Master of Business Administration

Most Capital MBA students complete their coursework in approximately two calendar years but can take up to five years to complete the program. During their time in the program, students work closely with industry experts through high-impact classroom practices. The program highly encourages students to network with local professionals and with the close proximity to Columbus, networking opportunities are limitless. Capital’s roots run deep in Columbus, especially within the companies and nonprofits that make it thrive.

The longest-running evening MBA program in Columbus, the Capital MBA is flexible and experienced at meeting the needs of working professionals who care about work/life balance. Required course total 36 hours, including MBA Foundation, the signature MBA primer that prepares students for success in future courses. Students are encouraged to customize their education with two advanced topic courses in Finance, Leadership, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. Students can progress through the degree quickly and finish in as few as two years.

THE APPLICATION

If your portfolio meets our admission requirements, we invite you to apply online to the Capital MBA.

TUITION & FINANCIAL AID

Take a look at our tuition and fees and you’ll find that Capital keeps education affordable. MBA students may qualify for financial aid for graduate students and employer tuition reimbursement (PDF).

DEADLINES

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We recommend adhering to the following schedule, though application review and admission will continue beyond these dates as space permits:

• April 1 -  Application deadline for summer trimester (May)
• July 1 - Application deadline for fall trimester (August)
• November 1 - Application deadline for spring trimester (January)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Professional Experience
Capital’s MBA is a competitive program for highly competent working professionals. As such, the admission committee prefers that candidates have a minimum of three years of professional work experience, but work experience is not required for admission into the program. The work experience can be in any environment but should demonstrate managerial and professional capabilities. Teaching, health care, and military service can also be considered professional work experience. 

MBA candidates who have less than three years of work experience must be currently employed and have an undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher to be considered for admission into the program.

International students do not need to be employed while attending Capital as an MBA student.

GMAT
Candidates are no longer required to submit GMAT results.

Undergraduate Experience
The minimum desired cumulative GPA from undergraduate degrees is 3.2 on a 4.0 scale. In addition to grades, the admission committee carefully considers other factors, including undergraduate degree earned, the reputation of the institution, performance after an initial adjustment to college life, and specific performance in various subjects.

References
We require a minimum of two professional references, which should help the admission committee determine both your capabilities and ambition. References from employers (current or former) are particularly encouraged.Please have your references fill out the Reference Form (PDF) and attach a recommendation letter to support your candidacy for the Capital MBA program.

Personal Interview
We believe the applicant to Capital’s MBA program is more than just a number resulting from transcripts or standardized exams. Consequently, the MBA Director or a member of the admission committee strives to conduct a personal interview with each candidate to gather a full picture of their capabilities and to explain MBA degree requirements, as well as how the applicant can best optimize their learning experience at Capital.

International Applicants
International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency by meeting the university's TOEFL or IELTS requirements.

Capital’s School of Management and Leadership (SOML) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Founded in 1988, the ACBSP is a global business education accrediting body and ignites a standard of excellence with an accreditation process based on Baldrige Education Criteria for Performance Excellence. By evaluating aspects of leadership, strategic planning, relationships with stakeholders, quality of academic programs, faculty credentials, and educational support, ACBSP assesses whether or not business programs offer a rigorous educational experience and commitment to continuous quality improvement.