MBA for Professionals   ::  Program Overview

Designed to Meet the Needs of the Working Professional
The Willamette University MBA for Professionals delivers a comprehensive and relevant management education in a format convenient for busy working professionals without sacrificing quality. The MBA for Professionals is designed to allow completion in just 24 months. Courses are taught two nights per week, three semesters per year (September, January, May).

You progress through the program in a small cohort, giving you an opportunity to develop relationships, learn from diverse experiences and approaches, and benefit from a built-in support network.

Convenient Location
Classes are held in the Pearl District of Downtown Portland {map} and at the Atkinson Graduate School in Salem {map}. The Portland facility offers easy access to the MAX train, other public transportation and plenty of public parking. The Salem campus offers on-site parking for students and free use of the Cherriots public transportation system with a Willamette Student ID card.

Outstanding Faculty
Courses are taught by top quality faculty from Willamette University's Atkinson Graduate School of Management who are both leaders in their fields and excellent teachers. The faculty takes pride in providing personal attention to each student. They will help you will build your knowledge of innovative progressive business practices, develop a portfolio of proven management principles and manage the challenges of a dynamic global marketplace.

Personal Service
The MBA for Professionals is tailored specifically to working professionals. The services of our efficient and friendly staff are designed to take away your worries about administrative details so you can focus on learning. We're available to assist you through every step of your MBA experience from your first inquiry through your graduation.

Accreditation
The Willamette MBA for Professionals is accredited for business administration by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Accreditation by AACSB International is the global hallmark of excellence in management education. Willamette University is further distinguished by being among a select group of 46 AACSB accredited institutions that focus their business programs solely on the graduate level of education. Other schools who focus on the master's level of study include UCLA, Columbia, Dartmouth, Duke, Harvard, Yale, Northwestern and Stanford.

Learn more about the value of an AACSB Accredited Education