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Graduate Programs at Willamette At Willamette University, we offer dynamic graduate programs designed for future innovators, creators, leaders, and problem-solvers. Located in the Pacific Northwest, our programs emphasize active learning, impactful research, and community engagement. Join a community that values service beyond self, reflecting our motto, “Not unto ourselves alone are we born.” Here you’ll find a vibrant community that both cherishes self-expression and is dedicated to creating positive change in the world.
Whether you’re an emerging artist, a recent graduate, or a seasoned professional, our programs cater to your unique journey. Our curriculum is tailored to bridge theory and practice. Explore our graduate offerings, transform knowledge into meaningful action, and become an advocate for a better world at Willamette University.
Study in Portland or Salem At Willamette University, our graduate programs are set against the unique backdrops of Portland and Salem, offering diverse experiences for personal and academic growth.
PORTLAND Portland, Oregon’s largest city, combines natural beauty with an innovative spirit. Along the Willamette River, it’s a hub of vibrant arts, tech, and startups. Explore lush parks and stunning waterfalls or indulge in the renowned food scene. In this diverse, forward-thinking city, you’ll find a lifestyle that values creativity, inclusivity, and sustainability. Willamette’s Portland-based graduate programs include MBA, Data Science, Computer Science, and Art & Design.
SALEM Salem, Oregon’s capital, offers a more tranquil study environment. Rich in history, it’s a community-oriented city, set amid natural beauty. Ideal for policy, law, or public administration, the Oregon State Capitol is across the street from campus. With a picturesque river and nearby mountains, it’s perfect for outdoor exploration. Experience the vibrant arts, culture, and community of Salem. Willamette’s programs based in Salem are MBA, Law, and Data Science.
Atkinson Graduate School of Management DEGREE PROGRAMS
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Concentrations for full-time students include Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Global Management, Marketing, and more.
• O’Neill Investment Fund: Manage real stock portfolios.
• JD/MBA: Earn both degrees in 4 years, not 5.
• Philanthropic Investment: Award grants to high-impact community programs.
DEGREE LOCATIONS MBA for Early Career Students Salem, Oregon (Full-Time) MBA for Professionals Portland or Salem, Oregon (Part-Time, Evening)
RANKINGS AND ACCREDITATIONS Oregon’s #1 MBA program. Early Career MBA AACSB & NASPAA accredited Professional MBA Program AACSB International accredited
• MBA/MSDS: Data science joint degree with greater earning potential. • One-Year MBA: For students with AACSB accredited undergraduate business degrees. • Alumni: Access select MBA courses for free, for life. • Executive Development: Careerenhancing programs for managers including programs in Utility Management, Public Management, and Leadership in Business.
“My MBA really helped me build the confidence I needed.”
• Angel Fund: Engage in real Angel investments in the Pacific Northwest.
RECENT EMPLOYERS Charles Schwab Intel Microsoft Nike Wells Fargo
FOCUSED ON TEACHING
Our award-winning faculty is comprised of both scholars and practitioners.
— Jasmine Ames MBA’18
Meet Jake Hoskins, Assistant Professor of Data Science and Marketing; Professor Hoskins’ expertise spans rigorous econometric modeling on Big Data with a focus on brand management, retailing, and social responsibility, bolstered by industry experience at Walgreens and in banking as a Data Scientist.
Learn More at: WILLAMETTE.EDU/GO/MBA-GRAD-ROAD-PIECE
DEGREE PROGRAMS Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) Master of Legal Studies (MLS) Master of Laws (LLM)
THE COLLEGE OF LAW • First law school in the Pacific Northwest. • Merges rigorous academics, experiential learning, and ethics.
Meet professor Carrie Davidson, an expert in international and comparative criminal law, transitional justice, and human rights. Drawing on her global legal experiences, Davidson previously served as a prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and worked in the Prosecutor’s Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• Faculty are experts committed to student success. • Located in Oregon‘s capitol, a hub of government and legal activity. • Tradition of shaping legal leaders. • Full-time or part-time programs.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING • Clinical Law Program: Be a student attorney. Clinics include Trusts and Estates and Immigration.
• Externship Program: Practical experience in various legal settings. Opportunities range from private firms to the Oregon Legislature.
PROGRAM LOCATION Salem, Oregon
POWERFUL PROXIMITY • Engage with lawmakers across the street at the Oregon State Capitol. • Experience the Oregon Supreme Court steps away. • Externships at top law firms, nonprofits, and government agencies.
FACULTY EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH Willamette Law faculty members are renowned for their expertise and research, particularly in the areas of constitutional law, business law, international law, and health care law.
