The curriculum is particularly strong in the areas of supply chain, logistics, and analytics. |
What will I Learn?
Beginning with foundational courses in the Business Legal Environment and Managerial Decision Tools, students in this program work from basics to advanced level concepts as they progress through the curriculum. The functions of business are explored in Operations Management, Creating Value in Exchange, and Markets and Valuation.
Core financial topics are covered in Financial and Cost Analysis, Corporate Finance, and Practical Business Analysis. Students gain deeper insight and explore ideas in Leadership and Teams in Organizations, Advanced Strategic Analysis, and Managing Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility. Specialized topics are addressed in Supply Chain Management, Advanced Information Systems, and Marketing Management.
Students can choose to specialize in one of the following concentrations: Business Analytics; Marketing; Organizational Leadership; Supply Chain and Logistics Management
How much will the program cost?
Mostly asynchronous. Students finish their degree within 2-3 years and pay $868 per credit for a total of 60 credits, or just over $52,000.00 for the entire degree.
How does the program fit into my life?
The Oregon State MBA utilizes a key advantage of the online format – flexible scheduling – to ensure that students are able to balance academic responsibilities with work and life obligations. Most courses are taught via an asynchronous self-scheduled model, but some classes ask students to meet weekly at a predetermined class time.
Intending to complete the program within 2-3 years, most students begin their studies in the Winter semester, but they can choose to start in Fall, Spring or Summer instead if desired.
Summary
With a curriculum that requires students to take a higher than average number of credits to graduate, as well as a research-intensive community of faculty, the Oregon State online MBA provides rigorous and thorough preparation for business careers. Several non-degree certificates are available that be transferred to the MBA program. With a wide range of electives available within a larger university, OSU’s online MBA is more flexible than some other programs.