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: $88,130
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
The Global Business Center will offer several short-term study abroad options for MBA students in March and June of 2020. 2020 STUDY TOUR DESTINATIONS: Estonia and Finland Faculty Leader: Masha Shunko Price: $3100 plus airfare Dates: March 15 –…
September 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: $114,000
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
Walking the walk comes easy to Foster MBA students, developing invaluable business savvy and ingenuity through participating in competitions and consulting projects, in addition to digesting a stunning amount of lectures and texts throughout their business education. And when it…
October 15, 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)
A critical complement to MBA curriculum is a deep understanding of their practical application in the business world. To facilitate such learning outcomes, Foster’s Career Management team offers regular MBA Trek opportunities to students across Foster programs. An MBA Trek…
November 1, 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: $85,000
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
A critical complement to MBA curriculum is a deep understanding of their practical application in the business world. To facilitate such learning outcomes, Foster’s Career Management team offers regular MBA Trek opportunities to students across Foster programs. An MBA Trek…
November 1, 2019
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