2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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)
9. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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)
15. 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)
16. 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
17. 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
18. 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
19. Thank You!
• We appreciate your time and willingness to speak with us about the
MBA program
• Join us on social media:
• For more information, please contact us:
• OSUMBA@bus.oregonstate.edu
• +1 (541) 737-5510
• We are happy to answer any questions.
Editor's Notes
Application to the Oregon State MBA program requires the following documentation, along with a $60 application fee, payable by credit card:
1. Application Form
The MBA program uses the Oregon State University Graduate School’s online application form.
2. Transcript(s)
A transcript from the institution conferring your undergraduate degree is required. Transcripts from any subsequent degrees or coursework completed beyond your undergraduate studies are required as well.
Transcripts from transfer coursework used toward the completion of your undergraduate degree are not required as long as your degree-conferring transcript includes at least 90-quarter or 60-semester credit hours. However, if you intend to use transfer coursework to satisfy Foundation Knowledge requirements and the transfer work is not included on your degree-conferring transcript, then transcripts with grades for the transfer courses must be submitted.
For institutions outside the United States, both an original language version and a certified English translation of all academic records and degree statements are required.Please include certificates/diplomas for all degrees earned.
Unofficial transcripts may be scanned and uploaded to your online application. An unofficial transcript is a copy of an official transcript. Web-generated transcripts are not accepted. Applications will be reviewed with unofficial transcripts; however, admitted students will be required to submit official documents at the time of admission. A transcript is considered official only when it is received by our office in a sealed envelope from the issuing institution.
If you are admitted while finishing your undergraduate degree, then please submit your most up-to-date transcript at the time of your application. You will be required to submit an official final transcript showing degrees awarded and dates earned before you will be permitted to register for your first term of MBA studies.
Official transcripts should be mailed to:
Graduate Business ProgramsCollege of Business Oregon State University 443 Austin Hall Corvallis, OR 97331 USA
3. Résumé
Your résumé should be detailed and current. You may wish to include full-time positions, as well as part-time jobs, relevant internships, volunteer service and professional associations/affiliations.
4. Short Answer Questions
On the application form, you will be required to answer several short answer questions detailing your motivation for admission and goals upon completion of the program.
5. References
The MBA application requires three references. If you have completed your undergraduate studies within the last two years of applying to the MBA program, then at least one of your references should be academic. Otherwise, professional references are encouraged.
References can be managed through the online application’s reference system. By including the names and email addresses of your reference providers on your application form, your providers will automatically receive an email with an electronic reference form once you submit your application. Electronic references are typically added to your application file within one business day of receipt.
Reference providers who prefer to write letters may email their references directly to OSUMBA@oregonstate.edu or send them as hard copy through the mail in sealed envelopes with the reference provider's signature written across the envelope flap (refer to mailing address in Transcripts section above). Reference letters received via email should be sent as attachments on professional letterhead. We will not accept letters uploaded by applicants to the document upload section of the online application form, emailed by applicants, or submitted as hard copy by applicants unless still in a sealed envelope with the reference provider's signature across the envelope flap.
6. Test Scores
GMAT/GRE - Scores from either the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) are required.
Test scores are valid for five years. If you take the GMAT or GRE multiple times, then the most recent test date is the score considered with your application.
Score reports should be sent electronically by the testing agency using OSU’s institution code of PW4-DR-05 for the GMAT or 4586 for the GRE.
The GMAT/GRE requirement may be waived if you have earned a 45-quarter credit equivalent graduate degree from a regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university.
Applicants to the MBA in Executive Leadership program with extensive work experience and a record of superior academic performance have the option of applying for a GMAT waiver. Pease see the GMAT waiver page for more information.
TOEFL/IELTS - All international applicants who did not receive a degree in the U.S., Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom are required to submit scores from either the TOEFL or IELTS.
Scores must not be more than two years old and must be from one exam date. The most recent test date is the score considered with your application.
Score reports should be sent electronically by the testing agency using OSU’s ETS institution code of 4586. See the official TOEFL website or IELTS website for more information on these exams.TOEFL waivers may be considered on a case-by-case basis for applicants who earned a bachelor's or master's degree from an institution at which English is the language of instruction.
7. Informational Interview
The informational interview is an informal conversation between you and a member of the MBA Admissions Committee. The purpose is for you to gain further insight into the MBA program and for us to learn more about your background, interests, and goals.
Invitations for informational interviews are typically sent within two weeks of receipt of a completed application. If you do not reside locally, we will be happy to speak with you over the phone or by Skype.