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The Michael G. Foster School of Business consistently ranks among the top business schools in the United States for both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Admission to the Foster School is competitive, but we encourage everyone who meets the minimum application requirements for a program to apply. In addition to those who demonstrate a capacity for academic excellence, the Foster School seeks individuals whose life experiences will bring aspects of cultural diversity and unique perspectives to the classroom and to the ranks of business professionals.
Undergraduate Program
Freshman Direct
For incoming freshman applicants including:
- High School Students (incoming freshmen to UW Seattle)
- Running Start Students
Application Deadline:
November 15 for enrollment in Autumn quarter
Standard Admission
For all applicants including:
- Current, Returning, or Former UW Seattle Students
- Transfer Students
- UW Bothell & UW Tacoma Students
Application Deadlines:
October 5 for enrollment in Winter quarter
April 5 for enrollment in Summer or Autumn quarter
MBA Programs
The Foster School offers a number of options when it comes to MBA programs, from a full-time program to programs for working professionals and executives. Application deadlines for each MBA program listed below.
| Program | Deadlines | Enrollment | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time MBA | October 1, 2025 January 6, 2026 March 24, 2026 |
Autumn quarter 2026 | Admissions webpage |
| Evening MBA | June 3rd, 2025 | Autumn quarter 2025 | Admissions webpage |
| Executive MBA | Applications have closed | Autumn quarter | Admissions webpage |
| Hybrid MBA | May 30, 2025 | Autumn quarter | Admissions webpage |
| Technology Management MBA | June 25, 2025 August 1, 2025 |
Winter quarter | Admissions webpage |
| Global Executive MBA | Applications have closed | Summer quarter | Admissions webpage |
One-year Specialized Master’s Programs
The Master of Professional Accounting, MS in Taxation and MS in Entrepreneurship degrees meet full time to prepare students to launch a company or an accounting career. The MS in Business Analytics, MS in Information Systems and Master of Supply Chain Management degrees are work-compatible. Classes are held on two weeknights and on some Saturdays, which makes it possible for you to work and earn your Master’s degree.
| Program | Deadlines | Enrollment | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Professional Accounting | Applications have closed | Autumn quarter | Admissions webpage |
| Master of Science in Business Analytics | Applications have closed | Summer quarter | Admissions webpage |
| Master of Science in Entrepreneurship | Applications have closed | Summer quarter | Admissions webpage |
| Master of Science in Information Systems | Applications have closed | Summer quarter | Admissions webpage |
| Master of Science in Taxation | Applications have closed | Autumn quarter | Admissions webpage |
| Master of Supply Chain Management | Applications have closed | Summer quarter | Admissions webpage |
| Master of Science in Technology Innovation | Applications have closed | Autumn quarter | Admissions webpage |
PhD Program
The PhD Program trains scholars in seven major areas of specialization: accounting, finance, information systems, management, marketing, operations management, and technology entrepreneurship.
| Program | Deadlines | Enrollment | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting
Finance Information Systems Management (Organizational Behavior) Management (Strategic Management) Management (Technology Entrepreneurship) Marketing Operations Management |
December 15th | Autumn Quarter | Admissions webpage |