Cleveland State University

Cleveland State University’s MBA program is designed to help you succeed in a management position, no matter if you’re looking to start your business career or take it to the next level. Our world-class faculty is ready to lead you through a practical, hands-on education with real-world problem solving. 

This program first builds a strong foundation across the basic business principles. You’ll develop personal and professional connections with fellow students and professors while pursuing core business knowledge. The next level of functional and integrative classes serves to further advance your understanding of business concepts and prepare you for an exciting professional career. You’ll complete your education with elective classes in interdisciplinary fields or focus in a specific area. Concentrations are available in accounting, business analytics, finance, information systems, management, marketing, and operations and supply chain management.   

AACSB Accreditation 

• The Monte Ahuja College of Business is among 5% of business schools worldwide that have earned accreditation from AACSB International in both business and accounting. AACSB Accreditation is considered the hallmark of excellence in management education.

Admission Requirements

• Application Form
• Application Fee
• Undergraduate Transcripts
• GMAT or GRE Scores (In some cases, the GMAT or GRE scores may be waived)

*Admission to the program is based on a combination of a candidate’s undergraduate GPA and the GMAT/GRE score.  

*International students are required to have met at least one of the following English language proficiency requirements:

• TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based): 78 with at least 17 in each section
• TOEFL PBT (Paper-Based): 550
• IELTS: 6.0 with at least 5.0 in each section
• PTE (Pearson’s Test of English): 50
• iTEP: 3.8

Admission Deadlines

All applications must be submitted and complete on the following application deadline dates:

• Domestic Students
  • Rolling
• International Students
  • Fall Semester – May 15th
  • Spring Semester - October 15th
  • Summer Semester - March 15th

Career Outcomes

• Graduates are working in a diverse range of fields and professions across the business world including consulting, marketing, business development, sales, operations and supply chain management, human resources, and more. 
• Depending on their specialization, graduates commonly find job positions in the following: marketing analyst, sales manager, consultant, brand specialist, logistics specialist, marketing manager, and more. 
• These are some of the local companies that are hiring CSU grads: Cleveland Clinic, Parker Hannifin, American Greetings, Cavaliers Holding, Cleveland Indians, Sherwin Williams, Majestic Steel, IPS, Lubrizol, AirGas, and Nestle.