(FT RANK 78)
Address
Mackenzie Hall 110
Box 353200
Seattle
WA
98195
United States
Switchboard: (206) 543 4661
Fax: (206) 616 7351
Email: mba@u.washington.edu
Web: http://www.foster.washington.edu/
USP of the school
Foster's MBA Career services team : The MBA Program has an excellent career placement rate of more than 96% of its graduating students. The Business Connections Center facilitates connections between students, employers, alumni, and faculty. The Advisory Board includes prominent employers such as Microsoft, Ford Motor Company, Washington Mutual, Accenture, Alaska Airlines, Expedia, IBM, Hitachi Consulting, Hewlett-Packard, Nike, Weyerhaeuser, Starbucks, T-Mobile, Deloitte & Touche, and Intel.
Description
University of Washington Foster MBA students are immersed in one of the most innovative MBA experiences in the world, built to deliver a personalized education for a career path each student defines with extensive input. Students begin with a first-year integrated curriculum that focuses on core business concepts, includes tailored professional development to enhance business communication and leadership skills, and presents opportunities for international study and hands-on learning. By doing projects during the school year and internships with local companies such as Microsoft and Starbucks, or in places such as Thailand, New York City or Boston, students have frequent contact with the business community.
Foster MBA students can tap a broad range of elective courses in areas of special interest such as corporate finance or international marketing, choose from certificate programs such as entrepreneurship or global business, and augment business classes with flexible access to courses or dual-degree options in other university departments.
Full time MBA Statistics
Student Profile
% Female Students 36%
% International 18%
Avg. Work Exp. 6 years
Avg. Student's Age 29
Avg. GMAT 688
Programme Profile
Accreditations AACSB, EQUIS
Start Dates September
Avg. Programme Duration 21 months
Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) USD 64000
Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics Yes
Teaching Methodology More than 50% Case Method / Less than 50% Lecture based
Scholarship / Financial Aid
School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid Yes
School-sponsored Scholarships based on (other) Career Interest and Area of Study Focus
Admission Requirements
Application deadline January, March, October, November
Min. Gmat N/A
Min Toefl (Paper) 600
Min Toefl (Computer) 250
Accept IELTS Yes
Min IELTS 7
Essay Req. Yes
Interview Req. Yes
References Req. Yes
Resume / C.V. Yes
Undergrad or equivalent degree Yes
Official Transcripts Yes
Completed Application Form Yes
Application Fee USD 75
Executive MBA Statistics
Student Profile
% Female Students 20%
% International 5%
Avg. Work Exp. 14 years
Avg. Student's Age 39
Avg. GMAT 560
Programme Profile
Accreditations AACSB, EQUIS
Established Date 1983
Start Dates September
Avg. Programme Duration 21 months
Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) USD 71,500
Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics Yes
Teaching Methodology More than 50% Case Method / Less than 50% Lecture based
Scholarship / Financial Aid
School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid Yes
Admission Requirements
Application deadline February, May
Min. Gmat 500
Min Toefl (Paper) 580
Min Toefl (Computer) 240
Accept IELTS Yes
Min IELTS 7
Min years of work experience 5
Essay Req. Yes
Interview Req. Yes
References Req. Yes
Resume / C.V. No
Undergrad or equivalent degree No
Official Transcripts Yes
Completed Application Form Yes
Application Fee USD 150
