{"id":18292,"date":"2017-03-08T09:19:09","date_gmt":"2017-03-08T17:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/?page_id=18292"},"modified":"2026-03-19T11:18:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T18:18:39","slug":"master-business-administration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/business\/programs\/master-business-administration\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Business Administration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-p4pf3tg-22b12c21a7f949108052d4e9040ba0db\">\n.avia-section.av-p4pf3tg-22b12c21a7f949108052d4e9040ba0db{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/03\/SOU-Master-of-Business-Administration-at-Southern-Oregon-University-OG.jpg);\nbackground-position:100% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1' aria-label='SOU Business MBA Page - Intro Section' class='avia-section av-p4pf3tg-22b12c21a7f949108052d4e9040ba0db main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_submenu  avia-builder-el-first  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-50 av-height-50  container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_pc='50' data-av_min_height_opt='50'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-18292'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-olofwc4-6cbe46795796564331e9429e5bb5053b\">\n.flex_column.av-olofwc4-6cbe46795796564331e9429e5bb5053b{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-olofwc4-6cbe46795796564331e9429e5bb5053b av_one_half  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  dark-hero-dog first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jbcjis-1ba3795c528a584290c2e8f4111f44a3\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-jbcjis-1ba3795c528a584290c2e8f4111f44a3{\npadding-bottom:0;\ncolor:#ffffff;\nfont-size:36px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-jbcjis-1ba3795c528a584290c2e8f4111f44a3 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-jbcjis-1ba3795c528a584290c2e8f4111f44a3 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:36px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-jbcjis-1ba3795c528a584290c2e8f4111f44a3 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-jbcjis-1ba3795c528a584290c2e8f4111f44a3 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-jbcjis-1ba3795c528a584290c2e8f4111f44a3 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-jbcjis-1ba3795c528a584290c2e8f4111f44a3 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-jbcjis-1ba3795c528a584290c2e8f4111f44a3 av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Master of Business Administration<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-nh9ixck-8b796fc6f06477402e3d919584f69c1c\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-nh9ixck-8b796fc6f06477402e3d919584f69c1c .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-nh9ixck-8b796fc6f06477402e3d919584f69c1c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find your career path through our Master of Business Administration program. Gain skills, enhance your strengths, embrace challenges, learn dynamic thinking and realize success. \u00a0Enrich your knowledge in all types of environments.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-jku2ba1o-3466fa4fa48fd70c1411275e49d6e739-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='\/admissions\/apply\/how-to-apply\/'  class='avia-button av-jku2ba1o-3466fa4fa48fd70c1411275e49d6e739 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-theme-color'   aria-label=\"APPLY HERE\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >APPLY HERE<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div class='clear'><\/div><div id='sub_menu1'  class='av-submenu-container av-mrjllck-c3bcf369dff4525cfd5a641c47a64346 alternate_color  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  no-border goofy-foot av-sticky-submenu submenu-not-first 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Focused. Designed for today\u2019s leaders.<\/p>\n<p>Southern Oregon University offers MBA programs in Oregon designed to prepare professionals, entrepreneurs, and graduates for leadership in a rapidly evolving business environment. Whether you are seeking an in-person MBA in Ashland, Oregon, a fully online MBA, or an accelerated 3+1 or 4+1 pathway from undergraduate study, SOU provides structured and flexible options aligned with your goals.<\/p>\n<p>All MBA formats share the same 45-credit curriculum foundation and are taught by experienced SOU faculty. Each format follows its own structured schedule and delivery model to ensure academic rigor and clarity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-mmwboe9b-9f2a2b342d495b5f84bf6898640c680a  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_heading  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mmwbfnx2-5ffdde8991a22282c24ca8ef09023d56'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;span class=&quot;heavy-man&quot;&gt;Evening MBA In-Person MBA in Ashland, Oregon&lt;\/span&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;span class=&quot;heavy-man&quot;&gt;Evening MBA In-Person MBA in Ashland, Oregon&lt;\/span&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;span class=&quot;heavy-man&quot;&gt;Evening MBA In-Person MBA in Ashland, Oregon&lt;\/span&gt;\"><span class=\"heavy-man\">Evening MBA In-Person MBA in Ashland, Oregon<\/span><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Evening MBA is designed for working professionals who want to earn an MBA degree in Oregon without pausing their careers. Classes meet in the evenings on SOU\u2019s Ashland campus, creating a collaborative environment with professionals from diverse industries.<\/p>\n<p>Operating on SOU\u2019s standard 11-week academic terms, most students complete the Evening MBA in approximately two years while taking two to three courses per term. Small class sizes foster discussion, applied learning, and direct faculty mentorship.