Real-World MBA. Real-Life Schedule.
Start Your MBA Online in Summer or Fall 2026
The Portland MBA Online is built for working professionals who want to advance their careers without putting life on hold. With a fully online, flexible format, you can earn your MBA on your schedule — while continuing to work, lead, and manage your daily responsibilities. We are also developing a new elective focused on the strategic use and implementation of AI to ensure students are ready for the rapidly evolving future of work.
In just 21 months, you’ll gain the knowledge, leadership skills, and practical strategies you need to drive impact immediately — in your organization, your community, and your career.
WHAT IS A REAL-WORLD MBA ON A REAL-LIFE SCHEDULE?
The Portland MBA Online is designed for professionals who need an MBA that works with their life, not against it. It’s more than an online program — it’s an MBA built for real-world application and real-life flexibility.
With this program, you can:
- Learn while you work: immediately apply new skills and strategies in your current role
- Balance your commitments: coursework is structured around busy professional and personal schedules
- Develop practical, impactful skills: from data-driven decision-making to innovation and leadership in complex environments
- Earn a top-tier MBA: without sacrificing quality, connections, or rigor
Graduates gain real-world knowledge and practical leadership skills, all while managing their careers, families, and daily responsibilities.
WHY CHOOSE THE PORTLAND ONLINE MBA?
- Flexible for Working Professionals: Complete your MBA without pausing your career, with a program built to fit your real-life schedule.
- Dual AACSB Accreditation: Portland State University is in the top 3% of business schools worldwide, with dual accreditation in business and accounting.
- Hands-On, Innovation-Focused Curriculum: Courses like Pioneering Innovation and Design Thinking prepare you to lead in fast-changing industries with practical strategies.
- Strong Industry Connections: Tap into PSU’s network of leaders, mentors, and organizations to grow your career and expand your opportunities.
- Faculty with Real-World Expertise: Learn from instructors who bring current industry experience and applied insights directly into your online classroom.