RECENT EMPLOYERS Oregon Department of Justice Saalfeld Griggs PC Dunn Carney Perkins Coie Bullard Law
“Law school can be hard but if it’s something you want, go for it and don’t put any doubt in your mind. Reflect on what your goals are and you can make it happen.” — Brooke Trujillo JD’23
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Learn More at: WILLAMETTE.EDU/GO/LAW-GRAD-ROAD-PIECE
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING & INFORMATION SCIENCES. DEGREE PROGRAMS Master of Science (MS) in Data Science Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science
PROGRAM FLEXIBILITY • Completion in one year or extended to two years • Evening classes from 6–10 p.m. • Suitable for working students and those with internships • Focus on ethical data use and human-centered computing • MBA/MSDS available
PROGRAM LOCATIONS Data Science Portland or Salem, Oregon (Evening) Computer Science Portland, Oregon (Evening)
MASTER’S IN DATA SCIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
MASTER’S IN COMPUTER SCIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
• Gain the essential tools for decisionmaking in various fields.
• Open to all: no Computer Science bachelor’s needed.
• One-year program: technical skills, • Flexible program: finish in 12, 18, or in-depth knowledge, ethical approach. 24 months. • Opportunities in areas like data privacy, visualization, analytics.
• Resources of a large university: with the attention of a small school.
• On-campus projects and off-campus internships.
• Comprehensive breadth of classes from tech skills to data ethics.
“Data science is as much about people as it is about science.” — Nick Kachanyuk MS’21
FACULTY EXPERTISE
RECENT EMPLOYERS
• Applied knowledge in pressing business issues.
San Diego Padres
• Renowned researchers and consultants. • Experienced and understanding educators. • Supportive mentors with extensive networks.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Portland Public Schools Netflix Disney Zoom Google
Learn More at: WILLAMETTE.EDU/GO/ COMPUTING-GRAD-ROAD-PIECE
Meet Professor Kristen Gore, a multi-faceted statistician and educator. With years of industry work, most recently at Hewlett Packard, her research interests span from environmental statistics to statistical engineering. Outside of the classroom, Dr. Gore serves as a LEGO robotics volunteer for local K-2 students.
Degree Programs
Recent Student Work Showcased At:
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Victoria & Albert Museum
Master of Arts (MA)
Portland Art Museum
Dual Master of Fine Arts/ Master of Arts (MFA/MA)
Art in America
Program Flexibility • MFA Visual Studies: Encourages personal expression and artistic growth in a supportive setting. • MA Critical Studies: Develop advanced research, writing, and analysis skills for multidisciplinary scholars and cultural workers. • MFA Print Media: Utilize one of the country’s premier academic printmaking facilities. • Low-Residency MFA Creative Writing: Emphasizes exploration across writing forms and genres. • Low-Residency MFA Visual Studies: Ideal for professionals and working artists; offers flexibility and rigor. • Post-Baccalaureate Residency: Two semesters of mentorship, studio space, and specialized coursework.
Program Location Portland, Oregon
Learn More at: WILLAMETTE.EDU/GO/PNCAGRAD-ROAD-PIECE
Facilities Comprehensive facilities featuring equipment for a wide range of artistic disciplines including exclusive studio space in the 25,000 sq. ft. Glass Building.
VICE and many more
What Students Experience • Small cohort sizes.
• Focused professional development.
• Dedicated studios.
• Student-led conversations, lectures, workshops, and exhibitions.
• Customized attention and mentorship. • Fluid, cross-genre experimentation.
“PNCA profoundly catapulted my art career. While there, I took advantage of everything offered: Global studio in Mexico, NYC trip, Caldera, Graduate galleries fellowship, the best cohort, chair, and coordinator I could ask for. All of which has guided me to a steady, critical, and ambitious art practice.” — Angélica Maria Millán Lozano MFA’17
Meet Professor Garrick Imatani, an educator and artist specializing in diverse mediums from sculpture to photography, who intertwines community narratives and personal experiences to reflect on societal relations. With his work showcased globally, including New York, California, Texas, and Russia, he currently chairs the MFA in Visual Studies program.
EXPERIENCE WILLAMETTE
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Portland Center, Atkinson Graduate School of Management and School of Computing and Information Sciences
Salem Campus, Atkinson Graduate School of Management
Pacific Northwest College of Art, Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies
Salem Campus, College of Law
Glass Building, Pacific Northwest College of Art, Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies
Salem Campus, Ford Hall, School of Computing and Information Sciences
Discover what makes Willamette University unique. We invite prospective students to visit our campuses in Portland and Salem to explore our diverse graduate programs, meet our dedicated faculty, and immerse themselves in our vibrant communities. Experience firsthand the dynamic classroom discussions, innovative research, and community engagement that define the Willamette experience. Join us and see how we’re turning knowledge into action. Your future starts here at Willamette. Schedule your visit today.
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