Master of Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration at Oakland University’s School of Business Administration prepares graduates for demanding careers in private, public or non-profit organizations by integrating global understanding, entrepreneurial thinking and business fundamentals with key items for any manager’s success, such as the importance of managing information and information resources effectively using scarce resources and understanding human behavior.Oakland University’s MBA will put you on the path to leadership and managerial roles. Oakland emphasizes all the functional areas of business in a case-based and action-based learning environment.

Requirements for admission to a degree program: An applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited undergraduate institution. Scores from the Graduate Record Examination, including advanced (subject) tests when available, are required from those students who graduated from schools not accredited by one of the regional accrediting agencies. In addition, all international applicants, other visa holders, permanent residents and exchange students who are non-native English speakers must provide proof of English proficiency to be admitted to the university. Proof consists of TOEFL or MELAB test scores, a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, one year of study at and a diploma from a U.S. high school or 24 transferable credits, excluding ESL coursework, from a U.S. community college or baccalaureate institution. International students are required to submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination General Test (GRE) prior to admission. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is also required. The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is required for admission.