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Next Graduate Open House: Tuesday, June 10th.  RSVP to attend.

The M.B.A. program at Seattle Pacific University is a general management degree that provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in today's complex and changing business environment. The M.B.A. program enhances the past academic work and professional experience of students, preparing them for higher levels of responsibility. It is intended primarily for the working professional who has achieved a meaningful level of career success following the baccalaureate degree. He or she now recognizes the need to develop and expand knowledge and expertise in the management area to become more effective in current responsibilities or to open opportunities for new responsibilities.

Seattle Pacific's School of Business and Economics is committed to providing an applied, experiential and collaborative learning environment in which business and Christian faith, ethics, and character are integrated. The objectives of the program are to develop students' abilities to do the following:

  • Provide values-based leadership from a general-management perspective.
  • Think and act strategically under conditions of rapid change and uncertainty.
  • Effectively manage organizations through developing people and integrating business processes with information technology.
  • Apply in-depth knowledge in one of the following areas: management of business processes, human resources management, finance, information systems management, or e-business.
  • Communicate effectively, work in teams, use information technology, and self-assess personal abilities, strengths, and weaknesses.

TESTIMONIALS

"When I decided to pursue an MBA; I was looking for a graduate program that provided an excellent education and a personal touch. SPU offers a strong community; a curriculum focused on ethics and values, and professors whose passion for teaching surpasses the textbook pages. Plus, the program is made up of students from diverse fields and backgrounds. For my graduate degree, SPU was clearly the answer."

Heidi Burgess

Recruiting Coordinator
Starbucks Coffee Company
2003 MBA Graduate



"When it comes to preparing business leaders, SPU's graduate programs have a strong edge. Seattle Pacific's emphasis on skilled, ethical business practice is a formula for success for anyone who desires a career in business."

Gordon Werkema
First Vice President
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago



"The skills I acquired through my MBA at Seattle Pacific allow me to approach business challenges and opportunities with greater confidence and understanding. The experience ultimately changed my perspective on faith, business and the relationship between the two. It has also left me prepared for future career advances."

Rob Price
Construction Manager

KPFF Consulting Engineers
2002 MBA Graduate



Click here to request an MBA Admissions Packet.

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