GEMBA by the Numbers
Program Highlights
The full-time one-year accelerated GEMBA program is designed for individuals who have strong international experience. With a smaller cohort size than most MBAs, you will benefit from more personal interactions with faculty and fellow students from around the world.
- Full-time, immersive experience
- Career services provides dedicated one-on-one support and cross-program events to network with other Foster students
- Access and connections to influential Seattle businesses, a city famous for innovation
- Theme-based global immersion trip
- Optional STEM-designated MBA Management Science Degree
Across every program, Foster integrates AI into coursework, projects, and research. Learn more about AI at Foster.
Key Dates & Admissions
Application deadlines for cohort starting June 2026:
Round 1
October 15, 2025 (early deadline eligible for $20,000 scholarship)
Round 2
January 15, 2026 (final deadline for international applicants)
Round 3
April 1, 2026 (final deadline for U.S. applicants)
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World-Class Faculty
Professor Choy is a specialist in communications and executive presence. She has delivered speeches to companies worldwide, and is a Dean’s Leadership Award winner. She also serves as Associate Dean of Executive Education, Global EMBA, and International Initiatives.
Professor Jain teaches marketing. His research on consumers and branding regularly appears in industry journals. His honors include the Kelley School of Business Research Productivity Award and the Dean’s Faculty Research Award.
Professor Reynolds teaches ethical leadership. His research on the topic has been published in Business & Society Review among other outlets. He was honored with the Lex N. Gamble Family Award for Excellence in Case Development and Curriculum Innovation.
Faculty Research
When Mandates Work: What Paid Family Leave Does to Business Performance
When California became the first U.S. state to mandate paid family leave in 2004, many employers predicted higher costs, disruption, and no upside. After the law took effect, surveys found... Read more
When the Gig Economy Becomes a Safety Net
In the mid-2010s, as Uber was becoming a fixture in American cities, Jordan Nickerson found himself doing what many riders do: chatting with the people behind the wheel. They weren’t... Read more
The Hidden World Behind Everything We Buy
The cobalt in your EV battery may have come from a mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where child labor abuses have been widely documented. Most consumers never make... Read more
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