Oregon State MBA Overview

Portland Offerings

Agenda

• What is an MBA?• Benefits of Earning an MBA• The Oregon State MBA in Executive Leadership

• Format• Degrees Requirements • Admissions Process• Tuition & Fees

• Key Takeaways• Questions & Answers

What is an MBA?

• Masters of Business Administration• Post-graduate degree awarded to those who have mastered the

study of business

• Students study the theory and application of business and management principles

• Typical coursework includes the study of accounting, economics, human resources, marketing, finance, operations, project management and strategy

• Variations• Full-time• Part-time/Executive • Online• Hybrid

Is an MBA Valuable?

• Personal – Survey of MBA Alumni from the class of 2014• 92% say MBA prepared them for leadership positions• 88% say MBA prepared them for their chosen career• 82% say MBA helped them manage work/life balance

• Professional – Survey of MBA alumni from classes of 1959-2013:• 92% say MBA professional rewarding• 90% view degree as essential for obtaining employment• 85% report they have meaningful work• 83% say MBA has had positive impact on their career progression

• Financial – Survey of class of 2014• Median salary increase pre to post MBA was 79% for full-time MBA students• Median salary increase pre to post MBA was 58% for part-time/flexible MBA

students • New hires in 2014 expect to command a $45,000 salary premium over

bachelor’s degree recipients in the US

Source: http://newscenter.gmac.com/news-center/the-value-of-the-mba

Benefits of an MBA

Enhanced skill set Budgeting (Grants, research proposals) Abstract/critical thinking Project management Accounting/Finance

Greater interpersonal, managerial and leadership abilities

Improved career flexibility/ability to change positions within the organization

Enhanced credibility with investors/funders of startup organizations

Higher Salary Potential

Global Alumni Network

The Oregon State MBA – hybrid/Portland Overview

AACSB Accredited– Gold standard in MBA programs– Only top 25 percent of business schools achieve AACSB accreditation– Courses taught by leading scholars and seasoned professionals

Flexible– Courses blend the best of online and in-person education– Designed for busy working professionals– Online curriculum – about 80% of all coursework – maximize flexibility

Personal– Small class sizes, coupled with 1-3 required in-person sessions for each course, build strong bonds with

faculty and among students– Required in-person sessions also help students enhance interpersonal skills sought by employers

Accelerated– Part-time students, taking 2-3 courses per academic quarter can complete this degree in 21 months– Additional time required for candidates needing Foundation Knowledge courses

Format

• The MBA in Executive Leadership is offered in an hybrid format• Students complete approximately 80% of coursework

outside of the classroom• Each course meets 1-3 times for an in-person session

with faculty and classmates • Classes meet at the Collaborative Life Sciences

Building in Portland• Format combines the flexibility of a full-time program

with the benefits of regular interactions with faculty and classmates

• Those taking two courses/term can earn their MBA in about 2 years

• Students can start any term • We recommend budgeting 10 hours per week, per

course for self-study and group projects

The Oregon State MBA – Program

Components

• MBA Foundation Knowledge • pre-MBA coursework for non-business majors• Accounting/finance, marketing/management, sustainable business

operations, business/legal environment • Students may be able to opt out of some foundation courses if they

have received equivalent on-the-job training.

• MBA Core • Skills and knowledge every OSU MBA graduate must have• Curriculum includes coursework in Financial/Cost Analysis, Business

Law, Finance, Leadership, Business Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Strategic Management, Information Systems and New Product Development

• Track-specific coursework• Career specialization (see next slide for more information)

The Oregon State MBA – Portland Options

Track Overview Credits Start Term

Finish Term

Information

MBA in Business Analytics

Students learn how to use organizational data for operational and strategic decision making.

60 Any Any here

Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics

Students learn how to use organizational data for operational and strategic decision making.

21 Fall Spring here

MBA in Executive Leadership

Accomplished professionals learn to cultivate their capabilities and drive organizational strategy through the development of advanced skills business and knowledge in ethics, human resource management, and negotiations.

