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Graft a green thumb on finance, splice integrity into supply chains, drive innovation in sports business, and pioneer new business models. At the Oregon MBA, students learn by doing and join other pacesetters making business better.
The Oregon MBA at the University of Oregon’s Lundquist College of Business offers a distinctive approach to an MBA education. In one or two years, students build their professional foundations with practical hands-on experience in one of four focus areas: Finance and Securities Analysis, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Sports Business, or Sustainable Business Practices.
Overview
From The School
An application to the Oregon MBA consist of two forms. One is specific to the Oregon MBA, and the other is the University of Oregon's graduate admissions form. Additional required materials include GMAT or GRE scores, transcripts, two professional recommendations, a resume, and a statement of purpose. International applicants have additional requirements, including a language proficiency test score.
Application deadlines are November 15 (early decision), February 15 (round 2), and April 15 (round 3). Rolling applications are accepted after the April 15 deadline if space is available.
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Degrees Offered
The Oregon MBA offers degree programs to fit many needs:
- Two-Year MBA: A full-time program offering core business fundamentals as well as specialized curricular track offerings through the program’s four centers of excellence.
- One-Year/Accelerated MBA: A nine- to 15-month program for those holding an undergraduate degree with a demonstrated emphasis on quantitative skills from an accredited institution, a strong overall academic record, and significant work experience.
- Flex MBA: A customized version of the accelerated MBA, allowing you to complete the program curriculum part-time over 2, 3, or 4 years while continuing to work.
- Concurrent JD/MA/MBA: A concurrent enrollment option with other UO master’s programs, such as a JD/MBA, MBA/Master of Architecture, and MBA/Master of Accounting, as well as others.
Academic Programs
At the time of application, students choose one of four curricular tracks corresponding to the Lundquist College of Business’s four centers of excellence:
- Cameron Center for Finance and Securities Analysis
- Center for Sustainable Business Practices
- Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship
- Warsaw Sports Marketing Center
Core MBA courses cover finance, accounting, operations and business analytics, management and marketing.
Popular electives are: Corporate Finance and Valuation, Emerging Market Funds, New Venture Planning, Sustainable Business Development, Sports Sponsorship Alliances, Marketing Sports Properties.
Special Academic Programs
Industry-relevant experiences are infused into the Oregon MBA experience through the centers from day one. Examples of the myriad experiential learning opportunities for students include:
- Strategic Planning Projects in which students are matched with industry partners to tackle real-life business issues.
- Venture Launch Pathway for students to develop their own startup ideas, taking them from discovery to launch.
- Portfolio Management in which students actively manage investments worth more than $1.2 million.
- Engaging Asia Study Tour giving every MBA student the opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture, social, and economic climate of China and other Asian countries while meeting with business leaders and alumni.
- Trips to New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and more to network with leading companies and explore career options.
Faculty
Oregon MBA students learn from a blend of research-focused academicians and current practitioners in industry, which provides students with a holistic view of the business world from both theoretical and practical perspectives.
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Students Say
The role sustainability plays in Oregon's MBA program cannot be overstated. The College of Business's MBA in sustainable business was established in 2008, and its popularity has only grown since then. Many students come to Oregon specifically to earn their MBA at the school's relatively new Center for Sustainable Business Practices housed in the Lillis Business Complex, a LEED silver certified facility and one of the most environmentally friendly buildings of its kind in the country. "Business schools are a dime a dozen," says one sports business student, "I knew I wanted a school that offered a top-flight entrepreneurship focus, and the University of Oregon was tops on my list, but, beyond that, there is substantial value in being surrounded by students who are also staunchly interested in entrepreneurship."
In addition to Oregon's lauded programs in sports management, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, a number of dual-degree programs are also available, including a JD/MBA and MS/MBA with varying concentrations, as well as individual programs in finance, supply chain management, accounting, and media/entertainment. An Executive MBA program, which is located in Portland, is also offered. There are almost 200 students in the graduate business programs, with approximately 100 of them pursuing an MBA.
