Bowling Green State University Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• MBA - Accounting
• MBA - Finance
• MBA - Marketing
• MBA - Supply Chain Management

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By Bernd Geels Reviewed By Jocelyn Blore

Updated July 31, 2025

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Bowling Green State University (BGSU), founded in 1910, is a public university dedicated to the public good. Originally founded by the state to prepare teachers for a career in education, BGSU is today known as a high-research, nationally ranked university. The Wall Street Journal has repeatedly ranked BGSU as first among public universities in the Midwest that students would choose again as well as the number one public university in Ohio, based on student experience.

Today, BGSU is also noteworthy for its emphasis on the development of public-private and public-public partnerships as well as new academic programs designed to prepare students for careers that will meet future workforce needs both in Ohio and beyond.

BGSU offers an online master of business administration (MBA) program with several specializations: accounting, finance, marketing, supply chain management, and a general program. BGSU’s MBA programs are designed for experienced professionals looking to further enhance their leadership and problem-solving skills to advance their careers.

BGSU, located in Bowling Green, Ohio, has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1916. The BGSU Schmidthorst College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

What to Expect from BGSU Online MBA Programs

• Admission Requirements: To be offered admission, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in which they maintained a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75. Applicants must provide a professional resume that features at least three years of professional work experience. Applicants must submit three professional references as well as copies of official or unofficial transcripts from all educational institutions they have attended. No GMAT test score is required. There is also no application fee for domestic and international applicants. Applicants whose undergraduate degree studies were not in business must also take three corequisite foundation courses.

BGSU Online MBA Programs

Program	Degree Type	Learn More
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	Master's Degree	Visit Site
MBA - Accounting	Master's Degree	Visit Site
MBA - Finance	Master's Degree	Visit Site
MBA - Marketing	Master's Degree	Visit Site
MBA - Supply Chain Management	Master's Degree	Visit Site

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• State Restrictions: BGSU welcomes students from all states in the United States, as well as students from a variety of backgrounds such as military personnel.

  The BGSU Office of Admissions is responsible for coordinating the admission of international students. International applicants to graduate programs must have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Some applicants will be required to provide proof of English language proficiency via test scores obtained from an approved language proficiency exam provider. Prospective applicants should contact BGSU to verify which exam providers will be accepted.

  Applicants are not required to demonstrate English language proficiency if they are a US citizen, have a previous degree (associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate) from a U.S. college or university or from a country in which instruction was delivered in English, or are from a country whose population speaks English as its first language.

  BGSU was ranked first in the Midwest for veterans and active military students by The Military Times in its Best for Vets: Colleges 2024 rankings. Military students receive services from BGSU’s Nontraditional and Military Student Services (NTMSS). BGSU provides a variety of resources to members of the military community including active-duty individuals, veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and dependents. Military-affiliated students who qualify may receive resources such as VA benefits, the Ohio National Guard Scholarship, and Tuition Assistance.

  Military students may also receive academic credit for learning completed during their military service/education through something called a prior learning assessment. Individuals with military backgrounds interested in applying to the BGSU online MBA programs should review the BGSU website and contact NTMSS for more information.

• Study Plan: Students can complete these MBA degrees in as little as 12 months. Students interested in completing their program of study part-time or over an extended time period should contact a student services representative to verify current Bowling Green State University policy regarding degree study planning.

• MBA Curriculum: MBA students of all tracks complete a 30-credit-hour curriculum consisting of 15 credit hours of core courses, 12 credit hours of elective courses and a three-credit capstone course. Those who do not have an undergraduate degree in business must also take an additional 9 hours of corequisite foundation courses and must therefore accrue a total of 39 credit hours to graduate. Corequisite courses may be taken concurrently with MBA core courses.

  Core courses include managerial accounting, marketing management and strategy, financial management in a global environment, supply chain management, and business ethics, law, and communication. Corequisite foundation courses are financial accounting and analysis, statistics for managerial decisions, and behavior of firms in a global environment.

  Elective courses vary by degree specialization. Students of the general, accounting, and supply chain management specializations may fulfill their elective requirements from a large selection of courses, while finance and marketing specialization students must complete a preset roster of courses. A listing of elective courses specific to each specialization appears below.

  • MBA – General Program Curriculum: Students may choose from a large collection of elective courses to fulfill their requirements. Elective course topics include digital marketing strategy and tactics, branding, consumer behavior, customer insights and analysis, financial accounting and analysis, auditing, leading for organizational success, investment analysis and management, quantitative analysis for managers, information technology for managers, international financial management, category management and strategic sourcing, and strategic project management for supply chain change.

  • MBA – Accounting Curriculum: Students complete elective courses from a predetermined selection of courses as noted in the listing found in the general program curriculum requirements immediately above.

  • MBA – Finance Curriculum: Students complete elective courses in investment analysis and management, quantitative analysis for managers, information technology for managers, and international financial management.

  • MBA – Marketing Curriculum: Students complete elective courses in consumer behavior, digital marketing strategy and tactics, customer insights and analysis, and branding.

  • MBA – Supply Chain Management Curriculum: Students complete elective courses from a predetermined selection of courses as noted in the listing found in the general program elective requirements section.

• Online Experience: All BGSU online MBA degree programs are offered fully online. There is no on-campus coursework or other participation requirements to complete this program. The online delivery model BGSU uses for its MBA programs is designed to enhance accessibility and thereby broaden the pool of applicants who are able to enroll, study, and ultimately graduate.

• On-Site Requirements: As noted above, the MBA degree program is offered fully online. There are no on-campus requirements.

Paying for the BGSU Online MBA Degree Programs

The tuition figures for the online MBA degree programs are listed in the tables below. Prospective students should carefully review the tuition information and contact Bowling Green State University for additional support with applications and any questions they may have.

The BGSU website maintains several webpages dedicated specifically to graduate student financial resources. These pages include information on a variety of topics, including the process of applying for financial aid via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the cost of attendance, financial resources such as scholarships, fellowships, graduate assistantships, internships and awards, and much more.

As noted above, graduate students may be eligible for various financial resources. To determine eligibility for financial resources, students may complete the FAFSA, which is released on an annual basis. Students from certain backgrounds may also be eligible for additional financial assistance. Military personnel are but one example. As mentioned previously, military personnel can learn about resources available from NTMSS. Resources may be available from federal and state departments like the Department of Defense, Veterans Affairs and the state of Ohio. Active duty military members are eligible for financial aid from a variety of resources including Tuition Assistance (TA), federal grants, loans and work study. All prospective graduate students are advised to thoroughly research the BGSU website to inform their strategy for financing their education.

Bernd Geels

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Bernd Geels is a Berlin, Germany-based freelance writer and artist. He holds an undergraduate degree in atmospheric science and two graduate degrees. He completed his most recent graduate degree in international environmental studies at the Monterey Institute of International Studies in 2011. He is interested in healthcare, climate change, marine conservation, indigenous science and refugee issues. You can reach him directly at [email protected].