OMBA Degree Requirements Overview
The Online Master of Business Administration (OMBA) at Stanislaus State is a 30-unit graduate program designed for working professionals who seek to advance their business expertise on a flexible schedule. The curriculum consists of ten courses, including seven core classes and three electives, culminating in a comprehensive exam. This structure provides a solid business foundation while allowing students to focus on areas aligned with their individual career goals.
All degree requirements—including the comprehensive exam—must be fulfilled within seven years from the time of admission. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is required for all courses counted toward the degree.
The core of the Online MBA program centers on seven essential courses that equip students with advanced knowledge across major business disciplines. These foundational courses are listed in the table below.
OMBA Core Courses (21 units)
| Code | Course | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 5510 | Management Accounting | 3 Units |
| CIS 5620 | Computer Information Systems | 3 Units |
| FIN 5210 | Managerial Finance | 3 Units |
| MGT 5310 | Business Organization, Theory & Behavior | 3 Units |
| OM 5630 | Seminar in Quality & Productivity Management. | 3 Units |
| MKT 5410 | Marketing Management | 3 Units |
| MGT 5900 | Integrated Business Strategy and Project Development | 3 Units |
OMBA Elective Courses (9 units)
In addition to the seven required core courses, Online MBA students complete nine units of electives, allowing them to customize their academic experience. These three elective courses can be selected from a variety of areas, including operations management, computer information systems (CIS), finance, accounting, marketing, human resources, and more.
For those seeking a more focused path, the Online MBA offers optional three-course concentrations that align with specific professional interests. Available concentrations include Business Analytics, Digital & Social Media Marketing, Finance, and Human Resource Management. Pursuing a concentration can provide added value by enhancing expertise in a targeted field.
Explore the Online MBA Concentrations page for detailed curriculum information or view the current Online MBA Course Schedule page to see which electives are available each term.
Comprehensive Exam (0 units)
MBA students are eligible to take the comprehensive exam during the semester they complete their core courses, typically in their final term, while enrolled in MGT 5900 (Integrated Business Strategy and Project Development), the program's capstone course.
The comprehensive exam is an online, open-book exam administered through Canvas. It consists of seven questions, each corresponding to one of the MBA core courses. For each core subject area, students are presented with two question options and must select one to answer. The course learning goals and objectives identified in each core course syllabus will help students anticipate the content of the exam questions.
Faculty members who teach in the respective core areas develop and grade the questions. Each response is evaluated on a pass/no-pass basis. To successfully pass the exam, students must receive a passing score on at least five of the seven questions. If students do not pass the required number of questions, they may retake the missed questions during the next exam cycle.
Students are strongly encouraged to keep and organize all core course materials, including books, assignments, syllabi, study guides, and other information, as study materials for the comprehensive exam. The MBA faculty recommends that students download any course materials stored in Canvas before the course concludes, as these materials will be valuable for studying for the exam and for use during the exam.
Eligible students will be notified via email at the beginning of the Fall or Spring semester when they are scheduled to take the exam. Comprehensive exams are usually administered during the weekend following finals week.
Updated: June 09, 2025