Willamette University MBA - Key Points

Preparation for Career Entry or Career Change

Willamette University's Full-time MBA programs provide the knowledge and real-world experience needed for your first professional position or career change in business, government and not-for-profit organizations. In just 21 months, students learn the core principles of management, refine their career interests, develop an in-depth understanding of one or more curricular areas of interest, and build the portfolio needed to succeed in a competitive job market.

The distinct design of Willamette's MBA makes it an excellent choice for students seeking an MBA directly after completion of their bachelor degree or after one or more years of work experience.

Curricular Areas of Interest

Students can pursue their individual interests in one or more of the following:

• Accounting
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Global Management
• Human Resources
• Marketing
• Operations, Systems and Analysis
• Organizational Analysis
• Public and Not-for-Profit Management
• Sustainability Management

A Global Community

We welcome and encourage qualified applicants from around the world and are proud of the international spirit of our MBA program. With 35% of students coming from outside of the U.S., the Willamette MBA is truly a global community.

Accreditation and Reputation

The Willamette MBA is accredited for Business Administration by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, an accreditation held by only 5% of management schools around the world. The Willamette MBA is also a member of the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). The school is ranked as a top 75 MBA program by Forbes, the highest ranked program in the State of Oregon and has also been profiled as one of the best business schools by U.S. News & World Reports, Business Week, Princeton Review, Vault.com, and Beyond Grey Pinstripes. Willamette MBA was also named a “Top 15 Program for Preparing Students for Marketing” by the Princeton Review and ranked number 47 by the Aspen Institute's "Beyond Grey Pinstripes" survey recognizing MBA programs that integrate social, ethical and environmental stewardship issues throughout their curriculum.

Admission Process

Admission is based on academic ability, GMAT or GRE score, TOEFL score, managerial potential and commitment to participating in an intensive and experiential MBA learning environment. Students who have completed a three or four year bachelor degree from an international college/university recognized by the country's national or regional accreditation/quality assurance organization are eligible to apply for admission.

Merit Based Scholarships

All admitted applicants are automatically considered for our merit-based scholarship programs.

Career Services

Career Services programs build a bridge between your MBA and your professional career. Services include an organized program of the best practices of career management, workshops, internship programs, on-campus interviews, employment postings, databases, individual counseling, mentoring programs, career/networking fairs, peer advisors and student professional organizations.

The professional development of Willamette MBA students is further enhanced by Willamette's emphasis on experiential learning and the collegial nature of the program. Students build the work experience they need for career entry, change or advancement while they complete their MBA, and have easy access to a local and national network of faculty, alumni and managers

Location and Lifestyle

Willamette University is the first university in the West and is widely recognized for excellence and innovation in academic and professional education. The University is located in Salem, Oregon.

Willamette's Campus is spacious and beautiful, and located across the street from the Oregon State Capitol. The downtown area of Salem is a short walk from campus, offering major department stores linked with sky-bridges, traditional and ethnic restaurants, coffeehouses and movie theaters. Salem is home to many historic sites, 96 city parks, indoor and outdoor concerts featuring international performers, art and wine festivals, bike paths and running trails. Life in Salem is pleasant and only as fast-paced as you want it to be. It offers a lifestyle that is friendly, uncomplicated and inexpensive compared to the larger cities of the West.

Our Salem location offers an excellent quality of life, friendly people, mild climate and quick access to the resources of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Students can ski the Cascade Mountains, enjoy the beaches of the Pacific Ocean, hike the Willamette National Forest, windsurf the Columbia River Gorge, and enjoy big-city excitement. Professionally, the Portland-Salem area provides easy access to a multitude of businesses, including Northwest legends Nike, Intel, and Tektronix, and hosts a variety of government and not-for-profit organizations.
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