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Atkinson Graduate School of Management

Cultivating socially responsible leaders in the realms of business, government and nonprofit management.

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With a footprint in Salem and Portland, we’re leading the way in graduate education in Oregon.

The Pacific Northwest—with its burgeoning tech scene, entrepreneurial spirit, and socially conscious ethos—is an incredible place to start or grow your career in business, not-for-profit, and government management.

Atkinson Graduate School of Management (AGSM) offers programs for professionals at all stages of their careers, from an early career and career change MBA to a part-time, evening MBA for professionals.

Our 3+2 dual BA/MBA program allows Willamette undergraduate students to earn two degrees in five years. We’ve also teamed up with the Willamette Law to offer a joint JD/MBA, one of the top programs of its kind in the country. Additionally, we offer a dual MBA/Master of Science in Data Science in partnership with our School of Computing and Information Sciences.

With a world-class faculty, career-focused curriculum, hands-on experiences, and a steadfast commitment to your success, a Willamette MBA is an incredible investment in your future.

Our Programs

AGSM offers three distinct MBA degrees, plus a variety of executive education and certificate programs. Wherever you are on your professional journey, we likely have an option for you.

  • One-Year MBA

    This intensive, accelerated MBA program is designed for ambitious students looking to get a jumpstart in their careers.

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  • STEM MBA

    Combine the power of STEM and management. Our program helps students use analytical tools to drive important management decisions.

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  • MBA for Professionals

    Available in Salem and Portland, this evening, part-time MBA program allows you to advance your career without putting it on hold.

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Best in the Pacific Northwest (and Beyond)

Our AACSB- and NASPAA-accredited MBA programs are nationally ranked and consistently recognized by leading business publications, such as Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur and Poets & Quants.

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  • #1
    Business School in Oregon

    Bloomberg Businessweek ranked us one of the best business schools in the U.S. (2024)

  • Top 10
    Entrepreneurship courses

    Inc. Magazine recognized two of our courses among the best entrepreneurship classes in MBA programs in the U.S. 

  • #76
    Best MBA in the U.S.

    Out of more than 1,100 accredited programs in the U.S., Poets & Quants ranked us in the top 100.

Why You Should Choose Willamette MBA
Our Faculty

Our distinguished faculty are influential in their fields—and in the classroom. These scholars and practitioners bring intellectual curiosity and real-world insight to our MBA program, and their original research benefits communities near and far.

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Hands-On Learning Experiences

MBA students gain real-world experience through case studies, internships and student-managed portfolios, including the O’Neill Investment Fund, Angel Fund, and Philanthropic Investment for Community Impact.  A hallmark experience of the Early Career & Career Change MBA students is PACE—Practical Application for Careers and Enterprises, which entails a six-month consulting engagement with a non-profit client. 

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Apply to the Willamette MBA

The first step in applying to a Willamette graduate program is to determine which of our programs is right for you. From there, you can explore the admissions criteria, gather the required documents, and start your application.

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If you’re looking to take your career to the next level, consider Willamette, Oregon’s premier MBA program. Request more information or start your application today.

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