Global
Executive
MBA

A one-year MBA with international impact

Become a global business leader with an MBA program at a worldwide hub of technology and innovation

The full-time Global Executive MBA program will prepare you for success in international business in just one year. Taught by award-winning faculty, this rigorous curriculum will develop your leadership skills and provide tools to expertly solve global business challenges.

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GEMBA by the Numbers

100%

Job attainment
(class of ’24 & ’25)

8

Countries represented
(class of 2027)

$190k

average salary offer post grad

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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

Fully integrated AI into coursework, projects, and research. Learn more about AI at Foster.

Key Dates & Admissions

Application deadlines for cohort starting June 2027:

Round 1

October 15, 2026 (early deadline eligible for $20,000 scholarship)

Round 2

January 15, 2027 (final deadline for international applicants)

Round 3

April 1, 2027 (final deadline for U.S. applicants)

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World-Class Faculty

Jean Choy, Associate Teaching Professor of Management

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.

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Shailendra Jain,
Professor of Marketing

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.

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Scott Reynolds,
Professor of Business Ethics

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.

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Elijah Wee,
Associate Professor of Management

Professor Wee teaches Leading Teams & Organizations. His research on these topics have been published in the Journal of Applied Psychology, Research in Personnel and Human Resource Management, the Harvard Business Review and others.

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