Program Overview

Introduction to the Online MBA Program

The Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) is designed to provide students with essential business and leadership skills to effectively guide organizational growth in an evolving marketplace. This innovative master's in business program enables students to earn a prestigious BGSU MBA online with the flexibility to accommodate the schedules of working professionals.

Program Overview

The Online MBA program at BGSU is a 30-credit hour program that can be completed in as few as 12 months. The program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) and is ranked among the "Best Online MBA Programs" by U.S. News & World Report.

Program Objectives

The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to:

• Make solid business decisions through information analysis
• Develop leadership skills to effectively lead an organization, team, or business unit
• Apply course material in a multitude of problem-solving and decision-making contexts
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of, and commitment to, professional ethics, standards, and codes of conduct
• Work in a wide variety of business fields, including for-profit and non-profit organizations

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the Online MBA program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• 3 years of work experience
• Undergraduate degree from an accredited university
• GPA of 2.75 or higher
• 3 professional references through online application
• No application fee for domestic or international applicants

Additional Requirements

Applicants without a business undergraduate degree must take three corequisite foundation courses. Scanned copies of official or unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended are required, and final official or notarized copies of transcripts from all institutions where degrees were earned and diplomas from international institutions must be submitted upon admission.

Curriculum

The Online MBA program consists of 15 credit hours of core courses, 12 credit hours of electives, and a capstone course. Core courses include:

• Managerial Accounting
• Marketing Management and Strategy
• Financial Management in a Global Environment
• Supply Chain Management
• Business Ethics, Law, and Communication

Elective Courses

Elective courses are available in various areas, including:

• Leading for Organizational Success
• Investment Analysis and Management
• Quantitative Analysis for Managers
• Information Technology for Managers
• International Financial Management
• Financial Accounting and Analysis II
• Consumer Behavior
• Digital Marketing Strategy & Tactics
• Auditing
• Category Management and Strategic Sourcing
• Customer Insights & Analysis
• Strategic Project Management For Supply Chain Change
• Branding

Tuition and Fees

The total tuition for the Online MBA program is $17,850*. The program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, with all fees included in the total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to change, and books are sold separately.

Tuition Breakdown

• Ohio students: $595 per credit hour, $1,785 per course, $17,850 per program
• Out-of-state students: $606 per credit hour, $1,818 per course, $18,180 per program

Career Paths

Graduates of the Online MBA program can pursue various career paths, including:

• Entrepreneur
• General Manager
• Director of Operations
• Director of Sales
• Senior Marketing Analyst

Accreditation

The Allen W. and Carol M. Schmidthorst College of Business at BGSU holds dual accreditation in business and accounting from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). This accreditation is achieved by only 1% of business schools worldwide.