Early Career & Career Change MBA

The Willamette MBA

Willamette University’s history of pioneering innovative, high-caliber academic programs led to the development of an integrated, cross-functional, and cross-sector management program in 1974. As part of the oldest university in the west, Willamette’s Atkinson Graduate School of Management (AGSM), home to the Willamette MBA, has deep roots in the Pacific Northwest, offering students unique access to internship and job opportunities.

Today, AGSM is recognized as the #1 business school in Oregon and continually adapts to meet the needs of business, government, and non-profit professionals as careers evolve. With a knowledgeable faculty dedicated to educating the next generation of insightful and socially responsible leaders, Willamette MBA prepares students for the careers of the future.

TOP-RANKED MBA PROGRAM IN OREGON by Forbes, Businessweek, Poets & Quants, Princeton Review, and QS.

RANKED 2ND BEST MBA PROGRAM IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST.

TAKE THE FIRST STEP

Willamette's Early Career & Career Change MBA prepares students for careers in business, government, and non-profit organizations. The program is designed to help students build the tools to launch a successful career through hands-on, real-world learning. Prepare to enter the workforce by gaining the most current industry-related expertise and confidence in your knowledge and decisionmaking abilities.

MBA candidates build a resume through real consulting projects with real clients, experiential courses, and up to 3 semesters of internships for credit. Applicants do not need to have previous work experience to be admitted and will graduate from the program with an ample portfolio.

ACCREDITATION

AGSM is one of only two business schools in the nation that is accredited for both business (AACSB International) and public administration (NASPAA). This dual accreditation has earned Willamette MBA recognition and respect for our commitment to excellence.

The AACSB International is the gold standard for business school accreditation. Only 5% of business schools worldwide are accredited by AACSB.

Schools accredited by The Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) are recognized for producing graduates who are prepared to have a meaningful career in public service.

FACTS AND FIGURES

Class of 2022

100% landed a Summer Internship while 49% recieved a Job Offer before Graduation.

CURRENT INCOMING CLASS (CLASS OF 2024)

21% are International Students. 36% are Women. 64% are Men. 19% are Underrepresented Minorities.

AVERAGE TEST SCORES FROM THE PREVIOUS THREE INCOMING CLASSES:

GRE: 310, GMAT: 550

CURRICULUM

CONCENTRATIONS

Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Global Management, Human Resources, Management Science and Quantitative Methods, Marketing, Operations Analysis & Systems, Organizational Analysis, Public & Not-For-Profit Management.

FIRST YEAR FALL SEMESTER

Data Analysis, Modeling, and Decision Making (3 credits)

Managing Individuals, Teams, and Organizations (3 credits)

Accounting for Managers (3 credits)

PACE I – Practical Applications for Careers and Enterprises (3 credits)

Finance and Economics I (3 credits)

FIRST YEAR SPRING SEMESTER

Marketing – Creating Satisfied Customers (3 credits)

PACE II – Practical Applications for Careers and Enterprises (3 credits)

Finance and Economics II (3 credits) Operations and Systems Management (3 credits)

MBA Elective Course

FIRST YEAR SUMMER

Internship (3 credits)

SECOND YEAR FALL SEMESTER

Politics and Public Policy for Managers (3 credits)

MBA Elective Course

MBA Elective Course

MBA Elective Course

SECOND YEAR SPRING SEMESTER

Strategic Management (3 credits)

MBA Elective Course

MBA Elective Course

MBA Elective Course

Learn more about our courses at: https://willamette.edu/mba/programs/eccc/curriculum/required.html

INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS

The immersive programs below are unique to Willamette MBA and allow students to apply their coursework and act as decision makers in real time.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION FOR CAREERS AND ENTERPRISES (PACE): PACE is a unique combination of career development, learning business practices, and a six-month project for real not-for-profit clients.

ANGEL FUND: Apply investment strategies and research when you work with your classmates to analyze and ultimately invest in entrepreneurial ventures.

O’NEILL INVESTMENT FUND: Apply what you’ve learned about risk, economic outlooks, and company analysis and manage a real portfolio of stocks and exchange traded funds.

PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENT FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT: Grant funds to impactful non-profit organizations in the community by managing and distributing funds from Willamette MBA’s social impact investment portfolio.

CAREER MANAGEMENT

Our Career Management team offers support and services that are customized to your needs and goals. In one-on one and group settings, gain career advice, interview skills, and professional connections that will help you as you begin your career or make a career change.

• 1:1 career coaching appointments

• Professional development workshops and programming

• Career treks to corporate giants in the PNW

• Opportunities to connect and network with alumni and employers

• Mock Interview Day

• Non-profit Internship Scholarship Program

GRADUATE PLACEMENTS

Adidas, Amazon, Apple, Boeing, Charles Schwab Company, Deloitte, Hewlett Packard, Intel, KPMG, Kaiser Permanente, Microsoft, Nike, PwC, Starbucks, State of Oregon

Our Faculty is the difference

MBA for Life

Willamette MBA alumni have access to lifelong learning opportunities through MBA for Life. Through this program, alumni get a lifetime invitation to free supplementary classes, networking events, career management resources, and study abroad trips.

This is a return on investment that you will continue to benefit from throughout your career as you continually update your skillset and stay competitive in the job market.

Tuition & Scholarships

TUITION

$24,544 per semester (4 semesters)

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

SCHOLARSHIP AID

• All applicants admitted to the MBA program are automatically considered for scholarship aid

• 100% of students enrolled in the full-time MBA program receive scholarship aid

• Scholarships awarded for the first year of study are renewable for the second year

ADDITIONAL MBA SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS

• Community Impact Scholarship

• Diversity Mosaic Scholarship

• Global Reach Scholarship

• National Reach Scholarship

• Pacific Northwest Scholarship

• Peace Corps Coverdell Fellowship

• Reaching Out LGBTQ MBA Fellowship

• Segal AmeriCorps Match Award

• Veterans Scholarship

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

• Online application (submit before taking the GMAT/GRE)

• Unofficial transcripts

• 2 references

• Resume

• Personal Statement

• GMAT or GRE score

• Admission interview

INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Willamette MBA welcomes international students who have completed the coursework and examinations equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree. Applicants should be prepared to provide the information and documents below.

• Online application

• International transcripts

• 2 references

• Resume

• Personal statement

• GMAT or GRE score

• Proof of language proficiency

• Admission interview

Application Steps

1: Fill out a free application online. You will need to include:

• References

• Personal Statement

• Resume

2: Transcripts. Have official transcripts sent by school to: mba-admission@willamette.edu or mailed to Willamette University, Atkinson Graduate School of Management, 900 State Street, Salem OR 97301

3: Official GMAT or GRE score. Willamette University Students: Ask your recruiter about a waiver.

4: Admission interview

Apple now at: https://willamette.edu/mba/admission/eccc/apply-now/index.html

Receive personal assistance today at: mba-admission@willamette.edu | 503-370-6167

Portland Center

Salem Campus

Learn more at: https://willamette.edu/mba/