On successful completion of the Graduate English Transition Program, you will progress to a Master's degree at Pacific Lutheran University. Graduate degrees offered at PLU include:
MBA: Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration program enhances the managerial effectiveness of leaders in business, government and not-for-profit organizations. Individuals of all educational and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply. On the MBA Program you will benefit from:
- Dynamic Curriculum
- Superior Faculty
- Small Classes
- Choice and Flexibility
- Student-Focused Learning
- Life-Long Learning
- Established Alumni
AACSB Accreditation
The MBA program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. AACSB International is the premier accrediting agency for degree programs in business. This accreditation assures quality and promotes excellence and continuous improvement in business education. The PLU MBA program has been accredited since 1976 and was the first AACSB-accredited MBA program in the South Puget Sound region.
Course options
The MBA program classes are taught on Monday through Thursday evenings. You can choose one of four options:
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1. General Management
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2. Health Care Management emphasis
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3. Entrepreneurship and Closely-Held Business emphasis
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4. Technology and Innovation Management emphasis
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Core MBA Program
All students are required to complete 36 hours in the following core courses:
- Statistics
- Conflict and Negotiation
- Global Business Perspectives
- Legal, Ethical and Social Responsibilities of Business
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Marketing Management
- Organizations and Leadership
- Understanding and Managing Financial Resources
- Information Systems and Knowledge Management
- Supply Chain and Operations Management
- Managing Innovation
- Strategy and Global Competitiveness
- The Global, Social, Political Environment of the Firm
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Economic Policy Analysis
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