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
Key Dates & Admissions
Round 1
January 9, 2026
Round 2
March 6, 2026
Round 3
May 8, 2026
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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
New Research: When Politics Hits Your Portfolio
Once upon a time, a stock was just a stock. Just a few decades ago, investors bought Exxon stock for its dividends, Microsoft stock for its growth, and Coca-Cola stock... Read more
Shaping the Future of Healthcare with a Technology Management MBA
“I feel so blessed for the career I have,” says Dr. Kyle Couperus. Today, Kyle Couperus, MD (MBA 2023), is the chief product officer for a company creating training technology... Read more
The Secret Sauce: How Foster’s Executive MBA Brought the CLARA Team Together
CLARA is a healthcare technology startup on a mission to make hospital operations safer, smarter, and more responsive. But behind the medical software is something more analog: a team forged... Read more
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