Uplevel Your Career
With classes just twice a month, you can earn your University of Oregon MBA in Portland without stepping away from your career.
Meet the Portland-based, weekend MBA.
The Oregon Executive MBA is an AACSB-accredited, 20-month, part-time MBA for mid-to-senior working professionals, taught in a cohort format at the University of Oregon’s Northeast Portland campus. In-person classes meet twice a month on consecutive Fridays and Saturdays, with only about 8 hours per month overlapping the standard workweek.
Students learn in-demand leadership skills over the weekend that they can immediately apply to their workplace on Monday.
Executive Experience and schedule
Tailored to experienced professionals and emerging business leaders, the part-time Oregon Executive MBA is as academically rigorous as any full-time program, set apart by its cohort structure, robust network, relevance to your current career, and convenient schedule.
Classes meet twice a month on consecutive Fridays and Saturdays. Friday sessions run from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday sessions run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., so only about eight hours per month overlap with the standard work week. If you miss a class, you can catch the live-streamed session.
Requirements and Courses
Each cohort of working professionals spends twenty months side by side, applying real-world experience to a high-level MBA curriculum. We know our students are already beyond the basics, so we focus on leadership, teamwork, and personal growth through projects that apply directly to your work.
The first year focuses on foundational business leadership skills; the second year centers on advanced strategic courses and includes a capstone project.
Pursue your MBA in Portland among other high-achieving professionals.
Career Outcomes
Oregon Executive MBA graduates advance into senior leadership across the Pacific Northwest and beyond, supported by a 1,300+ member alumni network.
Return on Investment
Oregon Executive MBA students gain tangible ROI even before they graduate. Each year, more than half of the graduating class will have seen at least one positive career movement—either a promotion or a move to a new company—during their 20 months in the program. And that's on top of the Monday morning ROI that alumni consistently report: the increased confidence and new skills they bring back to work after each class weekend.
Recognition in the Community
The Oregon Executive MBA has a long tradition of alumni and current students earning such coveted recognitions as Portland Business Journal's 40 under 40 award and Daily Journal of Commerce's Women of Vision honor.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Funding
Tuition and fees for the entire 20-month program is approximately $92,000 for students starting in fall 2026.* This covers both years of the program and is billed evenly over the program's six terms. Tuition covers nearly all program costs, including the Global Study Trip (excluding international airfare), the Executive Immersion, executive and career coaching, and meals on class days.
*Tuition and University of Oregon fees may be updated for students starting in fall 2027. UO tuition increases typically average between 3 and 4 percent. UO fees will be finalized by Oregon's Higher Education Coordinating Commission in late spring 2027.
How to Apply
Through projects, presentations, and the application of academic knowledge and established best practices, the Oregon Executive MBA will give you the skills and confidence along with the degree you need to take your career to the next level. Explore tuition and fees, learn more about scholarship, funding, and DEI fellowship opportunities, and more.
Portland Location
Located in Portland, Oregon, the Oregon Executive MBA program sits in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, is immersed in nature and innovation, and is surrounded by top industries. The Oregon Executive MBA is now located at the University of Oregon's new campus in Northeast Portland's Concordia neighborhood.
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Meet Rachel
For Rachel McGinn, being in the Oregon Executive MBA program is about investing in herself and embracing the opportunity to grow. "There is no timeline to continuing your education. Pursuing the Oregon Executive MBA program was the right step for me when it fit into my life and my goals, and it aligns with where I am now in my personal and professional development."
Learn more about Rachel and other Executive MBA student journeys in this Willamette Week feature.
Find out what it's like to be an executive MBA student at the UO's weekend MBA in Portland by attending an info session.
Hands-On Learning
Professional Development
The Oregon Executive MBA connects you to a network of more than 1,300 alumni, along with career development resources, industry research tools, and executive coaching for current students and alumni.
Every student receives six months of unlimited one-on-one executive coaching with an ICF-certified coach, included in the program’s tuition and fees. Coaches help students strengthen skills in people management, business strategy, and more.
Faculty Experts
Our world-class faculty are experienced practitioners and accomplished academics, selected for their skill in teaching experienced leaders.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Oregon Executive MBA
How long is the Oregon Executive MBA program?
The program is taught at the University of Oregon’s Northeast Portland campus and takes 20 months to complete. Each academic year is 10 months long and runs from September through early June. It is designed for working professionals, so you can keep your job while earning the degree in a cohort format.
How often do the Oregon Executive MBA classes meet on weekends?
Classes meet twice a month on consecutive Fridays and Saturdays. Friday classes run from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday classes run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with only about eight hours per month overlapping the standard work week. Sessions are live-streamed and recorded if you have to miss a class.
How does the Oregon Executive MBA implement cohort-based learning?
You will learn in a cohort of about 30-45 experienced professionals. In your first year, you will join a learning team of four to six members with diverse professional expertise. In your second year, you will join a new learning team and continue to take on more complex projects together.
How much does the Oregon Executive MBA cost?
Tuition and fees are approximately $92,000 for the entire 20-month program. Tuition and fees cover nearly all program costs, except for some expenses associated with the global study trip (international airfare, some meals, personal expenses, and any necessary visa or passport fees).
What work experience do I need to apply?
The program is designed for mid- to senior-level professionals. To apply, you must have 5+ years of work experience and 3+ years of leadership or managerial experience.
What career and executive coaching support do students receive?
Every student receives six months of unlimited one-on-one executive coaching from an executive coach certified by the International Coaching Federation at the Professional Certified Coach level, included in the program’s tuition.
Contact Us
Oregon Executive MBA
oemba@uoregon.edu
2800 NE Liberty St.
Portland, OR 97211
Accreditation
The University of Oregon is a member of the exclusive Association of American Universities (AAU). The Lundquist College of Business and the School of Accounting are both accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).