Watson Graduate School of Management
Quality programs
empowering excellence through graduate business education
Why should you consider graduate school? Studies show that career earnings for adults with master’s degrees are about 25 percent higher than those earning bachelor’s degrees. The Watson Graduate School of Management houses interdisciplinary programs such as the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Business Analyticsand Data Science & Executive Doctoral Programs and supports management and advising in the Master in MIS program. In addition, it serves a coordinating role for other graduate discipline-specific programs in Spears Business.
Excellence and quality
Our graduate programs in business are consistently recognized for their excellence in the classroom. Data was gathered on 89% of Spears students who graduated with master's degrees in 2022, and 99% of MBA respondents had employment, job offers or other plans within six months of graduation. The school’s online MBA program is regularly ranked as one of the nation’s best by U.S. News and World Report. Our information systems, analytics and data science programs are also well known for their quality and excellent placement rates.
Student resources
Making the most of the graduate experience
Get involved
Spears Business graduate students have the opportunity to participate in a number of programs and student organizations, including several targeting specific fields of study.
CIE Scholars
The Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) Scholars program is a distinguished initiative developed to recognize and engage the top graduate students at OSU.
Scholarships & financial aid
The Watson Graduate School awards several scholarships each year and has made a long-term commitment to providing our students with the best resources for affordable graduate education.
Frequently asked questions
This helpful guide answers questions about admissions, financial aid, scholarships and assistantships, residency and tuition and much more.
Dual degrees
Earn two degrees in the time it takes to earn one.
Career development
Refine your skills with the help of our Career Services. From resume review to mock interviews, we have specialists to help you.
Assistantships
Become a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA). GTAs support the university's instructional mission by assisting faculty members.
