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Full-Time Formats: Accreditations, Memberships and Rankings

The Willamette MBA is accredited for Business Administration by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

The full-time format of the Willamette MBA is also accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).

Why does Willamette's combination of accreditation by AACSB International and NASPAA matter? Because in today’s world, private and public organizations must cooperate to solve the problems facing society. Managers of business and not-for-profit organizations must understand how government decisions influence their organizations. Public managers must understand the work of business and not-for profit enterprises, and the influence of government policies on these organizations. This perspective provides an important base for managerial decision making and prepares students for an array of career possibilities in both the private and public sectors.

As one of only two MBA programs in the world to achieve dual accreditation in both Business and Public Administration, Willamette provides the rare benefit of professional recognition and respect in all sectors.

Business Administration Accreditation - AACSB International

The Willamette MBA (full-time and evening formats) is accredited for business administration by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business . AACSB International accreditation assures program quality and promotes excellence and continuous improvement in undergraduate and graduate education for business administration world wide. Willamette's MBA is one of 448 accredited graduate programs throughout the world and one of only 43 accredited programs that focus solely on the master's level of study.

 

Public Administration Membership - NASPAA

The full-time format of the Willamette MBA is accredited for public administration by
NASPAA - the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration.

The mission of the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration's is to ensure excellence in education and training for public service and to promote the ideal of public service. NASPAA is the membership association of graduate programs in public administration, public policy and public affairs.

Willamette University and College of Law Accreditations

Willamette University is fully accredited by NASC - the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. The Willamette University College of Law, which participates with the Atkinson School in offering the joint degree in management and law (MBA/JD), is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).

The Willamette's Full-Time MBA has also received the following rankings and recognition:

  • Ranked as a top 75 MBA program by Forbes, the highest ranked program in the State of Oregon.
  • One of only three programs in the Northwest to have been ranked as one of the nation's best business schools by Business Week and US News & World Report.
  • Featured as one of the "best business schools" in Princeton Review's Best Business Schools books.
  • Ranked as one of the top 15 Marketing programs by Princeton Review.
  • Featured as one of the "best business schools" in the Vault.com Business School Buzz Book.
  • Ranked number 47 by the Aspen Institute's "Beyond Grey Pinstripes" survey recognizing MBA programs that integrate social, ethical and environmental stewardship issues throughout their curriculum. Ranked number 20 for the percentage of course time that exposes students to social, environmental, and or ethical issues.
  • Ranked 28th for the specialty of "Public Affairs, Public Finance and Budgeting" by U.S. News & World Reports.

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

 

 
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