Full-time mBA ProgrAm

So we chose a business school that prepares us to excel as team players— and team leaders.

Foster MBAs learn how to harness the power of talented professionals with diverse backgrounds, knowledge, and skills to achieve goals much greater than any one of us could reach on our own.

We learn from great coaches—faculty, staff, and mentors—who get to know us on a first-name basis.

We work together to meet the challenge, whether it’s winning a case competition, completing a consulting project, or raising funds for charity.

We support each other’s career aspirations by sharing information about opportunities and coaching fellow students before interviews.

We lend a hand to the students who follow in our footsteps, just as we reach out to the alumni and executives who open doors to our future careers.

We work together to get the job done, whatever it takes, and celebrate our accomplishments together at the end of the day.

Students, faculty, staff, mentors, alumni—we’re all part of the Foster team. Whatever our individual goals, we’re in this to win.

together we will.

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Nick AmlANdMBA 2015

Grew up: Seattle

BA in Business and Economics, University of Puget Sound

Before Foster: Worked supporting global health projects and research studies in Africa and Asia

Extracurricular: VP for Healthcare and Biotech Association, Consulting Society

“The most valuable parts of my MBA program were the practical experience projects, where you have the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned. You get an opportunity to experience in the real world what you don’t get in the classroom. That combination gives you a really solid platform to jump from when you get to the business world.”

Read Nick’s story at foster.uw.edu/amland

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leArN By doiNgAt Foster, transforming learning into action takes many forms—courses within and outside of the core that provoke our thinking and stimulate discussion, a leadership development program that challenges us to practice our skills, career planning based on our past experience and where we want to go, student organizations that let us collaborate with classmates who share our passions, internships with dynamic companies, and consulting projects that give us an opportunity to solve real-world problems.

• Apply your knowledge and skills through consulting projects, competitions, and internships

• Develop leadership skills in student organizations and participate in the Fritzky Leadership Fellows Program

• Build your international experience with study tours—learn how business is done on the ground in the global economy

Work ANd PlAy togetherFoster’s culture encourages active collaboration. Professors here relish the opportunity to work directly with students. They welcome challenging questions and encourage feedback. Study groups, consulting projects and competitions give us a chance to work in teams to achieve a common goal. We share our interests and passions with classmates through student organizations and extracurricular activities. We get to know each other really well, inside and outside the classroom. And we enjoy hanging out together, whether it’s a social event here at Foster, at our favorite sushi bar, or out on the trail.

• Join a diverse learning community that values openness and authenticity

• Learn from outstanding, accessible faculty with a passion for teaching

• Draw on a diversity of backgrounds and skill sets to achieve group and individual goals

• Practice collaboration skills in case competitions and business plan competitions

• Work with career coaches and support each other in the search for internships and jobs

• Celebrate your successes together and build long-term friendships

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JeSSicA greeNMBA 2015

Grew up: England and Japan

BA in Economics, Barnard College

Before Foster: Worked in finance and travel industries in Tokyo

Extracurricular: VP of International Affairs for the MBA Association

“It was important for me that the school I chose to attend had support for international students. The statistics showed me that Foster has a fairly high composition of international students. I think there’s good reason for that. Seattle’s a very welcoming city. You walk around the streets and you see lots of different faces—Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, African. It’s very diverse. That attracts international students, in addition to all the great companies here.”

Read Jessica’s story at foster.uw.edu/green

Pedro del cAStilloMBA 2015

Grew up: Mexico City

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Universidad Iberoamericana and MS in Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology

Before Foster: Worked as an engineer for multinational corporations in Mexico

Extracurricular: VP of Campus Greening, NetImpact

“The Foster MBA Program is much smaller than comparable programs. It gives you a wide range of options. You can come into the program with your mind set on doing something and then realize halfway through that it might not be your thing, but you still have the chance to step out and do something different. A small program where I had lots of options and could get personalized attention from career services was perfect for me because I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do after earning my MBA.”

Read Pedro’s story at foster.uw.edu/del-castillo

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FiNd yourSelF hereThe Foster MBA Program is small by intention. Smaller entering classes mean we get more time with faculty and more attention from counselors and career coaches. Professors and lecturers get to know our names on the first day of class. The intimate size means that we have a voice in fine-tuning the MBA Program and making it more effective. We have an opportunity to create custom programs and concurrent degrees, tailoring an MBA of our own design. And we get to know everyone in our class.

