School of Business & Management Master of Business Administration Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship
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Introduction from the Dean “At Northwest University, we believe business is a high calling and an extraordinary opportunity to serve others and create positive social change.�
Northwest University has distinct
a variety of relevant management and
ability to decide and take action. Finally,
size insures that you are an integral part of
think critically about the complexities
learning opportunities will be centered
advantages from other schools. Our small a learning community, not just a number. In each course, you will engage in
experiential learning with your peers.
You will be challenged to consider global perspectives. You will develop and refine
communication skills. You will learn to of leadership. You will be mentored by
teaching faculty with real-world experience. You will do more than acquire information, you will grow as a person.
You will become more competent in your
because we are a Christian institution, your in the context of a distinctive, ethically responsible worldview.
Teresa Gillespie, JD Dean, School of Business & Management
Table of Contents Convenience & Community
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Master of Business Administration
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Master of Arts in Social 8-9 Entrepreneurship Faculty 11 Opportunities 12 Alumni 14-15 Endorsements Northwest University Facts
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“I knew that Northwest was a place where I could come and expect to be challenged, not just intellectually, but also emotionally, and spiritually.� Jennifer Arment, MBA 2011 (pictured at left)
Convenience & Community
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Convenience
Community
life outside of college.
same group of students. Your classroom
colleagues.
Classes start at 6:00 pm. Most students
on-campus dining hall or nearby fast-food
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commitments, such as work and family. for rest and relaxation.
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eat dinner together before class or grab a
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) MBA Curriculum First Year: Fall Orientation
Spring
Elective* (4)
International Business (3)
Organizational Management (3)
Commencement
Spring
Corporate Strategy (3)
MBA Concentrations Enhance the value of your MBA by focusing your studies on Social Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Project Management, or
Summer
International Business.
Marketing Management (3)
Legal & Ethical Responsibility (3)
use business skills to solve social problems.
Business Innovation & Research (4)
TOTAL CREDITS = 39
Summer
*Elective options include Project
Information Technology Management (3)
Planning, Coaching High Performance
Leadership Development (3)
Operations Management (3)
Management (Risk and Agile), Tactical
Second Year: Fall
Teams, International Economic
Financial Management (3)
Graduate Internship.
Intermediate Accounting for Managers (4)
Development (travel fees apply), or a
Social Entrepreneurship students learn to
Leadership students develop skills in
coaching others and enhancing personal strengths for organizational leadership. Project Management students are
prepared for project management
responsibility in a wide range of industries and organizations. Students who focus on International Business consider particular
issues that are crucial to the success of global business ventures.
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MBA Requirements •
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International students whose native
A Bachelor of Arts or Science (or
language is not English must submit a
accredited college or university.
on the TOEFL exam as part of the
equivalent degree) from a regionally
minimum score of 580 (or equivalent)
A minimum of a 3.0 grade point
application process.
average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale on all
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Applicants without an undergraduate
previous college work.
course in finance or accounting must
Management Admissions Test
MBA finance and accounting courses at
A qualifying score on the Graduate
take a tutorial or seminar prior to the
(GMAT) (Northwest University
the start of their second year.
Institutional Code #4541). The GMAT
MBA Accreditation
Northwest University’s MBA is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs. Accreditation
standards are modeled on the Baldrige
National Quality Program. Employers find value in knowing you graduated from a
school that uses the same standards as those
used by businesses, health care providers, and others to recognize excellence.
requirement is WAIVED for applicants with a masters’ degree or a 3.2
undergraduate GPA and at least 2 years •
of full-time, professional employment. A completed application packet.
Apply for the MBA program online: www.northwestu.edu/business/apply
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Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship (MASE) MASE Introduction Change yourself and change the world. As a student in our Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship, you will learn to use
business skills to solve social problems.
You will be a change agent for good. In
the process, you yourself will also change. With our innovative and challenging curriculum, you will become a more
confident, competent, and innovative leader.
MASE Overview A “social entrepreneur� is an innovator
who recognizes a social problem and uses entrepreneurial business principles to
organize, create, and manage a venture to create social change.
Examples include local, national, and
global programs that promote literacy,
economic development, housing, medical
services, and counseling, as well as ministries that address spiritual needs.
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In this MA program, students learn to
use business and management skills to solve social problems and create sustainable and effective organizations.
Career Opportunities Include: • • • •
Starting a new profit or non-profit social venture.
Leading or managing an established non-profit or ministry organization. Serving as an executive pastor.
Advising business leaders on best
practices for social impact programs.
Spring
Social Enterprise (3)
Project Management (4) Summer
Marketing for Social Ventures (3) Second Year: Fall
Entrepreneurial Finance (3)
Management of Non-profits (3)
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equivalent degree) from a regionally accredited college or university.
A minimum of a 3.0 grade point
average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale on all previous college work.
A completed application packet.
International students whose native
language is not English must submit a on the TOEFL exam as part of the
Strategy for Social Impact Organizations (3) TOTAL CREDITS = 32
A Bachelor of Arts or Science (or
minimum score of 580 (or equivalent)
Elective* (4)
First Year: Fall
Leadership Development (3)
•
Spring
Commencement
Organizational Management (3)
•
Resource Development (3)
MASE Curriculum Orientation
MASE Requirements
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application process.
