Early Career MBA: Accelerated MBA

The Accelerated MBA is a fast track waiver-based option that can be completed in nine to fifteen months of full-time study. It is specifically designed for students seeking career change or advancement who have strong knowledge of business as well as professional work experience.

Accelerated students focus their studies in the second year curriculum. These courses provide in-depth knowledge, hands-on experience and the opportunity to pursue individual career interests in general management or one or more of the following areas of interest:

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

Accelerated applicants must meet all regular admission requirements of the Willamette MBA plus all of the following:

• Completed a bachelor's degree in business from a program accredited by AACSB International within 7 years of entering the Willamette Accelerated MBA program
  -- or --
  Completed the first year of a full-time MBA program accredited by AACSB International
  --or--
  Completed the first year of a full-time MPA or MPP program accredited by NASPAA
  
• Earned a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.2 or better in their qualifying degree; and
• Completed at least two years of professional level work experience.

Applicants interested in the waiver-based accelerated program should contact the MBA admission office for specific information about this individually customized program. Email mba-admission@willamette.edu or call 503-370-6167.