About Business at The Ohio State University
Business studies cover accounting, finance, marketing, management, analytics and entrepreneurship, from undergraduate degrees through to the graduate MBA for experienced professionals.
At The Ohio State University (QS World University Rankings 2026: #190) in Columbus, Business is one of the subject areas international students choose most. The Ohio State University in Columbus is one of the largest public universities in the US.
Degree levels for Business
- Bachelor’s — typical length in the US: 4 years
- MBA — typical length in the US: 2 years (full-time)
Program names, specialisations and exact length differ by department — check the official program page before applying.
Admission requirements for Business at Ohio State
- Bachelor’s: apply through the Common App with transcripts, essays, recommendations and English scores.
- MBA: a bachelor’s degree, professional work experience, GMAT or GRE (or an accepted alternative where offered), essays, recommendations and an interview.
- English: TOEFL iBT around 80–100 or IELTS Academic 6.5–7.0 (requirements vary by program).
Fees and funding
University tuition (undergraduate, university-wide): Approx. $35,000 – $50,000 per year (non-resident / international undergraduate tuition; varies by program). Graduate and professional fees for Business are set separately by the school. Limited merit scholarships for international undergraduates; graduate students can apply for teaching and research assistantships.
Careers and work after graduation
F-1 graduates can apply for up to 12 months of OPT. Some programs in this field are STEM-designated — check the program’s CIP code to see if the STEM OPT extension applies.
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