While Foster is known for outstanding career outcomes, we are also known for the tight-knit collaborative culture where students make each other better. Outside of the classroom, passions and interests unite as students enjoy the region’s active lifestyle and program activities, like the Challenge for Charity, or the many MBA special interest clubs.
The Foster Fit
At Foster, my classmates represent an extraordinary range of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. I truly believe that this diversity of experiences represents the most precious opportunity to learn.
— Ammar Ejaz, MBA Class of 2021
“Fit” is a complex idea that incorporates elements like culture, location, size, business relationships, student community, and much more. Visit the Foster Fit page to hear how our MBA students knew Foster was the right fit for them.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Foster
The Foster School is committed to building a diverse community of students, faculty and staff. Find more resources and information about DEI at Foster here.
The University of Washington Foster School of Business has been recognized by AACSB International—the world’s largest business education alliance—for producing one of this year’s “Innovations That Inspire.” Foster’s innovation providing the inspiration is the nationwide Ascend network, created by its…
April 5, 2022
Clubs and Associations
The MBA Association (MBAA) at the Foster School of Business offers a wide variety of opportunities to engage, from Diversity clubs to Professional Associations and Extracurricular activities. As a member, you will have a chance to take part in all of the student-run events and activities, and make use of the countless resources that are made available by the MBAA.
Foster Faculty
Our world-class faculty draw upon their cutting-edge research and current practices to create a relevant, engaging learning experience. When combined with on-campus visits from the impact of our study tours, company treks, and applied strategy projects, Foster students accelerate their learning by gaining real-world experience.
Foster’s faculty is one of the biggest strengths of the MBA program. Classroom dynamics exceeded my expectations: our professors are great at balancing lectures with experiential learning. Furthermore, they’re always available and willing to help in any way they can. They’re the best example of Foster’s intimate and collaborative culture. We’re lucky to have such a top-quality faculty.
— Milagros Peirano Valderrama | MBA Alumna | Class of 2021
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Connections to the Seattle business community
Business education at Foster leverages all Seattle has to offer, including deep relationships with iconic businesses and a vibrant entrepreneurial community. At Foster, you are exposed to the latest thinking and current real business challenges from leaders at powerhouse Seattle-based brands such as Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks, Nordstrom, PACCAR, Boeing, Costco, T-Mobile, Tableau, Zillow and Expedia. Regardless of the company size or sector, you can find Foster MBA graduates at the center of the action. The connection between Foster and the Seattle business community creates fertile ground for students to find their own path. Check out Foster MBA hiring firms in the Northwest and beyond.
The Seattle Connection
2,000 business leaders engaged with students on campus last year
Latasha Gillespie, Amazon’s Head of Global Diversity & Inclusion in Ethical Leadership class
No matter your path or career goals, you’ll be immersed in understanding how technology supports and transforms business. If you’d like to hear firsthand about Foster’s connections to Seattle business, you can reach out to a Foster alum or current student.
Frank Discussions
At the intersection of business and education, Frank Discussions is a series of brief executive interviews with the leaders defining innovation and industry today and tomorrow. Foster’s Dean, Frank Hodge, talks with leaders like former CEO and current Board Chair of Alaska Airlines, the President at Patagonia, a former Silicon Valley technology CEO, and others. These chats looks beyond the business decisions making headlines to shed light on how and why great leaders do what they do.
Frank Discussions is back—with a twist. Frank had the opportunity to sit down with Catie Griggs, President of Business Operations for the Seattle Mariners, in front of a live audience of MBA students on January 10, 2023. Listen in as…
January 13, 2023
Student Life at Foster
When I think about the culture of Foster, two words come to mind: gratitude and grit. Foster takes pride in its collaborative environment, and I think an underlying contributor to this collaborative spirit is that students here are grateful – grateful to be part of this program, grateful for the diverse value their peers bring to the table, and grateful for the community that we share.
— Courtney Wenneborg | MBA Class of 2018
MBA Huddle – a social club of the Foster MBA (student) Association – has a focus on team building through sports. It runs all the tailgates, plans the annual Sailgate event, organizes the annual Whistler trip and partners with other…
July 14, 2023
The Foster MBA Global Business Association and International Affairs hosted the first Latin American Carnival last week for all Full-time and Evening MBA students. The carnival started around sunset with the students dancing and singing late into the evening. It…
May 26, 2023