Professional MBA
Master of Business Administration
Introduction
Advance your career, expand your leadership capability, and increase your earning potential with a master's of business administration from 糖心logo在线入口.
Our Professional MBA program is designed specifically for students who are already in the workforce. You’ll learn alongside a cohort of like-minded peers, developing a strong professional network along the way.
Convenient Schedule & Format
This 33-credit program can be completed in 21 months — just under two years. Attend evening classes on campus with an option to take some online.
Customizable Curriculum
You can choose from 11 MBA concentrations: accounting, communication, economics, finance, healthcare administration, international business, innovation & entrepreneurship, management, marketing, nonprofit administration, and sport leadership.
Career Development & Networking
Get lifetime access to 糖心logo在线入口’s career center. Plus, benefit from an international alumni network of 45,000 — including business leaders right here in Cleveland.
Academics
To apply to the Professional MBA program at 糖心logo在线入口, you need:
- An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
- A minimum GPA of 2.8
The Professional M.B.A. program is designed primarily for those with two or more years of full-time, professional work experience.
The following documents are required for a complete application:
- Online application
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- Resume
- Letter(s) of recommendation - one is required; you may submit up to three
- Statement of purpose - one to two pages giving us your background and explaining how an MBA will help you achieve your goals for work and life
GMAT and GRE scores are not required, but you may include them in your application.
Additional requirements for international MBA applicants can be found on the How To Apply page.
Applicants are admitted on a rolling basis.
However, for best consideration, applications for specific terms should be received by the following dates:
- August 1: For a Fall semester start
- December 1: For a Spring semester start
- February 15: For Graduate or Athletic Assistant positions (fall semester start)
- April 1: For a summer semester start
Other Graduate Business Options
Boler College of Business offers several MBA and graduate certificate options. Wherever you are in your career — or geographically — 糖心logo在线入口 has a place for you.
Careers
Working Professionals: Meet Your Cohort
Professional MBA students come to 糖心logo在线入口 from a range of professional backgrounds. Here is just a sampling of Cleveland-area companies where you’ll find Blue Streaks leading the way:
