Successfully leading in our modern business environment requires a versatile knowledge base as well as specialized expertise. Ohio University created an MBA experience that allows students to enhance their skill set while learning alongside a group of like-minded peers. Our Professional MBA takes a comprehensive approach to graduate education, facilitating in-person interaction while maintaining the flexibility working professionals need.
In addition to gaining critical business skills for career advancement, you will forge personal connections and long-term professional relationships with fellow learners and faculty members. Build core competencies in areas like marketing, finance and analytics while gaining skills you can apply in managerial roles across industries.
Learn more about what you can expect from earning your Professional MBA at Ohio University by joining our free information sessions.
Skilled business leaders are in high demand, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicting 8% employment growth for management-level roles through 2031.1 With CEOs earning an average reported salary of $168,238, your PMBA can open doors to lucrative leadership positions.2 Online Students also receive this GradCAT benefit.
The PMBA faculty will bring students together once a month at the Dublin Campus to collaborate on interactive workshops regarding actual business scenarios. Students can experience a mix of online and on-campus environments. For information not covered here, our expert admissions team is available to provide additional details and guidance.
36 Total Credits | 12 Courses | 9 Concentrations
The online PMBA degree provides you with strategic leadership skills through 36 customizable credit hours. Online courses are each 7-weeks in length. With nine concentrations to choose from, students can pursue a topic area that will prepare them to lead in a complex business world.
You can confidently select to enroll in either the fully online or hybrid modality that best suits your needs because our curriculum is designed to facilitate seamless transitions between the hybrid professional MBA program and the fully online MBA program, as you advance in your studies.
No GRE/GMAT required | No prerequisite courses
Fall 2025:
To apply to OHIO's Professional MBA program, you will need the following:
$35,028 Total Tuition (Resident) | $973 Per Credit (Resident) | $10,000 Scholarship
OHIO is committed to offering affordable, competitive tuition and has been recognized as a best-value university by U.S. News and World Report. We offer financial aid to all students who qualify – our FAFSA code is 003100. In addition, student veteran, active military members, alumni, and corporate partners are automatically eligible to receive a 15% scholarship through the College of Business.
Listed tuition is for estimating purposes only and is subject to change.
Apply by August 4, 2025 to receive up to a $10,000 Scholarship* upon enrollment in the professional MBA program.
There is no separate application required for these scholarships. You will automatically be considered for the higher value scholarship based on your eligibility status.
Learn more about upcoming PMBA Information Sessions, Webinars, and Open Houses.
Ohio University offers a convenient location for students in the Central Ohio area to attend once-a-month Saturday classes at our Dublin Campus. These interactive professional development sessions allow students to participate in lively discussion, group work and presentations with their cohort in a state-of-the-art classroom.
PMBA students also join other graduate business students in attending a Leadership Development Conference in Athens, Ohio, during their program. This two-day conference is designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application through an exploration of various aspects of leadership, including how to lead yourself, how to lead and influence others and how to effectively lead businesses and enterprises in today’s modern environment.
The PMBA faculty will bring students together once a month to collaborate and work together as a team regarding actual business scenarios. Experiential Learning provides students with an hands-on experience during their 24 month program.
The Advantages of Experiential Learning
- Interactive Workshops
- Leadership and Teamwork Assessments
- Faculty Mentoring
- Team Analysis Group Work
- State of the Art Technology Demonstrations
In a 2021 exit survey of recent OHIO PMBA graduates, 68% of respondents reported that they had received a promotion. In addition, respondents reported an average salary increase of $10,000.
In this program, you will:
OHIO PMBA faculty bring years of relevant industry experience to the classroom and offer guidance throughout the program. Our instructors play an integral role in each cohort, supporting students as they navigate new course material and engage in class discussions.
As a student, you'll benefit from:
In our flexible, AACSB-accredited program, you'll develop business intelligence and leadership expertise to create a competitive advantage for your organization while advancing your career. Choose from nine concentrations.
The One-Year MBA is a full-time, accelerated 12-month program ideal for students with limited work experience. It is designed to help you enhance your core business competencies and gain the confidence to thrive as a strategic and resourceful professional.
Elevate your leadership potential with our online Master's in Management (MSM). Prepare to lead with confidence and customize your path to success with seven career-focused specializations.
Find answers to common questions about the online program. For information not covered here, our expert admissions team is available to provide additional details and guidance.
Yes. The College of Business at OHIO is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
No. There are no entrance exams required. Find out more about PMBA admissions, Online MBA admissions and One-Year MBA admissions.
You can transfer up to six credits into the Master of Business Administration programs at Ohio University. Find out more about PMBA admissions, Online MBA admissions and One-Year MBA admissions.
The PMBA and the Online MBA feature nine concentrations, including Accounting, Business Analytics, Business Venturing & Entrepreneurship, Executive Management, Finance, Health Care, Operations & Supply Chain Management, Project Management, and Strategic Selling & Sales Leadership.
Yes. Through OHIO's unique Leadership Development Conference, you'll engage with your peers in person. During this weekend (Friday and Saturday) in Athens, Ohio, you will learn from world-class speakers, connect with classmates in online business programs at OHIO and meet the faculty you've learned from. All Online and Professional MBA students are required to attend this event at least once.
You can learn more about OHIO’s Professional MBA from the comfort of your home. Our Virtual Information Sessions are hosted online via Microsoft Teams. You can register here for any and all upcoming PMBA Information Sessions that interest you.
Can't attend an information session? Call us at 740-593-2053 any time, or schedule an appointment with us.
Yes, for more information on the benefits of our Graduate Career Acceleration Team, visit the online student career support page.
* Students must enroll in Ohio University’s professional MBA program (Online MBA or 1 Year MBA are excluded), be accepted by the University, and first start classes on August 25, 2025 to be eligible for this scholarship. Students receiving full tuition, education benefits or other incentive tuition scholarship offers from the University are not eligible for this scholarship. For eligible students, the scholarship will then be prorated and credited towards tuition on a course-by-course basis throughout the full duration of the program in an amount not to cumulatively exceed $10,000. Please note that the scholarship offer is for tuition only and is not refundable to you. Additional restrictions may apply, and the program is subject to change.