Think differently. Make a difference.

It’s the Washington Way.

Full-TIMe MBA ProgrAM

Where TAlenT MeeTs oPPorTunITy

You’ve got the talent. Foster has the opportunities.

To build your knowledge base. To expand your skill seT.To lead a Team.To sell a big idea.To TesT yourself on a consulTing projecT.To learn from a menTor.To geT global experience.To find your passion and follow iT.To build your brand.To sTarT a new career. To sTarT a new company.

To Think differenTly.To make a difference.

learn more.foster.washington.edu/mba

why earn an mba Today?

compeTence

an mba program should broaden your knowledge of business concepts and practices, and let you pursue the passions that point the way to your next career.

confidence

an mba program should give you opportunities to develop, practice and integrate new knowledge and skills until they become second nature.

connecTions

an mba program should dramatically increase your network of connections, putting you face to face with the people who will open the doors to future opportunities in your next career — whether they are peers, alumni, mentors or employers.

at foster, we believe there are three ways an mba program should develop your talent and prepare you for future career opportunities, whether in the private, public or non-profit sector.

learn from the bestStudying with Foster MBA faculty, you’ll learn from some of the most respected thought leaders in their fields. Many consult with leading companies. They’ll keep you challenged with explorations of the latest issues and solutions.

year one: build your foundationYear One covers an integrated core of fundamental business concepts, skills and tools. This core wraps modules of varying length together for a solid foundation in the individual subjects—accounting, finance, marketing, operations management, and strategy—and an understanding of how they interrelate.

year Two: specializeYear Two focuses on your personal career objectives. You’ll delve deeper into relevant subjects, and build cross-functional skills. You’ll customize your program by mixing and matching elective courses from the Foster Full-time MBA curriculum or other UW graduate schools. In addition to elective courses, you’ll complete required courses in ethics and macroeconomics.

choose from a big menuThe Foster Full-time MBA Program offers a range of certificates, specializations and concurrent degrees you can pursue as electives—inside and outside the business school. Pursue a concurrent

degree in another field, collaborate with researchers on a new technology, or take your career to an international level. You can customize your MBA in many ways.

Think beyond bordersThe world today is smaller, so global opportunities for Foster graduates are bigger. Travel on a Global Business Study Tour, participate in a globally focused internship or study project, enter the Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition, or add international studies to your academic schedule.

compeTenceconfidenceconnecTions

academics

competence in the disciplines of business is what you need to succeed in the marketplace. it’s what employers and investors are looking for. it’s what you know, and what you can do with what you know. That’s why the curriculum at foster stresses both sides of this equation, balancing theory with plenty of practice.

compeTenceconfidenceconnecTions

find your strengthsYear One kicks off with an intensive two-week orientation and leadership development program. Mid-year, you and your teammates will test your knowledge and skills on an Applied Strategies consulting project for a business client. Throughout the year, we’ll help you assess your strengths as a leader, identify where you need to grow, and develop your communication, presentation and team skills.

put it all togetherIn Year Two, you’ll have an opportunity to work closely with mentors in the business community and polish your professional image. Résumé-building options include experience in student organizations, Field Study consulting projects, internships and service on non-profit boards.

Take initiativeWant to network with other students who share similar career goals and interests, bring in guest speakers or support a charity? Student organizations will give you the chance to pursue your passion and develop leadership skills at the same time. Can’t find the right organization for your special interest? Start one yourself!

challenge yourselfThroughout the program, you’ll participate in business plan competitions and case competitions that give you practical experience in applying your knowledge and skills.

make it realAbove all, we’ll help you leverage Foster’s extensive connections with the business community to get in front of prospective employers and show what you can do. When the right opportunity appears, you’ll be ready.

leadership & professional developmenT

we believe in learning by doing. as a foster full-time mba student, you’ll apply strategic thinking to solve problems for real businesses and develop your capability for hands-on leadership. from day one, you’ll start putting your knowledge and skills to work in the world beyond the classroom.

get personal career coachingFrom résumé and cover letter advice to multiple mock interviews, we will help you evaluate your interests and experience, clarify your career goals and develop a personalized strategy for success. Along the way, we will also be your sounding board and support network, connecting you to the right resources as you need them.

connect with employersUse Foster MBA Jobs to take part in on-campus interviews, manage your career portfolio, and apply for jobs and internships.

