About this Program

The linked BA/MBA or BS/MBA program is an early entry to the MBA program of study. The early-entry program is designed for well qualified non-business undergraduate ODU students to start their MBA program prior to completing their undergraduate degree. Well qualified non-business undergraduate students may take MBA-level courses as early as three semesters prior to graduation and count up to 12 graduate credits toward their undergraduate degree. Students participating in the early-entry program must earn a minimum of150 credit hours (120 discrete credit hours for the undergraduate degree and 30 discrete credit hours for the graduate degree). Early-entry program students should carefully consider their undergraduate degree program requirements when planning their course of study.

AT A GLANCE
Degree Level
Linked
Degree Earned
B.A. & M.B.A. or B.S. & M.B.A.
Delivery Modes
On-Campus

Careers

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Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Arts & Letters Major and Business Administration at ODU?
Students entering the B.A. & M.B.A. or B.S. & M.B.A. program in Arts & Letters Major and Business Administration should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission.
    • A potential candidate will have: Completed all lower-level general education requirements
    • Completed at least 24 credit hours at ODU
    • A minimum index of 1200 (index is computed as 200 times the ODU GPA plus GMAT score)
    • Students who have done exceptionally well in their undergraduate work may qualify for a GMAT waiver. 
    These candidates will have:
    • Completed all lower-level general education requirements
    • Completed at least 24 credit hours at ODU with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.52. Achieved junior standing

For Admission to the Arts & Letters Major and Business Administration Program

GMAT

A minimum Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score of 5501.

GPA

A GPA of at least 3.03.

Transfer

At ODU, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...

Cost

Estimated rates for the 2023-24 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.

Active Duty Military Rate
Cost Per-Credit $250
Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit $393
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Cost Per-Credit $407
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit $1,073

Ways to Save

Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ODU. For more information visit University Student Financial aid