Business Administration

The Executive Master of Business Administration degree consists of 39 credits taken over 21 months. Twenty-nine of the 39 credits consist of foundation courses completed by the entire cohort. The remaining10 credits are taken as electives.

Admission to graduate study at Oakland University is selective. In making admission recommendations to Graduate Study and Lifelong Learning, the admission committee will assess the potential of applicants for success in the program by examining their undergraduate records, goal statement, recommendation forms, prerequisite courses, experience and any other admission requirements established by the academic department.

To be considered for graduate admission, applicants must submit all Graduate Application Requirements and additional department requirements by the published application deadlines:

1. Graduate Application Requirements
2. Additional department application requirements

• Supplemental Program Form
• Curriculum Vitae or Resum\xc3\xa9
• Official Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores. The GMAT scores must be five years or less at the time of the applicant\xc2\x92s intended enrollment at Oakland University.
  • Applicants who have earned a master\xc2\x92s degree (or higher), have extensive management experience, or have earned additional certifications during their career may request a waiver of the GMAT score. To request a waiver, an applicant must include a GMAT waiver form for consideration as part of their admission packet. The request for waiver is subject to the approval of the Graduate Admissions Committee.
• A minimum of seven years of professional experience.
• A personal interview with the admissions committee or a designated representative.
• An undergraduate degree in any discipline.