Program Information

The Program (Program Info presentation)

In existence for over thirty years, the AACSB-accredited ODU MBA Program has been designed to provide a high quality management education enhanced by many unique opportunities for students. The advantages of earning an MBA through Old Dominion University include:

• Flexibility
  Students can work on their MBA full-time or part-time. Classes are offered days, evenings, and weekends at our Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Peninsula Center (Hampton), Tri-Cities Center (Portsmouth), and Northern Virginia* locations, and semesters begin every August, January, and May. Our 48-credit hour program can be finished in as little as 18 months, or it can be structured over a greater length of time for working professionals with additional commitments.

• Management Skill Development
  Students have the opportunity to hone their management skills in areas of greatest interest and relevance by taking electives such as ethics, leadership, effective written communications, negotiation, and human resource regulations.

• Networking Opportunities
  The MBA Association, consisting of both students and alumni, provides members with social and educational events every semester. The Economics Club, Propeller Club and Landmark Speaker Series offers opportunities to discuss issues with local, national and international business leaders. The Career Management Center assists students in obtaining internship and full-time positions.

• In-Depth Study
  For students who would like to obtain greater depth in a particular field, we offer concentrations in Financial Analysis & Valuation, International Business, Public Administration, Information Technology & Enterprise Integration, Business & Economic Forecasting, and Maritime & Port Management. Students may also opt to complete their MBA without a concentration, by selecting electives from multiple disciplines to design a program that meets their career needs. Numerous study abroad options are available throughout the world for students interested in gaining a greater global focus in their MBA study. Case studies, lectures, and independent research projects are the major components of an integrated approach to the study of business management and the MBA program at Old Dominion University.

• Dynamic Learning Environment
  The MBA Program on the Norfolk campus is housed in Constant Hall, which has been completely renovated and features state-of-the-art wireless classrooms and executive education facilities.
  
  *Cohort 5 began Fall 2007. The MBA Program at the Northern Virginia Center is a lock-step, cohort program offered via a 2-way video conferencing classroom. Concentrations other than Public Administration are not available. Contact the Northern Virginia Center in Sterling, Virginia, for additional information. Phone 703-948-2750 or email nvc@odu.edu .
  *Cohort 6 begins Spring 2009.

The College of Business & Public Administration

The College of Business & Public Administration is one of approximately 275 schools in the United States and Canada to have achieved accreditation on the graduate and undergraduate levels by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and by the International Association for Management Education. In addition, the Master of Public Administration program is also accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). The College offers degree program at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels.

The College has several external units which enhance and support the academic programs. These units offer opportunities for students and faculty members to interact with representatives of business, industry, and government in Eastern Virginia. These include the following centers and institutes: Maritime Institute; Executive Development Center; Center for Regional Studies ; Economics Club of Hampton Roads; and the E. V. Williams Center for Real Estate and Economic Development .

The mission of Old Dominion University’s College of Business and Public Administration:

To develop students, within a global and ethical context, for successful careers in business and government; to perform basic, applied, and pedagogical research; and to offer services to the community all of which support the economic development of Hampton Roads and beyond.

The Shared Values of the College of Business and Public Administration:

• Appreciation of diversity of people and perspectives
• Commitment to academic excellence
• Community outreach
• Concern for students
• Global orientation
• High ethical values and behavior
• Intellectual curiosity

Old Dominion University

Old Dominion University had its formal beginning in 1930 as a branch of the College of William and Mary and has since matured into an independent state institution with over 21,000 students. The 200-acre campus is bound on two sides by the Lafayette and Elizabeth rivers; its northern section reflects the influence of the College of William and Mary in its Georgian architecture, stately trees, and basket-weave brick walks. The southern section of the campus includes an eight-acre mall bordered by most of the University's academic buildings.

Old Dominion University is located in Norfolk, Virginia, the center of a metropolitan area with a population of approximately 1.5 million. Norfolk is the hub of the world's largest natural harbor and is regarded as a national leader in business and industry. As part of a major recreational area known for its beaches and historical landmarks, Norfolk also profits from its relationship with the Navy, its proximity to Washington, D.C., and the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Old Dominion University is composed of six colleges: Arts & Letters, Business and Public Administration, Education, Engineering & Technology, Health Sciences, and Sciences. There are currently 66 baccalaureate programs, 67 master's programs, two educational specialist degrees, and 24 doctoral degrees.

Last Updated : December 18, 2007

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