Willamette University Atkinson Graduate School of Management Full-Time MBA - Public Management 900 State Street Salem, OR 97301 US   Phone: 1-503-370-6167 Fax: 1-503-370-3011   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's Maser of Business Administration for Business, Government and Not-for-Profit Management On Campus   As a leader in early career MBA education, Willamette’s Full-time MBA is designed to prepare students for their first professional position or career change in business, government or not-for-profit management. In just 21 months, students learn the core principles of management; build a strong foundation in the political, regulatory and fiscal issues of the public sector; refine their career interests; develop an in-depth understanding of one or more curricular areas of interest; and build the portfolio needed to succeed in a competitive job market. The learning experience is built on a proven model that emphasizes excellent teaching and learning by doing. Internships, class consulting projects, in-depth case studies, the Student Investment Fund, the PACE program (where teams of students serve as consultants for non-profit organizations), opportunities to work with the Willamette University Public Policy Research Center, and a complete program of career services offer powerful opportunities for professional development. Curricular areas of interest include: Accounting Finance General Management Human Resources Information Systems International Management Joint Degree in Management and Law (MBA/JD) Marketing Organizational Analysis Public Management Quantitative Analysis/Management Science The distinct design of Willamette’s Full-time MBA makes it an excellent choice for students seeking an MBA directly after completion of their bachelor degree or after one or more years of work experience. The average student has zero to three years of work experience. 40% percent of the students are women, 60% are men. 31% are international students, and 16% are members of U.S. multicultural groups. Undergraduate majors include business, social science, liberal arts, economics, engineering, math, and science. The school's Salem location -- the capital city of Oregon -- provides an array of opportunities for experience in state, county and city government, and     Accreditation Information: The Willamette MBA is one of only two MBA programs in the world accredited by NASPAA and AASCB.  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees All applicants must have completed a bachelor degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or an equivalent degree.  Pre-Requisite Courses none  International Student Requirements TOEFL score and financial documents for an I-20  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 0 English Proficiency: No Research Competency: No Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience none  Volunteer Experience none  Publications Experience none  Foreign Language Requirement none  Other Requirements     Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition: 28500  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 222  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 74  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $778  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $28500  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable