The Portland MBA

MBA Curriculum Estimated Tuition & Fees

All MBA Students are required to complete 48 core (required) course credits plus 12 credits of electives. Students may choose from courses in a Graduate Certificate designed to add a specialization for career growth, or to choose an elective path that fits their individual career goals and schedule. Completion of Graduate Certificates may increase the total number of credits required.

 Oregon Resident Non-Resident &
International Students
Tuition (based on 60 credits)$43,560$53,880
FeesFT $4,503
PT $4,861
FT $4,503
PT $4,861
Full Program Tuition & Fees Estimate* 
 
FT $48,063
PT $48,421
FT $58,383
PT $58,741

Students admitted to the fully online MBA program will be charged the in-state tuition rate.

Other Potential Fees 
Health Insurance (waivable)$7,134
Books & Supplies (per academic year)$1,200
Online Course Technology Fees $22 per credit
Room & Board, Transportation, Misc. Personal Expenses (per year)$18,513

*Tuition and fees are based on the number of credit hours that each student is enrolled in and reflect estimates for the current fee schedule.  The above figures do not include any increase in fees that may occur throughout the duration of the program. Tuition is billed quarterly.

Review the full cost of attendance for PSU programs.

Graduate Certificates Estimated Tuition

Candidates should add the cost of their preferred specialization to the total core tuition and fees listed above to calculate the complete price of the degree plus stackable credential. This certificate table includes tuition and fees.

CertificateCredits Remaining After MBA Electives (12 Credits)MBA Electives AppliedAdditional Cost (In-State)Additional Cost (Out-of-State)
Athletic & Outdoor164$2,904$3,592
Business Intelligence & Analytics175$3,630$4,490
Enterprise Analytics164$2,904$3,592
Finance Option**208$5,808$7,184
Global Supply Chain Management164$2,904$3,592
Real Estate Finance208$5,808$7,184
Social Innovation124$2,904$3,592
Taxation208$5,808$7,184

*The table outlines the additional credits needed to complete each certificate beyond the 11 credits of required electives

*Costs may vary for students who choose to complete an International Experience in the GSCM or Social Innovation Certificate, and may be required to complete 2 credits of additional electives in Social Innovation)

** The Finance Option is a specialization that changes the degree major from "MBA" to "MBA in Finance". The School of Business also offers a MBA and Finance dual degree for an additional 30 credits. Speak with an advisor to learn more about these programs.

Washington Border Policy

Washington residents living in approved counties may qualify to pay a reduced tuition rate equal to 110% of standard resident tuition. Admitted graduate applicants are automatically considered. No separate application is required. 

Learn more about the Washington Border Policy.

Funding Graduate School

Portland State University and The School of Business offer a variety of need- and merit-based scholarships. We also encourage students to explore financial aid opportunities, graduate assistantships outside The School of Business and on-campus student employment opportunities.