Academic Degrees offered at the Michael G. Foster School of Business
Degree Programs

Welcome to the University of Washington Michael G. Foster School of Business.  If you’re interested in pursuing a Foster degree, we invite you to explore the different programs to determine which path is right for you. We offer a very personalized business education, and encourage you to call, email or visit our degree program offices to learn more.
Each Foster degree is designed to support our mission: to create leaders who think differently and make a difference. 

Student experience
Students attend Foster to study a specific business discipline, become business teachers, pursue research, enhance leadership skills, start a business or grow professionally within a long-time career.  What’s your end game?
Foster alumni have gone on to great pursuits, but they commonly cite the same strengths when it comes to their Foster School degree experience:

  • Leadership is at the core
  • Collaborative environment (collaborate to win!)
  • Meaningful relationships with iconic companies

The Economist MBA RankingsThe Economist's 2012 MBA rankings place Foster among the world's elite business schools. The Foster MBA ranks 23rd in the US and 34th worldwide.
Yuki IgarashiFoster MBAs score internships with major employers.
Yuki Igarashi landed an internship at Starbucks as a product manager.
Gain a Competitive Edge
Foster School students can compete in business plan or case competitions—from green technology to minority business to financial analysis—to get hands-on experience while solving real-world issues.
See all Seattle-based competitions.