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

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

The Working Professional MBA is Ohio State's part-time MBA, the same degree as the full-time MBA with flexibility to balance work and life, and can be completed 100% online, on campus or hybrid. It is ranked #1 in Ohio and #8 nationwide (U.S. News 2026-27).

Faculty: Max M. Fisher College of Business  |  Duration: As few as 2 years (6 semesters); typically 8 semesters  |  Intake: Autumn, Spring or Summer (Spring 2027 Nov 2, 2026; Summer 2027 Mar 1, 2027)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

48 credit hours: 27 core (Managerial Economics, Marketing, Operations, Accounting for Decision Making, Data Analysis for Managers, Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Finance, Global Environment of Business, Professional Development, Strategy) and 21 elective hours; specializations optional.

Career pathways

Supported by career coaching, mentorship and recruiting events.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School minimum criteria apply to all applicants. GMAT or GRE required unless a waiver is granted at the Admissions Committee's discretion. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 4.0 or higher (new scale; 79 equivalent on the earlier scale), IELTS Academic 6.5 or higher, or Duolingo 120 or higher. 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: Autumn, Spring or Summer (Spring 2027 Nov 2, 2026; Summer 2027 Mar 1, 2027)

Duration: As few as 2 years (6 semesters); typically 8 semesters

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

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