Willamette MBA Full-Time Program Formats

Willamette's Full-Time MBA programs are specifically designed to prepare students for their first professional career position, career change or advancement.

In just 21 months, Willamette MBA students learn the core principles of general management, refine their career interests, develop an in-depth understanding of one or more career areas of interest, and build the portfolio of experience needed to succeed in a competitive job market. Areas of interest include:

Students interested in international management will also find an assortment of courses that support their career interests.

Choose the Full-Time MBA Format that Meets Your Goals
The Willamette MBA comes in five full-time formats. Each format is designed to meet the needs of specific groups of students. All formats include the distinctive Willamette MBA curriculum and a hands-on learning experience. All five formats are accredited for business by AACSB International.

• Early Career MBA - The Early Career MBA is designed for recent college graduates and applicants with limited work experience who are seeking their first professional position or career change. Previous work experience is not required. {learn more}
  
• MBA for Career Change - MBA for Career Change is designed for people with at least two years of post bachelor degree professional work experience with management or functional responsibilities, who are seeking career change or career advancement. {learn more}
  
  
• Accelerated MBA - The Accelerated MBA is designed for students who have completed an AACSB accredited bachelor degree in business (or the first year of an AACSB or NASPAA accredited full-time MBA, MPA or MPP program), and at least two years of post bachelor degree professional work experience with management or functional responsibilities. The program is an option of the MBA for Career Change and is customized for each student. {learn more}
  
• MBA/JD Joint Degree - The Joint Degree is designed for students seeking both the MBA and Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Willamette University. The program is four years in length and can be part of the Early Career MBA or the MBA for Career Change, depending on the level of previous work experience. {learn more}
  
• BA/MBA - The Willamette University Bachelor of Arts and MBA Combined Degree (BA/MBA) is a fast track option of the Early Career MBA program. It is designed for a select group of advanced students from Willamette University's College of Liberal Arts. {learn more}

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If you are interested in an evening MBA program for working professionals, explore the Willamette University MBA for Professionals.