Why Earn an MBA?
You have executive ability. Earn your master of business administration in just 15 months with Pacific University’s MBA program.
The master of business administration (MBA) is designed to help working professionals increase their competitive edge without without interrupting their careers.
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.
- 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.
In-Person MBA with Built-in Flexibility
Through our program designed for working professionals, you can earn your MBA in just 15 months at our Hillsboro, Oregon campus. Classes meet on an alternating-weekend schedule—Fridays from 3–8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. — alongside a close-knit, collaborative cohort.
The program follows a block schedule, allowing you to focus on one course at a time over four weeks. This structure helps you fully immerse yourself in each subject, build mastery, and then move confidently to the next course.
While the MBA is delivered in person in Hillsboro, students also have the option to join class sessions live via Zoom when needed. All classes are recorded and shared with the cohort for on-demand review, providing added flexibility for professionals balancing work, travel, or personal commitments.
Throughout the program, dedicated faculty provide personalized support and guidance, ensuring you stay on track and maximize your learning experience in every module.
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 can travel abroad for seven days during the optional 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 Health 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.
MBA Admissions
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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.