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.
Program Snapshot
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Graduate
- Credit Hours
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45
- Time to complete
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1 Year
- Campus
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Salem Campus
Curriculum
We understand how every student has a different background. That's why we offer two unique tracks. Track one is designed for students with limited or no post-baccalaureate business experience and track two is designed for those with two or more years of experience. Our program prioritizes hands-on learning through elective and core courses, allowing students to turn knowledge into action.
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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.
Program Values
We're proud to prepare future leaders that drive change on a local, national, and global scale. Our one year full-time MBA program uses data and information to make a change. Learn how the Willamette community embraces our program's core values.
Introducing Some of Our Faculty
Our professors aren't just faculty, they're mentors, published authors, and working professionals. They are here to support students as they navigate post-graduate life. They'll help you build connections in the local industry and guide you through important business principles that benefit everyone.
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Haidong (Henry) Bi
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.
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Michael Hand
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.
Program Details
Students must complete 12 courses, including PACE I & II (or LEAD), Politics & Public Policy for Managers, Strategic Management, and the IMAP Capstone Course. Students must also complete an internship, which can be before enrollment or as an elective within the program. Students must complete the IKEW (spring semester) and complete an elective course in the following areas:
- Accounting or finance
- Operations or supply chain management
- Marketing, organizational behavior, or human resource management
Admissions
Our one-year Master's in Business Administration program is for students with an AACSB accredited undergraduate degree in business. 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. They also must have a minimum test score of one of the following:
- 600 on the GMAT
- 294 on the GRE
- 159 on the LSAT
Financial Aid and Scholarships
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.
