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Specialty Master’s Programs

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Get a graduate degree in one year or less from one of the nation's most respected business schools

The UW Foster School of Business specialty master’s programs provide an in-depth, immersive experience in six of the most in-demand areas of business. Classes teach fundamental skills and the strategic context to position graduates for success. Whether you are new to the field or seeking to advance in your career, these programs prepare our students to lead with impact.

Master of Professional Accounting

A comprehensive accounting curriculum and training on audit, assurance and accounting analytics taught by a nationally recognized faculty of experts in the field.

  • #4 Master of Accounting Program in the US (Collegerank.net)
  • 97% of 2024 Domestic Students Received Job Offers Before Graduating
  • $76,000 Average Starting Salary

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Master of Science in Business Analytics

Get a STEM education with a mind for business
UW Foster’s MSBA will help you bridge the gap between data and strategy for real business results. Become immersed in the latest technology and tools to accelerate your expertise and earning potential.

  • 1 year program with a work-compatible schedule
  • #6 ranked program in the nation (QS 2023 ranking)
  • $114k average starting salary

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Master of Science in Entrepreneurship

Your Startup Starts Here
Combining the best of an MBA and an accelerator into a program that empowers entrepreneurs to successfully launch their startup businesses.

  • Full-time schedule
  • Includes 4 annual entrepreneurial competitions
  • Access to Seattle’s entrepreneurial ecosystem

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Master of Science in Information Systems

Position yourself at the forefront of innovation
A Master of Science in Information Systems from UW Foster School of Business includes evening and weekend classes on technologies including artificial intelligence (and GenAI), machine learning, and cyber security, as well as executive leadership skills.

  • Work-compatible schedule
  • 94% of graduates were promoted or took new roles within three months of graduation with $120k average starting salary
  • Core curriculum topics include cybersecurity, cloud computing, and more

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Master of Science in Taxation

Innovative Training in Taxation
A top-ranked masters degree that prepares students with a strong foundation of relevant taxation skills taught by expert faculty.

  • #3 Master of Taxation Program in the US (Accounting.com)
  • 100% of 2024 Domestic Students Received Job Offers Before Graduation
  • $75,445 Average Starting Salary

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Master of Supply Chain Management

Learn how to drive change in the supply chain
Foster’s MSCM will teach you the technical and analytical skills to design, manage and coordinate complex global supply chains. It’s your pathway into a fast-growing career path, with courses offered during nights and weekends to work with your schedule.

  • Work-compatible schedule
  • $109,000 average starting salary
  • #3 Master of Supply Chain Management program in the U.S. (QS Rankings)

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Partner Programs

GIX: Master of Science in Technology Innovation

Transform Your Tech Career: Fusing Engineering + Business
Offered in collaboration with the College of Engineering through UW’s Global Innovation Exchange (GIX), this unique program transforms the careers of emerging technology leaders through immersive experiences in engineering, business and design.

  • 18-month, full-time program at GIX’s high-tech Eastside campus
  • On-site, state-of-the-art prototyping labs, studios, and experts
  • Capstone experiences with leading tech companies and startups

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Compare Programs at-a-glance

Entrepreneurship

Professional Accounting

Taxation

Technology Innovation

Business Analytics

Information Systems

Supply Chain Management

Program duration

1 year 9 months 9 months 18 months 1 year 1 year 1 year

Program
schedule

Daytime weekday classes Daytime weekday classes Daytime weekday classes Daytime weekday classes at the Global Innovation Exchange in Bellevue, WA Tue & Thu, 6–9:30 PM, Saturdays (5–6 times throughout the quarter), 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Mon & Wed, 6–9:30 PM, Saturday 9 AM – 12:30 PM & 1:30 – 5 PM Tue & Thu, 6–9:30 PM, Saturdays (5–6 times throughout the quarter), 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Program start

June September September September June June June

Program Fees

Resident: $31,993
Non-Resident: $46,989
Resident: $24,411
Non-Resident: $29,997
Resident: $27,267
Non-Resident: $29,997
$59,040 Resident: $47,037
Non-Resident: $57,249
Resident: $43,712
Non-Resident: $49,588
Resident: $46,386
Non-Resident: $50,912