Degree
MBA
Program Type
Graduate
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MBA Program Overview

Ashland University offers a variety of MBA program options to help you fit your studies into your life. Our Master of Business Administration program is designed to provide flexibility in terms of curriculum, learning style, time, location of classes and pace through the program. The same faculty teach in-person and online classes, so the quality is always top-notch.

Ashland University MBA offers additional programs for graduate business students. The Master of Science in Business Analytics and Master of Science in Supply Chain Management are both designed to equip students with advanced skills and knowledge to excel in their respective fields. The Master of Science in Business Analytics focuses on data analysis, statistical methods and decision-making processes, preparing graduates to leverage data for strategic business insights. Meanwhile, the Master of Science in Supply Chain Management emphasizes the efficient management of supply chain operations, logistics and procurement, aiming to produce professionals capable of optimizing supply chains and enhancing operational efficiency. Both programs combine theoretical foundations with practical applications, ensuring graduates are prepared to tackle real-world challenges in dynamic business environments.

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Delivery Format

Online
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Credit Hours

30

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Time to Complete

12-18 months

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Tuition

Scholarships for Graduate Students

Graduate Scholarships
Graduate Scholarships
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AU Alumni Scholarship

Ashland University is your destination for lifelong learning. If you have already earned a bachelor's or graduate degree from AU, you'll receive a tuition discount to continue your education in one of our graduate or certificate programs:

  • Part-time students receive a 10% discount.
  • Full-time students receive a 15% discount.

That makes 2025 a great time to start your next degree!

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Dean's Scholarship: NEW GRADUATE STUDENT

This scholarship is available to new students pursuing a graduate degree from Ashland University’s Dauch College of Business & Economics. Students can receive $2,500 per academic year for two years. Only available to domestic students.

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Dean’s Scholarship: EMERGING GRADUATE LEADER

This scholarship is available to new students pursuing a graduate degree from Ashland University’s Dauch College of Business & Economics. Students can receive $2,000 per academic year for two years. Only available to domestic students.

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Empower an Eagle Referral Scholarship

Before applying to AU, graduate students referred to AU who apply for admission will receive a $500 scholarship. The referral must be mentioned during the admissions application process. Students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible. This scholarship is renewable for four years.

Online & One-Year Programs

Choose the Timeline That Works for You

Choose Your Timeline
Choose Your Timeline
Choose Your Timeline

To earn an MBA from Ashland, you’ll need to complete ten courses for a total of 30 credit hours — but the pace of your degree is entirely up to you. Ashland’s courses are offered across three terms — fall, spring and summer. Each term is split into two eight-week sessions. Depending on the pathway you choose, you might take one or two courses per session or take certain sessions off to accommodate personal and professional commitments.

Not sure what your life will look like in six months? You can always adjust your course load if your needs change.

Accelerated

12 months

You will take four courses per semester in this one-year program. Your schedule can be customized with your personal MBA Advisor.

The accelerated program is offered online and in person in Columbus.

Flexible

18 months

You will take two courses per semester in this program, making it easier to manage other demands on your time. Your personal MBA Advisor will work with you to create a schedule that fits into your busy life.

Complete your MBA from anywhere with our online courses, or take some or all of your courses in person in Columbus.

Accreditations & Rankings

Ashland University's MBA is nationally recognized and accredited.

#5 MBA in Digital Marketing

Nationally Ranked Digital Marketing MBA

TechGuide ranked Ashland University #5 in the U.S. for Best Digital Marketing MBA Programs (2024).

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AACSB Accredited

Ashland University’s Dauch College of Business and Economics has earned business accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

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ACBSP Accredited

Ashland University’s MBA program has been fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for more than 20 years.

What an Alumnus Says

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Jim Nixon

I am grateful for the experience and skills acquired through AU’s MBA program. The professors were consistently top notch and the program was very flexible.

- Jim Nixon
  Vice President of Innovation and New Markets
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Contact Information

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Chris Schwan
Assistant Director of MBA Recruitment
Admissions Representative for the College of Business & Economics