You may be equipping yourself for the C-suite. Or working on a start-up. Perhaps you want to change industries or functions and gain ground instead of losing a step. Whatever your business goal: come here. Get there.
The Foster MBA
The Foster School offers four programs for working professionals that lead to an MBA from the University of Washington Foster School of Business. Programs vary in duration, schedule, location and time on campus, but they all share the elements integral to a Foster MBA:
Work-compatible MBA options
Evening MBA
Designed to offer students a wide range of engagement options in academic coursework, experiential learning, networking, career options and personal development experiences as close as possible to a full time MBA program while still being able to work.
Program details
Duration: Variable length of 2.3 to 4 years depending on your pace.
Schedule: Two evenings per week during core courses, flexible during electives
Cost: $77,657
Location: PACCAR Hall, UW Seattle Campus
Curriculum: 13 core courses + 8 elective courses chosen from among 54 electives in the business school with additional elective choices in some other UW graduate schools.
Application deadline: January 20 and April 20
Through my first two years in the Foster Evening MBA Program, I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve been asked what I’m actually learning. Friends and colleagues generally ask how I’m able to manage my schedule…
September 17, 2018
Executive MBA
Designed for mid-career professionals seeking to understand the language of business; gaining business insights, skills and strategies in an interactive, dynamic classroom environment with exceptional colleagues.
Program details
Duration: 21 months
Schedule: Full-day classes: weekly or monthly schedule
Cost: $108,000 (subject to approval)
Location: Executive Education Center, UW Seattle Campus
Curriculum: 23 lockstep courses, spanning accounting, finance, operations, marketing and management. Second year highlights include an International Immersion; CEO and the Board and capstone Entrepreneurship class with Business Plan Competition.
Application deadline: April 1
Christine Walsh (EMBA 2009) lives the life of a rock star. She has many adoring fans, literally jets around the globe, and in her own words, is “living an amazing dream.” In this superstar’s world, she might be speaking to…
September 13, 2018
Hybrid MBA
A mostly online MBA program designed for professionals seeking to transform their career and who seek an MBA that offers an engaging campus experience with the majority of learning taking place in an online environment.
Program details
Duration: 2 years
Schedule: 95% online, 5% on-campus
Cost: $67,500
Location: 5% UW Seattle Campus; 95% online from anywhere.
Curriculum: A combination of 16 core courses (52 credits), 6 elective courses (12 credit) and an optional (2-credit) International Study Tour. A general management curriculum that includes engaging faculty sessions each quarter with interactive online components to assess learning and understanding. Personalized leadership roadmaps and career coaching.
Application deadline: June 1
We sat down with Jessie Salchert, current student and Sr. Product Manager at Amazon, to get an inside look at the Hybrid MBA Program’s online and in-person experiences. From connecting with your cohort during in-person immersions, to bringing Foster’s world-class faculty to life in videos, Jessie says the hybrid…
May 3, 2018
Technology Management MBA
An accelerated MBA program designed for early-to-mid career professionals who are passionate about technology and innovation and seek to advance or change their careers or start a company.
Program details
Duration: 18 months
Schedule: One evening per week and Saturdays
Cost: $83,000
Location: 80% Kirkland campus, 20% UW Seattle campus
Curriculum: Lockstep curriculum consisting of 24 courses grounded in executive management, strategy and leadership principles, theories, and frameworks. Business is taught through the context of technology companies, products, and innovations with all knowledge and skills gained applicable across industries.
Application deadline: May 1 and August 31
Kathy Alexion (TMMBA 2011) packs a powerful one-two punch of technical depth and leadership breadth. Over the course of her 20+ years as a senior leader in IT, Kathy has built an impressive resume with key roles at top global…
September 6, 2018
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