Degree Offered
- Master of Business Administration
Nature of the Program
The Online Master of Business Administration (OMBA) is a flagship online program of WVU's John Chambers College of Business and Economics and is accredited by the AACSB. OMBA offers working professionals a flexible schedule without compromising the rigorous education offered in our in-person MBA program. The Online MBA program emphasizes a skill-development approach to graduate education, providing students with broadly applicable learning and experiences to handle the rapidly evolving world of business. Coursework is presented with practical applications from experienced scholars and business professionals eager to prepare students to be the leaders of tomorrow.
OMBA provides students with an education that stands alone in the competitive marketplace for online MBA's. With a deep focus on quantitative and qualitative skill development, students are prepared to understand cutting-edge research and bring those innovations to their team to position themselves as industry leaders. The applied coursework is delivered asynchronously and covers real-world business applications across both the public and private sectors. OMBA extends the mission of WVU's John Chambers College of Business and Economics to the next generation of leaders, without a residency requirement and with flexibility to fit their already busy schedules.
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 OMBA program at the start of the fall, spring, or summer 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 3.0 will automatically be placed on academic probation.
- A student will be dismissed from their program if their GPA is not raised to 3.0 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 2027-2028
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.
To apply, applicants must submit:
1) a completed application - https://graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/how-to-apply/first-time-graduate-applicant
2) application fee
3) up-to-date academic transcripts from all prior undergraduate and graduate institutions
4) an up-to-date resume
5) a statement of purpose
International Applicants are required to submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score. Visit English Language Proficiency Requirements | Graduate Admissions | West Virginia University for specific information.
The Admissions Committee reviews applications on a rolling basis.
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.
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 National Student Clearinghouse, or Parchment to graduateadmissions@mail.wvu.edu. Alternatively, sealed, untampered, physical official transcripts can be sent to:
WVU Graduate Admissions
1 Waterfront Place
P.O. Box 6009
Morgantown, WV 26506
International applicants and applicants using express mail, use the address below:
WVU International Admissions
1 Waterfront Place
P.O. Box 6009
Morgantown, WV 26506
Major Code: 2188
Online M.B.A. Requirements
| 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 | |||||
Degree Progress
The John Chambers College of Business and Economics requires satisfactory completion of all curriculum requirements as defined in the graduate catalog. Students who are either not making adequate degree progress or who are failing to uphold professional standards may receive notice of probation or dismissal. Students may be notified of academic consequences outside of routine evaluation processes if an issue must be addressed immediately.
The graduate handbook will be distributed via email no later than the first day of classes of the Fall semester.
Satisfactory Progress
- To be in good standing, a student must maintain a cumulative and program GPA of 3.0.
- A student who falls below a 3.0 GPA will be placed on probation for a semester.
- Probation is lifted when students are back in good standing or have made enough satisfactory progress toward graduation.
- Students who cannot mathematically achieve the required GPA or who can no longer make progress toward graduation may be dismissed.
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