Facebook Skip to main content


Apply

Foster. The Future. text over image of mountains against the night sky

The Michael G. Foster School of Business consistently ranks among the top business schools in the United States for both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Admission to the Foster School is competitive, but we encourage everyone who meets the minimum application requirements for a program to apply. In addition to those who demonstrate a capacity for academic excellence, the Foster School seeks individuals whose life experiences will bring aspects of cultural diversity and unique perspectives to the classroom and to the ranks of business professionals.

Undergraduate Program

The Undergraduate Program offers two paths to admission.

Applicant type Deadlines Enrollment More information
High school students November 15 Autumn quarter Admissions webpage
Current UW and transfer students October 5
April 5
Winter quarter
Summer or Autumn quarter
Admissions webpage

MBA Programs

The Foster School offers a number of options when it comes to MBA programs, from a full-time program to programs for working professionals and executives.

Program Deadlines Enrollment More Information
Full-time MBA Round 1: October 3rd, 2023
Round 2: January 4th, 2024 (International)
Round 3: March 14th, 2024 (US)
Autumn quarter Admissions webpage
Evening MBA Round 1: February 13th, 2024
Round 2: April 4th, 2024
Round 3: May 30th, 2024
Autumn quarter Admissions webpage
Executive MBA December 1
February 1
April 1
Autumn quarter Admissions webpage
Hybrid MBA February 3, 2024
April 20, 2024
June 15, 2024
Autumn quarter Admissions webpage
Technology Management MBA May 1, 2024
June 24, 2024
August 1, 2024
Winter quarter Admissions webpage
Global Executive MBA October 15, 2023
January 15, 2024
Summer quarter Admissions webpage

One-year Specialized Master’s Programs

The Master of Professional Accounting, MS in Taxation and MS in Entrepreneurship degrees meet full time to prepare students to launch a company or an accounting career. The MS in Business Analytics, MS in Information Systems and Master of Supply Chain Management degrees are work-compatible. Classes are held on two weeknights and on some Saturdays, which makes it possible for you to work and earn your Master’s degree.

Program Deadlines Enrollment More Information
Master of Professional Accounting January 15
February 15
Autumn quarter Admissions webpage
Master of Science in Business Analytics Priority: November 14, 2023
Round 1: December 5, 2023
Round 2: January 9, 2024
Summer quarter Admissions webpage
Master of Science in Entrepreneurship Round 1: November 6, 2023
International: January 16, 2024
Domestic: February 26, 2024
Summer quarter Admissions webpage
Master of Science in Information Systems February 1 Summer quarter Admissions webpage
Master of Science in Taxation Domestic: February 15
International: January 15
Autumn quarter Admissions webpage
Master of Supply Chain Management Priority: November 14th, 2023
Round 1: December 5th, 2023
Round 2: January 9th, 2024
Summer quarter Admissions webpage

PhD Program

The PhD Program trains scholars in seven major areas of specialization: accounting, finance, information systems, management, marketing, operations management, and technology entrepreneurship.

Program Deadlines Enrollment More Information
Accounting

Finance

Information Systems

Management (Organizational Behavior)

Management (Strategic Management)

Management (Technology Entrepreneurship)

Marketing

Operations Management

December 15th Autumn Quarter Admissions webpage