A Graduate Business Pathway for Students at Ohio Five Colleges
Students from Oberlin College, Ohio Wesleyan University, Kenyon College, Denison University and The College of Wooster have a unique opportunity to continue their education through the Ohio Five Business Collaborative with the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University.
Through this partnership, high-achieving undergraduate students can secure early admission to a specialized business master’s program, access scholarship support and build a strong pathway from undergraduate study to career.
The Ohio Five collaboration was created to help talented liberal arts students deepen their business expertise and launch successful careers in fields such as analytics, finance, accounting and supply chain management.
Scholarship & Program Benefits
Students admitted through the Ohio Five Business Collaborative receive several advantages designed to accelerate their transition from college to career.
Benefits include:
- Guaranteed $10,000 merit scholarship for qualified students
- Application fee waiver
- Early admission during junior or senior year
- Internship and job placement support through Weatherhead Career Services
- Opportunities to reduce redundant coursework by leveraging approved undergraduate classes
These benefits allow students to move seamlessly from their undergraduate experience into a focused graduate program that strengthens career readiness.
Specialty Master’s Programs
Students in the Ohio Five partnership may apply to Weatherhead’s one-year Specialty Master’s programs:
- Master of Finance
- Master of Business Analytics and Intelligence
- Master of Supply Chain Management
- Master of Accountancy.
These programs are designed for recent graduates who want to develop specialized expertise and practical business skills before entering the workforce.
Most students complete their degree in as little as nine months, combining classroom learning with applied business projects and career preparation.
A Strong Next Step for Liberal Arts Graduates
Students from Ohio Five institutions bring strong analytical thinking, communication skills and intellectual curiosity.
Weatherhead’s programs help build on those strengths by adding:
- Data and analytics capabilities
- Business and financial decision-making skills
- Project and problem-solving experience
- Exposure to real-world business challenges
This combination helps graduates enter the workforce with both broad intellectual foundations and practical business expertise.
How to Apply
Students from Oberlin College, Ohio Wesleyan University and The College of Wooster can apply through Weatherhead’s streamlined admissions process.
Admission requirements include:
- Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
- Complete mandatory Case Western Reserve University-equivalent undergraduate courses
- Earn a ‘B’ or higher in mandatory undergraduate courses
Test Optional
GMAT and GRE scores are not required for most applicants, though applicants may submit scores if they choose.
Admission decisions are typically made within one to two weeks after a completed application.
Partnering with Ohio Five Institutions
Weatherhead is proud to partner with the Ohio Five colleges to create expanded career pathways for students.
For career advisors and faculty, the Ohio Five Business Collaborative offers a clear option for students who want to combine their liberal arts education with advanced business training and career preparation.
Learn More
Students and advisors can explore program details and begin the application process here:
Weatherhead Specialty Master’s Programs
Admissions Office
wsomadmissions@case.edu
216-368-2030