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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 | January 7th, 2025 (International) March 12th, 2025 (Domestic) |
Autumn quarter | Admissions webpage |
| Evening MBA | February 11, 2025 April 8th, 2025 June 3rd, 2025 |
Autumn quarter | Admissions webpage |
| Executive MBA | February 1, 2025 April 1, 2025 |
Autumn quarter | Admissions webpage |
| Hybrid MBA | January 24, 2025 March 21, 2025 May 30, 2025 |
Autumn quarter | Admissions webpage |
| Technology Management MBA | April 15, 2025 June 25, 2025 August 1, 2025 |
Winter quarter | Admissions webpage |
| Global Executive MBA | January 15, 2025 April 1, 2025 |
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 | January 15, 2025 February 15, 2025 |
Autumn quarter | Admissions webpage |
| Master of Science in Business Analytics | Round 2: January 14, 2025 |
Summer quarter | Admissions webpage |
| Master of Science in Entrepreneurship | International: January 17, 2025 Domestic: February 27, 2025 |
Summer quarter | Admissions webpage |
| Master of Science in Information Systems | Primary Deadline: January 5, 2025 Extended Deadline: February 1st, 2025* |
Summer quarter | Admissions webpage |
| Master of Science in Taxation | Domestic: February 15, 2025 International: January 15, 2025 |
Autumn quarter | Admissions webpage |
| Master of Supply Chain Management | Round 2: January 14th, 2025 |
Summer quarter | Admissions webpage |
| Master of Science in Technology Innovation | January 21, 2025 | 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 |