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: February 5 and April 30
It’s unanimous. Every single member of the Full-time MBA class of 2019 has contributed to a combined graduation gift to the Foster School. This is the ninth time in the past 11 years that Foster MBAs have achieved 100…
June 20, 2019
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 Dempsey Startup Competition.
Application deadline: April 1
On Friday, March 10th, the Executive MBA program welcomed back to campus three accomplished alumni to share their perspectives with current students on lessons learned in the EMBA classroom and leveraged at work and tips for successfully navigating the rigors…
May 28, 2019
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: $75,000
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: March 1, May 1, and July 1 (space permitting)
Inaugural Class Graduates Inspiration and celebration flowed on June 10, 2019, as the Foster School of Business honored 46 students in the inaugural graduating class of the Hybrid MBA Program. Launched in 2017, the Hybrid MBA program format, 95% online and 5%…
June 19, 2019
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
The UW Foster Accelerated 18-month Technology Management MBA (TMMBA) Program offers a rigorous and relevant curriculum taught by award-winning Foster faculty. But beyond this world-class educational environment, students have access to invaluable resources that enrich their program experience and provide…
May 30, 2019
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