As a national leader in early career MBA education, Willamette''s Full-time MBA is specifically designed to prepare students for their first professional career position, career change or advancement.

In just 21 months, Full-Time MBA students learn the core principles ofmanagement, refine their career interests, develop an in-depth understanding of one or more career areas of interest, and build the portfolio of experience needed to succeed in a competitive job market.

Areas of interest include:

a.. Accounting

b.. Finance

c.. General Management

d.. Human Resources

e.. Information Systems

a.. International Management

b.. Marketing

c.. Organizational Analysis

d.. Public Management

e.. Quantitative Analysis

Full-Time Early Career MBA is 21 month program that develops the knowledge and real-world experience needed for career entry or career change in business, government and not-for-profit organizations. Willamette''s Full-time MBA program 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 distinct experiential design of the Willamette MBA makes it an excellent choice for students seeking an MBA early in their career. Recent college graduates and applicants with work experience are invited to apply. The diversity of students in Willamette''s Full-Time MBA program ensures a lively and rich learning experience that contributes to future career success of each participant.

For more information about the program go to

http://www.willamet te.edu/agsm/ full-time/

Willamette University is fully accredited by NASC - the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. The Willamette MBA is one of only two MBA programs in the world accredited for both Business Administration (AACSB International) and Public Administration (NASPAA). The distinctive dual accreditation provides professional recognition and respect in all sectors - the results include more choices and more career options. The Willamette MBA has also received the following rankings and recognition:

a.. One of only three MBA programs in the Northwest to have been ranked as one of the nation''s best business schools by Business Week and US News & World Report.

b.. Featured as one of the "best business schools" in Princeton Review''s Best Business Schools books.

c.. Featured as one of the "best business schools" in the Vault.com Business School Buzz Book.

d.. Selected as one of the top 91 programs for preparing MBA''s for social and environmental stewardship by "Beyond Grey Pinstripes."

e.. Ranked 28th for the specialty of "Public Affairs, Public Finance and Budgeting" by U.S. News & World Reports.

Many sources of financial aid exist to help you invest in your educational and career goals. Merit-based scholarships, private credit-based educational loans, graduate assistantships and campus work programs are available to eligible students. Merit-based scholarships range from 25% to 100% of tuition. All applicants admitted to the full-time MBA program are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships based on GMAT or GRE score, undergraduate grade point average, experience and potential. Applicants interested in maximum consideration for scholarship assistance are urged to complete the application process as soon as possible. Approximately 50% of students receive merit-based scholarship assistance.



More at :

http://www.willamet te.edu/agsm/ full-time/ financial/ scholarship. htm

Graduate assistantships and student employment provide an opportunity to work a few hours a week for a professor or staff member while attending the MBA program. (Loans are available, too. More on the same website).

Our admission and financial aid personnel are available to help you with your questions. Email the Atkinson School admission office at or email the Willamette University Financial Aid Office.

Source: http://www.willamet te.edu/mba