Located in a city known for sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship, our program reflects Portland’s values—creative problem-solving, community impact, and environmental responsibility.
Designed for working professionals and full-time students alike, The Portland MBA blends core business skills with training in sustainable practices, inclusive leadership, and ethical decision-making.
You’ll join a selective, diverse cohort on Oregon’s most diverse campus and benefit from strong connections to local industry leaders, startups, and nonprofit organizations.
With flexible evening and daytime options, The Portland MBA offers an immersive experience rooted in real-world challenges and career advancement—only at Portland State University.
Two MBA Paths to Match Your Career Stage
At Portland State University, The Portland MBA offers two tailored program formats—each designed to align with your professional goals. Both tracks share a core curriculum built around business fundamentals, leadership development, and real-world application.
Evening MBA: For Career Accelerators
For experienced professionals ready to advance into leadership roles or grow within their current field.
- Designed for working professionals with 4+ years of experience
- Focus on executive presence, leadership growth, and strategic thinking
- Flexible hybrid format: attend in-person or join remotely via global classroom technology
Daytime MBA: For Career Explorers
For early-career professionals looking to switch industries or clarify their career direction.
- Ideal for students with less work experience or planning a career pivot
- Emphasis on personal growth, core business skills, and industry exposure
- On-campus experience supports strong peer connections and career exploration
1. Industry-Connected Learning
Gain real-world experience through internships, consulting projects, case studies, and independent research. Our strong ties to Portland’s business community ensure your MBA aligns with industry needs and career opportunities.
2. Dual AACSB Accreditation
Portland State University is among the top 1% of business schools worldwide accredited in both business and accounting by AACSB—demonstrating academic excellence and employer credibility.
3. Innovation-Focused Curriculum
Prepare to lead in fast-changing markets. Courses like Pioneering Innovation and hands-on design thinking labs equip you with skills to anticipate trends and drive innovation.
4. Values-Driven Leadership
Built for socially conscious professionals, The Portland MBA emphasizes sustainability, equity, and purpose-driven business. PSU is a designated Ashoka U “Changemaker Campus,” reflecting our national leadership in social innovation.
5. Expert, Supportive Faculty
Learn from faculty who bring together real-world business experience and leading-edge research. Our professors are active mentors, guiding you throughout your MBA journey and beyond.
6. National Recognition
Ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report, Princeton Review, Corporate Knights, and Conscious Company Magazine. Employers trust our graduates and value our reputation.
7. Transformative Student Experience
Engage in immersive learning—from Kickstart Weekend and leadership intensives to global study opportunities. Your MBA is more than a degree—it’s a personal and professional transformation.
Make an Impact with The Portland MBA
Students choose The Portland MBA because they’re motivated to lead with purpose. Our graduates use their MBA to accelerate their careers, transition into new industries, or take on leadership roles in organizations that align with their values. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, The Portland MBA equips you with the skills, network, and experience to drive meaningful change.
Common Career Paths for Portland MBA Graduates
- Consulting
- Entrepreneurship & Startup Leadership
- Executive Business Management
- Financial & Investment Management
- Government & Public Sector Administration
- Human Resource & Talent Strategy
- International Development & Global Affairs
- Nonprofit & Social Impact Leadership
Our alumni thrive in private companies, government agencies, and mission-driven organizations—locally and globally.
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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