About the Full-time MBA

What makes the Foster MBA distinctive?
The University of Washington MBA Program offers you the tailored curriculum, the networking opportunities, the national reputation and the career services you need to position yourself for the career of your choice.

Prepare to lead in the world of business. The Foster MBA curriculum integrates the knowledge and the leadership skills for advancement in a complex business environment. Fine-tune communication skills by interacting with diverse classmates, faculty members and visiting executives in a collaborative environment. Leverage the power of cross-functional teams for real-world business projects and rigorous business competitions.

Advance your career. Your MBA knowledge, combined with work experience from internships, company projects and field studies will prepare you for long-term career mobility. Foster MBAs have one of the highest job placement rates in the nation. Achieve a future you define through personalized career services, mentor opportunities and key connections to influential alumni and business leaders.

Study at an internationally ranked business school. Highly ranked by BusinessWeek, U.S. News & World Report, The Economist and the Financial Times, the Foster School of Business in Seattle attracts talented students from around the world. Accredited by AACSB International, it resides in one of America’s top public research universities.




Taj MathewsFoster MBAs score internships with major employers.
Taj Mathews, naval officer, landed an internship at Microsoft.
Erin Ernst, director of MBA admissions, talks to Businessweek and explains why Foster is looking for applicants with "a history of going above and beyond."
Learn more about the Foster MBA Program and Seattle's vibrant community in our new interactive viewbook.