go on the roadIf you are dedicated to exploring careers outside of Seattle, participate in a Foster MBA Road Show or a Student-led Trek. Travel is also sponsored to a variety of national MBA career conferences.

learn from a mentorThe Mentor Program connects you with senior executives in the Seattle business community. Students draw on their mentor’s depth of experience to explore a variety of business and career-related issues.

network, network, networkTap Foster’s vast alumni network and extensive connections with the business community, in the Pacific Northwest and around the world.

build a personal brandThe bottom line: We’ll help you define your unique competencies and experiences and communicate them to your target audience—and help you close the deal on the right offer.

career developmenT & neTworking

fundamentally, the purpose of business is building relationships for mutual benefit. we want you to get good at that – very good. our goal is to introduce you to the people who can open the doors to your future, whether they’re recruiters, employers, business leaders, mentors, consulting clients, partners or investors. mba career services will help you know your brand, know your market, and market yourself.

compeTence confidenceconnecTions

fallLeadership DevelopmentCorporate FinanceFinancial Reporting and AnalysisMarketing StrategyStatistics for Business DecisionsBuilding Effective Teams

winTerCompetitive and Corporate StrategyLeading Teams and OrganizationsMicroeconomic Foundations of

StrategyApplied Strategy: Business

Consulting Project

springInformation for Decision

Making and Performance Evaluation

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Decision Modeling

go wide, go deep

full-Time mba curriculum

start by expanding your knowledge of the core disciplines of business and how they work together, then build deeper knowledge and skill in the areas you’re passionate about.

1year core: build your foundaTion

2pracTical experienceStudents complete three practical experiences during the program, which may include a summer internship, consulting team projects, or project based courses.

inTernaTional experienceStudents (except those studying on a student visa) complete two international experiences during the program, which may include study abroad, spring study tours, or certain international courses.

coreAnalysis of Global Economic ConditionsEthical Leadership and Decision Making

elecTives

accounTingIntensive Analysis of Accounting

Principles and PracticesIntroduction to Financial Statement

AnalysisStrategy and Operations through the

CFO LensIndependent Study or Research

business communicaTionsFinding Your VoiceWomen at the TopIndependent Study or Research

business economicsFinancial MarketsCompeting in the Global EconomyInternational Finance and InvestmentsIndependent Study or Research

enTrepreneurshipBusiness Plan PracticumEntrepreneurial Decision MakingEntrepreneurial FinanceEntrepreneurial MarketingEnvironmental Innovation PracticumEntrepreneurial StrategyFoundations of EntrepreneurshipTechnology Entrepreneurship PracticumVenture Capital Investment PracticumAngel InvestingSoftware EntrepreneurshipTechnology CommercializationInnovation StrategyIndependent Study or Research

financeInternational Financial ManagementProblems in Corporate Planning

and FinancingProblems in Capital Investment PlanningFinancing Decisions, Payout Policy,

and Corporate ControlEntrepreneurial FinanceAcquisitions and Alliances InvestmentsFinancial Futures and Options Markets

Management of Financial RiskAsian Capital MarketsWall Street and Hedge FundsIndependent Study or Research

informaTion sysTemsWeb 2.0 and the New EconomyIndependent Study or Research

inTernaTional businessInternational Study TourBusiness Studies AbroadCases in SustainabilityThe Global Forum: Current Issues

in International BusinessApplied Global ConsultingIndependent Study or Research

managemenTLeadership and Coaching PracticumLeading and Managing High-

performance OrganizationsSuccessful NegotiationsDeal-making in High-velocity VenturesDeal-making in the Global ArenaCEO and Board GovernanceIntersections of Law and BusinessGlobal Strategic ManagementTransforming Strategic Thinking

and LeadershipIndependent Study or Research

markeTingAdvanced Market StrategyBusiness-to-Business MarketingNew Product DevelopmentConsumer Marketing and Brand

ManagementAdvertising and Promotion ManagementManaging Customer Relationships

through Direct MarketingResearch for Marketing DecisionsDatabase Marketing and Decision

ModelsEntrepreneurial MarketingPricing StrategiesService MarketingIndependent Study or Research

operaTions managemenTProject ManagementSupply Chain ManagementIndependent Study or Research

