Mission

The Atkinson Graduate School of Management is committed to providing world class management education to U.S. and international students in all stages of their careers. We help our graduates acquire life-long learning skills and become outstanding leaders and managers in business, government, and nonprofit organizations worldwide by offering an intimate learning and practice environment, an integrated, cross-sectoral approach to management education, and dedication to quality teaching, instructional development, basic and applied research, and exceptional, customized career services.

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Accreditation

Business Administration Accreditation - AACSB International

The Willamette MBA 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. The Willamette 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.

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Public Administration Accreditation - NASPAA

Willamette University's Full-Time MBA programs are accredited 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.

International and National Honor Societies

Beta Gamma Sigma (Business Administration) - Beta Gamma Sigma is the international honor society serving business programs accredited by AACSB International. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in a business program accredited by AACSB International. Learn more about Beta Gamma Sigma.

Pi Alpha Alpha (Public Administration) - Membership in PAA is limited to persons who demonstrate academic achievement in public affairs and administration program in NASPAA member schools and/or outstanding public service. Learn more about Pi Alpha Alpha..

Willamette University and College of Law Accreditation

Willamette University is fully accredited by NWCCU - the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. 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).

 

 

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