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Evening MBA Concentrations<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accounting<\/li>\n<li>Business Analytics<\/li>\n<li>Generalist (customized to career goals)<\/li>\n<li>Marketing<\/li>\n<li>Non-Profit Management<\/li>\n<li>Corporate Sustainability<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Sustainability<\/li>\n<li>Finance<\/li>\n<li>Human Resource Management<\/li>\n<li>Information Analysis and Decision-Making<\/li>\n<li>Leadership &amp; Team Management<\/li>\n<li>Arts Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Highlights<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In-person evening classes for working professionals<\/li>\n<li>11-week terms aligned with SOU\u2019s academic calendar<\/li>\n<li>Broad range of concentrations to support career advancement<\/li>\n<li>Applied learning that connects theory to real-world business challenges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Ideal for:<\/span> Professionals seeking advancement into management, executive leadership, or specialized business roles in Oregon and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mmwbmlwu-69ed07a3290e98e3a395964a7c3919d6'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;span class=&quot;heavy-man&quot;&gt;3|4+1 Accelerated Pathway to MBA Program&lt;\/span&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;span class=&quot;heavy-man&quot;&gt;3|4+1 Accelerated Pathway to MBA Program&lt;\/span&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;span class=&quot;heavy-man&quot;&gt;3|4+1 Accelerated Pathway to MBA Program&lt;\/span&gt;\"><span class=\"heavy-man\">3|4+1 Accelerated Pathway to MBA Program<\/span><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Accelerated MBA (AMBA) allows qualified SOU undergraduates to earn both a bachelor\u2019s degree and an MBA efficiently. Through the 3+1 or 4+1 structure, students complete select graduate-level coursework during their senior year that applies to both degrees.<\/p>\n<p>After completing their undergraduate degree, students transition directly into the Evening MBA format, continuing with the same faculty and concentrations.<\/p>\n<p>Undergraduate tuition rates apply to all MBA graduate courses, creating a cost-effective pathway to an MBA in Oregon.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">AMBA Concentrations<\/span><\/p>\n<p>AMBA students complete the same concentrations available in the Evening MBA program.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Highlights<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Earn a bachelor\u2019s and MBA in reduced time<\/li>\n<li>Save on tuition through dual-counted coursework<\/li>\n<li>Seamless transition from undergraduate to graduate study<\/li>\n<li>Joint advising and academic planning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Ideal for:<\/span> High-performing SOU students planning careers in business leadership, entrepreneurship, analytics, finance, or organizational management.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mmwbmlwu-2-10d80d31fd5fde6e3a05332f833da168'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;span class=&quot;heavy-man&quot;&gt;Online MBA \u2014 Fully Online MBA in Oregon&lt;\/span&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;span class=&quot;heavy-man&quot;&gt;Online MBA \u2014 Fully Online MBA in Oregon&lt;\/span&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;span class=&quot;heavy-man&quot;&gt;Online MBA \u2014 Fully Online MBA in Oregon&lt;\/span&gt;\"><span class=\"heavy-man\">Online MBA \u2014 Fully Online MBA in Oregon<\/span><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>SOU\u2019s Online MBA (<a href=\"https:\/\/online.sou.edu\/degrees\/business\/mba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online.sou.edu\/degrees\/business\/mba<\/a>) provides the same rigorous MBA curriculum delivered in a fully online format. Designed for professionals who require maximum flexibility, the Online MBA operates in accelerated seven-week terms with five terms per year.<\/p>\n<p>Most students complete the Online MBA in 16\u201320 months while balancing career and personal commitments. Courses are asynchronous, allowing students across Oregon and beyond to engage on their own schedules.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Online MBA Concentrations<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accounting<\/li>\n<li>Business Analytics<\/li>\n<li>Generalist (customized to career goals)<\/li>\n<li>Marketing<\/li>\n<li>Corporate Sustainability<\/li>\n<li>Finance<\/li>\n<li>Healthcare Administration<\/li>\n<li>Information Analysis and Decision-Making<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Highlights<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>100% online MBA program<\/li>\n<li>Seven-week accelerated courses<\/li>\n<li>Five terms per year<\/li>\n<li>Same experienced SOU faculty as on-campus programs<\/li>\n<li>Career-relevant concentrations aligned with growing industries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Ideal for:<\/span> Working professionals seeking a flexible online MBA in Oregon that maintains academic rigor and faculty access.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6l2vmdw-59850c7a812dd1fb7ce5379c4385db08\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-6l2vmdw-59850c7a812dd1fb7ce5379c4385db08{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:22px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-6l2vmdw-59850c7a812dd1fb7ce5379c4385db08 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-6l2vmdw-59850c7a812dd1fb7ce5379c4385db08 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:22px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-6l2vmdw-59850c7a812dd1fb7ce5379c4385db08 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-6l2vmdw-59850c7a812dd1fb7ce5379c4385db08 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-6l2vmdw-59850c7a812dd1fb7ce5379c4385db08 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-6l2vmdw-59850c7a812dd1fb7ce5379c4385db08 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_toggle_container  el_before_av_textblock  right-pillow av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >How the MBA Formats