• Small cohort size and small class sizes make earning a Foster MBA a more personal experience

• Tailor your elective courses to fit your long-term career objectives

• Work with coaches in MBA Career Management to focus your career goals and build your personal brand

• Customize your program with certificate programs or a dual graduate degree

• Access courses and programs outside the business school at one of the world’s great research universities

BroAd ANd deePFoster’s integrated core curriculum helps us relate key concepts in each discipline to each other as we learn them and put them into practice. Many of our professors rank among the top researchers in their fields, and they share insights based on their leading-edge research in the classroom. The program’s small size lets faculty coordinate classwork and experiential learning to reflect the complex realities of the business world.

At Foster, we build a firm foundation of shared knowledge and skills in our first year. In our second year, we choose elective courses tailored to our personal career objectives.

COREFALLBuilding Effective TeamsFinancial Reporting and AnalysisLeadership DevelopmentManagerial FinanceMarketing StrategyMicroeconomics

WINTERApplied Strategy: Business Consulting ProjectCompetitive & Corporate StrategyLeading Teams and OrganizationsStatistics for Business Decisions

SPRINGDecision Support ModelsManagerial AccountingOperations and Supply Chain ManagementElective Options

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTStudents participate in a professional development course during their first quarter and participate in a case competition during their second quarter.

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PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

We complete three practical experiences during the program, which may include a summer internship, consulting team projects, or project-based courses.

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

We complete two international experiences during the program, which may include study abroad, spring study tours, or certain international courses.

INDEPENDENT STUDY AND RESEARCH

If we want to dive deep on special topics not in the regular curriculum, we can design our own courses. Foster faculty members work with us to design projects that fit our learning goals.

CLASSES OUTSIDE THE BUSINESS SCHOOL

If we have interests that lie outside the business domain, we can also customize our curriculum by taking courses from other schools at the UW.Visit the Foster mBA website for most current courses

foster.uw.edu/mbacurriculum

COREAnalysis of Global Economic ConditionsEthical Leadership and Decision Making

ELECTIVESACCOUNTINGFinancial Statement Analysis

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONGlobal Business Forum:

Current Issues in Global Business

BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONSFinding Your VoiceWomen at the Top

BUSINESS ECONOMICSCompeting in the Global EconomyInternational Finance

ENTREPRENEURSHIPAngel InvestingEntrepreneurial Decision MakingEnvironmental Innovation PracticumEntrepreneurial StrategySoftware EntrepreneurshipVenture Capital Investment

FINANCEEntrepreneurial FinanceInternational Financial ManagementProblems in Corporate Planning

and FinancingProblems in Capital Investment PlanningFinancing Decisions, Payout Policy,

and Corporate ControlInvestments

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSCases in SustainabilityApplied Global Consulting in India

MANAGEMENTGlobal StrategyLeadership and Coaching PracticumLeading and Managing

High-performance OrganizationsSuccessful NegotiationsDeal-making in High-velocity Ventures

MARKETINGAdvanced Market StrategyConsumer Marketing and

Brand ManagementAdvertising and Promotion

ManagementDirect MarketingEntrepreneurial MarketingResearch for Marketing DecisionsData Driven MarketingNew Product DevelopmentBusiness-to-Business MarketingPricing Strategies

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENTProject ManagementSupply Chain Management

QUANTITATIVE METHODSModeling with Spreadsheets

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eNergiZe your cAreerWe knew that Seattle is famous for coffee, software, and rain, but then we paid a visit and found the real reasons that Foster lures MBA students from around the world: innovative, global companies with strong growth potential, abundant resources for entrepreneurs, the University of Washington’s international reputation, and engaged alumni who open doors for new Foster MBAs in the Northwest and around the world.

• Connect with the Northwest’s innovative and entrepreneurial business community

• Find others who share your passions, inside and outside the Foster School

• Tap into Foster’s extensive network of executive mentors to learn more about industries, companies and functional areas that interest you

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kelSey iNgrAmMBA 2015

Grew up: Seattle

Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Notre Dame

Before Foster: Worked in IT Advisory for Big Four accounting firm

Extracurricular: Fritzky Leadership Fellows, Challenge 4 Charity, MBA Association Leadership

“The MBA Mentor Program provides students with an invaluable opportunity to build relationships with local business people. My conversations with mentors have really brought classroom lessons to life. The mentors are able to give real-life context to theoretical classroom discussions and give actionable advice that I have already put into practice.”

