The Oregon Executive MBA

At the university of oregon, portland campus

 
 

Mission

At the Oregon Executive MBA, we provide experienced professionals an exceptional business education that empowers them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to realize their full potential.

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MBA Overview

The Oregon Executive MBA removes the traditional barriers of location, schedule, and professional disruption, offering a high-impact MBA program designed specifically for working leaders.

The program’s schedule is custom-built for busy people, with classes just twice a month on Fridays and Saturdays. All classes take place at the University of Oregon’s new campus in Northeast Portland. The program takes 20 months to complete, with students taking the summer off between their first and second years.


Who it’s for

MBA students and alumni work in just about every industry in the region and hold a wide range of roles, including:

  • CEO, founder, or partner

  • Key executive or leader holding mid- to senior-level management role

  • Student average is 10 years of managerial experience; minimum qualification is 3 years

See Student Demographics

 

Signature Features

  • Immersive orientation prepares professionals to get back into the classroom—for most incoming students, it’s been a while since their student days.

  • A global trip jumpstarts students’ second year. The approximately 10-day trip typically includes stays in two countries. During company visits and panel discussions, students hear directly from business leaders working in a range of industries.

  • A second-year capstone project enables students to pursue their own business ideas in depth, supported by faculty and mentors

  • World-class faculty — a mix of University of Oregon scholars and leading Portland-area professionals with on-the-ground business expertise.

  • An extensive alumni network that’s welcoming and supportive

 
 

TESTIMONIALs

““The Oregon Executive MBA gave me the tools, confidence, and network to elevate my leadership without stepping away from my career.”
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— Lexy Garbarino, EO Member, Garbarino Disposal & Recycling
 
 

EO Member Benefits

EO members and their employees are invited to explore a unique partnership with the Oregon Executive MBA, designed to provide high-impact professional development with exclusive benefits.

We are pleased to offer:

  • A complimentary executive consultation and invitation to preview a class

  • Waived application fees for all EO members and their employees

  • Three $5,000 scholarships available for EO members or their employees who apply and are admitted for Fall 2026

To access these benefits, applicants simply need to identify themselves as EO members or employees of EO member companies. We will coordinate with EO Portland to confirm eligibility.

To learn more or refer a candidate, contact: pallen3@uoregon.edu.

FORUM TOPICS

Invite us to speak at your Forum (contact info below)! Here are some potential topics:

  • Building Executive Presence and Strategic Influence

  • Global Business Trends: Insights from the Classroom and Abroad

  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Today’s Economy

  • Leading with Purpose: How to Align Values and Strategy

 

For more info, contact Paul M. Allen, director of the oregon executive mba program

Contact: pallen3@uoregon.edu

Paul Allen is the director of the Oregon Executive MBA program at the Lundquist College of Business, serving students, alumni, faculty, and staff on the program's leadership team.

From 2022 to 2025, Allen was the director of recruitment and admissions at Clackamas Community College. Prior to 2022, he had dedicated nearly a decade of work to the Lundquist College; his roles included director of admissions for the college's graduate programs in Eugene, as well as associate director for executive admissions in Portland.

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