MBA
Foster’s top-ranked online MBA degree
An Innovation format combining predominantly live online classes with quarterly in-person sessions
Hybrid MBA by the Numbers
#4
Best Online MBA Program
(U.S. News and World Report, 2025)
56%
of graduates changed roles within 2 years post graduation
21
months to complete degree program
“I wanted to experience the same level of networking and academic depth as a full-time program without having to put my career on pause and the Hybrid MBA program at UW does just that.”
-Giorgio Izzo, Class of 2023
Senior Finance Manager, Microsoft
Program Highlights
Our Hybrid MBA provides a critical foundation in business and leadership skills that can be immediately applied to your current career. Taught by nationally-recognized faculty, this rigorous and prestigious program combines the convenience of online learning with opportunities to grow your professional network.
- Grow a network that can open new doors and opportunities
- A thoughtfully designed and engaging online curriculum to enhance your skills
- One-on-one career coaching and programming to support your goals
Across every program, Foster integrates AI into coursework, projects, and research. Learn more about AI at Foster.
Key Dates & Admissions
Round 1
January 9, 2026
Round 2
March 6, 2026
Round 3
May 8, 2026
Bay Area Company Tours
Mentorship Matters
A Day In the Life of a Hybrid MBA student
World-Class Faculty
Professor Ge teaches accounting. She is a regular contributor to leading industry journals and was honored with the University of Washington Distinguished Teaching Award.
Professor Mamani is an expert on healthcare operations and analytics. His research has been featured in the Production and Operations Management journal, and he is a two-time winner of the PhD Program Mentoring Award.
Professor Umphress teaches management. Her research spans ethical decision making, organizational justice and diversity Issues. She is a winner of the Hybrid MBA Excellence in Teaching Award.
Faculty Research
Online Sports Gambling Isn't the Tax Windfall States Expected — And Has Hidden Costs
In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal ban on sports betting, allowing individual states to decide whether to legalize it. Within just a few years, 30 states... Read more
When Ad Agencies Have Too Much Power: How Publishers Can Fight Back in Online Advertising
When you click on a website and see an ad for shoes you’ve been eyeing, it might seem straightforward: The advertiser paid the publisher to show you their product. But... Read more
When ‘Empowering’ Products Fall Short: New Insights on Inclusive Marketing
Reusable menstrual products, such as cups and period underwear, are often marketed as empowering alternatives that are better for your body, better for the planet, and better for your wallet.... Read more
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