Full-time MBA: News

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Willamette MBA Ranked 28th in Public Finance by U.S. News & World Report: U.S. News & World Reports recently ranked the Willamette MBA 28th for the specialty of "Public Affairs, Public Finance and Budgeting." The ranking is displayed on the 2006 U.S. News Best Graduate Schools website.

Willamette MBA Featured in Two "Best Business Schools" Publications: Willamette University's Atkinson Graduate School of management is featured in The Princeton Review's Best Business Schools publication for the second year in a row. The latest edition compiled surveys from over 16,000 MBA students from the best AACSB International accredited schools in the world. The online-based surveys asked students over 50 questions about their experience at each school, their career plans, and their school's academics, student body and campus life.

The Willamette MBA is also featured in Vault's 2005 Buzz Book, where actual quotes from students are published to provide first-hand insight into how well the school performs on various dimensions. Students praised Atkinson's admissions process, academics, career prospects and quality of life.

"Beyond Grey Pinstripes" Recognizes Willamette MBA: Willamette's MBA program was selected by "Beyond Grey Pinstripes" as one of 91 programs recognized for achievement in preparing MBA's for social and environmental stewardship. Other programs receiving this honor included Dartmouth, Stanford, Yale, Northwestern and Notre Dame.

Placement Report for the Graduating Class of 2005: 94% of the graduating class of 2005 received a job offer within three months of graduation and 87% had accepted an offer. Position included a variety of fields such as finance, marketing, operations, strategy and policy, recruitment, project management, training, youth ministry, financial planning, marketing management and law.

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Past Editions

• Spring Semester 2005