Fortune: BGSU Online MBA a bargain

Schmidthorst College of Business

From BGSU OFFICE OF MARKETING & BRAND STRATEGY

The top-ranked Bowling Green State University Online MBA program is the most affordable program of its kind in Ohio and ranks in the top 20% nationwide, according to Fortune magazine.

The global business publication placed BGSU No. 1 in Ohio and No. 17 overall in its Business School for Less 2025 rankings.

“We are excited to be recognized for our affordability,” said Connie Disbro, assistant director of the BGSU Online MBA program. “In an ever-evolving professional landscape, students are looking for an affordable program with the best return on investment. With high-quality faculty, AACSB accreditation and excellent student services, we are proud to provide students with a comprehensive online education at an affordable price.”

The BGSU Online MBA program can be completed in as few as 12 months for less than $19,000, with specializations in accounting, finance, marketing and supply chain management.

Through the AACSB-accredited program, students learn from the same world-class BGSU faculty who teach in-person classes at the University, ensuring a quality and engaging learning opportunity that prepares students for professional and career advancement.

Poets&Quants ranked the program as the No. 1 online MBA program in Ohio for 2025, building on its recognition as a top program in the state and country in 2024. The Schmidthorst College of Business has also been designated as a “Best Business School” in the Midwest by The Princeton Review for 14 consecutive years.

BGSU is the only university in Ohio, and one of 10 nationally, to earn the Quality Matters Online Learner Support certificate for all its online programs, reflecting the high level of support and critical student and academic services BGSU Online provides.

Committed to keeping education accessible, BGSU continues to waive GRE and GMAT testing for most graduate degrees and certificates, including the Online MBAprogram. All other required documents must still be submitted for admission consideration.

For more information and to apply, visit BGSU.edu/OnlineMBA.