The Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Smeal College of Business
One-Year MBA
Full-time
- University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
- 9-month format
- USD 15,859 per semester · In-state (+3 more)
- No verified deadline
The Pennsylvania State UniversityPenn State Smeal College of Business
Penn State Online MBA
Degree awarded by The Pennsylvania State University
MBAFlexibleOnline
- Location
- University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
- Duration
- The majority of students finish the program in 2–5 years
- Teaching language
- English
- Next verified deadline
- None verified
Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.
Program overview
A 48-credit online MBA delivered through Penn State World Campus, built around the Integration, Collaboration and Engagement (ICE) framework, with concentrations of three elective courses. Courses follow 12- to 15-week semesters in spring, summer and fall; most students take one or two courses per semester.
- Intakes
- January, May, August Source: worldcampus.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- The majority of students finish the program in 2–5 years Source: worldcampus.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Tuition and fees
Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
| Applicant category | Amount | Fee basis | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants — 11 or fewer credits per semester | USD 1,286 Calculated USD 61,728 total — 48 credits × USD 1,286 per credit; excludes other fees Source: worldcampus.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | per credit | 2026-27 |
| All applicants — 12 or more credits per semester | USD 15,743 Source: worldcampus.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | per semester | 2027-28 |
| All applicants — 12 or more credits per semester (requires advisor and faculty chair consultation) | USD 15,434 Source: worldcampus.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | per semester | 2026-27 |
| All applicants — 11 or fewer credits per semester | USD 1,312 Calculated USD 62,976 total — 48 credits × USD 1,312 per credit; excludes other fees Source: worldcampus.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | per credit | 2027-28 |
These figures use different fee bases and cannot be added or compared directly.
Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.
Admissions requirements
Requirements
- Academic qualification
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable tertiary degree.Source: worldcampus.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Work experience
- Minimum 2 years (published requirement)A minimum of two years of professional experience is strongly preferred; students report 7-10 years post-undergraduate full-time work experience on average.Source: worldcampus.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Essays
- RequiredShort-answer essay responses (50-100 words each).Source: worldcampus.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- References
- Required2 referencesSource: worldcampus.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Interview
- OptionalAn online interview may be requested case by case.Source: worldcampus.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- Not verified
Admission tests
- GMAT (classic)
- Not requiredGRE and GMAT scores are not required and will not be accepted.Source: worldcampus.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- GRE General Test
- Not requiredSee GMAT note.Source: worldcampus.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
English language
- TOEFL iBT
- One accepted test requiredMinimum scores are on the Graduate School requirements page (not fetched).Source: worldcampus.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.
Application deadlines
| Intake | Round | Deadline | Applicants | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Spring | Apply by November 1 to start January 11Source: worldcampus.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Date not confirmed |
| May | Summer | Apply by March 15 to start May 17Source: worldcampus.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Date not confirmed |
| August | Fall | Apply by June 1 to start August 23Source: worldcampus.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Date not confirmed |
Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.
Scholarships
No scholarship information verified. This does not mean none are offered.
Accreditation
- AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: smeal.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
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