Ohio University College of Business Online MBA Programs

• Online MBA - Accounting
• Online MBA - Business Analytics
• Online MBA - Business Venturing
• Online MBA - Executive Management
• Online MBA - Finance
• Online MBA - Health Care
• Online MBA - Project Management
• Online MBA - Strategic Selling and Sales
• Online MBA - Supply Chain and Operations Management

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By Sara Navratil Reviewed By Jocelyn Blore

Updated July 20, 2018

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Ohio University College of Business offers an online MBA with a choice of nine concentrations: accounting, finance, healthcare, executive management, business analytics, business venturing and entrepreneurship, strategic selling and sales leadership, operations and supply chain management, and project management. The school is located in Athens, Ohio, and offers several highly ranked online programs. The faculty consists of successful business professionals who have a wealth of knowledge, experience, and skills to offer MBA students.

The program has four key areas of instruction: entrepreneurship, strategic leadership, innovation, and professional development. This school’s MBA learning objectives include developing an integrated understanding of business across several disciplines, skills in evaluating and solving business problems, effective leadership abilities, and a grasp of ethical business practices, among others.

Students complete the MBA program with a capstone course. During the capstone, teams of students complete a computer simulation in which they run a business organization while making decisions concerning marketing, finances, production, and other issues. The teams compete with each other during the course.

Professionals with two or more years work experience who wish to advance their careers into leadership positions may apply. Graduates of MBA programs may go on to varied positions depending on their concentration, including those in healthcare organizations, established businesses, and new ventures.

Admission Requirements: Applicants to the online MBA program must hold a regionally accredited bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or greater, and two to five years of professional work experience. No GMAT/GRE is required for entrance. Prospective students should submit an application with a fee, a current resume, three letters of recommendation, a goals statement, and official transcripts.

In addition, international students must provide proof of English language proficiency through IELTS or TOEFL scores, electronic transcripts in both languages (if not in English), and a copy of one’s diploma/degree. Transcripts may be evaluated by NACES.

Study Plan: The Ohio University online MBA offers two seven-week terms per semester. Online students generally take one course per term to complete the program in six semesters or about two years. Most students spend 15-20 hours per week per class. Students may begin the program in January or August.

Curriculum: The Ohio University MBA consists of 35 credits: 26 core credits and nine elective credits. Core courses include: accounting for executives; strategic use of information; data analysis for decision making; strategic marketing and supply chain management; strategic leadership; management of operations; managerial finance; organizational behavior and human resource management; and the capstone course applied business experience.

Accounting concentration electives include intermediate accounting concepts and advanced accounting concepts I-II.

Finance concentration electives include investments; financial markets; and advanced corporate finance.

Healthcare concentration electives include an introduction to the US health care delivery system; health law; and health care finance.

Executive management concentration electives include leadership and change management; ethics in leadership; and analytics for executives.

Business analytics concentration electives include predictive analytics; prescriptive analytics; and business intelligence.

Business venturing and entrepreneurship concentration electives include managing innovation and corporate entrepreneurship; ideation, concept development, and business models; and new venture creation.

Strategic selling and sales leadership concentration electives include building and developing customer relationships; sales analytics; and sales leadership.

Operations and supply chain management concentration electives include management of lean six sigma programs; supply chain risk management and global supply chain design; and project management.

Project management concentration electives include project management I-II and change and risk management.

Online Experience: The Ohio University Business School uses Blackboard as its online management system. Coursework is application-based using real-world cases that apply in and outside the virtual classroom. Tests and quizzes usually have specific time windows. Most courses and activities are asynchronous; however, some courses have live sessions where digital attendance is required at a specific time. Professors keep live virtual office hours and students are encouraged to participate or get a recording of the sessions for future review.

All Ohio University students are assigned a student support advisor and have access to 24/7 technical support. Online students need a computer with a headset, a webcam, a USB microphone, Microsoft Office 2010 (including Excel 2010 or later), a high-speed internet connection, and the required browser Mozilla Firefox. Mac users should note that they must purchase additional software to run Excel 2010 or later. Students can find out more through eCampus, the home for distance education students.

On-Site Requirements: All MBA students, whether in the US or international, are required to attend a professional development workshop for one weekend on the Ohio University campus in Athens, Ohio. Tuition covers the credit-hour cost, hotel, and most meals for the weekend. Travel to and from the workshop is not included. Two more workshops are offered but are not required. All other courses are online.

Paying for the Ohio University Online MBA

The per-credit cost is $1,051 for non-Ohio residents for a total tuition of $36,785. Tuition for Ohio residents is slightly lower at $1,031 per credit. The credit cost, hotel, and most meals are covered by tuition; however, travel to and from the campus is not included. Prospective students should contact the admissions department of the Ohio University College of Business for the most up-to-date tuition costs.

As a final note, graduate MBA students can seek financial aid in the form of federal loans through the FAFSA, from outside sources, and through employer reimbursement programs. In addition, the Ohio University School of Business has a corporate partner program in which students receive a $5,000 tuition discount if their employer is affiliated. University alumni also are guaranteed a $5,000 tuition discount as a student in good standing. Prospective students can learn more from the Ohio University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

Sara Navratil

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Sara Navratil is a freelance writer and a Certified Canfield Success Principles Trainer. She's the owner of Sara Liza Life, a company dedicated to helping people rewrite their lives. She enjoys researching and writing about entrepreneurial and general business topics, and providing detailed information on online MBA programs. When not working she likes to read, bake, and spend time with her family.