MBA for Professionals   ::  Admission Process/Deadlines

The MBA for Professionals program is now accepting applications for admission to the September 2008 and January 2009 Portland and Salem Cohorts.
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Application Deadlines
You are encouraged to complete the application process as soon as possible. Class size is limited and admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. Admitted applicants must submit a non-refundable deposit of $200 to reserve their space in the PMBA cohort. The deposit will be applied toward tuition for the first semester of enrollment.

September 2008 Admission Deadline is August, 1, 2008 and January 2009 Admission Deadline is December 1, 2008.

Online Application
The application to the Willamette University MBA for Professionals program is available online or as a downloadable acrobat [pdf] file. We encourage you to apply online. The application fee for online application submission is waived. A $50 dollar non-refundable application fee must accompany your completed hardcopy application form. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Willamette University.

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Application Checklist
Applicants must have a bachelor degree from a U.S. college/university accredited by the appropriate regional institutional accrediting agency (or an equivalent degree from another country) and 3 years professional level work experience.

Admission to Willamette University's MBA programs is selective. Applicants must submit all of the application documents listed below. Materials may be submitted all together or piece-by-piece.

1. Application – Completed MBA for Professionals application including required essays. There are two required and one optional essay. The Admission Committee reviews your essays to evaluate your career planning and goals, professional strengths and written communication skills.
2. Application Signature Form – Download, complete and mail a hardcopy to the PMBA office upon submission of your application. The completed Application Signature Form must be received before your application can be reviewed.
3. Resume - Your professional resume should detail your career progression and can include professional achievements and awards. Mail or email pmba@willamette.edu your most current resume to the MBA office.
4. Letters of Recommendation including the Recommendation Release Form- Two letters of recommendation written by individuals who are familiar with your work performance, professional or leadership experience and accompanied by the Recommendation Release From. We encourage Letters of Recommendation be submitted directly from the author to the PMBA office. Letters submitted by candidates must be received in sealed envelopes, signed by the author.
5. GMAT - An official score on the Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®), taken within the last five years. The GMAT code for the Willamette University Professional MBA is 3MZ-PZ-34. We collected some GMAT Helpful Tips for your convenience.
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6. Transcripts - Official transcripts of all academic course work. We encourage you to request transcripts be mailed directly to the PMBA office. Official transcripts submitted by applicants must be received in a sealed envelope and display the appropriate official signature and/or seal of the institution.
7. Employer Notification Form – Download, sign and submit the Employer Notification Form to your employer for completion. We encourage you to request the Form be mailed directly to the PMBA office.

Application Downloads

• PMBA Application (pdf)
• PMBA Letter of Recommendation Release Form (pdf)
• PMBA Employer Notification Form (pdf)
• PMBA Application Signature Form (pdf)