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University of Washington - Foster School of Business


Foster School of Business
University of Washington
Seattle, WA

Accreditations

AACSB



MBA Programs

Full-time MBA

2-year, full-time program

 Seattle

SpecializationProduct Marketing, Marketing Analytics
IntakeFall
Application fee$85
Admission Requirements
  • Work experience is highly preferred
  • Equivalent of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online Application Profile
  • Required Essays (2), Optional Essay (1)
  • Resume
  • Letters of Recommendation (2)
  • Official GMAT or GRE Score Report
  • Transcripts from a completed four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or an equivalent)
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Video Interview Submission

Evening MBA

Part-time program

 Seattle

SpecializationProduct Marketing, Marketing Analytics
Credits79 credits (47 core credits and 32 elective credits)
IntakeSeptember
Application fee$85
Admission Requirements
  • Equivalent of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online Application Profile
  • Required Essays (2), Optional Essay (1)
  • Resume
  • Letters of Recommendation (2)
  • Official GMAT or GRE score report, or Executive Assessment results
  • Transcripts from a completed four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or an equivalent)
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency

Technology Management MBA

Part-time program

 Kirkland, online (blended)

Cohort program that starts and finishes together. Face-to-face classes meet on either Monday or Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and on Saturdays at the UW Eastside Executive Center in Kirkland. Under the blended schedule, one class per quarter is conducted online in remote format

Credits71
IntakeJanuary
Application fee$85
Application Checklist
  • One required essay. One optional essay
  • One letter of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate-level degrees earned
  • Admissions Exam (GMAT, GRE, or EA)
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Interview

Executive MBA

Executive MBA program

 Seattle

Two schedule options: monthly or weekly meetings.

Credits68
IntakeFall
Admission Requirements
  • A minimum of 7 years full-time professional work experience
  • An undergraduate degree – from a regionally accredited U.S. university or equivalent
  • A 3.0 grade-point-average (on a 4.0 scale) for the last 90 graded quarter credits or 60 graded semester credits of your undergraduate degree. EMBA can consider an applicant with a GPA below a 3.0.
  • English proficiency
Application Checklist
  • Online Application Profile
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Résumé or Vita (Word, RTF or PDF files only)
  • Three recommendations are required (four if self-employed)
  • Letter of Endorsement from their employing organizations

Global Executive MBA

Executive MBA program

 Seattle

Cohort-based program

Credits66
IntakeMid-June
Application fee$75
Admission Requirements
  • Equivalent of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Statement of financial ability and insurance for international applicants
  • Employer Letter of Support
  • One letter of recommendation from a current or previous supervisor
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Proof of measles (rubeola) immunity

Hybrid MBA

Online program

 online

95% online, 5% in-person

Credits62
DurationTwo years with the summer off
IntakeSeptember
Application fee$85
Application Checklist
  • Online Applicant Profile
  • 2 Essays
  • Resume
  • 3 recommendations/assessments, one from current supervisor
  • Admissions Exam (GMAT, GRE, EA)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Interview (by invitation only)

Technology Management MBA

Blended program (min. of 25% of online classes)

 Kirkland, online (blended)

Cohort program that starts and finishes together. Face-to-face classes meet on either Monday or Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and on Saturdays at the UW Eastside Executive Center in Kirkland. Under the blended schedule, one class per quarter is conducted online in remote format

Credits71
IntakeJanuary
Application fee$85
Application Checklist
  • One required essay. One optional essay
  • One letter of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate-level degrees earned
  • Admissions Exam (GMAT, GRE, or EA)
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Interview

MBA/MA in International Studies (Korean Studies)

Dual program

 Seattle

Joint degree program offered in concert with the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies.

MBA/MA in International Studies (Japan Studies)

Dual program

 Seattle

Combined degree program offered in cooperation with the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies.

MBA/MA in International Studies

Dual program

 Seattle

Dual degree program offered in collaboration with the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies.

Duration3 years

MBA/Master of Professional Accounting

Dual program

 Seattle

Two tracks available in the MPAcc: Auditing and Assurance, Taxation.

MBA/Master of Health Administration

Dual program

 Seattle

Dual degree program offered in partnership with the UW Department of Health Services that leads to an MBA and a Master of Health Administration degrees. The UW MHA program is accredited by CAHME.

MBA/JD

Dual program

 Seattle

Combined degree program offered in conjunction with the University of Washington School of Law.

Admission Requirements
  • Students must apply to both programs independently and follow each program's application instructions
Application Checklist
  • For those already enrolled in the Foster MBA:
    • Register for the Credential Assembly Service at LSAC
    • Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
    • Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts
    • Two letters of recommendation
    • Application must be submitted by March 15 during the first year at Foster



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