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Western MBA Program


Traditional, Full-Time MBA Program


The Western Traditional MBA Program is intended for candidates with undergraduate degrees outside business-related fields.  This two year (six quarter), full-time MBA Program includes an integrated, intensive first-year study of managerial foundations, managerial forces, and decision making.  The second year of study is devoted to electives, a field project, additional development of management skills, and a capstone experience.  A Traditional MBA Program class will begin each September. The Western MBA Program is one of the highest value MBA Programs in Washington State or the entire Pacific Northwest. Please feel free to Contact Us for assistance.
 

Term MBA Program Coursework MBA Topics Credits
Fall Quarter (1)      
   MBA 514 - Managerial Foundations

Business Ethics
Professional Skills
Global Competitive Strategy
Business Statistics
Microeconomic Theory
Financial Statements & Analysis

16
Winter Quarter (2)      
   MBA 515 - Managerial Forces

Business Ethics
Managerial Accounting
IT Management
Global Competitive Strategy
Macroeconomic Theory
Managing Organizations and People

16
Spring Quarter (3)  
   MBA 516 - Managerial Decisions

Business Ethics
Global Competitive Strategy
Operations Management
Principles of Finance
Principles of Marketing
Managing Organizations and People
Consulting Project

16
Summer Break      
   Field Experience

Internship with firm of your choice

Fall Quarter (4)   
MBA 574 - Enterprise Resource Planning Supply Chain Management
Integrated Business Planning
SAP ERP Package
 4
MBA 532 - Marketing Strategy

Strategic Marketing Planning
Customer Analysis and Market Research
Segmenting, Targeting and Positioning
Branding Strategy
Integrated Marketing Communication Strategy
Performance Metrics

4
MBA Elective No. 1 MBA elective under advisement
4
Winter Quarter (5)
MBA 524 - Leadership & Managerial Skills Leadership in Organizations
Professional Development Planning
Human Resource Management
Teamwork
Diversity and Ethics
4
MBA 541 - Managerial Finance

Financial Analysis, Planning and Financing
Valuation of Enterprises, Projects and Securities
Credit Analysis
Risk Sensitivity and Scenario Analysis

4
MBA Elective No. 2 MBA elective under advisement
4
Spring Quarter (6)
    MBA 591 - Strategic Management

Strategic Planning Processes
Corporate Strategy Issues
Integration of Marketing, Finance, Operations
Industry and Competitive Analysis

4
MBA Elective No. 3 MBA elective under advisement
4
MBA Elective No. 4 MBA elective under advisement
4
Total Program  
84

 

Ready for the Challenge?  Check out the Admissions Criteria.

Questions? Contact Assistant Director, Dan Purdy at daniel.purdy@wwu.edu, or call 360.650.3898, for help.

The schedule above is an example only and is subject to change.  Please check WWU's Classfinder, the MBA Newsletter, or your Timetable, for the most recent course information.

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