An MBA degree from Marylhurst University will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to advance your career. Learn leadership skills to manage, motivate and inspire those around you, increase your earnings potential and gain the expertise required to climb the corporate ladder. According to a recent article in USA Today, the average annual starting salary for an MBA graduate is $106,000.
Government Policy & Administration – discover how environmental laws and policy affect administrative decision-making, as well as the dynamics associated with environmental protection and green business practices.
Renewable Energy – gain a fresh perspective on business while learning how to address environmental regulations and policy that incorporate important decisions impacting energy use, business strategy and operational management.
Natural & Organic Resources – learn how environmental laws and policy affect business, gain an understanding of the effects and consequences of food production and consumption, and learn the policy behind sustainable natural resource management.
Green Development – learn how environmental law affects business development and urban planning. Discover what it takes to implement sustainable business practices in your office, construction plans, and in your community.
General Management – learn the required business skills to enhance your career.
Healthcare Management – master a solid understanding of current healthcare issues and trends.
Nonprofit Management – learn managerial decision-making skills in a cultural, governmental or humanitarian setting.
Real Estate Studies – gain a solid foundation of concepts, requirements and current trends in the real estate industry.
Marketing – hone advanced skills in marketing, public relations and branding to help empower you to succeed in today’s competitive market.
Finance – develop essential knowledge in corporate, international and investment finance for a competitive edge over your peers.
Founded in 1893, Marylhurst is one of Oregon's oldest private universities, offering working professionals a time-honored tradition of accredited academic excellence. Marylhurst is devoted to providing its students the utmost personal attention. Small, intimate classes of 15 to 20 students allow you to build lasting relationships with fellow peers and faculty.
*Must have at least 5 years of work experience or a minimum
GPA of 3.0.
Marylhurst University holds regional accreditation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and specialized accreditation from the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).Read More

Willie Hughey
Online MBA Graduate, 2008
"The interaction with other students is an immersion into the corporate world. I have gained a wide range of business knowledge, from producing in-depth financial statements to applying leadership theories, and on to starting up and maintaining an online business. These tools will no doubt prove to be quite valuable in the years to come."