Earn a flexible, hybrid MBA in Portland’s Pearl District, where working professionals advance their careers.
Portland is home to a diverse and growing economy that spans technology, apparel, healthcare, finance, and sustainable business. Willamette offers flexible solutions for you to earn an MBA in Portland. Our location in the heart of Northwest Portland offers access to professional networks, business leaders, and industry connections.
Designed for working professionals, our hybrid MBA program combines online coursework with in-person sessions at our Portland center. Continue growing your career while gaining the analytical and leadership skills to move forward.
Combine two graduate programs for enhanced skills around data, problem-solving, communication, strategic thinking, leadership, and machine learning. Build a background that translates well into Portland's innovative landscape.
“One of the greatest advantages of earning an MBA in Portland is that the city becomes part of the learning experience. Our students are surrounded by a dynamic mix of industries, organizations, and professionals, and that creates richer classroom conversations and more meaningful connections outside the classroom. In the Pearl District, our program is positioned to bring together business, innovation, creativity, and community in a way that helps students build both their skills and their network.”
Portland is a dynamic, metropolitan hub offering direct access to the state’s largest concentration of employers, industries, alumni networks, and professional connections. This provides MBA students with a broad base of opportunities for real-world projects, guest speakers, mentorship, internships, recruiting, and peer collaboration.
Students work alongside peers with backgrounds in healthcare, technology, design, and nonprofit sectors. With such a diverse industry landscape, concepts in leadership, analytics, and operations can be applied across multiple fields, creating a richer, more practical learning experience.
Portland is home to major employers, including:
Top industries in the Portland area include:
Many MBA students balance graduate study with demanding careers. Willamette’s hybrid format allows Portland professionals to pursue an MBA without pausing their careers. We offer a flexible schedule, with both online and in-person courses. Join a cohort learning environment and connect with other experienced professionals through valuable learning experiences.
Our part-time MBA program offers a variety of benefits. Join workshops to strengthen how you lead, collaborate, and drive change. Consulting projects explore real organizational challenges, helping you make an impact in your current role. Connect with our Career Center to find individualized support or enroll in MBA classes tuition-free for life.
Learn from the same professors who teach students in our #1-ranked full-time MBA program. Our program is also accredited by AACSB International, a distinction that just 6% of business schools worldwide can claim. Our business school has earned awards and accolades such as:
Ready to chat with our team about earning your MBA in Portland? Speak to our admissions team to schedule a visit and learn more about our programs.
Willamette University
Ecotrust Building
721 NW 9th Ave
Portland
Oregon
97209
U.S.A.