About this Program
¹ú²úÂ×Àí offers a Master of Business Administration degree in Business Administration. A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a graduate management degree that provides theoretical and practical training to help graduates gain a better understanding of general business management functions. Online or on-campus, part-time or full-time; the 43-credit hour, modular program offers unique opportunities to give you an edge and accelerate your career in an ever-changing and increasingly global business environment on your own terms.
Program Highlights
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Flexible: complete online, on-campus or as a blend of both in as little as 21 months.
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Relevant: a contemporary curriculum with global perspective taught by industry-experienced, Ph.D. prepared faculty.
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Rigorous: AACSB accredited, highly ranked.
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Comprehensive: all different functional areas within organizations are covered by in-depth courses.
Featured Courses
Requirements
Prospective students may apply for entrance into the program for the summer, fall, or spring semesters. The MBA Program welcomes applications from anyone who has earned a bachelor's degree with any undergraduate major from a regionally accredited institution. Admission to the program is competitive and only applies to those who show high ability and likely success in graduate business study. Evidence of ability means that applicants stand well above average on most criteria. Criteria used for admissions include the following:​
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Grade point averages of completed and on-going undergraduate and graduate degrees
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Reference letters from professors and supervisors​
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Career statement outlining career goals​
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Overview of prior work experience (if available)
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Tests scores in GMAT or GRE test (if available)
Careers
Check out these ideas from ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the . A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
Plan, direct, or coordinate purchasing, warehousing, distribution, forecasting, customer service, or planning services. Manage logistics personnel and logistics systems and direct daily operations.
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.
Alumni Careers
Cost of Attendance
Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí tuition and fees page.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.
The Dr. Bruce L. Rubin Endowed MBA Scholarship
The recipient will be a newly-admitted and enrolled part-time student in the MBA program at the Strome College of Business, with an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.2, and a GMAT total score of at least 600 if taken, unless testing requirement is waived by the admissions committee. Preference is given to a student who demonstrates volunteer service to the local business community. Candidates are selected during the admissions application process, so no additional application is required. A competitive admissions portfolio will serve as application for the scholarship.
The James A. Hixon Endowed Scholarship
The recipient will demonstrate need and be enrolled part-time or full-time in the MBA program at the Strome College of Business and Public Administration, with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. In the event of a larger than normal applicant pool, the student with the highest GPA and demonstrating the greatest financial need will be selected.
Merit-based Scholarships
Newly-admitted and current students in the Strome College of Business MBA program may qualify for merit-based scholarships based on GPAs and GMAT test scores. No additional application is necessary. These scholarships are in addition to University scholarships.
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate assistantships provide a stipend of $7,500 in both the fall and spring semesters. For international and out-of-state students, there is also a tuition waiver for nine (9) credit hours bringing tuition to in-state rates.
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