Oswego’s online MBA program provides an affordable, quality education that’s customizable and accessible. It prepares you to excel as a leader in diverse and global industries with essential skills and knowledge, taught by award-winning faculty. The evolving coursework meets the latest Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation standards, ensuring practical problem-solving experiences.
Our online MBA program offers a flexible curriculum that allows you to easily blend your interests with core courses. This flexibility means you can customize your education to match your personal background and concentrate on the areas most important for your success.
The program consists of 36 graduate credits, including core courses, directed electives and general electives. It builds on a strong base of 21 credits that focus on key management skills, ideas and principles. This versatile program is designed to be equally useful for those aiming for management positions in private companies, public organizations or government.
SUNY Oswego’s online MBA ranks highest in New York state among public colleges according to U.S. News & World Report.
Our online MBA students develop crucial skills in leadership and teamwork, which are essential for implementing company projects and managing change. Additionally, they learn to combine business knowledge and management techniques, enabling them to effectively plan and manage in a constantly changing business landscape.
“I was looking to advance in my career trajectory and Oswego’s MBA program prepared me for that advancement in many ways. I rely on the skills and tools I learned to navigate the changing landscape and address the challenges that my school faces. I’m confident in my leadership and feel comfortable facing what’s to come. You have to have business knowledge and the tools to manage to be an effective leader.”
“There is so much to continue to learn as the business world evolves and becomes more and more interconnected across the globe. With each new MBA class, I am learning new skills and best practices that I can apply to my day-to-day work enhancing my ability to be an effective and successful business leader at my company and in my industry.”
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.
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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
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 in person, providing an opportunity for collaboration and hands-on learning experiences.
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.
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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 School of Business 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 School of Business, 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.