West Virginia University at Parkersburg

What you'll study

The curriculum focuses on core MBA competencies with concentration options to tailor learning:

• Accounting Concentration — emphasis on financial analysis, data analytics and preparation for CPA-related knowledge within a strategic MBA context.
• Management Concentration — leadership, operational and financial skills aimed at turning strategy into operational results.
• Marketing Concentration — advanced strategy, storytelling and data-driven marketing techniques for brand and growth management.
• Project Management Concentration — planning and execution skills for leading high-impact initiatives and managing teams and resources.
• FlexTrack Pathway — after completing core courses, choose any three electives from the program to craft a custom specialization aligned to career goals.

Entry requirements

Applicants must submit an online application through the university's CAS portal and provide official transcripts. Required: a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and completion of the Peregrine MBA Inbound Assessment. GMAT/GRE scores are not required. Candidates with an undergraduate GPA below 2.5 may be considered for provisional admission with program director approval; provisional admits must earn a grade of B or higher in their first 12 credits (four courses) to continue. International students should note the program is fully online and does not qualify for an F-1 visa/I-20.

Career prospects

The program positions graduates for management and leadership roles across sectors. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects management occupations to grow faster than the average between 2023 and 2033, with roughly 1.2 million openings per year from growth and replacement needs; the median annual wage for this group was $122,090 in May 2024. Concentration choices (accounting, management, marketing, project management) map to functional roles in business, government and nonprofits.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program materials describe the MBA as economical and invite applicants to request tuition information. Prospective students should consult the university’s graduate admissions and financial aid offices for available scholarships, employer tuition assistance, payment plans and other funding options.