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Master of Business Administration

A Northwest University MBA will help you develop the competence necessary to make sound business decisions and the integrity that is required for good moral choices. Northwest University has distinct advantages from other schools. Our small size insures that you are an integral part of a learning community, not just a number. In each course, you will engage in experiential learning with your peers. You will be challenged to consider global perspectives. You will develop and refine a variety of relevant management and communication skills. You will learn to think critically about the complexities of leadership. You will become more competent in your ability to decide and take action. Finally, because we are a Christian institution, your learning opportunities will be centered in the context of a distinctive, ethically responsible worldview.

Convenience

We are just off the I-405 freeway in Kirkland, minutes away from Bellevue and Redmond. If you live or work on the eastside of Seattle, an MBA at Northwest University makes good use of your time. You can finish the 39 required credits in 23 months. You take one course at a time, one night per week for 7 weeks (There are occasional Saturday morning sessions).

Community

At Northwest University, you will start and finish the MBA program together with the same group of students. Your classroom becomes a learning community as well as a support network of trusted friends. Class starts at 6:00 pm. Most students eat dinner together before class or grab a bite during a break from our convenient on-campus dining hall or coffee house.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Arts or Science (or equivalent degree) from a regionally accredited college or university
• A minimum of a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale on all previous college work
• A qualifying score on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) (Northwest University Institutional Code #4541). The GMAT requirement is WAIVED for applicants with a Masters' degree or a 3.2 undergraduate GPA and at least 2 years of full-time, professional employment.
• A completed Application packet
• International students whose native language is not English must submit a minimum score of 580 on the TOEFL Exam as part of the application process

Curriculum

First Year

• Fall
  • Program Orientation (0 credits)
  • BUSM 5413 Organizational Management
  • BUSM 5213 Leadership Development
• Spring
  • BUSM 5453 Marketing Management
  • BUSM 5254 Business Innovation and Research
• Summer
  • BUSM 5463 Operations Management
  • BUSM 5313 Information Technology Management

Second Year

• Fall
• BUSM 6253 Intermediate Accounting for Managers
• BUSM 5573 Financial Management
• Spring
  • Elective* (4 credits)
  • BUSM 6123 International Business
• Commencement
• Summer
  • BUSM 6753 Corporate Strategy
  • BUSM 6513 Legal and Ethical Responsibility

*Elective Options include: Project Management (Agile and Risk), Coaching High Performance Teams, International Economic Topics (travel fees apply) or Graduate Internship.

Prerequisites

Students without an undergraduate degree in business must demonstrate a basic understanding of economics, accounting, and finance. This requirement can be met by prior work experience or satisfactory completion of the online tutorials available from Northwest University. Tutorials can be completed prior to the second year of MBA coursework.

MBA Concentrations

You can also enhance the value of your MBA by focusing your studies on social entrepreneurship, international business or leadership. The concentration allows students to focus their electives and Applied Project in the indicated field without increasing the number of overall credits required for the degree.

MBA with a Concentration in Social Entrepreneurship

A "Social Entrepreneur" is an innovator who recognizes a social problem and uses entrepreneurial business principles to organize and manage a venture to create social change. With a Concentration in Social Entrepreneurship, you will learn to use business skills to solve social problems. Students may receive the MBA with a Concentration in Social Entrepreneurship by substituting two courses: Resource Development and Strategy for Social Impact Organizations.

• BUSM 5843 TOP:
• BUSM 6373 Strategy for Social Impact Organizations

MBA with a Concentration in Leadership

With a concentration in Leadership, you will develop skills in coaching others and enhancing your own strength as an organizational leader. Students may receive the MBA with a Concentration in Leadership by taking the elective course on coaching.

• BUSM 5213 Leadership Development
• BUSM 5254 Business Innovation and Research
• BUSM 6xx4 Coaching Elective

MBA with a Concentration in International Business

With a concentration in International Business, you will focus your studies on particular issues that are crucial to the success of global business ventures. Students may receive the MBA with a Concentration in International Business by selecting the following courses.

• BUSM 5254 Business Innovation and Research (Must relate to international business)
• BUSM 6123 International Business
• BUSM 6143 International Economic Topics (travel fees apply)

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