M.B.A. Online Business Administration

Degree Offered

• Master of Business Administration

Nature of the Program

The John Chambers College of Business and Economics Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program is accredited by the AACSB. The program is offered in two formats. An accelerated full-time program on the WVU-Morgantown campus that is completed in 12 months. The online program can be completed in one-to-two years. The online program, referred to as the Online M.B.A. (O.M.B.A), is designed for working professionals. The standards of excellence that support accreditation by the AACSB are maintained across both formats of the program.

The M.B.A. degree program recognizes the need for future managers to be able to anticipate and recognize change and then to manage resources advantageously in that environment. Thus, the curriculum emphasizes a general, broad-based approach to graduate education in management which provides the student with the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for a manager to succeed in such an environment. The program develops a managerial perspective that is relevant to those in both private and public organizations.

Online M.B.A. Program

The Online M.B.A. plan of study requires 30 credit hours of graduate coursework. The program is designed for working professionals with varying educational and professional backgrounds. Students may enter the O.M.B.A. program at the start of the fall or spring semester, completing the program in one-to-two years. 

Academic Standards

In addition to the University’s academic and professional standards, students enrolled in a John Chambers College of Business and Economics master’s degree program must also abide by the following standards:

• Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to earn a degree from their graduate program, without exception.
  • A student who cannot mathematically meet the 3.0 GPA requirement to successfully complete the degree, within a reasonable period of time (as defined by the Program Coordinator or designee), will be dismissed from their academic program. Visit the Probation, Suspension, and Dismissal section of the University’s Graduate Catalog for more information about this topic.
• Students must follow the professional standards established by their college, degree program and/or department. A student who violates the established professional standards may be placed on probation or dismissed from their program.
• A student whose cumulative GPA falls below 2.75 will automatically be placed on academic probation.
  • A student will be dismissed from their program if their GPA is not raised to 2.75 by the end of their subsequent semester of enrollment. 
• A student will be dismissed from their program if they earn a letter grade below C- in more than one required course.
• A student who earns a letter grade of D or F in any required course must repeat the course and earn a minimum letter grade of C-.
  • Any grade earned in a repeated course at the graduate level is included in the calculation of a student’s overall and major GPA, along with the original grade earned in the course. Additionally, the original grade earned in the course will remain on the student’s academic transcript/permanent record. Visit the Grades section of the University Graduate Catalog for more information about this topic.

Any exceptions to the above standards must be approved in writing by the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and the Program Coordinator.

Admissions for 2026-2027

Online M.B.A. Program

To gain admission to the Online M.B.A. (OMBA) program, an applicant must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Admissions decisions are based on an assessment of expected success in the program shown by the application materials and on space available. Each applicant must submit a resume showing prior work experience. For applicants with less than five years of work experience, the undergraduate record provides the strongest indicators of success. For applicants with five or more years of experience, the Admissions Committee will place greater emphasis on the work history. Additionally, applicants are required to submit:

1) a completed application form;

2) a $60 application fee;

3) up-to-date academic transcripts from all prior undergraduate and graduate institutions;

4) a statement of purpose; and

5) one letter of recommendation (from an individual who is not a family member or friend and can provide information about their academic promise, ability to work with others, professionalism, and potential to succeed in this program).

The Admissions Committee reviews applications on a rolling basis, and students admitted to the program may begin in the fall or spring semester. The priority deadline for receipt of applications and transcripts in the College’s Office of Graduate Programs is July 1st for the fall intake and December 1st for the spring intake. Admission to the program is competitive and subject to space being available. 

Please visit the OMBA program's webpage to learn more about the specific application deadlines and other important information. Students may also contact the John Chambers College of Business and Economics Graduate Programs Office for assistance at (304) 293-5505 or BeGradPrograms@mail.wvu.edu.

*Note -International Students interested in either MBA program are required to submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score. Applicants must have a TOEFL-ibt score of  79. If you have taken the IELTS, the minimum score must be 6.5, and the minimum Duolingo score is a 105. English language exam scores should be sent to the Office of Admissions, West Virginia University, PO Box 6009, Morgantown, WV 26506-6009.

WVU cannot accept scans, uploads, faxes, or unverified photocopies of transcripts as official.

Graduate degree-seeking applicants must send their official transcript from the undergraduate institution that granted the bachelor’s degree. It is preferred that official transcripts be sent via an online, secure service such as eScrip-Safe, National Student Clearinghouse, or Parchment to graduateadmissions@mail.wvu.edu. Alternatively, sealed, untampered, physical official transcripts can be sent to:

WVU Hub
P.O. Box 6004
Morgantown, WV 26506

International Applicants and Express Mail

International applicants and applicants using express mail, use the address below:

WVU Hub
62 Morrill Way - Suite 220
Morgantown, WV 26506

Major Code: 2188

Online M.B.A. Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
A program GPA of 3.0 is required by the Chambers College.
BADM 611	Management Information Systems	3
BADM 612	Managerial and Team Skills	3
BADM 618	Macroeconomics and Managerial Economics	3
BADM 621	Business Research	3
BADM 622	Financial Statements Analysis	3
BADM 630	Corporate Leadership	3
BADM 641	Decision Analysis for Executives	3
BADM 644	Legal Environment and Ethics	3
BADM 650	Global Trade and Supply Chain	3
BADM 652	Marketing Strategy	3
Total Hours		30

Online M.B.A. Suggested Plan of Study

First Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours	Summer	Hours
BADM 612	3	BADM 611	3	BADM 618	3
BADM 621	3	BADM 641	3	BADM 622	3
	6		6		6
Second Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
BADM 644	3	BADM 630	3
BADM 652	3	BADM 650	3
	6		6
Total credit hours: 30

Major Learning Outcomes

Online Master of Business Administration Program

Learning goal #1::   Students will be able to integrate the functional areas of business into management decisions in a global environment

Learning goal #2:  Students will be able to identify problems, collect appropriate data and analyze the data to make informed management decisions

Learning goal #3:  Students will be able to articulate a succinct business analysis and make recommendations

Learning goal #4: Students will be able to make management decisions in an ethically sensitive and socially responsible manner

Learning goal #5: Students will be effective team members in a virtual environment

Learning goal #6: Students will be an effective leader who influences people toward the attainment of organizational goals