Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program

College

Degree

MBA

Program Type

Graduate

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MBA Program Overview

Ashland University offers a variety of MBA program options to help you fit your studies into your life. Our Master of Business Administration program is designed to provide flexibility in terms of curriculum, learning style, time, location of classes and pace through the program. The same faculty teach in-person and online classes, so the quality is always top-notch.

Ashland University MBA offers additional programs for graduate business students. The Master of Science in Business Analytics and Master of Science in Supply Chain Management are both designed to equip students with advanced skills and knowledge to excel in their respective fields. The Master of Science in Business Analytics focuses on data analysis, statistical methods and decision-making processes, preparing graduates to leverage data for strategic business insights. Meanwhile, the Master of Science in Supply Chain Management emphasizes the efficient management of supply chain operations, logistics and procurement, aiming to produce professionals capable of optimizing supply chains and enhancing operational efficiency. Both programs combine theoretical foundations with practical applications, ensuring graduates are prepared to tackle real-world challenges in dynamic business environments.

Professor Schmeller teaching Organizational Design and Change Management class

Delivery Format

Online
In Person

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Credit Hours

30

Time to Complete

12-18 months

Tuition

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Scholarships for Graduate Students

AU Alumni Scholarship

Ashland University is your destination for lifelong learning. If you have already earned a bachelor's or graduate degree from AU, you'll receive a tuition discount to continue your education in one of our graduate or certificate programs:

Part-time students receive a 10% discount.
Full-time students receive a 15% discount.

That makes 2025 a great time to start your next degree!

Empower an Eagle Referral Scholarship

Before applying to AU, graduate students referred to AU who apply for admission will receive a $500 scholarship. The referral must be mentioned during the admissions application process. Students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible. This scholarship is renewable for two years.

Online & One-Year Programs

Our Online MBA is nationally ranked and has one of the most affordable tuition costs in the country. You can participate from anywhere in the U.S. and choose from more than 13 specializations. You can complete this program at your pace with the guidance of an advisor.

This world-class online program includes 2 international study tours built into the tuition. The tours take place in the spring and fall semesters.

MBA Courses & Specializations

The graduation requirement for the Ashland University MBA program is 30 credits. Depending on how many credits you choose to take per semester, you may either finish the program in 1 year, 18 months, 2 years or 3 years. Below is a list of required courses offered throughout the program.

Core Courses

MBA 501 – Organizational Design, Development & Change Management
MBA 503 – Operations Management
MBA 505 – Financial Management
MBA 507 – Marketing Management
MBA 511 – Managerial Accounting
MBA 517 – Strategic Planning & Policy

Specializations

Have a specific career goal in mind? Choose from 13 MBA specialization options that pair core MBA coursework with industry-specific classes or design your own focus area with help from our advisor.

Healthcare Management & Leadership

Human Resource Management

Management Information Systems

Management Science

Project Management

Sport Management

Supply Chain Management

Choose the Timeline That Works for You

To earn an MBA from Ashland, you’ll need to complete ten courses for a total of 30 credit hours — but the pace of your degree is entirely up to you. Ashland’s courses are offered across three terms — fall, spring and summer. Each term is split into two eight-week sessions. Depending on the pathway you choose, you might take one or two courses per session or take certain sessions off to accommodate personal and professional commitments.

Not sure what your life will look like in six months? You can always adjust your course load if your needs change.

Accelerated

12 months

You will take four courses per semester in this one-year program. Your schedule can be customized with your personal MBA Advisor.

The accelerated program is offered online and in person in Columbus.

Flexible

18 months

You will take two courses per semester in this program, making it easier to manage other demands on your time. Your personal MBA Advisor will work with you to create a schedule that fits into your busy life.

Complete your MBA from anywhere with our online courses, or take some or all of your courses in person in Columbus.

Accreditations & Rankings

Ashland University's MBA is nationally recognized and accredited.

Nationally Ranked Digital Marketing MBA

TechGuide ranked Ashland University #5 in the U.S. for Best Digital Marketing MBA Programs (2024).

AACSB Accredited

Ashland University’s Dauch College of Business and Economics has earned business accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

ACBSP Accredited

Ashland University’s MBA program has been fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for more than 20 years.

What an Alumnus Says

I am grateful for the experience and skills acquired through AU’s MBA program. The professors were consistently top notch and the program was very flexible.

- Jim Nixon
Vice President of Innovation and New Markets
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