QuanTiTaTive meThodsForecasting Models in BusinessModeling with SpreadsheetsIndependent Study or Research

beyond businessnarrow your academic focus further by taking advantage of electives outside the school of business.

year elecTives: iT’s all up To you

cusTomizeyour mba

AerospaceBiotechnologyBrand ManagementConsultingCorporate Finance

Corporate Social ResponsibilityEntrepreneurshipEnvironmental ManagementHealthcareInformation Technology

International BusinessInvestment BankingLawManufacturingMarketing Analytics

Money ManagementNon-Profit ManagementPetroleum & EnergyProduct ManagementPublic Sector Management

Real Estate DevelopmentRetailSustainable DevelopmentTransportation

• Elective courses• Certificate programs• Case competitions

• Business plan competitions• Concurrent degree options• Consulting projects

• Internships• Student organizations• International experiences

Foster’s menu of such opportunities for Full-time MBAs is unusually long for a program of its size. Choosing a mix of learning experiences tailored to your interests and goals can be a big challenge. You need to know yourself, define your goals and stay focused on your career beyond graduation. We’ll help you get there.

what’s your career path?Versatility is a hallmark of the Foster Full-time MBA, with options for applying your new knowledge and skill in a wide variety of roles, functions and industries.

The foster full-time mba experience will broaden your knowledge of all the key business disciplines and show you how to integrate them in practice. but foster also offers an exceptional range of opportunities to add depth to your résumé by pursuing your individual interests and career goals. These include:

find room To grow

This is a place for exceptional individuals who want to make a difference in the world, whether as managers, consultants or entrepreneurs. Here, we’re less interested in social status, more interested in individual character. And we believe that sometimes doing good is as important as doing well.

Like the Foster School, the Northwest attracts creative, goal-oriented achievers from every corner of the globe, drawn by a wealth of opportunities to build a career, pursue an education, raise a family and live an active, balanced life. The forward-looking cities of Seattle, Portland and Vancouver on the lush, green west slope of the Cascades offer a rich mix of cultural flavors, with Asian accents especially strong. The range of industries here is similarly diversified and future-oriented, with strengths in manufacturing, information and communication technology, biotechnology, global health, smart energy, international trade, film, natural resources and tourism. The vitality of these urban centers, their thriving downtown scenes and their residential neighborhoods, complements the dramatic natural environment that surrounds them – the dense evergreen forests, towering mountain ranges, and rugged coastlines that each offer endless recreational opportunities.

if you want to stand out from the crowd, come to foster. you’ll fit right in.

inQuire

go online. You’ll find comprehensive information on admissions requirements, the application process, cost, financial aid, curriculum, faculty and more. Visit foster.washington.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—1 (866) 778-9622—or email mba@uw.edu.

explore

visit the Foster School on the University of Washington’s Seattle Campus or meet us on the road. Attend an on-campus information session or find out when we’ll be 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 more competitive. Details are available on the web.

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

compare your Foster MBA options. Visit the website to learn about the Foster School’s full menu of MBA programs, including the Full-time MBA, the Evening MBA, the Executive MBA and the Technology Management MBA.

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

apply

You knew there had to be paperwork. When you’re ready to take the plunge, you’ll need to supply the following:

• Online application

• Résumé

• 3 application essays

• 2 letters of recommendation

• Transcripts

• GMAT (score valid for 5 years)

• English Language Proficiency test (TOEFL, PTE or IELTS) — required for all candidates who do not have a degree from the U.S. or another approved English-speaking country, or graduated from a program in which the language of instruction was not English.

geT admiTTed

The Foster School of Business seeks to admit people who are a good fit for the MBA Program, people who can really benefit from the experience and add something to the mix. The final steps in the admission process bring this important decision into focus for everyone involved.

make your nexT move

mark your calendar

application deadlines:

• October 15• November 15• January 20 (last deadline for international applicants)• March 15

For MBA information sessions, campus visits and interviews, check our website at foster.washington.edu/mba

Full-time mBA ProgrAm

think differently. make a difference.

it’s the Washington Way.

learn more about theFoster Full-time mBA Program atfoster.washington.edu/mba

Full-time MBA ProgramMichael G. Foster School of BusinessUniversity of WashingtonBox 353223Seattle, WA 98195-3223tel 206.543.4661

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