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FULL-TIME MBA
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MBA Admissions
foster.uw.edu
FULL-TIME MBAINFORMATION SESSION
AGENDA• Why MBA?• The Foster MBA Differential• Class Profile & Culture• Program Structure• Team Focus• Experiential Learning• MBA Career Services• Admissions• Tuition & Fees• Experience the Foster MBA• Connect with us
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The Master of Business Administration is…
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MBA Formats at Foster
Full Time Work-Compatible
• Traditional Full-Time • Evening• Executive• Hybrid• Technology
Excellent ReputationWhy MBA?
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Excellent Return on InvestmentWhy MBA?
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Culture & Class Profile U.S. News ranks Foster #1 MBA program for return on
investment (2018)
• 99% employed 3 months after graduation
• Average starting salary: $122,841
• Average signing bonus: $28740
• Average Debt: $28,968
• Salary to debt ratio: 5.4 to 1
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Bruce Avolio• Ranked #2 in the world in productivity and
influence of his studies• Ranked #3 most influential author - of all time – in
the field of organizational behavior
World Class Faculty
Xiao-Ping Chen• Received the 2019 Scholarly Impact Award from
SAGE Publishing• Elected to the Academy of Management, American
Psychological Association, and the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Abhinav Gupta• Named “Ascendant Scholar” by Western Academy
of Management• Researches Political ideology of corporations and
elites, inter-organizational diffusion, social activism
The Foster ApproachWhy MBA?
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• Experiential based learning• Learn by doing
• Transformational learning• Applied Strategy Projects• Leadership development
• Mentorship• Executive Mentor Program• Leadership Fellows
• Customized curriculum• Course choice in alignment with goals• No set track required
The Seattle ConnectionWhy MBA?
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Culture & Class Profile • Local Business (from start-ups
to fortune 500)• Meaningful partnerships• #1 program in PNW
Class ProfileWhy MBA?
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The Foster CultureWhy MBA?
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Culture & Class Profile • Team-Driven
• Collaborative
• Intentionally Small
• Supportive
• Learning and growth mentality
• Close-knit community
Time Commitment Why MBA?
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Culture & Class Profile • 2 academic years
• Year 1: September – June• Summer internship: 8 - 12 weeks• Year 2: September - June
• All day, every day
• Classes Monday-Thursday
• Professional Development - Fridays
• Out of class time spent on projects, team meetings, clubs, etc.
Required Core Courses (46 credits)Why MBA?
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Year 1Fall Quarter (16 Credits)
• Financial Reporting and Analysis• Managerial Finance• Leadership Development• Building Effective Teams• Marketing Strategy• Micro-Economics of Competition and
Strategy
Winter Quarter (14 Credits)• Applied Strategy: Business Consulting
Project• Statistics for Business Decisions• Leading Teams and Organizations• Competitive and Corporate Strategy
Spring Quarter (8 Credits)• Information for Decision Making and
Performance Evaluation• Operations and Supply Chain
Management• Decision Support Models
Year 2Fall Quarter (4 Credits)Ethical Leadership and Decision Making
Winter Quarter (4 Credits)Analysis of Global Economic Conditions
Elective Courses (44 credits)Why MBA?
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Additional Degree Requirements• Foster Professional Development Sequence• Summer Internship (or equivalent)• MBA Core Case Competition• 2 practical experience activities
Course Options available in:AccountingBusiness AdministrationBusiness CommunicationsBusiness EconomicsEntrepreneurshipFinanceInternational BusinessManagementMarketingOperations ManagementQuantitative SystemsIndependent Study and Research
Additional electives available outside Foster School of Business curriculum
A Collaborative ApproachWhy MBA?
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Culture & Class Profile • Core teams are carefully selected
to ensure a diversity of backgrounds, experiences and strengths
• Teams change every quarter
• Learn from faculty and classmates
Applying What You LearnWhy MBA?
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Culture & Class Profile • Applied Strategy Project
• Global Consulting Project/SEWA
• Case Competitions
• Study Abroad
• Board Fellows Program
• Independent Study
MBA Career ServicesWhy MBA?
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Culture & Class Profile • 99% Job Placement
• Local, National, Global
• Individualized, high-touch approach to career management
• Alumni network of over 50,000
• Treks to major job markets
• Mentorship program
Post-MBA EmploymentWhy MBA?
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When to Apply?Why MBA?
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Culture & Class Profile • 3 deadlines
• Round 1 – October• Round 2 – January• Round 3 – March
• International students should apply round 1 or 2
• Apply to the earliest deadline you can submit your strongest application
Required Application MaterialsWhy MBA?
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Culture & Class Profile • Online application profile
• Resume
• Essays (2 required + 1 optional)
• Letters of Recommendation
• Transcripts
• GMAT/GRE Score
• English Language Proficiency (if required)
• Video Interview
• Admissions Interview (by invitation only)
CostWhy MBA?
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• Resident Tuition & Fees (2019)• $35,334 / year
• Non-resident Tuition & Fees (2019)• $51,531 / year
Scholarships• All applicants are automatically
considered for scholarships
• Scholarships are merit based
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• Check out the admissions calendar for dates and locations – online, on campus and around the world!
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Culture & Class Profile • Informational interviews available – in-person, by
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• Connect with us• Student Ambassador Program: [email protected]• Alumni Ambassador Program: [email protected]• Veteran Outreach Coordinator: [email protected]• Diversity Outreach Coordinator: [email protected]• Admissions Officers: [email protected]
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