Hybrid Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) for International Students

What Makes our Program Unique?

A combination of face-to-face and online instruction in the flexible hybrid courses offers hands-on applied learning experiences, preparing students for career advancement, entrepreneurial pursuits, and the ability to positively impact their communities.

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Learn from Experts in the Field

The hybrid MBA program for international students, offered by the C.H. Lute School of Business at Shawnee State University, is specially designed to concentrate on entrepreneurship, economic development, and leadership within economically deprived areas.

Through this program, you will acquire the skills to initiate your own business, fortify an existing venture, and spearhead growth in cities worldwide.

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Hybrid MBA Admission Requirements for International Students

Application Information for International Students
After admission into the program, you will be contacted by the SSU Center for International Programs regarding the F1 Visa process for international students.

Program Inquiry

Contact the Director of International Programs, Ryan Warner, at (740) 351-3127 or rwarner@shawnee.edu to learn more.

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Flexible and Affordable

MBA Tailored for International Students

Obtain your MBA while living anywhere in the United States.

The hybrid MBA program at SSU offers the freedom to live anywhere in the United States.

Each course is 7 weeks.
Classes meet in person 3 times during the 7-week course. The remaining classes are held online!
Required attendance to the Portsmouth, Ohio campus is only 3 times per 7-week course. All travel costs to and from SSU’s campus are at the student’s expense.
Attend classes full-time and complete your MBA in as little as 12 months.

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Program at a glance:

Start Date: Multiple Start Dates are available. Contact the MBA Program Director to learn more: mba@shawnee.edu
Program Length: 12 months full-time
Credit Hours: 30
Course Length: 7 weeks
Transfer Credits Accepted: 9
Graduate Tuition Cost: Learn more

What can you do with this degree?

Accounting and Finance
Business Information Systems
Health Services Management
Hospitality Management
Human Resource Management
Operations and Project Management
Sales & Marketing
Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship
Sustainability Management
Technical Communication Supervisor
Executive Leadership
Business Development Manager

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Do you think that you might be interested in this degree? Contact the Director of International Programs, Ryan Warner, at (740) 351-3127 or rwarner@shawnee.edu to learn more.

Degree Requirements

Courses & Requirements
30 Hours Total
Course	Hours
Orientation
Entrepreneurship & Growth	3
Information Systems for Management	3
Innovation & Leadership	3
Integrative Marketing Management	3
Regulation & Ethics in Business	3
Risk & Financial Management	3
Strategic Data Analytics	3
Strategic Supply Chain Management	3
Strategic Profitability Analysis	3
Capstone Experience	3

Note: Applied Capstone Experience – Portfolio and Applied Capstone Experience – Internship will be offered each 7 weeks as needed and should only be taken during your last term.

About the C.H. Lute School of Business

The C.H. Lute School of Business at Shawnee State University prepares leaders, problem-solvers, and innovators of tomorrow. Here, we believe in applied learning. That means you get the opportunity to go beyond theory to put your skills to work through unique hands-on experiences, internships and practicums.

Enhanced Experiences through the Kricker Innovation Hub

Shawnee State University recently opened its Kricker Innovation Hub, a facility designed to inspire entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity, in downtown Portsmouth near the west entrance to Shawnee State’s campus.

Through the Kricker Innovation Hub, students, faculty and business leaders have the opportunity to collaborate on projects and access resources for business development. Shawnee State business majors have participated in business pitch competitions, entrepreneurship boot camps and business start-up events offered through the Hub.

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