Master of Business Administration for Working Professionals (Online) at The Ohio State University

Programme overview

The Working Professional MBA at Fisher College of Business is a part-time MBA that can be completed 100% online or on campus, awarding the same degree as the full-time MBA. It is ranked #1 in Ohio and #8 nationwide (#5 among public part-time MBA programmes) by U.S. News & World Report 2025-26, and 43% of credit hours are electives.

Faculty: Max M. Fisher College of Business | Duration: 48 credit hours; as little as 2 years, up to 6; average 3 years (8 semesters at 6 credit hours per semester) | Intake: Spring, Summer, Autumn | Study mode: online | Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

48 credit hours with core classes in multiple sections plus wide-ranging in-person and online electives including specialisations; online courses are a mix of synchronous and asynchronous content (at least 30% live per class). Students take 1.5 to 9 credit hours per term in weeknight or weekend classes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to those currently employed with at least two years of post-baccalaureate work experience (limited exceptions for unemployed applicants). GMAT or GRE required unless a waiver is granted by the Admissions Committee. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 5.0 or higher (equivalent to 100 on the pre-January 2026 scale), IELTS Academic 7, or Duolingo 130. Deadlines: Spring 2027 November 2, 2026; Summer 2027 March 1, 2027; Autumn 2027 listed as July 13, 2026 (domestic) / June 15, 2026 on the page. Not eligible for merit-based assistance.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Spring, Summer, Autumn

Duration: 48 credit hours; as little as 2 years, up to 6; average 3 years (8 semesters at 6 credit hours per s

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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