Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Earn your MBA in as few as 10 courses. The Monte Ahuja College of Business Administration offers a world-class MBA degree with the option to add a number of different specializations by adding only 3 more courses.

Don’t have an undergraduate degree in business? No problem! We have streamlined our previous curriculum to only 4 pre-requisite courses before you begin the main MBA program. We also offer flexible in-person and online options so you can schedule your coursework and maintain your work/life/school balance. 

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Curriculum/Coursework:

For students who do not hold an undergraduate degree in business, there are just four pre-requisite courses (10 credit hours):

All MBA students must take 10 core courses (30 credit hours). Students can elect to add three additional courses to earn a specialization that will be designated on the student’s transcript and diploma. Core courses are as follows:

Specializations:

Add three (3) courses to earn a specialized MBA degree. Your specialization will be designated on your transcript. Specializations include:

• Accounting and Taxation
• Advertising and Analytics
• Digital Marketing
• Economic Forecasting
• Governance, Risk Mangement and Compliance
• Information Systems
• Labor Relations
• Marketing Analytics
• Organizational Change
• Operations and Supply Chain Management

You must contact our advising staff at gradbusinessadvising@csuohio.edu to add your specialization to degree audit.

Admission Information

Admission to the Master of Business Administration program is based on the following criteria:

1. Applicants must meet all College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.
2. Domestic Students: Admission is based on a combination of factors:
   1. Applicant’s final undergraduate GPA is 2.75 or higher.
   2. Applicant completed an undergraduate degree from an approved accredited institution according to Cleveland State University.
   3. Applicant holds a master’s degree or Ph.D. or MD degree from an approved accredited institution according to Cleveland State University.
   4. No GMAT/GRE is required for admission.
3. An official transcript from each college and university previously attended must be sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
4. International students: Admission requires completion of a test of English proficiency for admission unless they apply from an exempted country. Students may choose to complete the TOEFL exam with a total score of 78 or higher or the IELTS exam with a total score of 6 or higher for admission.

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 Graduate Program Admission Application Deadline

 Take the next step toward your future at Monte Ahuja College of Business. Submit your application before the deadlines below:        

Tuition and Fees:

The current tuition and fee structure is published by the CSU Office of Treasury Services.  Our MBA offers affordable tuition and is one of the best educational values in Northeast Ohio.

To make an appointment with a Graduate Business Advisor, please contact the Graduate Advising Office:

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