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. 

Have you made your decision? Click here to APPLY NOW 

To schedule an appointment with a Business Student Advisor, Click HERE

Information

• Curriculum/Courses
  • For students who do not hold an undergraduate degree in business, there are just four pre-requisite courses (10 credit hours).
    • ACT-500 - MBA Financial Accounting (2 credit hours)
    • FIN 501 - Financial Management (3 credit hours)
    • MKT 501 - Marketing Theory and Practice (2 credit hours)
    • OSM 510 - Analytic Methods (3 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 (see below) that will be designated on the student’s transcript and diploma. Click here for information about a Business, MBA .
• Secializations
  • Add three (3) courses to earn a specialized MBA degree. Your specialization will be designated on your transcript. Specializations include:
    • Accounting
    • Business Analytics
    • Finance
    • Human Resources
    • Information Systems
    • Marketing  
    • Operations & 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:
  • Applicants must meet all College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.
  • Domestic Students: Admission is based on a combination of factors:
    • Applicant’s final undergraduate GPA is 2.75 or higher.
    • The applicant completed an undergraduate degree from an approved accredited institution according to Cleveland State University.
    • The applicant holds a master’s degree or Ph.D. or MD degree from an approved accredited institution according to Cleveland State University.
    • No GMAT/GRE is required for admission.
  • An official transcript from each college and university previously attended must be sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
  • International students: Admission requires completion of a test of English proficiency for admission unless they apply from a TOEFL Exempted Country. Click here to find a complete list.. 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.

Apply Online 

 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: