The Portland MBA prepares business leaders to work for the greater good.
Portland is a city of trailblazers, a place of extraordinary originality and energy, where people find creative and sustainable ways to solve the most pressing problems.
The Portland MBA is for those who believe business can drive positive change. We empower original thinkers and visionary problem-solvers to combine good business with sustainability, inclusivity, and community engagement. Few MBA programs emphasize these values like we do.
The Portland MBA draws on the city's innovative business people and entrepreneurs to deliver a unique experience that will elevate your career. Open to evening and daytime students at the most diverse campus in Oregon, you'll join a select cohort of individuals who enrich the learning experience with a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. The Portland MBA is built on industry relationships, providing an immersive graduate business education that could only happen in Portland - and only at Portland State University.
Become part of the next generation of business leaders who are redefining how business is done.
Two Options for a Personalized Experience
We offer two options to ensure that your MBA experience aligns with your career path and goals. Both share a core curriculum focused on broad business essentials, leadership foundations, transferable skills, and deep industry knowledge.
- The Portland MBA for Career Accelerators (evening classes)
- For those ready to accelerate their career trajectory, advance leadership effectiveness, and develop executive presence
- Designed for full-time working professionals with at least four years of work experience
- Attend on campus or remotely when needed using our global classroom technology
- The Portland MBA for Career Explorers (daytime classes)
- For those exploring career paths or considering a pivot into a new industry
- Designed for early-career professionals ready for career visioning and development, self-clarity, and applied skill development
- On-campus modality fosters a close cohort community and deep professional relationships