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Athens OH 45701-2979

PMBA Admission Requirements

Key Admissions Dates

Next Start - Fall 2026:

  • Application Deadline: 08/03/26
  • Classes Begin: 08/24/26
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Degree and Minimum GPA
  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university
  • Cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
TranscriptsOfficial transcripts from all institutions attended
Additional Requirements
  • Two or more years of professional work experience
  • Current resume
  • Two letters of recommendation from professional or academic references. At least one letter from a supervisor is strongly recommended
  • A personal statement (2 - 4 pages) discussing your career goals, how the master’s degree will help you achieve those goals, areas or competencies that you expect the program will help you strengthen and what you plan to contribute to the learning community
  • $50 application fee. Waivers must be requested before applying. Speak with a Student Engagement Specialist today!*
English Proficiency RequirementPlease review information about Ohio University's minimum English Language Proficiency requirements for graduate study.

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Transfer Credit

You can transfer up to six credits into the PMBA program at Ohio University. Reach out to a student engagement specialist at 740.924.5725 to learn more.

When to Apply

Don't wait to begin your academic journey with us – you can start your application now. We've designed our admissions process to be quick, streamlined and stress-free.

Ohio University offers two program intakes each year for the online program. Our expert enrollment team can help you choose the start date that aligns with your academic goals and scheduling needs.

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Disclaimer

* Please note we cannot grant fee waivers to applicants that have already submitted an application in our system. You must request your fee waiver by speaking with a Student Engagement Specialist AFTER creating your account and BEFORE submitting your application. No refunds will be made to students requesting a fee waiver after they have submitted an application.

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