Business Early Assurance Programs
Ensure your place in a graduate program, gaining mentoring, skills and experience.
The College of Business offers Early Assurance Programs (EAP). Through these programs, students receive a guaranteed spot in a prominent graduate program early in an undergraduate career or as part of their admission from high school.
Benefits
- No graduate application fee
- Direct admission (no GMAT or GRE required)
- A guaranteed spot in your chosen graduate program
- Mentoring from graduate students during your undergraduate career
- Co-curricular program activities
The College of Business also offers Accelerated Graduate Pathway (AGP) programs. Through AGPs, students can combine both undergraduate and graduate degree programs to earn their degree more quickly.
Degrees Eligible for the EAP
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Master of Accountancy and Analytics (Online)For students interested in pursuing a career as a Certified Public Accountant, our Master of Accountancy and Analytics allows you to fulfill the education requirements and prepare for the CPA exam while earning an advanced degree – all in less than one year. You’ll also build the experience and credentials you need to set yourself apart from other that will not only help you launch a successful career in accounting but also help you advance in your career more quickly.
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1-Year Master of Business AdministrationThe MBA continues to be the gold standard for anyone interested in executive leadership in today’s competitive, international business environment. Our one-year MBA delivers international business consulting experience that will boost your resume while you build a professional network that will support you for life. Plus, you’ll start in August and finish in just 10 months.
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Master of Science in Management (Online)Interested in transitioning into an online graduate program after graduation so you can start your career while you work toward your degree? Undergraduate students pursuing any degree in OHIO’s College of Business can declare for the M.S. in Management EAP. You’ll start coursework by earning our Management and Leadership Certificate and then customize the rest of your degree with a choice of two more stackable certificates in fields such as business analytics, strategic sales leadership, operations and supply chain management, business venturing and entrepreneurship and more.
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Master of Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (Online)The Master of Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Early Assurance Program offers high-achieving students the opportunity to secure a guaranteed seat in this innovative graduate program early in their academic career. The program blends advanced data analytics, machine learning, and predictive modeling with core business disciplines such as marketing, finance, and operations, preparing graduates for high-impact roles across industries.
Through the Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence EAP, eligible students receive direct admission to the program with no graduate application fee and no GMAT or GRE requirement. -
Online Master of Business Administration (OMBA)Outstanding students enrolled in Ohio University’s Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) program may participate in the Online Master of Business Administration (OMBA) Early Assurance Program. Eligible students can secure guaranteed admission to the OMBA while completing their undergraduate degree. The fully online MBA can be completed in as little as one to two years, providing flexibility to advance your career while earning your graduate credential.
EAP Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility requirements vary by program.
Prospective Undergraduate Students
- Master of Science in Management: Admission to Ohio University as an undergraduate student as a first-year student, a minimum 3.0 high school GPA (4.0 scale), and be eligible to enroll in an online graduate program.
- Master of Accountancy and Analytics: Admission to an undergraduate accounting major in the College of Business and a minimum 3.0 high school GPA (4.0 scale).
- One-Year MBA: Admission to an OHIO Honors Program or the Honors Tutorial College (HTC).
- Online MBA (OMBA): Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) program, a minimum 3.0 GPA, at least two years of professional work experience, and be eligible to enroll in an online graduate program.
- Master of Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence: Admission to Ohio University as an undergraduate student as a first-year student, a minimum 3.0 high school GPA (4.0 scale), and be eligible to enroll in an online graduate program. Prior to joining the graduate program, all students must complete the free College of Business quantitative bridge course unless their course evaluation demonstrates sufficient proficiency in mathematics and statistics.
Current Ohio University Students
- Master of Accountancy and Analytics: Enrollment in an undergraduate accounting major in the College of Business and a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Master of Science in Management: Enrollment in an undergraduate program at OHIO, maintain a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA, and be eligible to enroll in an online graduate program.
- One-Year MBA: Maintain eligibility and participation in HTC or an OHIO Honors Program and complete either a college-level calculus course or the Quantitative Bridge Course.
- Online MBA (OMBA): Enrollment in the Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) program, a minimum 3.0 GPA, at least two years of professional work experience, and be eligible to enroll in an online graduate program.
- Master of Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence: Enrollment in an undergraduate program at OHIO, maintain a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA, and be eligible to enroll in an online graduate program. Prior to joining the graduate program, all students must complete the free College of Business quantitative bridge course unless their course evaluation demonstrates sufficient proficiency in mathematics and statistics.
Loss of Conditional Admission
Conditional admission may be revoked if a student withdraws from Ohio University, fails to complete undergraduate degree requirements within five years, fails to maintain required GPA or program participation standards, or violates University academic or ethical conduct policies.
Current Students
All that is required to take advantage of Ohio University’s EAP program is to declare your intent no later than your first semester of your junior year. The earlier you declare, the longer you can enjoy specialized mentorship and student development activities designed for our EAP students!
Prospective Students
Please email BusinessEAP@ohio.edu to reach the Grad Team, who can help with any questions about all EAPs available in the College of Business.