Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Graduates of the MBA program in the Project Management Track will possess the knowledge, skill, and competencies to apply project implementation principles in any business situation. In addition to the general business courses, the project management track focuses on project initiation and selection, project implementation, and a capstone that allows students to see a project through the entire process.

The project management track prepares learners with the tools, techniques, and processes required to manage projects to and through completion using standards from several industries. To accomplish the objectives of this course, students will learn to utilize project management software and industry-leading simulations to hone skills acquired at the undergraduate level and develop critical competencies that will assist them in becoming PMP certified.

36 credit hours required (All courses are three credit hours) 

Core business courses 

MBA 5100 — Managerial Accounting

MBA 5110 — Corporate Finance

MBA 5120 — Organizational Behavior

MBA 5130 — Marketing Management

MBA 5140 — Quantitative Methods for Managers

MBA 5150 — Corporate Economic Decision Making

MBA 5160 — Business Ethics

MBA 5170 — Management Information Systems

Specialization courses

MBA 6200 — Fundamentals of Project Management

MBA 6210 — Project Initiation and Selection

MBA 6220 — Project Implementation

MBA 6510 — Capstone Class / Advanced Project Management Practices

Students that complete the MBA program in the general management track will have a broad knowledge of management and technology, strategic thinking, and managing teams. Students will also have core skills in marketing, accounting, and finance.

The degree will prepare students to begin or enhance professional careers or to enter advanced studies through rigorous academic preparation, robust mentorship, enrichment opportunities, and service learning.

This track includes courses in accounting, ethics, financial management, logistics, quantitative methods, and operations. It empowers students to complement the competencies acquired at the undergraduate level and prepares learners for leadership in today’s changing and dynamic industries, including banking, customer service, government, and manufacturing.

36 credit hours required

Core business courses (three credit hours each)

MBA 5100 — Managerial Accounting

MBA 5110 — Corporate Finance

MBA 5120 — Organizational Behavior

MBA 5130 — Marketing Management

MBA 5140 — Quantitative Methods for Managers

MBA 5150 — Corporate Economic Decision Making

MBA 5160 — Business Ethics

MBA 5170 — Management Information Systems

MBA 6500 — Capstone Class / Strategic Management

Specialization courses (nine semester hours required) 

MBA 6100 — Investments

MBA 6110 — International Business

MBA 6120 — Supply Chain and Corporate Logistics

MBA 6130 — Leadership

Absolutely! 

The CSU-MBA program is fully recognized by the Ohio Department of Higher Education through the Chancellors' Council for Graduate Studies. Additionally, the program is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission as are all of the programs in the College of Business. 

The CSU-MBA requires 36 semester credit hours to complete the degree program. Twenty-four hours are in the MBA core and 12 hours are required in each specialization.

Students can complete the program in one year by taking accelerated courses that are provided in eight-week terms. 

Of the 36 credit hours, 24 credit hours are comprised of core courses related to functional business areas. These include Managerial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Organizational Behavior, Marketing Management, Quantitative Methods for Managers, Corporate Economic Decision Making, Business Ethics, and Management Information Systems.

Students in the general MBA track take an additional four concentration courses (12 credits) from the following: Investments, International Business, Supply Chain and Corporate Logistics, Leadership, and Strategic Management (capstone). Students will work with advisors to navigate the program based on their career goals.

Applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree in business or a related field will be required to take foundational courses in business prior to taking MBA courses. Those courses are Economics, Financial Accounting, Business Finance, Business Statistics, Management & Organizational Behavior, and Marketing.

These courses can be taken in the online program through the College of Business at CSU. 

The graduate management admission test or GMAT is the preferred assessment to qualify for admission. The GRE is accepted as an alternative assessment. 

Central State offers GMAT waivers for students who meet the following qualifications: GMAT (or GRE equivalent) is not required for students with a bachelor's degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Applicants with a cumulative GPA between 2.50 and 2.99 are required to submit a GMAT minimum score of 450 (or GRE equivalent).

Central State University is the most affordable University in the state of Ohio. The cost is $550 per semester credit hour for in-state students and $650 per credit hour for out-of-state students.

For more information regarding cost and financial support, contact the Office of Financial Aid. 

Central State University professors who are teaching in the MBA hold advanced degrees in their respective teaching areas. All have terminal degrees (DBA, Ph.D., etc.) in at least one business discipline. Many have significant industry experience, have taught in business programs for extended periods of time, or are active researchers. These scholars have demonstrated a high level of competence and most are published and have made contributions to peer-reviewed journals in business, accounting, or economic journals.