Differ <\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mmwbvsjz-43f81f5c7f375893b46bf4712541aeb4 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock right-pillow'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>While all MBA programs at SOU share a common 45-credit curriculum foundation, each format follows a distinct structure:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"heavy-man\">Evening MBA:<\/span> In-person, 11-week terms, Ashland campus<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"heavy-man\">Accelerated MBA (AMBA):<\/span> 3+1 or 4+1 pathway transitioning into the Evening format<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"heavy-man\">Online MBA:<\/span> Fully online, seven-week accelerated terms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Students complete their degree within a single program format to maintain academic continuity and scheduling clarity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mmwbxde2-12baa2cf1a17bf43d10b234da47ee2bc\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mmwbxde2-12baa2cf1a17bf43d10b234da47ee2bc{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:22px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mmwbxde2-12baa2cf1a17bf43d10b234da47ee2bc .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mmwbxde2-12baa2cf1a17bf43d10b234da47ee2bc .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:22px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mmwbxde2-12baa2cf1a17bf43d10b234da47ee2bc .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mmwbxde2-12baa2cf1a17bf43d10b234da47ee2bc .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mmwbxde2-12baa2cf1a17bf43d10b234da47ee2bc .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mmwbxde2-12baa2cf1a17bf43d10b234da47ee2bc av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  right-pillow av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >MBA Curriculum and Degree Requirements<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mmwbzu3x-2c6052ccf84330583e5625b8d29a2a05 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock right-pillow'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Master of Business Administration at Southern Oregon University requires 45 total credits. This curriculum ensures graduates develop both strategic systems-level thinking and specialized expertise in high-demand business disciplines.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-mmwc3b0o-046c8df2937c5ea5c3260b207e86b7a9  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_heading  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mmwc2o40-e37fc1348ae706be1172b3e8a027c8f2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;span class=&quot;heavy-man&quot;&gt;33 Credits \u2014 Core Courses (10 courses)&lt;\/span&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;span class=&quot;heavy-man&quot;&gt;33 Credits \u2014 Core Courses (10 courses)&lt;\/span&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;span class=&quot;heavy-man&quot;&gt;33 Credits \u2014 Core Courses (10 courses)&lt;\/span&gt;\"><span class=\"heavy-man\">33 Credits \u2014 Core Courses (10 courses)<\/span><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Students build foundational expertise in leadership, strategic management, marketing, managerial accounting, finance, operations, economics, legal and ethical decision-making, and information systems.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mmwc2z8s-a1054fcbcaba05ff4995bf9978f5cd36'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;span class=&quot;heavy-man&quot;&gt;12 Credits \u2014 Elective Courses (3 or more courses)&lt;\/span&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;span class=&quot;heavy-man&quot;&gt;12 Credits \u2014 Elective Courses (3 or more courses)&lt;\/span&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;span class=&quot;heavy-man&quot;&gt;12 Credits \u2014 Elective Courses (3 or more courses)&lt;\/span&gt;\"><span class=\"heavy-man\">12 Credits \u2014 Elective Courses (3 or more courses)<\/span><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Students specialize through a concentration aligned with their professional goals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mmwc39zh-7ed2f35175dfd5c0fc5a348f7ab9dbff'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;span class=&quot;heavy-man&quot;&gt;Capstone Experience&lt;\/span&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;span class=&quot;heavy-man&quot;&gt;Capstone Experience&lt;\/span&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;span class=&quot;heavy-man&quot;&gt;Capstone Experience&lt;\/span&gt;\"><span class=\"heavy-man\">Capstone Experience<\/span><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The program concludes with an integrative strategy or applied capstone project using case studies that connects theory to real-world organizational challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mmwbzd1y-ae8a1984365eaa9201b3e162ec706f0d\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mmwbzd1y-ae8a1984365eaa9201b3e162ec706f0d{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:22px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mmwbzd1y-ae8a1984365eaa9201b3e162ec706f0d .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mmwbzd1y-ae8a1984365eaa9201b3e162ec706f0d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:22px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mmwbzd1y-ae8a1984365eaa9201b3e162ec706f0d .