Portland State University – The School of Business
The Portland Online MBA
Part-timeOnline
- Portland, Oregon, USA
- Duration not verified
- Tuition not published or not verified
- Next deadline: December 1, 2026 (Final)
Portland State UniversityThe School of Business
The Portland MBA
Degree awarded by Portland State University
MBAFull-timePart-timeOn-campus
- Location
- Portland, Oregon, USA
- Duration
- 21 months (Evening and Daytime)
- Teaching language
- English
- Next verified deadline
- February 1, 2027 (Priority Scholarship)
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
The program totals 60 credits: 48 core credits plus 12 credits of electives. Students can use electives toward a graduate certificate in an area such as supply chain, analytics, social innovation or real estate finance. It is offered as a full-time daytime cohort and a part-time evening cohort.
- Intakes
- Fall Source: pdx.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- 21 months (Evening and Daytime) Source: pdx.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Campus
- Portland State University, Portland — Portland, Oregon, USA1828 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201
- Specializations
- Athletic & Outdoor Industry · Business Intelligence & Analytics · Enterprise Analytics · Global Supply Chain Management · Real Estate Investment & Finance · Social Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship · Taxation
- Joint / dual degrees
- JD/MBA
Tuition and fees
Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
| Applicant category | Amount | Fee basis | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-state — Non-Resident & International Students | USD 53,880 Source: pdx.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | entire program | Not stated |
| In-state — Residents of Oregon, Washington and Other Western States | USD 43,560 Source: pdx.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | entire program | Not stated |
Other published fees
- Health insurance (waivable): USD 7,134 · optional Source: pdx.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Online course technology fees (per credit): USD 22 · optional Source: pdx.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.
Admissions requirements
Requirements
- Academic qualification
- Unofficial transcripts from any institution where a bachelor's degree was awarded are required.Source: pdx.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Work experience
- Not verified
- Essays
- RequiredOne video essay and three written essays (250 words maximum each).Source: pdx.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- References
- Required2 referencesSource: pdx.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Interview
- Requiredselected candidates may be invited to an on-campus or virtual interviewSource: pdx.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- USD 67Source: pdx.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Admission tests
- GMAT (classic)
- OptionalGMAT or GRE no longer required for admissionSource: pdx.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- GRE General Test
- OptionalGMAT or GRE no longer required for admissionSource: pdx.edu · verified October 5, 2026
English language
- TOEFL / IELTS / other
- Not verified
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2027 | Priority Scholarship | February 1, 2027Source: pdx.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| Fall 2027 | F-1 Visa Applicant | April 1, 2027Source: pdx.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | International applicants | Upcoming |
| Fall 2027 | Priority Admissions | June 1, 2027Source: pdx.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| Fall 2027 | Final | August 15, 2027Source: pdx.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.
Scholarships
Redefine & Transform Scholarship
- Basis
- Other basis
- Deadline
- May 1, 2027
Official scholarship pageSource: pdx.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Accreditation
- AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: pdx.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) — Institutional (university-level)Institution-level accreditation of the university, not a business-school or program accreditation.Source: pdx.edu · verified October 5, 2026
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