Skip to main content

STEM MBA Program

Pursue an education that combines the technical knowledge and soft skills modern leaders need. Prepare for a variety of careers with one of the best STEM MBA programs around.

Program Snapshot

MBA

Graduate

60

2 years

Salem Campus

A professor talking in front of a classroom of students

Our STEM MBA Program

By combining a STEM education with an MBA degree, this distinct program can help ambitious students enter the job market with highly sought-after backgrounds. We highlight the importance of quantitative tools in the management world to help students gain hands-on experience for data-driven organizations. With our STEM MBA program, you will build the skills and knowledge needed to position yourself at the forefront of innovation. 

Why choose the STEM MBA program at Willamette? 

  • Hands-on learning. Opportunities such as Practical Application for Careers and Enterprises (PACE) set Willamette MBA apart and give students experience in making real-world decisions. These resume-building opportunities will help you succeed after graduation. 
  • Innovative elective courses. Take courses such as Digital Ecommerce Analytics and Managing AI. Hone in on management, technology, leadership, and data analysis skills through our specialized classes.
  • Lifelong opportunities. Willamette MBA graduates can take tuition-free courses throughout their careers through the MBA for Life program. Stay up to date on evolving techniques and leadership practices. 

Schedule a Visit

Curriculum

We are committed to offering courses that delve deep into specific STEM and business topics, equipping students with the skills and experience they need to thrive in the modern workplace. Our full-time MBA program develops skills to apply and interpret data for strategic decision making.

  • GSM 6004: Digital E-Commerce and Analytics

    Compete in the Google Online Marketing Challenge and gain hands-on experience running keyword ad campaigns for real organizations. This STEM MBA course covers keyword planning, funnels, A/B testing, and touchpoint attribution. With a quantitative focus, assignments include statistical analyses like t-tests and regression, preparing you for the evolving digital marketing landscape.

  • GSM 6023: Models for Choices and Forecasts

    Build on core data analysis skills by exploring qualitative and time-series data, which are essential for forecasting in business and government. This course introduces tools for analyzing dynamic and limited data, expanding insights from metric data to broader challenges in decision-making and modeling.

Why Choose a STEM MBA from Willamette

Program Values

Our mission at Willamette University is to offer students a well-rounded education. By emphasizing hands-on opportunities, we ensure that our students graduate with a strong resume that will set them apart as they enter the job market. Secure a strong STEM and management education that prepares students to make important technological and business decisions within organizations.

A male in a blue shirt sitting in a brick classroom
Admissions Info and Program Requirements

Students in Willamette’s STEM MBA program must complete 60 credit hours. Out of the required credit hours, students must take a total of 36 STEM-designated core and elective courses. In addition, all other graduation requirements in place for the Early Career & Career Change MBA program will also apply.

A guy sipping coffee and talking to two students at Willamette's Graduate and Professional Center
Financial Aid and Scholarships

Every student is automatically considered for our merit-based scholarships. Students can contact the MBA admissions office for more details about graduate scholarships. We also offer generous financial aid packages, including summer financial aid.

A guy surrounded by classmates conveying an idea in front of his laptop

FAQs

Willamette University

Atkinson Graduate School of Management