Stay on track with your career goals. Students with an undergraduate degree in any business field can earn their MBA in just 12 months through Willamette's one-year accelerated MBA program.
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We know every student brings a unique background and set of experiences. That's why our program offers two distinct tracks for students with and without business experience. No matter which path, Willamette's One-Year MBA program emphasizes hands-on learning through both core and elective courses to help you apply what you learn in real time and turn knowledge into action.
Gain real-world experience by working on a six-month consulting project for not-for-profit clients. Through this course, students develop key skills in management, teamwork, and communication while applying business concepts directly to client projects. Alumni often cite PACE as a transformative part of their MBA experience, combining career development with impactful community service.
Apply your understanding of management theory and practice to an integrative project that spans multiple disciplines, including strategy, marketing, finance, and human resources. This course is designed to enhance your innovation and leadership skills, culminating in a professional, MBA-level project aimed at persuading executive audiences.
At Willamette, we prepare future leaders who drive change. Our one-year, full-time MBA empowers you to make informed, ethical, and impactful decisions using data, evidence, and a deep understanding of the human side of business. As part of a collaborative and diverse learning community, you'll gain the skills, perspectives, and confidence to lead in local, national, and global arenas.
Our professors are mentors, published authors, and working professionals. They support students as they navigate graduate life. They'll help you build connections in the local industry and guide you through important business principles that benefit everyone.
Dr. Henry Bi holds a Ph.D. from the University of Arizona and multiple certifications in Six Sigma. Recognized with several teaching awards, Dr. Bi is committed to helping students excel in the quality of social and economic development.
Dr. Michael Hand specializes in integrating mathematics, statistics, and information systems into management education. He excels in helping students from diverse backgrounds confidently apply advanced quantitative tools to real-world decision-making and organizational control.
Our One-Year MBA program at Willamette is designed for high-achieving students who are ready to accelerate their careers. The track you join depends on your professional experience after earning your undergraduate degree.
Track 1 begins in the summer or fall semester and is for students with limited post-baccalaureate business experience. Track 2 is for students with two or more years of post-baccalaureate business experience and begins in the fall semester.
Students take a mix of required and elective classes. All students take Politics & Public Policy for Managers as well as electives in:
Our one-year Master's in Business Administration program is for students with an undergraduate degree in any business field. Professional work experience is not required. All applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree within the previous five years and have earned a minimum GPA of 3.34. We are test optional.
Students are automatically considered for 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.
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Oregon
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U.S.A.