Read Kelsey’s story at foster.uw.edu/ingram

ryAN mccArthyMBA 2015

Grew up: All around the world

BS in Mechanical Engineering, University of Portland

Before Foster: Served as an officer in the US Army, worked as an analyst for the National Guard

Extracurricular: Foster Veterans Association, Real Estate Club, Seattle Stand Down

“People here are competitive in their own way, but they’re also compassionate in what they do, and compassionate with each other. Students feel the sense of community here because they are like-minded. They have their own goals, but they are here to help each other out as well. An internship or a job will come up, and people will help each other get it even though they’re competing for it as well. It’s just that type of student body. That’s our profile.”

Read Ryan’s story at foster.uw.edu/mccarthy

mAke A diFFereNceFoster empowers us to think outside the box and beyond the bottom line. We believe that business is a noble calling, that success is about more than generating profit and accumulating wealth. As business leaders, we can have a profound impact on the world, and use the tools of business to solve the most pressing challenges of the times in which we live. Foster MBAs make that kind of impact, whether it’s in our own back yard or halfway around the world.

• Apply business skills to solve social and environmental problems

• Find business solutions that will improve life in developing countries

• Help small and minority-owned businesses succeed by participating in consulting projects with the Consulting and Business Development Center

• Gain experience with non-profits and foundations that are using business principles to pursue humanitarian goals

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XiAoou oliViA WANgMBA 2015

Grew up: Beijing, China

BS in Business Administration, University of Southern California

Before Foster: Worked in marketing and public relations in China and the US

Extracurricular: Student ambassador, peer advisor

“I got so much help from peer advisors last year that I decided to become a peer advisor myself. I helped first year students get through the very difficult time of job hunting, internship searching and interviews. Students came to me for general advice, help in editing a résumé or cover letter, and tips for interview preparation. I wanted to guide them in seeking a job they would actually like after they graduated, which is the reason a lot of us came to business school.”

Read Olivia’s story at foster.uw.edu/wang

chANge your liFeAt Foster, earning an MBA isn’t just about preparing us for a new job after graduation. The goal is to help us set a new course in life. A Foster MBA provides us with enough knowledge, skills, and experience to fuel our career development for years to come. But it also expands our horizons in unexpected ways, and challenges us to redefine what it means to live a successful life.

• Recreate yourself and open a new chapter

• Leverage your education and experience, whether in business or another field, to broaden your career opportunities

• Refocus on a career direction that plays to your strengths and interests— to where you’re going, not where you started out

• Develop a plan that will prepare you for long-term professional growth and build a foundation for a rewarding, sustainable career

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iNQuireGo online. You’ll find comprehensive information on admissions requirements, the application process, cost, financial aid, curriculum, faculty, and more. Visit foster.uw.edu/mba.

Call or email. The MBA staff is here to answer your questions.

Meet one-on-one with an Admissions Counselor. Call or email us to set an appointment.

Contact MBA Admissions at 206.543.4661 or 1.866.77UWMBA or email mba@uw.edu.

eXPloreVisit the Foster School on the University of Washington’s Seattle Campus or meet us on the road when we’re in your part of the world.

Attend an information session, preview weekend, or application workshop. Learn more about the Foster MBA and how to make your application competitive.

Check out a class. Experience the program up close, connect with students and faculty and get a sense about whether a Foster MBA is right for you.

Connect with MBA Ambassadors, who can give you a look at the Foster MBA experience from the students’ point of view.

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Are you thinking about pursuing an MBA? We truly want to get to know you! Our website offers an abundance of resources, but we also encourage you to contact us directly. Our staff is here to help, and we’re eager to meet you.

APPlyWhen you’re ready, here’s what we’ll need from you:

• Online application

• Résumé

• 2 application essays

• 2 letters of recommendation

• Transcripts

• GMAT (score valid for 5 years)

• English language proficiency test (TOEFL or IELTS) — required for all candidates who do not have a degree from the US or another approved English-speaking country, or who graduated from an institution in which the language of instruction was not English.

mArk your cAleNdArApplication Deadlines:• October 15• November 15• January 15 (last deadline for international applicants)• March 15

For more information on important dates and deadlines, visit our website foster.uw.edu/mba

Pictured, left to right:Sigrid Olsen, Director, Full-time MBA Student AffairsMēgan Lewis, Associate Director, MBA AdmissionsMarisa Gerlach, Counselor, MBA AdmissionsErin Town, Director, MBA AdmissionsAndy Chen, Associate Director, MBA Career ManagementSarah Eytinge, Associate Director, MBA Admissions

Full-time mBA ProgrAm

Michael G. Foster School of BusinessUniversity of WashingtonBox 353223Seattle, WA 98195-3223 foster.uw.edu/mba

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