September 4, 2025 – May 21, 2026
The Executive Development Program at UW Foster School of Business is a nine-month work-compatible certificate program designed for busy professionals who want access to advanced business knowledge without the time or financial commitment of a traditional MBA degree program.
Program highlights
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Study at a nationally ranked business school
Learn cutting-edge business strategies and processes from MBA faculty at the Michael G. Foster School of Business, recognized for its innovative research and teaching. For 2025, U.S. News & World Report ranked Foster’s Full-time MBA Program 1st in the Northwest and 9th among public universities. View the full list of rankings here.
Become a more effective leader
Acquire new tools and techniques that address your company’s current challenges and expand your management abilities, increasing your effectiveness at work while you learn. Examine the relationships between business functions from marketing to finance, competitive strategy to change management. The program curriculum emphasizes strategic planning and the impacts of macroeconomics, technology and culture on business.
Fit your study into the work week
Classes meet weekly on Monday evenings (4:30 – 9 p.m.) for nine months (September – May). Parking, meals, books and materials are provided so you can make the most of your time on campus. Course materials are available online. Depending on the topic area, students spend between 4-6 hours per week in preparation for class by reading case studies and articles provided by the professor or working on their capstone project. There are no tests or graded assignments to complete.
Develop a network of experienced professionals
Exchange best practices and create solutions drawn from the experience of a diverse group of managers, executives, and other professionals from a broad range of industries. Gain confidence in your decision-making abilities by discussing challenges, insights and solutions with knowledgeable peers. Expand your network of business contacts.
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