Program Overview

Full-Time MBA Program

The Full-Time MBA program is designed to give the broad perspective needed to manage an overall enterprise, while allowing sufficient flexibility to gain in-depth preparation in an elected area of concentration. The program provides familiarity with the functional areas of business, the necessary tools for management decision making, and the environment in which organizations operate.

Program Details

• Degree Earned: Business Administration, M.B.A.
• Format: In-person
• Location: Oklahoma City, OK
• Cost: $33,306.24 for OK residents, $52,897.92 for non-residents
• Certificates:
  • Arts Management
  • Digital Technologies
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Media Management

Program Duration and Class Size

• Program Duration: 16 months
• Class Size: About 40

Median Salary

• Median Salary: $76K

Curriculum

Our 48-hour Full-time MBA program is designed in a modular format, with each semester being broken into two 8-week modules. This structure allows you to begin specialized elective coursework prior to your summer internship. It also creates an accelerated program, so that you can complete your MBA in 16 months, instead of the traditional 2-year format.

Core classes cover fundamental business knowledge and essential managerial competencies with an emphasis on the global business perspective. Topics include accounting, marketing, financial analysis, business strategy, human resources, operations management, and data analytics.

After the first year of core courses, electives are incorporated into the curriculum to fit your interests. 18 hours of electives are required for the MBA program. Electives are offered in several areas, including:

• Business Administration
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Law
• Management Information Systems
• Supply Chain Management

Certificates

You have the option to advance your specific career goals by focusing your elective courses towards a certificate.

• Arts Management & Entrepreneurship: The Arts Management and Entrepreneurship certificate is offered in collaboration with the Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts, providing a comprehensive, flexible structure of courses designed to develop the skills needed for careers in leadership positions at large and small arts organizations and multidisciplinary entrepreneurial startups.
• Digital Technologies: Well-designed digital technology can add tremendous value and boost performance, especially when aligned with business strategies and organizational needs.
• Entrepreneurship: New ventures require a scaffold of talent and expertise on which to grow, whether they begin within an existing organization or independently.
• Finance: Rigorous analysis, hands-on practice, and intense discussions in this certificate give you the understanding and experience to manage portfolios, advise clients, analyze investments, or contribute to a corporate finance practice in industry or banking.
• Healthcare Administration: The MBA Healthcare Administration certificate is a collaboration between the Price College of Business and OU’s College of Public Health.
• Media Management: The Media Management certificate is offered in collaboration with the Gaylord College Journalism & Mass Communication and is designed to equip you with industry-specific insight into media entrepreneurship and management of media-focused organizations.

Experiential Learning Opportunities

The Full-time MBA program is designed to offer many opportunities for experiential learning that enable and encourage students and executives to work side-by-side in solving real-world problems.

• Applied Field Project: This course provides experiential learning in your area of specialization, enabling you to apply your academic knowledge in a tangible context.
• Business Consulting Practicum: This course applies the "Design Thinking" approach, which relies on rapid action followed by interaction and then reflection, to business consulting projects.
• Global Business Experience: All students participate in a two-week international experience that builds the essential skills needed to thrive in today’s global economy.
• Summer Internships: Summer internships are an integral part of the MBA experience.
• Professional Development: This coursework helps you develop the critical skills needed to identify, prepare for, and pursue a professional career after your MBA.

Admissions Requirements

We value a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives in our classroom, so we encourage applicants from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds to apply.

• Online Application and Fee: The non-refundable application fee covers the cost of processing the application.
• Official Transcripts: Upload an unofficial copy of your transcript from your undergraduate degree-granting institution and other graduate degrees (as applicable).
• GMAT/GRE Scores: Entrance exams demonstrate your academic aptitude in areas that will be developed during the MBA program.
• Resume and Interview: Provide a copy of an up-to-date professional résumé and participate in an admission interview.
• Statement of Purpose: Pursuing an MBA is a significant step in one's professional journey. We want to understand your motivations for taking this step and how our program fits into your broader aspirations.
• Transfer Credits and Prerequisites: Requests for transfer credit are reviewed upon acceptance to the Full-time MBA program.
• Letters of Recommendation: Letters of Recommendation are optional.
• International Applicants: International applicants must submit transcripts and proof of having earned the equivalent of a bachelor's degree in the United States.

Industries Where Our Graduates Work

With roles spanning global markets, OU MBA graduates are making a mark across consulting, financial services, manufacturing, technology, and consumer goods and more. From the boardroom to strategic operations and beyond, our graduates are leading the way.

• Finance: EY, JPMorgan, MidFirst Bank
• Consulting: Accenture, Deloitte, Bain & Co.
• Energy: Chevron, ONEOK, BP
• Technology: AT&T, Paycom
• Healthcare: OU Health, Mercy Health

Conclusion

The Full-Time MBA program at the University of Oklahoma is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to succeed in today's fast-paced business environment. With a focus on experiential learning, professional development, and career advancement, this program is ideal for individuals looking to take their careers to the next level.