Business, Government and Not-for-Profit Management

Whether you are early in your career, a mid-level professional, or a seasoned executive, Willamette University has a program that will not only meet your needs, but challenge, motivate and inspire you. The distinctive learning experience at Willamette is recognized for the excellence of its academic programs, the quality of its students, the dedication of its faculty and the success of its alumni. 

Empower yourself, your career or your organization at Willamette University’s Atkinson Graduate School of Management.  It is a place where students, teachers and executives come together to share experiences, examine current business issues and develop innovative and creative thinking.

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Jumpstart Your Career in 21 Months

As a national leader in experiential education, the Willamette MBA is designed to prepare people for their first professional position, career change or advancement in business, government and not-for-profit organizations.  

In just 21 months, Willamette MBA students learn the principles of management, refine their career interests, develop one or more career areas of interest, and build the portfolio of experience needed in a competitive global economy.

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Evening Program for Working Professionals

Willamette's MBA for Professionals program is specifically designed to deliver a quality AACSB International accredited MBA education in a format convenient for working professionals.

MBA-P students learn from an excellent faculty who are experts in their academic field, experienced real-world professionals, and committed to the success of their students.

In just 24 months, students gain the knowledge, real-world tools, leadership and networking ability needed to support their individual career goals.  The program is offered in Portland and Salem.

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Certificate Programs, Workshops and Special Events

The Executive Development Center offers integrated, innovative and transformative programs to managers across sectors.  EDC programs are delivered on-site for clients, through open enrollment programs on Willamette's two campuses or virtually.  Explore current program offerings and learn more about how the EDC can impact business, government or not-for-profit organizations.

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