The age range of students is mid twenties to early thirties, and many in the program tend to arrive with at least a couple years of work experience, with backgrounds ranging from large corporations to small non-profit firms. Most students feel this helps provide students with a "well-rounded view of issues" that isn't disconnected from "real-world experiences." During students' second year of study, full-time MBA students also participate in a strategic planning project over the course of two terms. Through this experiential learning program, small student groups work as consultants to major Northwest businesses, including Adidas, Amazon, Hewlett Packard, and Intel.
Concentrations
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Investment Banking
JD/MBA - Dual Degree
Leadership/Management
Media/Entertainment Sports Management
MS/MBA - Dual Degree
Specialized Masters
Business Administration
Economics
Finance
Information Systems/Information Technology
Non-Profit Management/Public Administration
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Center for Research
Investment Banking
Media/Entertainment Sports Management
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Career Overview
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The college’s Career Services team helps Oregon MBA students develop a career strategy, identify strengths, and understand the skills they need for their next career path.
Placement Rate: 81%
Average Starting Salary: $71,800
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Job Function | % of Grads Seeking Employment Who Accept Jobs w/in 3 Months |
Median Salary | Mean Salary | Low Base Salary | High Base Salary |
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Other | 100% | $63,000 | $63,967 | $33,000 | $90,000 |
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Industries | % of Grads Seeking Employment Who Accept Jobs w/in 3 Months |
Median Salary | Mean Salary | Low Base Salary | High Base Salary |
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Other | 100% | $63,000 | $63,967 | $33,000 | $90,000 |
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Overview
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Like most publicly funded institutions, the University of Oregon MBA program offers reduced tuition for Oregon residents. Both in-state and out-of-state residents pay the same supplemental fees beyond tuition. Bus service throughout the Eugene metropolitan area is free to students, and Oregon has no sales tax.
FINANCIAL AID
The Oregon MBA program offers financial assistance in the form of scholarships, loans, federal work-study, and university fellowships. Both needand merit-based scholarships are available to U.S. and non-U.S. students. Graduate Employee (GE) positions are also obtainable and involve teaching or administrative tasks at departments across campus. GEs carry a tuition waiver and a stipend for 8-20 hours of work per week. Anyone qualified may apply regardless of citizenship.
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The Oregon MBA student body is diverse in origin, interest and background. The class of 2017 cohort is 25% Oregon residents, 19% international, with 15 states and 6 countries represented. Oregon MBAs are driven professionals, strategic thinkers, and collaborative team members.
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Eugene is also "an environmentally conscious town," which helps explain the draw and reputation of U of O's sustainability program. In short, few students have anything remotely negative to say about the area. The abundance of outdoor "recreational activi- ties" and "local breweries" fills up much of the students' leisure time, although a good portion of MBA students have conveyed that many "don't have any downtime."
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Campus and Location
The University of Oregon is the state’s flagship institution with an undergraduate and graduate student population of more than 25,000. Located in Eugene, Oregon, the university offers academic excellence and hands-on learning opportunities in a welcoming atmosphere. The UO Lundquist College of Business, home of the Oregon MBA, is in the elite 1.4 percent of the world’s business schools accredited in both business and accounting.
Located one hour from the ocean and mountains, Eugene has a metropolitan population of 250,000. Nicknamed Track Town USA, the city embraces athletes and sports fans alike. Sustainability is embedded in Oregon’s DNA, and the state’s vibrant startup community fosters aspiring entrepreneurs with close connections to Portland and the Pacific Northwest’s banking and financial worlds.
Facilities
The Oregon MBA is located in the Lillis Business Complex, the first LEED-certified business school facility in the United States. The building houses numerous computer labs, as well as the Business Research Institute, a state-of-the-art marketing research lab and distance collaboration space.
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Eugene, OR 97403-1208
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