Expect More from Your MBA
Juggling school, work and family isn’t easy — but you shouldn’t have to compromise the quality of your education to find balance. That’s why Ashland helps you customize your schedule, coursework and learning location to fit your needs and interests.
With online classes, you can study whenever and wherever you prefer. The Dauch College of Business & Economics has offered high-quality online education to students across the United States for over a decade, and the same expert faculty teach online and in person.
Prefer to learn in the classroom? You’re welcome to take courses in person at our main campus in Ashland, Ohio, or at our MBA center in Columbus.
Ashland Makes a High-Quality MBA Accessible and Affordable
No GRE or GMAT Required
When you apply for the Ashland MBA program you don't have to submit GRE or GMAT scores. That's one less thing to worry about!
Alumni Discount
If you received an undergraduate degree from AU, you'll receive a 10% tuition discount if you're a part-time student and a 15% discount if you're a full-time student.
NEW Scholarships for Graduate Students
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!
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.
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.
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.
Choose the Timeline That Works for You
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.
MBA Specializations
Have a specific career goal in mind? Choose from 12+ MBA specialization options that pair core MBA coursework with industry-specific classes, or design your own focus area with help from our faculty.
The Ashland Difference
45+
Years Educating Working Adults
70%
Full-Time Faculty with Doctorates
6,500+
Ashland MBA Alumni
Accreditations and Rankings
Ashland University's MBA is nationally recognized and accredited.
Nationally Ranked Digital Marketing MBA Program
TechGuide ranked Ashland University #5 in the U.S. for Best Digital Marketing MBA Programs (2024).
AASCB Accredited
Ashland University’s Dauch College of Business and Economics has earned business accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
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.
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Koffi Akakpo
President, Kentucky State University