Why Earn an MBA?
You have executive ability. Earn your master of business administration online or in person in just 15 months with Pacific University’s MBA program.
The master of business administration (MBA) by the College of Business at Pacific University is designed to help working professionals increase their competitive edge without without interrupting your career.
Why Choose Pacific's MBA program?
- Specialize in general business management or healthcare management.
- Hone your expertise in analytics, technology, and management—the perfect combination to lead in high-demand industries.
- Immerse yourself in hands-on industry insights from top companies through the Corporate Landscape Event.
- Broaden your horizons with global exposure and cultural experiences with the optional International Seminar.
- Join a close-knit cohort program that connects you with classmates and professors, fostering invaluable relationships to advance your career.
- Tuition covers it all: textbooks, course materials, social events, a corporate landscape event, and even meals during class time. For 2025-2026, the tuition is $39,848.
- Explore funding opportunities with our MBA scholarships to make your dream degree even more accessible.
- With our STEM-Designated MBA Program, you’ll gain an edge by mastering both technical and managerial skills. Learn to excel in fields like financial technology, business analytics, healthcare management, consulting, and more.
- International graduates benefit from the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you additional time to gain valuable U.S. work experience and jumpstart your global career.
Earn Your Degree In Person or Online
In-Person MBA with Built-in Flexibility
Designed for working professionals, earn your MBA in 15 months with an alternating-weekend schedule on Friday 3-8 p.m. and Saturdays 9-6 p.m. alongside a close-knit cohort.
- Follow our block schedule, with one class at a time over the course of four weeks. Focus on one subject, master it, and move on to the next one for an enhanced learning experience.
- Attend in person at our Hillsboro, OR campus, with classes recorded and shared with the cohort for on-demand replay. This offers flexibility for professionals with demanding schedules, enabling them to review course content at their convenience.
- Throughout the program, our dedicated faculty members provide personalized support and guidance, ensuring you stay on track and maximize your learning experience in every module.
Online MBA: Your Path to Success, On Your Schedule
Achieve your MBA in just 15 months with the Pacific Online MBA, designed for ambitious professionals like you. Our program is structured across four terms of approximately three months each, allowing you to balance your studies with your life seamlessly.
- Take courses at your own pace with Pacific MBA's flexible course offerings—focus on one subject at a time or tackle the three subjects simultaneously from the provided courses during a term.
- Attend optional live sessions, with biweekly sessions available for each course and recorded for your convenience so you never miss a moment.
- Between live sessions, enjoy access to asynchronous learning materials and recorded lectures, giving you the flexibility to learn anytime, anywhere.
- Our faculty are here for you with on-demand office hours, providing personalized guidance whenever you need it. Connect with expert instructors and a community of peers to ensure you have the interaction and resources to thrive.
What Can You Do with a MBA?
A master of business administration from Pacific University can open new doors for you.
Pacific MBA students and graduates hold positions in public and private organizations, government, and nonprofit organizations in areas like sales, research, advertising and promotion, and management. Alumni work at leading organizations including Kaiser Permanente, OHSU, Nike, Trail Blazers, Amazon, Intel, BVR, Reyes Engineering, Virginia Garcia, Daimler, Providence Health and Services, Pacific University, State of Oregon, Hillsboro Aviation, Stoller Winery, Golden Valley Brewery, and many others.
International Seminar
Pacific MBA students travel abroad for seven days during the international seminar to tour businesses and learn about local and international business practices. In addition to cultural activities — such as visiting local monuments and museums, dinners and city guided tours — students meet with five or six companies both in the general and healthcare professions. These informational interviews and tours offer students networking opportunities and to ask questions about business operations and regional business customs and regulations.
Healthcare Management MBA
Designed for working healthcare professionals, the healthcare track in Pacific’s MBA program prepares students with the business skills needed for a career in healthcare administration. Students in Pacific’s graduate programs in the College of Healthcare Professions can also enroll in the MBA program’s healthcare track, earning both degrees at the same time. Pacific students who earn an MBA in healthcare management, in addition to a graduate healthcare degree, are ready for leadership roles in healthcare or for managing their own practice.
The College of Business at Pacific University is located in the heart of Oregon's Washington County. Established in 2013, the college is built upon a 70-year tradition of excellence in business education.
Our mission is to foster a student-centered learning community that equips students with the skills to serve as principled leaders in a dynamic global environment.
MBA Admissions
Alessandra Govi
Admission Counselor, MBA Program
govia@pacificu.edu
The Pacific University MBA Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs. Additional program information and student learning outcomes are available in the academic catalog.