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mmwbzd1y-ae8a1984365eaa9201b3e162ec706f0d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mmwbzd1y-ae8a1984365eaa9201b3e162ec706f0d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mmwbzd1y-ae8a1984365eaa9201b3e162ec706f0d av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_toggle_container  el_before_av_textblock  right-pillow av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Career Outcomes with an SOU MBA <\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mmwbzm09-ebd3ad83b659d8f14d33ca61efeec839 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock right-pillow'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Graduates of SOU\u2019s MBA programs pursue leadership and management roles across industries including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Business analytics and data-driven decision-making<\/li>\n<li>Finance and financial management<\/li>\n<li>Healthcare administration<\/li>\n<li>Marketing and digital strategy<\/li>\n<li>Sustainability and corporate responsibility<\/li>\n<li>Nonprofit and public sector leadership<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The MBA degree supports career advancement, salary growth, entrepreneurial ventures, and executive leadership development.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mmwc09zo-20b3a4f347c7910b013f2ae1b8744f4b\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mmwc09zo-20b3a4f347c7910b013f2ae1b8744f4b{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:22px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mmwc09zo-20b3a4f347c7910b013f2ae1b8744f4b .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mmwc09zo-20b3a4f347c7910b013f2ae1b8744f4b .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:22px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mmwc09zo-20b3a4f347c7910b013f2ae1b8744f4b .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mmwc09zo-20b3a4f347c7910b013f2ae1b8744f4b .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mmwc09zo-20b3a4f347c7910b013f2ae1b8744f4b .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mmwc09zo-20b3a4f347c7910b013f2ae1b8744f4b av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  right-pillow av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Faculty and Learning Experience<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mmwc0ejb-85d98efc1ad756295935c19c72802f8e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock right-pillow'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>MBA students at Southern Oregon University learn from faculty who combine academic scholarship with years of professional experience in business, government, analytics, finance, and nonprofit leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Across all formats, students benefit from small class sizes, collaborative projects, and applied learning experiences designed to translate directly into workplace impact.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mmwc0mwu-7b7f412e7e26ff88f94d5b9d743949fc\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mmwc0mwu-7b7f412e7e26ff88f94d5b9d743949fc{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:22px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mmwc0mwu-7b7f412e7e26ff88f94d5b9d743949fc .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mmwc0mwu-7b7f412e7e26ff88f94d5b9d743949fc .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:22px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mmwc0mwu-7b7f412e7e26ff88f94d5b9d743949fc .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mmwc0mwu-7b7f412e7e26ff88f94d5b9d743949fc .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mmwc0mwu-7b7f412e7e26ff88f94d5b9d743949fc .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mmwc0mwu-7b7f412e7e26ff88f94d5b9d743949fc av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  right-pillow av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Admission Criteria<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mmwc0s6v-deed97411529b191e778fae19c2ff94a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock right-pillow'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Full Admission Status<\/span><br \/>\nApplicants who meet any of the conditions below will be given a full admission status:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above either in overall GPA or in the last 90 quarter hours (60 semester hours) toward a baccalaureate degree (or toward a graduate degree program), <span class=\"heavy-man\">or<\/span><\/li>\n<li>2.75 to less than 2.99 GPA with three years of work experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Conditional Admission Status<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Less than 3.0 but at least 2.75 GPA with less than 3 years of work experience, <span class=\"heavy-man\">or<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Less than 2.75 GPA with three years of work experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Students admitted on a Conditional status must earn a B or better grade in the courses taken during the first term in the program, else will not be allowed to continue in the program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-v937ys-5f26de88738c7354af699d7c548d177d\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-v937ys-5f26de88738c7354af699d7c548d177d{\npadding-bottom:20px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-v937ys-5f26de88738c7354af699d7c548d177d .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-v937ys-5f26de88738c7354af699d7c548d177d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-v937ys-5f26de88738c7354af699d7c548d177d .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-v937ys-5f26de88738c7354af699d7c548d177d av-special-heading-h3  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  right-pillow'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Degree Fit<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ls2fo2k2-01653c83ca6ffa003c46c1bed8c28e05 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock right-pillow av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Program Preparation<\/h4>\n<p>Southern Oregon University\u2019s School of Business Master of Business Administration program is open to individuals from a wide range of academic disciplines who have previously completed a bachelor&#8217;s degree. No particular undergraduate major is required for admission. The basic foundational courses such as managerial accounting, economics, and basic statistics are embedded in the core MBA courses.