The GMAT is not required.
*Elective options include Project
Management (Risk and Agile), Tactical Planning, Coaching High Performance Teams, International Economic
Development (travel fees apply), or a Graduate Internship.
Apply for the MASE program online: www.northwestu.edu/business/apply
School of Business & Management Faculty Faculty members teach, advise, and
Don Doty
faculty are current practitioners who teach
University
supervise graduate students. Adjunct specialized courses.
Resident Faculty Teresa Gillespie, Dean
BA, California State University,
Northridge
JD, University of Washington
John Bacon (photo at left)
BA, Northwest University
MBA, Northwest University
DM, George Fox University (candidate) Kevin Cooney
BA, Oral Roberts University
MA, Lancaster University, England PhD, Arizona State University PDB, University of Florida
BS, California Polytechnical State MBA, California Polytechnical State
University.
PhD, University of Nebraska
Timothy Lucas (photo below)
BSBA, Bowling Green State University MA, University of Houston
DM, George Fox University (candidate) Tom Sill
BA, Central Washington
MBA, Seattle Pacific University
Adjunct Faculty Peter Ghavami
BA, Oregon State University
MS, Portland State University
PhD, University of Washington
(candidate)
Larry Ishmael
BA, University of Oklahoma MBA, Thunderbird
PhD, University of Stellenbosch
(candidate) Lee Smith
BS, Abilene Christian University MEd, University of North Texas PhD, University of North Texas
Dan Yeomans
BA, McKendree College
MBA, St. Martin’s College
PMP (Certified Project Management
Professional)
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Opportunities At Northwest University, we care about your professional career growth. You’ll meet industry leaders who are guest
lecturers in your classes. You’ll be invited to networking events with business and non-
profit professionals. You’ll participate with
alumni at dinners and receptions. You’ll be matched with a mentor in your field.
If you plan on changing careers, you
may wish to take the Graduate Internship course as an elective, which will help you gain experience and professional relationships in a new field.
To learn more about the graduate programs in the School of Business & Management, visit: www.northwestu.edu/business
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Alumni Endorsements Shireen Sachar MBA, Class of 2011 “I learned a lot from all our professors and my classmates. It was an extraordinary group of collaborative and supportive people.”
Why Northwest?
Experience at Northwest
Advice
in the area and I felt that Northwest
and my classmates together who formed an
students to become business leaders. So if
atmosphere, which really drew me in.
supportive people. We had students from
believe in yourself, believe in your dreams,
I looked at some of the MBA schools
University had a more collaborative Being an international student,
thousands of miles away from my home
country, I found a place which had a very family-like atmosphere.
I learned a lot from all our professors
extraordinary group of collaborative and
diverse backgrounds and professors with
a huge experience base. And they were all
willing to share their knowledge and their experience and help you in whatever way that they could.
Northwest University is truly gearing
you’re ready to take a step forward, then believe in God, and just go for it.
To watch Shireen’s complete interview
please visit www.northwestu.edu/video.
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Eddie Carter MASE, Class of 2011 “ I had professors that incorporated their faith within their teachings, so I was not just getting head knowledge, I was also getting practical application in regards to my faith.” Why Northwest?
that I could call up the dean and have a
members attend Northwest University
my next steps. That is one of the things
I’ve had several friends and family
over the past 15-20 years. I knew about the
integrity of the University, and the students that actually came out of the University that were pretty gifted and talented. Experience at Northwest
I liked the size of the University and
conversation with her about my classes or
practical application in regards to my faith. Advice
Visit the campus and meet with the
that I most loved about the program. I also
admissions director. Ask your questions,
professors that incorporated their faith
definitely recommend that you jump into
liked the faith-based portion of it. I had within their teachings, so I was not just
getting head knowledge, I was also getting
get them answered. And then I would the program.
To watch Eddie’s complete interview
please visit www.northwestu.edu/video.
Our History
Our Location
Our Programs
Northwest University was founded in
Northwest University is located on 56 acres
In addition to the graduate programs
four-year academic curriculum in 1948,
from Lake Washington and only a few
Management, Northwest offers master’s
1934. It grew from a three-year to a
and a Liberal Arts division was added in
1955. In 1973 Northwest gained regional academic accreditation. Northwest
attained university status on January 1, 2005, the institution’s name was then changed from Northwest College to Northwest University.
The 45,000-square-foot Donald H.
in Kirkland, Washington, just a few blocks miles from downtown Seattle.
For more information, including
photographs, maps and directions, visit www.northwestu.edu.
offered in the School of Business and degrees in Counseling Psychology,
International Care and Community
Development, Education, Teaching,
Ministry, Missional Leadership, and Theology and Culture. Northwest
also offers a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology.
Northwest University offers more than
Argue Health and Sciences Center, is
60 bachelor’s programs including ministry,
along with the former headquarters of
business, biology (pre-med), and nursing.
the latest addition to the campus (right), the Seattle Seahawks.
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