The Portland MBA prepares business leaders to make a meaningful impact for the greater good.
Portland, known for its trailblazers and vibrant energy, is a hub of creativity and sustainability, where people are dedicated to finding innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.
The Portland MBA is designed for those who believe business can be a force for positive change. We empower forward-thinking visionaries to merge business acumen with sustainability, inclusivity, and community engagement—values that set our program apart from many others.
Drawing inspiration from the city’s innovative entrepreneurs, The Portland MBA offers a unique experience that will elevate your career. Open to both evening and daytime students at Oregon’s most diverse campus, you join a selective cohort of individuals who contribute a rich array of perspectives and experiences. With strong industry connections, our program delivers an immersive business education that’s rooted in the Portland ethos—offered exclusively at Portland State University.
Join the next generation of business leaders who are reshaping the future of business.
Two Personalized Paths to Align with Your Career Goals
We offer two distinct options to ensure your MBA experience is tailored to your career ambitions. Both programs share a core curriculum focused on essential business principles, leadership development, transferable skills, and industry expertise.
The Portland MBA for Career Accelerators (Evening Classes)
Ideal for those looking to fast-track their career growth, enhance leadership skills, and cultivate executive presence.
- Designed for full-time professionals with at least four years of work experience.
- Flexible learning: attend on campus or remotely (when necessary) using our global classroom technology.
The Portland MBA for Career Explorers (Daytime Classes)
Perfect for individuals exploring new career paths or considering a shift to a different industry.
- Tailored for early-career professionals seeking career clarity, personal development, and skill-building.
- On-campus learning fosters a close-knit cohort community and valuable professional connections.
- Strong industry connections. The Portland MBA takes you beyond the classroom and into the community with internships, case studies, real-world consulting projects, and independent research. Over the last 50 years, we’ve cultivated a powerful business network to ensure our curriculum aligns with industry needs.
- Elite dual accreditation. Portland State University is among the top 1% of business schools globally to be accredited in both business and accounting by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Innovation-driven. PSU’s MBA program is designed to shape the next generation of business leaders, reflecting Portland’s creative business environment. With courses like Pioneering Innovation and hands-on learning in design thinking, you earn a graduate business degree that prepares you to anticipate (or drive) trends before your competition.
- Values-centered. The Portland MBA focuses on the skills that employers need most. As businesses strive to be more environmentally conscious and culturally diverse to stay competitive, our program prepares you to redefine business practices while working alongside a diverse group of professionals who share your drive and passion for positive change. PSU is a recognized leader in social innovation, as evidenced by our prestigious “Changemaker” designation from Ashoka U.
- World-class faculty. Learn from experts who blend practical business experience with cutting-edge research. Our connected and supportive MBA faculty are exceptional resources, guiding you through both your career advancement and graduate education.
- National recognition. The Portland MBA is consistently ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Conscious Company Magazine, Corporate Knights, Princeton Review, and others. Employers recognize our reputation and actively seek out our graduates.
- Immersive experiences. From Kickstart Weekend to leadership immersion and both local and international learning opportunities, our students engage in transformative, hands-on experiences. We believe your MBA should be more than just academics—it should be an immersive journey.
Students choose The Portland MBA because they are driven to make a difference. Our graduates have leveraged the MBA to propel their careers into leadership roles across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Whether you’re just starting your career or are a seasoned professional seeking to amplify your impact, The Portland MBA helps you reach your goals. Our alumni often pursue careers in fields such as:
- Consulting
- Entrepreneurship
- Executive Business Management
- Financial Management
- Government Administration
- Human Resource Management
- International Development
- Nonprofit Leadership
Daytime Students — Enhance Your Skill Set by Specializing in:
MBA students have access to the Jerry Parsons Finance Lab, PSU's hub for Bloomberg Terminal.
Core Curriculum
Visit the MBA Curriculum page.
Time to completion - Evening 21 Months; Daytime 21 Months
ACCREDITATION & RANKINGS
Portland State University is fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
One of fewer than 200 business schools worldwide — top 1% — to be accredited in both business and accounting by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB is the elite business school accreditation known internationally.
Portland State's School of Business is committed to student learning. AACSB accreditation includes assessment of student learning outcomes.
Best Part-Time MBA, U.S. News & World Report
#5 Green MBA, The Princeton Review, 2020 & 2019
Best Business Schools, On-Campus MBA, The Princeton Review
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