<\/p>\n<h4>Degree Roadmap<\/h4>\n<p>Applicants planning to complete the program in one year must start the program in the fall. MBA core courses for the full-time program can be taught in one calendar year (fall, winter, and spring). The part-time program requires 18 to 21 months to complete. Elective courses are offered in various formats and must be discussed with and approved by the MBA program coordinator.<\/p>\n<h4>Capstone<\/h4>\n<p>The capstone course is intended to provide an experience that integrates the MBA coursework using intensive business cases and analysis. The students\u2019 business knowledge is tested and applied to demonstrate mastery of business concepts and theory.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av-layout-grid-1'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-67tx9o4-c07efdf9a99e18b15c626d8c8a9ff234 entry-content-wrapper alternate_color av-border-cells av-flex-cells  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  grid-row-not-first  container_wrap fullsize'  >\n<div class='flex_cell av-5prrx2s-c2adac40e685c6c1ef34923b1de5594c av-gridrow-cell av_two_fifth no_margin  avia-builder-el-28  el_before_av_cell_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first '  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-59mmphw-767e07470be32a47b4ff32b8812cab26\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-59mmphw-767e07470be32a47b4ff32b8812cab26{\npadding-bottom:4px;\ncolor:#d2e388;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody 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modern-centered  avia-builder-el-29  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  force-pop-12 av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  ><span class=\"heavy-man\">Guided Pathways<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4vwrn78-7e72c8656de7dc1774d5c13128c5c59f\">\n#top .hr.av-4vwrn78-7e72c8656de7dc1774d5c13128c5c59f{\nmargin-top:0;\nmargin-bottom:12px;\n}\n.hr.av-4vwrn78-7e72c8656de7dc1774d5c13128c5c59f .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-4vwrn78-7e72c8656de7dc1774d5c13128c5c59f hr-custom  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4kxz3ys-f07d62ea0cadcb60033c393cc356ae30\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-4kxz3ys-f07d62ea0cadcb60033c393cc356ae30 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-4kxz3ys-f07d62ea0cadcb60033c393cc356ae30 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Contact: <\/span>Douglas Daley &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"tel:+15415528113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">541.552.8113<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:daleyd@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">daleyd@sou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3qyi31w-01fd885bff248f782d2e86aeebafaf83\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-3qyi31w-01fd885bff248f782d2e86aeebafaf83 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-3qyi31w-01fd885bff248f782d2e86aeebafaf83 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Associate Degree Paths<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Rouge Community College:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.roguecc.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=2&amp;poid=155&amp;returnto=639\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AS Business Transfer to SOU<\/a><br \/>\n<span class=\"heavy-man\">Umpqua Community College:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/umpqua.edu\/academics\/find-your-path\/business-administration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AS Business Administration<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3nzc25w-9d55d56c5864bb711d410c8f905577fe\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-3nzc25w-9d55d56c5864bb711d410c8f905577fe .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-3nzc25w-9d55d56c5864bb711d410c8f905577fe '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Similar Majors<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/academics\/business\/programs\/business-administration-ba-bs\/\">Business Administration<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-37mqxis-886282bef514f896aedd7ce9fd8d61fe\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-37mqxis-886282bef514f896aedd7ce9fd8d61fe .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-37mqxis-886282bef514f896aedd7ce9fd8d61fe '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Similar Minors &amp; Certificates<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/academics\/business\/programs\/business-administration-minor\/\">Business Administration, Minor<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"\/academics\/business\/programs\/certificate-in-business-analytics\">Certificate in Business Analytics<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"\/academics\/business\/programs\/certificate-business-information-systems-cbis\/\">Certificate in Business Information Systems<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2llrowk-e0f14244c9402d0410fb04f79f01d740\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-2llrowk-e0f14244c9402d0410fb04f79f01d740 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2llrowk-e0f14244c9402d0410fb04f79f01d740 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Similar Micro-Credentials<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/academics\/business\/programs\/project-management\/\">Project Management<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"\/academics\/business\/programs\/foundation-in-sustainability-and-tourism\/\">Foundations in Sustainability Management<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-22c9zh0-e12991d20524e47b3ea052e1470b52c5\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-22c9zh0-e12991d20524e47b3ea052e1470b52c5 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-22c9zh0-e12991d20524e47b3ea052e1470b52c5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"heavy-man grow-mo-bro\">Credit for Prior Learning<\/span> &#8211; <a class=\"mossy-link\" href=\"\/academics\/prior-learning-credit\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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