60 Any Any here

Admissions Overview

• Requirements• Tuition, Fees & Scholarships• What We Look For• The Application Process

Minimum Admissions Requirements

• To be eligible for admission, students must meet the following criteria:• Undergraduate degree

• A four-year baccalaureate degree, professional (not vocational) or equivalent degree (see OSU graduate school website for more details)

• Cumulative GPA 3.0/4.0 or higher

• GMAT (or GRE)• GMAT: total score of 500 with all subscores at/above 20% and AWA score of 4 or higher• GRE: total score of 304 with verbal and quantitative scores at/above 30% and AWA score of

3.5 or higher

• English Language Proficiency (international students)• TOEFL iBT: 91 total score with all subscores at/above 22• TOEFL PBT: 575 – separate review to assess speaking is required• IELTS: 7 or higher

• Work Experience (Executive Leadership only)• At least 2 years full-time professional work experience

• GMAT Waivers• Considered for those with a MS in a business or STEM field or those with a Phd in any field• Considered for those in the Executive Leadership track with extensive work experience and

excellent undergraduate grades

Preferred Admissions Qualifications

• GPA• 3.0 or higher in business or technical field

• GMAT (not GRE) • 600+ with strong performance in all sub-sections

• Professional experience• Job(s)• Internship(s)• Volunteer experiences

• Demonstrated leadership abilities/capabilities• Demonstrated project and time management capabilities• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams

GMAT Waiver (Executive Leadership Only)

• Requirements:• At least 3.3/4 GPA in business or technical field• At least 5 years of full-time, post-baccalaureate work experience

in a management or leadership capacity• Exceptional interpersonal/communication skills

• Process: • Those meeting eligibility requirements should draft a GMAT

waiver request and email to osumba@oregonstate.edu Request should not exceed 500 words

• A member of the admissions team may follow up with any questions

• Admissions committee will review requests weekly

• For More Information:• Please visit: http://

business.oregonstate.edu/mba/admissions/executive-leadership-gmat-waiver

Application Process and Requirements

• Online Application form: here• $60 fee

• Official Transcripts • Resume• Short Answer Questions • Letters of Reference (3)• Test Scores• GMAT or GRE• TOEFL (international students)

• Informational Interview (optional)

What We Look For

• Excellent communication skills• Demonstrated success in a diverse and complex

environment• Team-orientation • Demonstrated Leadership skills/experience/aptitude • Excellent time-management skills • Previous academic success • Strong letters of reference (integrity, work ethic,

results-orientation)

Tuition & Financial Aid

• Current tuition rates (2015-16) are $761/credit hour• Does not include fees or textbooks• Same rate for Oregon residents and non-residents

• Majority of financial assistance is administered by the financial aid office (541) 737-2241• Scholarship information can be found at

http://oregonstate.edu/admin/finaid/

• Academic Merit Scholarships• Available for high-caliber students who advance the quality of the program

and the diversity of perspective amongst MBA program participants• All admitted MBA students are considered for scholarship• Named scholarships listed on website

• Many have specific requirements

Key Takeaways

• An MBA can add value in many ways to those from a non-business background

• The MBA in Executive Leadership is a high-quality, flexible program at a great value

• The online/hybrid model offers the convenience of an online program with the academic rigor and face-to-face interactions with faculty and classmates of more traditional part-time programs

• Our team is always willing to meet with students at all stages of the decision making process

Our Team

• Jim Coakley: Associate Dean• Clara Horne: Special Assistant to the Associate Dean• Brian Precious: MBA Program Director• Ashley Murphy: Head Advisor• Olivia Heath: Academic Advisor • Caitlin Wright: Office Manager

Thank You!

• We appreciate your time and willingness to speak with us about the MBA program

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• For more information, please contact us:• OSUMBA@bus.oregonstate.edu• +1 (541) 737-5510

• We are happy to answer any questions.