Learning Outcomes for the MBA Program

At Willamette University, our MBA programs are designed to prepare students to become innovative, ethical, and impactful leaders. Our curriculum emphasizes the mastery of management knowledge, and the development of the critical thinking, communication skills and practical experience essential for navigating today’s complex  management environment. Across all of our MBA offerings—whether it’s the Early Career & Career Change MBA (ECCC), the MBA for Professionals (MBAP), or the one-year MBA—students gain a robust foundation and the practical experience needed to thrive in their chosen fields.

Learning Outcomes

Our MBA program fosters five key competencies that align with our mission to turn knowledge into action:

• Demonstrate core knowledge of the management disciplines
• Be an integrative thinker
• Be able to function effectively in a team environment
• Be an effective and persuasive communicator
• Be able to apply acquired knowledge to working situations

These learning objectives are embedded in the curriculum of each MBA program at Willamette University, ensuring our graduates are not just prepared for today’s job market, but are equipped to lead and innovate in an evolving world.