Willamette University (Atkinson) | MBA Programs  

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Willamette University - Atkinson Graduate School of Management


900 State Street
Salem, Oregon 9730

Accreditations

AACSB



Campuses

Salem Campus
900 State Street
Salem OR 97301
Portland center
200 SW Market Street, Suite 101 Portland OR 97201


MBA Programs

Early Career & Career Change MBA

2-year, full-time program

 Salem

SpecializationAccounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Global Management, Human Resources, Management Science and Quantitative Methods (STEM), Marketing, Operations, Analysis & Systems, Organizational Analysis, Public & Not-for-Profit Management
IntakeFall
Admission Requirements
  • College transcripts
  • Two essays
  • Two references
  • Resume
  • GMAT or GRE score
  • TOEFL or IELTS for international citizens for whom English is not the first language
  • Interview
Application Checklist
  • A baccalaureate degree from a college/university accredited by the appropriate U.S. regional institutional agency, or an equivalent degree from another country
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts from all colleges & universities attended (official transcripts will be requested upon acceptance)
  • Two references
  • Resume
  • One essay
  • Official GMAT or GRE score
  • Interview: On campus, or via Skype or telephone
  • Proof of language proficiency: Official TOEFL or IELTS (international applicants)


MBA for Professionals

Part-time program

 Portland, Salem

Classes meet two weeknights per week, from 6:00-10:00pm at Willamette University's Portland Center in the Pearl District and at the Atkinson Graduate School of Management in Salem.

DurationSix semesters
IntakeSeptember, January
Admission Requirements
  • Bachelor degree from a U.S. college/university accredited by the appropriate U.S. regional institutional accrediting agency (or an equivalent degree from another country)
  • Minimum of three years of work experience
Application Checklist
  • Online Application
  • Personal Statement (Answering one of two available prompts)
  • Professional Resume
  • Two recommendations (one professional and one personal) written by individuals who are familiar with your work performance, professional or leadership experience and character. Recommendations from family members will not be accepted.
  • GMAT or GRE Score
  • Official transcripts of all academic course work
  • Admission Interview


MBA/JD

Dual program

 Salem

Graduates of the Joint Degree Program receive both a JD from the College of Law and an MBA from Willamette's Atkinson Graduate School of Management.

DurationBoth degrees can be earned in four years rather than the usual five.


Bachelor of Arts/Early Career & Career Change MBA

 Salem

Combined degree program with the Willamette University's College of Liberal Arts.