Admissions and Fees
In the Executive Development Program, you can build knowledge and develop leadership skills without needing to fulfill typical graduate degree requirements. The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is not required to apply. A college degree is also not required – work performance, scope of responsibility and leadership potential are more important considerations in the application process.
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Is the Executive Development Program right for you?
The Executive Development Program is ideal for mid-to-senior level professionals with at least seven years of professional experience or increasing levels of responsibility throughout their career, whether in managing larger teams or taking on more complex projects. Those who benefit most from the program usually have experience with large-scale projects and enterprise-wide scope. If you have fewer than seven years of experience, please consider attending the Business Management Certificate Program as an alternative.
Please contact us at 206-543-8560 or [email protected] with any questions.
Applicants are encouraged to begin the application process early to take advantage of the early admissions discount. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. To complete your application, you will provide:
- Resume
- Personal Statement addressing your interest in applying (100-300 words)
- A description of your current position, including managerial experience, with direct reports or on larger scale projects. Can be a company-provided role description or a 50-250 word description.
2026-27 Deadlines and Tuition Information
| Early admissions (10% discount) | Regular admissions | |
|---|---|---|
| Application deadline | May 1, 2026 11:59pm PST | July 24, 2026 11:59pm PST |
| Notification of admissions status and reply timeline | You will receive notification of admissions within 10 business days. | You will receive notification of admissions within 10 business days. All applicants will be notified no later than July 30, 2026. |
| Enrollment Deadline | Enroll within 30 days of acceptance to the program or by June 1, whichever is sooner. | Enroll within 30 days of acceptance to the program or by August 6, 2026, whichever is sooner. |
| Deposit amount | $1,500 non-refundable deposit | $1,500 non-refundable deposit |
| Deposit Deadline | Due by June 1, 2026, to secure early admissions pricing. | Due within 30 days of acceptance, or no later than August 6, 2026. |
| Full tuition amount (including deposit) | $28,350 total | $31,500 total |
| Tuition Balance Deadline | Tuition balance or first installment due by September 1, 2026. | Tuition balance or first installment due by September 1, 2026. |
Details:
- Tuition includes instruction, textbooks and materials, meals and rooms at off-site sessions, dinners on campus, parking, and the Executive Development Program certificate.
- Applications received after July 24 will be considered on a space-available basis.
- Tuition can be paid by installments. We offer the following payment plan options:
- 2 equal payments due September 1 and February 1
- 3 equal payments due September 1, December 1, and March 1
- 8 equal payments + $25 per payment admin fee, due the first of each month September through April.
- Installment plan to be selected when accepting your offer of enrollment.
- Refunds will not be made after the start of the program.
- We reserve a limited number of seats at a 25% reduced tuition for non-profit organizations. Contact us at [email protected] for more information.
- Participants can use their available VA Benefits/GI Bill to attend the program. Participants are responsible for providing deposit upon acceptance to the program which will be refunded once VA benefits are disbursed. VA benefits do not cover meals or lodging during the program. For more details, please contact us at [email protected].
- Because this is not a college credit course, traditional student financial aid is not available.
- The Executive Development Program cannot sponsor student visas.
- A $50 late fee applies to payments delayed by 3+ business days unless an extension is approved by Executive Education before the due date. Access to program materials will be suspended if payment is 5+ business days late. Reminder emails will be sent, but payments are due by each deadline regardless of reminders.
Key Program dates for the 2026-27 academic year:
- September 3, 2026: Orientation at UW Seattle campus
- September 9-12, 2026: Fall Retreat at Semiahmoo Resort
- September 28, 2026: First Monday evening class at UW Seattle campus
Class meets most Monday evenings October-April
- May 6-8, 2027: Spring Retreat at Cedarbrook Resort
- May 27, 2027: Graduation at UW Seattle campus
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