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Early Career MBA

Willamette's Early Career MBA emphasizes experiential learning or "learning by doing." Internships, consulting projects, case studies, simulations, student investment fund, ethics in business awards, and the PACE Projects (where teams of students create and operate real organizations) build the knowledge and experience employers value.

The curriculum includes a combination of required and elective courses that build a strong foundation in the fundamental principles of general management; enhance professional, communication/ leadership, team and career management skills; and develop in depth knowledge in the following areas:

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

The distinct experiential design of Willamette's Early Career MBA makes it an excellent choice for recent college graduates preparing for their first professional position and applicants with work experience seeking career change. The diversity of students in Willamette's Early Career MBA program ensures a lively and rich learning experience that contributes to future career success of each participant.

First Year MBA Curriculum

Fall Semester

  • Data Analysis, Modeling & Decision Making
  • Accounting for Managers
  • Human Resources & Organizational Dynamics
  • Marketing: Creating Satisfied Consumers
  • PACE I: Practical Application for Careers & Enterprises
    * Consulting for Not-for-Profit & Government Organizations
    * Achieving Your Career Goals

Spring Semester

  • Economics, Finance and Markets I or II
  • Operations and Systems Management
  • PACE II: Practical Application for Careers & Enterprises
    * Consulting for Not-for-Profit & Government Organizations
    * Developing an Entrepreneurial Venture
  • Elective
  • Elective

Summer - Internship or Other Pursuits


Second Year MBA Curriculum

Fall Semester

  • Governance in a Global Environment
  • PACE III: Practical Application for Careers & Enterprises
    * Leading Ethical and Sustainable Organizations
  • Concentration Experiential Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

Spring Semester

  • Strategic Management
  • Concentration Experiential Elective or Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

 

 

 

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