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College of Business
Copeland Hall
1 Ohio University
Athens OH 45701-2979

MBA Career Paths

Gain Knowledge for Success in Any Industry

Unique Concentrations | Flexible Degree Options | AACSB Accredited

Customize your education to align with your long-term career goals at Ohio University's College of Business, an AACSB-accredited institution recognized among the top 6% of business schools worldwide. You'll be able to apply the skills you gain to the workplace immediately as you work to advance into leadership roles.

What Makes Us Unique?

In a 2021 exit survey of recent OHIO Online MBA graduates:

  • 43% of respondents had already received a pay increase.
  • 36% of respondents had earned a promotion.
  • 92% said the program prepared them for lifetime career opportunities.

Diverse Career Opportunities with an MBA

No matter which modality and concentration you choose, you'll have opportunities in a wide array of MBA career paths with impressive salaries. Our graduates pursue jobs as:

  • Health Services Manager

    $117,960

    per year1

  • Data Scientist

    $112,590

    per year2

  • Top Executive

    $105,350

    per year3

  • Sales Manager

    $138,060

    per year4

Student Testimonial

"This program emphasizes collaboration between people of different professional backgrounds and allows you to interpret how the concepts you are learning apply to your own field. I have had the opportunity to interact with people in my company I never would have met if not for our assignments in areas such as marketing, finance, and HR. I feel this program is giving me a strong business foundation to succeed throughout my career."
– Katelyn Robinette, Professional MBA, Class of 2024

Katelyn Robinette

Prepare for Increased Business Leadership Demand

An MBA degree will help you succeed by providing you with a wide range of business knowledge and management skills that employers want. These skills can be applied to post-graduation managerial and executive opportunities with impressive salaries no matter what field you pursue.

  • Employment opportunities for management jobs are projected to grow, resulting in approximately 1.1 million jobs each year from 2024-2034.5
  • The median annual wage for management occupations was $122,090 in 2024.5
"Being an entrepreneur was instilled in me from an early age, and earning my MBA gives me the confidence that I needed to be the businesswoman I am. The knowledge that was given was great but the confidence that I now have is not quantifiable." —Elisette Lopez, Online MBA Graduate, Executive Management Concentration

Program Outcomes and Skills Acquired

What You'll Learn

  • Interpretation: Students will be able to make judgments and draw appropriate conclusions based on the analysis of information.
  • Synthesis: Students will be able to evaluate evidence to develop a comprehensive analysis of information.
  • Decision-Making: Students will be able to create recommendations or decisions using evidence.
  • Functional Knowledge: Students will be able to explain the knowledge of accounting, finance, human resources & management, marketing, operations & production and strategy.
  • Teamwork: Students will be able to work effectively in teams by cultivating a constructive team climate.
  • Collaboration: Students will be able to collaborate with others to formulate business ideas, strategies, solutions or decisions.

Skills You'll Gain

  • Strategic thinking
  • Foundations of analytics
  • Summarizing data in terms of analytics, finance, accounting, etc.
  • Creating value for an organization

Customize Your MBA with 10 Concentration Options

Career Services

Ohio University's online students have access to free career support through OHIO Online Career Services. Connect with a personal career coach, access AI-assisted resume and interview tools, explore job search resources, and tap into alumni networking — all designed to support you wherever you are in your career journey.

Learn about Career Services

Personalized Career Coaching

Schedule a one-on-one appointment with the OHIO Online Career Services team for personalized guidance on career goals, job search strategy, and professional development.

Job Search Resources

The OHIO Online Career Hub provides resume templates, interview practice tools, job boards, and professional development webinars.

Professional Development Sessions

OHIO students can also participate in free professional development sessions led by industry experts. These live, virtual sessions cover topics like career self-concept, basic job search skills, and how to qualify for promotions and prepare for leadership opportunities.

Sources

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Medical and Health Services Managers. Retrieved April 16, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm.
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2021. Retrieved April 16, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/data-scientists.htm.
  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Top Executives. Retrieved April 16, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/top-executives.htm.
  4. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Sales Managers. Retrieved April 16, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/sales-managers.htm.
  5. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Management Occupations. Retrieved April 16, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/home.htm.
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