MBA Formats

ODU's MBA program, including the Online MBA, is convenient and affordable. Earn your degree in the format that works best for you. Our flexible formats, outstanding faculty and academic excellence are the ideal way to advance your career while managing the other responsibilities in your busy life. 

The Online MBA allows you to take classes on your computer from anywhere, at any time.

  • Courses are 100% online.
  • Access to the same resources as on-campus students.
  • Video chat with professors and other students.
  • Post messages and questions on an interactive discussion board.

Program Details

  • There are a total of 12 courses (36 credit hours).
  • There are five 8-week sessions throughout the year.
  • Foundation courses, if needed, and MBA 510 are taken in the first 16 weeks.
  • Can be completed in 16 months when taking two courses at a time. Most students complete their MBA in 22 months.

ODU's On Campus & Flex MBAs give you greater flexibility, four concentration options, and face-to-face interaction with your professors and peers.

  • Ability to alternate between in person and online classes on a course-by-course basis throughout the program.
  • Take courses in any order.
  • A concentration is not required but you can choose from six available options. Read more
    • Data Analytics
    • Risk Management
    • Finance
    • Accounting 
    • Leadership
    • Sport Management

Program Details

  • There are a total of 12 courses (36 credit hours).
  • Each course meets once a week in 8-week sessions.
  • All classes are held 6 to 9 p.m.    
  • Foundation courses, if needed, and MBA 510 are taken in the first 16 weeks.
  • Can be completed in 16 months when taking two courses at a time. Most students complete their MBA in 22 months.

MBA formats

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