Earn a degree that is customizable, accessible and affordable. Our MBA program provides skills, knowledge and the confidence necessary to lead in today’s diverse and global industries. Our award-winning faculty stress practical problem-solving scenarios through coursework that is constantly evolving with the latest Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accredited standards.
Our flexible curriculum gives you the opportunity to combine your passions with the foundational coursework. This built-in adaptability helps you focus on what you need to succeed, based on your background.
The basic program consists of 36 graduate credit hours of core, directed elective and elective study which builds upon a 21-credit-hour foundation of accepted management skills, concepts and principles. This program is intended to be equally applicable to private, public and governmental sectors of management.
Oswego’s annual LaunchIt business competition underscores our dedication to nurturing student innovation and cultivating real-world skills. The initiative fortifies students problem-solving, leadership and collaboration, preparing them to excel in today’s dynamic business landscape.
Graduates of our program will develop leadership and team membership skills necessary for implementing and coordinating organizational activities and managing change. You will also have the ability to integrate business knowledge and management techniques to aid planning and control diverse environments.
Pursuing an MBA at Oswego has reignited my passion for integrating business with design. The program has expanded my aspirations, showing me the power of business knowledge in driving meaningful, innovative projects within architecture and beyond.
My program in the College of Business and Entrepreneurship includes many hands-on learning opportunities to help us discover and grow our passion. For example, Rich N' Pour Cafe is the biggest group project to run a business collectively without personal monetary risk.
My experience at SUNY Oswego has made me a more well-rounded individual and has provided me with multiple opportunities for growth and development, for which I am incredibly grateful. I truly enjoyed the ability to work in an environment with dedicated professionals that allowed me to explore my passions to the fullest.
The best part about the program is the individual care you get from the professors. My focus was in finance and I had some of the best professors in the field that I could ask for help whenever I needed it.
Learn about our MBA programs through our information sessions today!
Professor Paul Babiarz highlighted SUNY Oswego's top-ranked MBA program on Bridge Street, emphasizing its success and the value of an online MBA degree.
SUNY Oswego was recognized by Fortune Education, ranking it among the best online MBA programs. Dean of Graduate Studies Kristen Eichhorn, and Director of the MBA programs Irene Scruton joined Bridge Street to talk more about the program.
Oswego's MBA program is also available online, offering you the flexibility to participate at your own pace.
SUNY Oswego remains the top public online MBA offering in New York state for the 9th year straight according to U.S. News & World Report
The SUNY Oswego College of Business and Entrepreneurship earned AACSB accreditation in 2002. Less than 5% of business schools worldwide have earned this distinction.
The magazine that made the Fortune 500 rankings famous published its first-ever list for online MBA programs, where Oswego ranks first in New York state among public institutions.
Prospective students may be eligible for an award which includes an annual stipend, in addition to fully-paid tuition for full-time study.
Assistantships provide an opportunity to gain experience through professional work on campus.
Achieving your long-term career goals shouldn’t come at the expense of your immediate financial security. Oswego offers low tuition compared to many private colleges. Never sacrificing quality for affordability, our graduate students are receiving a nationally accredited program that will translate into effective knowledge and opportunities.
in total awards given every year to our graduate students
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Submit official transcripts confirming your bachelor’s or master’s degree/advanced certificate. This includes graduate-level coursework or post-baccalaureate degree/certificate. U.S. transcripts must be sent directly from the granting institution (electronic or mail).
For credentials earned outside of the United States, we require students to provide a World Education Services (WES) Course by Course (ICAP) evaluation, an IEE Education Course Report (US), or TEC (formally known as SpanTran) Divisional Course Analysis. This evaluation ensures that we can provide quality assessment of coursework from all countries where various grading scales and languages may exist.
All applicants will be asked to supply transcripts that show evidence of overall undergraduate GPA. The average GPA of MBA applicants is approximately 3.2.
GMAT scores are not required for an applicant to be considered for admission to the MBA program. MBA applicants who believe that a GMAT/GRE score would strengthen their credentials for admission to the MBA program have the option to submit a test score as part of their application package.
The College of Business and Entrepreneurship admissions committee, upon completion of its review of an application, may determine that a candidate’s profile needs strengthening for admission and may offer a deferral or a conditional admission that may include, among other things, required submission of a GMAT score.
In 500–1000 words, describe your unique personal achievements relating to your academic interests, and include any experiences you feel have contributed to your educational and professional objectives, such as supervisory activities, program development, leadership activities, and special assignments. Explain what these achievements and experiences have meant to your professional growth, what you hope to achieve professionally in the next five years, what you expect out of your business degree, and how you will contribute to the classroom experiences. This essay should detail your reasoning for applying to SUNY Oswego and it will help the review team better understand your background and evaluate your application.
This is an opportunity to discuss earning your MBA degree with member of the College of Business and Entrepreneurship, as well as discuss course requirements for your preferred MBA program. An evaluation of your academic and professional history will determine prerequisite foundation requirements.
Include a professional resume or curriculum vitae that includes your academic history, professional background and any accomplishments of note. This document should provide details that support your admittance to the program.
Indicate three names with valid email addresses. We will send an email request directly to the references on your behalf. These references should be able to speak to your character, work ethic and abilities.
Prospective students are charged a non-refundable $65 fee for processing the application.
All international transcripts must be verified using one of the following methods as part of your application process:
English Language Proficiency: Submit official TOEFL (79 overall, MBA 83) or IELTS (6.5) scores, unless exempt.
Visa and I-20 Documentation: After acceptance, upload your financial documents and passport copy to receive your Form I-20 for your visa application.
For more details, please visit Application Requirements for International Graduate Students.